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Top Tenn
For 84 years, Stockholm’s Svenskt Tenn has occupied the same location. Monocle discovers how a redesign of the iconic homewares store has retained the homely charm of its idiosyncratic founder.
Isolated state
On a trip to the northern Swedish archipelago, with just a few essentials, Monocle discovers an island bolthole perfect for recharging depleted batteries.
Making a noise
Carl Bildt on swapping the premiership for the foreign ministry, Sweden's outsized diplomatic ambitions, and why Belarus, Egypt and Afghanistan all demand its attention.
Non-stop news
This October, TV4-Gruppen will launch Sweden's only 24-hour news channel. Headed by Göran Ellung, it’s hoped the new venture will draw in an audience of news-hungry Swedes.
North stars
Denmark, Sweden and Finland boast institutions devoted to seeking design-led solutions to societal problems. Are they guiding stars for the world to follow?
Scrubbed up
Iris Hantverk makes brushes that are as good-looking as they are hard-working, using methods that date back to the late 1800s.
Speaking volumes
In the past three years, Swedish language-teaching company EF has tripled in size and has left its competitors speechless. We profile the family firm that is transforming the industry.
Isle of plenty
How has the Swedish island of Gotland's craft community managed to thrive while others struggle? The secret lies in its reasonably priced studio space, abundance of raw materials and a little bit of magic.
We are family
As part of our exploration of dynasties, Monocle meets two families who have built cultural powerhouses up from the ground: the Bonniers’ huge Swedish media machine, and the Glimchers’ art gallery empire.
Holding it together
As newspaper groups pivot to digital, one firm believes print’s future is secure. It argues that a paper’s feel, fold and how it's fixed together are key to a satisfying read.
