Written by Rita Cabrita Look around you. In your office, in your bedroom, in your kitchen or bathroom. How much plastic can you identify? Probably most of the objects you own have some plastic in them. Today, the plastics’ invasion of the planet is a reality. It is everywhere and in everything we do and […]
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Summer is coming – protect your skin while enjoying the sun
Written by Rita Cabrita We all know what Sweden is most known for. Or, let’s put it this way – we all know what Sweden is not known for: SUN! But you might be surprised if I tell you that Sweden has one of the highest skin cancer incidence rates in the world. Quite contradictory, […]
Popular Cafés in Malmö
Written by Marlene Laun You probably have heard the word “Fika” before. No? Let me explain it to you. Fika means “little coffee break” and the Swedes love it. It is so important that even some businesses have two timeslots a day that are reserved for Fika. But who would not love to have a […]
What should you expect at a job interview in Sweden?
Written by Christelle Pottinger Well done! You made it through the first step of the recruitment process and have secured an interview. How do you prepare? What can you expect? Based on discussions with recruiters and HR managers, and my own experience, here are a few pointers to help you get ready. Disclaimer: these are […]
How to survive the darkness in November
November in Sweden is a pretty cold, dark month and without a major holiday to break out the celebratory glasses of spirits, it can be a tough month to trudge through when you’re new to Sweden. According to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Stockholm specifically only receives an average of 35 minutes of sunlight […]
