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SWEDEN ROLLS OUT COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOT TO OVER-65S

Sweden will offer a third Covid-19 vaccine dose to everyone over the age of 65 –
and in due course the booster shot will be offered to all adults, said Swedish
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what international parents who have a baby in Sweden should know about this law,
and how it will affect you.


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THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN STOCKHOLM PERFECTING THE ART OF GIVING

Pablo Picasso once said: ”The meaning of life is to find your gift, and the
purpose of life is to give it away.” After the CEO of this Stockholm school
challenged students to rise to this challenge, The Local finds out how two
children with international backgrounds are doing just that – with impressive
results.


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COVID-19 CASE AT MALMÖ CONFERENCE: HANDSHAKES WERE ‘AVOIDED’

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president Egils Levits tested positive for Covid-19.


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‘DAGENS’ LUNCH SPECIALS – AN UNEXPECTED WINDOW INTO SWEDISH SOCIETY

You may already have spotted a few bylines from Becky Waterton, The Local’s new
full-time reporter based in Malmö. Here’s a chance for her to introduce herself
with an article on one of her favourite topics – lunch.

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BUYING VS RENTING IN SWEDEN: WHICH IS BEST?

Whether you're planning for your move to Sweden to be permanent or not,
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or renting is a big part of that.

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TEN ESSENTIAL SÁMI WORDS THAT YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE HEARD BEFORE

There are about ten Sámi languages alive today, spoken across the northern parts
of Scandinavia and eastern Russia. But they are among the many Indigenous
languages around the world that are at risk of disappearing. 

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HOW DENMARK PLANS TO ATTRACT MORE WORKERS FROM SWEDEN

A new cross-border collaboration to match Swedish job seekers with Danish
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CINNAMON BUN DAY: SIX STICKY FACTS ABOUT SWEDEN’S BELOVED BUN

On October 4th, Swedes celebrate National Cinnamon Bun Day in honour of their
favourite sweet treat, but why have a special day dedicated to a sugary snack?
The Local has got its teeth into six scrumptious facts about the nation's most
popular pastry.

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