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Climate activist Greta Thunberg has an important message for UK politicians

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Moya Crockett
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    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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    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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    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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    Sweden is offering stressed people beautiful cabins in the wilderness

    Yep, this would wind us down a treat

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    Amy Swales
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    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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    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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    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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    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?

    Posted by
    Moya Crockett
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  • Life

    The 20 most fashionable Swedish baby names

    For parents (and pet owners) searching for the perfect Nordic name

    Posted by
    Kayleigh Dray
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    10 great light art festivals around the world

    From Amsterdam to Australia, brighten up the dark winter with these dazzling shows

    Posted by
    Anna Melville-James
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