Can Sweden keep its edge in the music industry? Stockholm has spawned both some of the world's most successful musicians and music tech companies. ~music Article 6 votes
Fifty years since Sweden first introduced state-funded parental leave for couples to share – pioneering policy offers some surprising lessons for other countries ~life family parenting Article 2564 words 19 votes
By studying dig sites, sagas and ancient cookbooks, a culinary archaeologist is recreating dishes the Vikings ate – and rewriting the popular view of these people in the process ~food history recipes diet Article 2371 words 15 votes
Malmö start-up Enjay believes its patented product is the first in the world to offer profitable energy recovery from polluted kitchen exhaust air ~enviro energy Article 1152 words 6 votes
The race across Europe to build green steel plants – construction of a plant is underway just outside Boden in northern Sweden ~enviro climate change Article 1185 words 6 votes
In Sweden reindeer herders say their animals are being affected by wind farms and other industry ~enviro energy.renewable Article 1415 words 4 votes
Is Helsinki city centre's new neighbourhood, Wood City, the future of building? Developers are increasingly swapping out concrete and steel in favour of wood ~design urban planning architecture Article 1369 words, published Sep 26 2022 8 votes
Infinited Fiber has invested heavily in a technology which can transform textiles that would otherwise be burned or sent to landfills into a new clothing fibre ~design fashion Article 1328 words 3 votes
Avicii's musical legacy is being celebrated at an interactive museum in Stockholm, which also raises awareness of mental health in the music industry ~music Article 956 words 6 votes
Are Europe's night trains back in fashion – sleeper trains were making a slow comeback in Europe before the pandemic, but will Covid-19 help or hinder a renaissance? ~travel Article 6 votes
Swedes have long embraced their version of staycations: hemester – Covid-19 travel restrictions and remote working are reshaping the tradition ~life work.remote Article 2128 words 6 votes
How a climate crisis helped shape Norse mythology – a group of archaeologists, linguists and other experts have teamed up to analyse the inscriptions of the Rök Stone ~humanities.languages Article 354 words 9 votes
Private dinners where men discuss feelings and equality have taken off in Sweden – but the concept isn't without controversy ~life Article 1935 words 7 votes
Swedes are used to living alone, following rules and championing innovation. How much will these social norms help during the coronavirus crisis? ~life Article 1731 words 8 votes
How Sweden is fixing the housework gender gap – do Swedish-style tax breaks for cleaners provide a solution or perpetuate gender-role norms? ~life relationships Article 2180 words 6 votes
Talking to your neighbours is mandatory if you live in this block of flats – it's all part of a plan to help tackle loneliness ~life housing Article 9 votes
Scandinavia is famous for its liveable cities, but a new university course in Nordic urban planning has raised questions about replicating the region's approach elsewhere ~design urban planning Article 1906 words 8 votes
A high income is a badge of success in many countries, but in Sweden a deep-rooted cultural code called Jantelagen stops many from talking about it ~life work Article 1773 words 8 votes
Finland regularly tops global rankings as the happiest nation on the planet – but this brings a unique set of challenges for young people struggling with depression ~health.mental Article 1652 words 7 votes
Swedes typically stop living with their parents earlier than anywhere else in Europe – but can leaving home at a young age have a dark side? ~life family housing Article 1524 words 5 votes
Why Finland leads the world in flexible work – Nordic nation has embraced agile hours for decades ~life work Article 2370 words 6 votes