The Swedish North Star, continuously published since 1872. Price per copy $3.50. Volume 147 No. 11, July 15, 2019.
Photo: Henrik Trygg/Imagebank Sweden
Archipelago sports
The archipelagos on the coasts of Sweden offer beautiful settings for so many experiences – the calm and peaceful nature is also wild and challenging. And there’s a new adventure to train for: swimrunning, the sport of trail running across the islands and swimming through the warm waters surrounding them. / p 14
Sweden and the EU
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For nearly 25 years as members in the European Union, Swedes have vacillated in their support of the degree of involvement in EU matters. But this spring, Swedes showed up like never before in the election for their 20 seats in the EU parliament, far more than the national average for the entire European Union. / p 28
Dancing through Sweden
Many of us dream about such an experience, but not many people actually get to make it a reality: enjoying an activity we love, and learning more about it, in the historic location from which it came. So was a dream come true for a group of lucky American folk dancers in some very special places in Sweden. / p18 A new app helps women in Sweden find new friends / p4 On the Global Innovation 1000 / p5 Celebrate Scandinavian culture / p12 Colorful and light, fresh, yet filling— a treat for the heat of summer / p27