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After hosting the ICC European Championship matches in Division 2 in Stockholm, Team Sweden managed to clinch second place in the group behind Germany. This means Sweden has earned the promotion to European Division 1 in the ICC World Cricket League. “It’s an amazing feeling after the last match to secure Sweden’s promotion to the […]
Way Out West celebrated its 10th anniversary this year and the festival was bigger than ever with more booked musical acts than ever, as well as daily film screenings and TV show releases. The festival had a record-breaking average of 33.000 people per day and the crowds gathered around the five stages to celebrate with music […]
On the 17th-20th August the Swedish Cricket Federation and the City of Stockholm are hosting the 2016 World Cricket League Division II Europe, which means the European Cricket Championships in Sweden’s division. This is the first time an official outdoor cricket championship will be played in Sweden. “It is fantastic that the International Cricket Council has […]
This Scandinavian summer go native by indulging in the smorgasbord – a Swedish gastronomical buffet tradition also enjoyed during Christmas and special occasions and celebrations like a birthday or silver wedding anniversary. Relish in the wide array of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres served in five rounds; with this sequential structure first introduced by the […]
Following the retirement of Kim Källström and Zlatan Ibrahimović, many fans will worry. Before Sweden locks horns with the other teams in Group A, let’s pause. Sweden’s U21’s are European champions so there must be some potential there. With Zlatan no longer playing, players can step out of his shadow and Sweden can play a […]
Janne Andersson is the new head coach of the Swedish International Football team. Most fans will be glad to see the back of Erik Hamrén. So who is the new manager? 55-year old Janne is the former IFK Norrköping manager who surprised everyone and won the league after they defeated former champions Malmö FF away […]
Sweden approached this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament with romantic optimism. Placed in the” Group of Death” with Italy, Belgium and the Republic Of Ireland, things looked bleak. Only the most romantic of Swedish football fans could have expected Sweden to progress from the group stages. The Swedish coach Erik Hamrén had already announced he would […]
I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Barak Baaiz, the Restaurant Manager and Martin Enqvist, the F&B Manager at the Scandic Alvik hotel. Over the years Barak Baaiz has developed a lot of professional experience working in hotel restaurants, banquet halls, conferences and À la carte. His own keen interest in food, drinks and […]
We’ve put together a few ideas for activities during the winter break, or Sportlov as they call it here. Ice skating inside the Nordic Museum The Nordic Museum is bringing winter inside their big hall and the main attraction is ice skating indoors. On Wednesday the 2nd March there’s a special ice skating disco […]
We have many fashionistas among our readers who are always following closely what’s new in the world of fashion. You might recognise that Sweden has always been a constant contributor to trends with the country’s characteristic eclectic and minimalistic style. Perhaps you’ll want to think twice on this one, as this year’s Swedish Fashion Talents […]
