As Sweden faces an economic slowdown, international residents will inevitably wonder what the situation could mean for them. With its vibrant start-up scene and deep-rooted international links, Stockholm’s economy is distinct from the national one.
Moderna, the American pharmaceutical company best known for its mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, is expanding into Stockholm and will soon launch a recruitment drive in the city.
Imagine a future in which healthcare systems are relieved of the burden of long patient waiting lists and able to focus resources solely on those with the greatest needs. Now imagine that the patients themselves – or even potential patients yet to require professional attention – are enabling that by monitoring their own conditions with data-driven technology.
Most people who move to Stockholm from overseas are sure to notice how seriously it takes gender equality. But can you pinpoint precisely which qualities make this city such an inspirational and supportive place for creative women?
As a new year dawns, we take a look back at some of the exciting innovations, new initiatives, strategic developments and creative uses of technology that made 2022 yet another successful year for the Swedish capital.
Stockholm has long been one of the global startup scene's standout cities and, as world economies tighten, the arrival of a legendary Silicon Valley player adds an additional, very welcome, layer of expertise and investment possibilities for startups in Sweden’s capital.
We’re used to hearing that Stockholm is a global over-performer when it comes to producing high-value tech startups. Over the last few years, Stockholm investors have also shown increasing willingness to plough money into the 'impact' startup scene, in companies that seek to generate financial returns while also creating a positive social or environmental impact.
Stockholm's pop music scene is an overachieving hub of export growth and artistic genius. As the annual Polar Music Prize – described as the "Nobel prize of music" – approaches, we look at the reasons behind the Swedish capital's success.
The human spirit is often at its strongest and most resourceful when confronted with adversity. In the face of challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic, innovative and entrepreneurial pioneers often devise solutions and services that make life just that little bit better for everyone.
Sweden has a dynamic, modern economy, led by Stockholm’s status as an international innovation and startup hub. But you may be surprised to learn that a growing number of Swedish companies with production bases overseas are choosing to move these operations home.
Few cities are more digitally savvy than Stockholm. You may therefore be surprised to learn that tech companies in Sweden expect a shortfall of 70,000 skilled workers in the sector by 2022.
If you live in or have spent time in Stockholm, you’ll be familiar with its creative energy and cutting-edge innovations within music, gaming, film and fashion.
Whether you’ve already moved internationally, you’re busy planning a move, or you’re simply imagining a whole new life, one thing remains the same: the need to tap into local knowledge.
Some people move abroad for an irresistible job offer. But if you decide to settle in a new country for love or adventure, finding work can all too quickly become your biggest source of stress.
Every city has its own distinct DNA, a unique combination of traits that attract visitors and permanent residents alike. The Swedish capital, Stockholm, has developed an unmistakable atmosphere, where creativity, innovation and openness thrive.
Every year is now a big year in tech. But in 2020 innovative digital solutions were more in demand than ever before, as disruption became a fact of life rather than simply a business buzzword.
Few years have given humankind as much cause for reflection as 2020. But in the eyes of Anna König Jerlmyr, the Mayor of Stockholm, reflecting on your purpose and the impact you can have has always been crucial.
Cities today don’t just compete on raw economics. They’re also in competition to show themselves as leaders in sustainability, digitalisation and quality of life.
The 2022 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm is soon upon us. This year, locally-born geneticist, Svante Pääbo, will receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work in sequencing the Neanderthal genome. Stockholm has a long history of innovation, creativity and ingenuity, and here are a few examples of fellow Stockholm trailblazers responsible for some truly world-changing inventions.
If the world is your oyster, where do you choose to go and why? Today, many talented people decide by looking firstly for a city that fits their lifestyle – and then for the right job opportunities.
Your personal relationships are vital – in your career and in life. In fact, they actively shape who you are; the motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously asserted that “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”.
Coronavirus has raised big questions not only about public health but about how billions of people can co-exist. But will history view humankind’s response to the pandemic as a forerunner of an even bigger collective challenge?
“Get to know your neighbours!” Åsa Mällström does not hesitate when asked what living through coronavirus has taught her about how we could change city living for the better.
It’s often said that human beings are creatures of habit. But in 2020 the rhythms and routines that guide our professional and personal lives have been completely upended.
