The Swedish North Star, continuously published since 1872. Volume 146 No. 14, October 15, 2018. Price per copy $3.50.
Political turmoil in Sweden
Since the two competitors about the Prime Minister’s post - Stefan Löfvén and Ulf Kristersson - had their first talks with the speaker of parliament it’s become clear that the positions among the blocs are still locked. All things considered, the new speaker of parliament, Andreas Norlén, is faced with a complicated task. Sweden seems to be heading towards a government in a form that the country hasn’t seen in a long time. Things may have changed already when you read this but here’s an update on the main events and what to expect. / P20
History’s second wind
Some things we didn’t know about potato sausage / p3 Hottest Nordic brands/ p5 Experience the artist at work as Helena Hernmarck opens in October / p7 Page 7
Bergman’s three miracle plays / p18
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World-class education With tuition at Swedish universities a fraction of the cost of attending higher education in the U.S. more American students than ever are looking to Europe’s north. In this issue we take a look at one of the smaller alternatives in the capital, Stockholm School of Economics. / P11
No more rest for the Lance Armstrongs of the world She sniffs out powders, tablets and liquids ... The world’s first anti-doping dog, 4-year-old springer spaniel Molly, has been trained in Sweden to curb the use of performance-enhancing drugs among athletes. /P21
Photo: Susanne walström/Imagebank Sweden
Photo: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden
Swedes loves their vacation homes. Often called a sommarstuga (summer house), it becomes more like a second home they enjoy every season of the year. Their general appreciation for the outdoors, the country’s economic growth and the urban sprawl continue to drive the summer house market into a year-round one. It’s no wonder: The sommarstuga is a place of escape, rest and togetherness, often a cottage that’s been in a family for generations. And sometimes, those generations aren’t necessarily related to the owner, but it’s loaded with local history and love just the same. Such is the case with the refurbished windmill we cover here. / P12