Seeing that he is an award-winning chef, author of several cook-books and the owner of multiple restaurants, one must say that Swedish chef Marcus Samuelsson has come a really long way. Marcus’s journey hasn’t always been easy or straight forward, wich can’t be said about his focus; to become a renowned chef. A renowned chefContinueContinue reading “The Swedish master chef”
Category Archives: Influencual Swedes
2023 Eurovision Song Contest
On May 14 2023, Swedish singer Loreen made the history books by becoming the first woman ever to win Eurovision Song Contest twice. This means that Sweden is now tied with Ireland, and singer Johnny Logan, for the most wins. Liverpool Arena, UK May 13 2023, the final round of the 2023 Eurovision Song ContestContinueContinue reading “2023 Eurovision Song Contest”
Emil in Lönneberga
This year marks the 60th anniversary for “Emil i Lönneberga” and the first book ever to be published about the blond Swedish boy. Astrid Lindgren’s character Emil Svensson, illustrated by Björn Berg This is Emil in Lönneberga Emil in Lönneberga is a story about a 5-year old boy living in the countryside farm Katthult, aContinueContinue reading “Emil in Lönneberga”
The champion of the champions
Born in and raised in Storuman and Tärnaby, former World Cupalpine racer Ingemar Stenmark grew up to become one of the most admired and respected athletes in the history of Sweden. Ingemar Stenmark Being born in 1956 Ingemar joins a group of prominent athletes called “the 56:ers”, alongside former tennis champion Björn Borg and iceContinueContinue reading “The champion of the champions”
The Royal Family
Sweden has been a monarchy for more than a thousand years, with approximately seventy kings ruling during this time. The present king, Carl XVI Gustaf, was inaugurated in 1973 and is the 74:th regent on the throne. The Royal Hignesses: King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Photo: newsner.com The Swedish king is of FrenchContinueContinue reading “The Royal Family”
First female Prime Minister of Sweden
When replacing the former Prime Minister, Stefan Löfven, in November 2021, Magdalena Andersson became the first female Prime Minister of Sweden. She thereby became historical. Photo: regeringen.se Information about Magdalena Andersson (M) Born and raised in 1967 in the city of Uppsala. Little did she know as a little girl that she would become historicalContinueContinue reading “First female Prime Minister of Sweden”
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