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The Nobel Week — a celebration of science

by: Ingmarie Froman

In the Swedish capital of Stockholm, December 10 means Nobel Day. For the prizewinners this is the high point of a week of speeches, conferences and receptions. Years of hard work are rewarded with a medal from the Swedish king, followed by a gala banquet — for 1,300 people.

 

Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize is considered the world’s most prestigious prize. Prize-winning discoveries include X-rays, radioactivity and penicillin. Nobel Laureates in literature have thrilled readers with works like The Jungle Book and One Hundred Years of Solitude. The Peace Prize focuses on efforts to create a more peaceful world.

 

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Arriving in Copenhagen

by: Sara Jeswani

Culture is present in several aspects of the Copenhagen climate meeting, gathering artists from many parts of the world.

 

Can Sweden help seal the climate deal?

by: Anna Sandelin

A year ago, things looked rather promising for the UN climate meeting in Copenhagen. Sealing the climate deal was still a possibility. Several failed negotiation trips later, EU Chairman and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has downplayed expectations drastically.

 

News from The Local — Sweden's news in English

Sweden leads text messaging market

by: Jack Aaronson

I write from Sweden, where my ignorant American eyes are constantly being opened wider by how much text messaging, or SMS is used for everyday purposes here.

 

Sweden cracks down on underage drinking

by: Cari Simmons

A new approach to juvenile drinking has led to fewer intoxicated youngsters and less vandalism and crime on Swedish streets.

 

My father's country

by: Martin Ådahl

Curiosity is the most effective weapon against xenophobia, writes journalist and head of think tank FORES Martin Ådahl, as a comment on the Sweden Democrats’ future role in Swedish politics.

 

The rise of geek civilization

by: Anna Sandelin

Tired of finding herself in the minority at computer conferences, Heidi Harman decided to set up a network of her own. So she co-founded Geek Girl, a social network for women who are into IT. Interest exceeded expectations and the group’s October meeting was over-booked within a week. Sweden.se met her to talk about women and the web.

 

Swedes active about passive houses

by: Jasper Kelly

Passive houses are the hottest trend among Swedish environmentalists. These ultra-low energy buildings rely on recycled heat and high-level insulation for most of their power needs. Hence “passive” — they require less active contribution of external energy sources.

 

Social entrepreneurs

by: Sprong

Growyn is one of many start-up companies in Sweden that are working for social change. This short film takes a look at the social activist and entrepreneur as one individual. It examines the ambitions and goals of the people behind Growyn, as well as the unique conditions for social entrepreneurship that exist in Sweden today.

 
 

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