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Travel

Stockholm

Stockholm has a world-leading design scene, picture-book palaces and an enviable berth in the waters of an idyllic archipelago – so it’s an easy city to fall for. But it’s more than just looks that grace this place; there’s…

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Crime time

18 January 2018

Screenwriter and novelist Hans Rosenfeldt has popularised Nordic noir with ‘The Bridge’. We follow him into the woods.

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Behind the scenes

19 October 2017

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.

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Isolated state

17 November 2011

On a trip to the northern Swedish archipelago, with just a few essentials, Monocle discovers an island bolthole perfect for recharging depleted batteries.

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Beware of the bear

23 March 2017

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

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Keep on trucking

23 March 2017

Truckmaker Scania is the first firm to undergo our new HQ Audit. Will the wheels come off as we take a tour of its head office in Sweden?

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Turning the tables

17 October 2009

Carl Malmsten was one of Sweden’s greatest furniture designers and thanks to his grandson, Jerk Malmsten, his legacy continues. Last year at the Carl Malmsten shop, 96 per cent of sales were in Sweden.

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All together now...

13 August 2018

A Swedish television show has struck a chord with viewers and audience members who, for almost 40 years, have been turning on, tuning in and belting out the ballads.

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Tasty alternatives

17 August 2017

Meet Stockholm’s fresh-thinking chefs, busy making hay (or, rather, delicious food) while the sun shines.

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Assembled with care

23 March 2017

Furniture colossus Ikea is dismantling its reputation and trying to build not only a better public image but also a better future.

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Pure and simple

16 November 2017

We talk to Sumie about her subtle second album, a quiet triumph of wistful restraint.

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Knitty gritty

16 November 2017

He delights in the detail but, for the founder of knitwear label John Sterner, provenance is also a priority – so before launching the collection he bought a sheep farm.

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Top Tenn

17 November 2011

Stockholm’s Svenskt Tenn has had its one and only homewares shop at the same location for 84 years. As Monocle discovers, a redesign of the iconic store hasn’t lost any of the homely charm of the firm’s idiosyncratic fou…

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Learn after reading

15 November 2018

Natur & Kultur publishes books in a range of genres but all its titles have one thing in common: adherence to the company’s ethical code.

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The Stack - Sweden and the screen

6 August 2016

From the cool and crisp landscapes of Sweden to the dark cinemas of Asia, evoking a sense of place on the page is a delicate art. We talk to the editors of two magazines doing just that: Liz Schaffer from travel title…

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Mix in the right circles

17 February 2008

Four enthusiastic Swedes believe that the future of music doesn’t have to end in …Pod. Their Pacemaker – a palm-sized DJ system that promises fresh new pastures of musical discovery, pitch-perfect audio quality and instant…

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