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Elna Nykänen Andersson

Urbanism

Cities

Zürich is considering artificial islands to house its growing population and there’s a global push to unearth forgotten rivers.

  • Issue #109
  • 4 min read
Curved Italian piazza lined with yellow buildings and green shutters.
Fashion

Fashion

We ponder whether fashion brands can sell happiness, plus the best autumn/winter looks from Margaret Howell and New Zealand's Kowtow, among others.

  • Issue #109
  • 7 min read
Craftsman working at a jeweller's bench in a tidy workshop.
Film

Behind the scenes

Ruben Östlund couldn’t create his idiosyncratic – and award-winning – films without his trusted team. From make-up artist to sound engineer, they’re the backbone of the creative process.

  • Issue #108
  • 4 min read
Behind the scenes
Politics

Beware of the bear

The Nordic nations are increasingly wary of Russia. We head to Sweden to see how it is preparing to defend itself.

  • Issue #102
  • 10 min read
Beware of the bear
Affairs

Economy

Mexico and Canada reveal their Nafta red lines, Sweden and Denmark feel the effects of war in Syria, and Namibia pins its hopes on uranium.

  • Issue #101
  • 3 min read
Economy
Affairs

At the vanguard

Stockholm has seen increased violence and worsening segregation. But its mayor, Karin Wanngård, is leading the charge against crime and inequality – and shows no signs of giving in.

  • Issue #100
  • 3 min read
At the vanguard
Affairs

Willing and able

We meet the volunteer firefighters in Tokyo, coastguards in Stockholm and medical workers in Jerusalem who provide their enthusiastic and expert services for the common good, keeping their fellow citizens safe.

  • Issue #95
  • 10 min read
Willing and able

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