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What we can learn from Brazil’s unique approach to happiness
“Saudade makes you feel things more deeply... both the sadness and the joy”
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- Helen Russell
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Life
This woman refused to take her seat on an airplane. Here’s why that’s such a big deal
Elin Ersson began live-streaming her dramatic protest after flight attendants demanded she sit down
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
The important reason women in Sweden are wearing pussy bow blouses
And people are posting pics with the hashtag #SaraDanius
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- Susan Devaney
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Life
Stockholm is banning sexist and racist adverts – but where does the UK stand?
This is why some ‘offensive’ ads are banned, but others aren’t
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- Susan Devaney
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- Amy Swales
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Sweden is offering stressed people beautiful cabins in the wilderness
Yep, this would wind us down a treat
Life
Ikea has a new app that lets you try furniture before you buy it
Ikea has a new app that lets you try furniture before you buy it
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- Susan Devaney
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Travel
Embrace Stockholm Syndrome
Stylist discovers Sweden's capital is a city to savour for distinctive culture
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- Amelia Trevette
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Travel
Sweden to host ‘man-free’ rock festival next year
“Since it seems to be OK to discriminate against women all the time, maybe it's OK to shut out men for three days?”
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- Anna Brech
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Life
Finland has a word for getting drunk in your underwear at home
Step aside, hygge and lagom…
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Careers
Swedish women reveal the emotional benefits of working a six-hour day
How would you feel about working fewer hours for the same pay?
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- Moya Crockett
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People
Donald Trump just got trolled by these Swedish feminist politicians
Does this photo remind you of anything?
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- Moya Crockett
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- Kayleigh Dray
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The 20 most fashionable Swedish baby names
For parents (and pet owners) searching for the perfect Nordic name
Travel
10 great light art festivals around the world
From Amsterdam to Australia, brighten up the dark winter with these dazzling shows
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- Anna Melville-James
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