Systembolaget closed due to Norwegian invasion No, it’s not an April Fools’ joke. Swedish Systembolaget (the government owned chain of liquor stores) was closing in the town of Strömstad as a precaution because of the massive “invasion” of Norwegians expected around Easter. 2016Courtesy Smõgens HafvsbadSave this storySaveSave this storySaveOn a map the 100-mile drive from Sweden’s port city of Gothenburg to its border with Norway doesn’t exactly scream weekend road trip—it can be driven in under two hours if you don’t stop But trust us when we say you’ll want to take your time along the coastal highway where the midnight-blue straits of the North Sea will be in constant view shrub-covered islets just off the mainland and you’ll find the tastiest mussels clean waters of this part of the North Atlantic make the meat especially firm and sweet and the chefs here keep the cooking simple—boiled lightly seasoned—so as not to muddy the natural flavors a Scandinavian-minimalist “boatel” floating on a pontoon which means you can jump into the sea for a pre-dinner swim Be sure to order the excellent pickled herring paired here with Aquavit (the caraway complements the smokiness of the fish) A rocky outcrop juts into the Skagerrak Strait just outside Strömstad the last stop on your drive along Sweden’s west coast Getting ThereIt’s easy to tack this trip onto a visit to Stockholm or Copenhagen. Daily flights from both to Göteborg Landvetter Airport take less than an hour. A train from Copenhagen—there are up to 22 each day—is three and a half hours. What to DriveEven the rural roads are great here, but it doesn’t hurt to do this trip in an all-wheel-drive Volvo, available for rent from Europcar at the airport. Road RulesIn Sweden, it’s the law to always drive with your headlights on, even during the day. And keep in mind that you must signal when exiting a roundabout. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world We just came across a way you can take the ferry between Sweden and Norway for free but on a beautiful and exciting route between Sandefjord Sweden are a hour and half drive from Norway's capital Oslo Strömstad is a less than two hour drive to Gothenburg Sweden making it a beautiful connection to explore both Scandinavian countries in a short trip The free ticket works on both ways of the journey All you have to do is register with the ferry company's membership program - free of charge you will regularly receive our best vacation deals and travel information By giving your consent, you also accept in accordance with Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR that your data may be processed in the USA. 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attempt to surprise the Fredriksten Fortress at Halden had successfully repelled previous Swedish attempts to capture it Charles XII hoped to bypass a blockade at the fjord’s entrance and launch a surprise attack from the sea The scale of this operation was huge: 800 soldiers worked hard to move the galleys across 25 kilometers of tough land and greased logs to complete the operation Researchers found Galärvegen in December 2024 during a georadar project at Blomsholm in Bohuslän Sweden The team started by looking for signs of prehistoric settlements and old ship settings But when they used the new AutoMIRA georadar system they uncovered evidence of the 1718 transport route The georadar showed several parallel straight structures which experts think are the remains of timber logs Workers put these logs down to stabilize the ground for the heavy galleys shared his excitement about the find: “This spot gives us a unique look at old landscapes but discovering a hidden historical route was beyond our expectations The survey revealed clear traces of the Galärvägen (Galley Road) from 1718 which is undoubtedly one of the most exciting finds from this investigation.” The AutoMIRA system was developed by NIKU working with AutoAgri the system allowed researchers to survey 8.5 hectares in just three days The system uses autonomous radar to capture clear Roger Nyqvist from Bohusläns Museum said: “The discovery of Galärvägen allows us to combine historical sources with modern technology to explore and share significant parts of our shared cultural heritage.” The georadar survey also revealed other historical elements at Blomsholm such as prehistoric burial mounds and signs of ancient settlements The site had earlier been a field hospital during Charles XII’s campaign and nearby several soldiers were laid to rest These discoveries make it harder to interpret the data as centuries of human activity have altered the landscape While experts continue to analyze the data finding Galärvegen is a significant step forward for both archaeology and georadar technology The AutoMIRA system is expected to have a major impact on how researchers conduct large-scale surveys allowing them to uncover hidden historical sites more quickly More information: Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Swedish shipping company Torghatten AB has contracted Finnish shipbuilder Työvene to construct two battery-hybrid passenger vessels Työvene will build two plug-in battery-hybrid vessels based on the design developed by Norwegian ship designer Multi Maritime AS The vessels will operate on Sweden’s west coast between Strömstad and the Koster islands this will be the first regular ferry service in Sweden for Torghatten The two new ferries will be built for 100% electric operation with a capacity to carry 248 passengers each commented on the new shipbuilding order: “Our target companies’ order backlog is already 200 million euros Our target companies possess tremendous expertise and potential operations and production can be scaled up significantly.” is set to become a subsidiary of defense and security technology group Summa Defence in April 2025 In other related news, MF Estelle, said to be the ‘world’s first’ autonomous electric ferry, completed its trial journey between two major islands in central Stockholm in October 2024 the ferry was operated remotely from Trondheim The demonstration was reportedly performed from the island of Kungsholmen across Lake Mälaren to Stockholm’s biggest island The 12-meter-long MF Estelle is owned by Norway’s transportation company Torghatten Midt Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox SEARCHThe global authority in superyachting The perfect place to start a luxury yacht vacation along Sweden's west coast is in the picturesque village of Strömstad. This seaside resort belonged to Norway until 1658 and features red wooden houses set on the water’s edge Just off the coast you will find Sweden’s first marine national park — Korhavet km protected zone is home to the country’s richest marine life boasting more than 6,000 different species as well as reefs of deep water coral Lophelia Pertusa The Koster Väderö Fjord is located within the park and is connected to the Norwegian Trench which is in turn connected to the Atlantic Ocean The conditions in the trench are almost oceanic which means creatures that would normally be found on the continental slopes thrive here If you fancy doing something on dry land you can take a bicycle ride or a guided hike around the Koster islands Kosters Trädgårdar (Koster Gardens) is recommended for lunch; the organic garden restaurant only cooks the day's fresh catch garnished with herbs and vegetables it has grown and has been named “Sweden’s most sustainable restaurant” As you make your way down south towards Grebbestad on your superyacht you'll find yourself surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets all made of smooth champagne coloured granite rocks Grebbestad is the shellfish capital of Scandinavia and it's where you can eat some of Europe’s best seafood Everts Sjöbod (Evert’s Boathouse) offers shellfish safaris and an amazing shellfish lunch in its rustic boathouse Grebbestad is a typically beautiful west coast fishing town with a dramatic rocky backdrop and quaint pastel coloured wooden houses and buildings It is set at the head of a channel leading into the Fjällbacka archipelago and is a wonderful place for walks or sampling the atmosphere of the town Around the corner you will find Fjällbacka a fishing village dating back to 17th century that has been made famous through Camilla Läckberg’s crime novels The Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman also used to have summer cottage in the village Väderöarna (the Weather Islands) is an archipelago outside Fjällbacka in Bohuslän Due to its location it is difficult to access and to explore the area you are best to use local tour operators You can get an ocean kayak and glide past seals along the rocky islands and experience langoustine and crab fishing Continuing south from Fjällbacka by luxury yacht you have the option to take the tender through the narrow You travel on through the Sotenäs channel passing by Smögen situated just off the southern channel exit until you arrive at Mollösund From this port you can reach the amazing island Käringö with your own tender or a tour operator Käringön is seated in the southern part of the archipelago, just outside Mollösund. It is home to the Karingo oyster bar where you can enjoy exquisite European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) and drink champagne in the wood stove-heated hot tub while you watch the oysters being collected Käringön is also the home of the most famous restaurant in the west coast archipelago: Petersons Krog The most popular sailing resort on the Swedish coastline is Marstrand which is the venue for the Match Cup Sweden event that is a part of the World Match Racing Tour Marstrand is a Swedish playground for royalty and celebrities and boasts a rich and intriguing history enjoy the vibrant nightlife and dine in style You will find Pater Noster lighthouse on the Hamneskär island just outside Marstrand which can be reached by helicopter or yacht tender Climb the stairs to the top and enjoy the impressive views together with a glass of champagne In this part of the archipelago you will also find Salt & Sill (Salt & Herring) The restaurant has one of the West Coast's best locations — outdoor serving and window seats with a sea view that provides an almost surreal closeness to the sea The restaurant’s specialty is its "herring plate" that has contributed to its international recognition In Marstrand you will also find S/S Silla — the world's fastest floating sauna The boat is built on two levels: on the ground floor there is a sauna relaxation room and a jetty and on the upper level is a sundeck and conference room Sweden’s second biggest city is the gateway to the three striking provinces on the west coast — ohuslän Dalsland and Västergötland — and a cultured stop on a superyacht vacation Gothenburg is relatively small with a compact centre that makes it easy to walk around between different sights Gothenburg has a rich culture with a vast selection of museums theatres and an opera house hosting international productions It also has a vibrant restaurant scene ranging from Michelin-starred gourmet and trendy eateries to classic neighbourhood institutions and street food You will find an exciting mix of international fashion brands If you want to get pampered there are several spa options all with different styles some in the city centre and others just a car ride away Continuing onwards south from Gothenburg you will pass an area with mile long white sand beaches known as the spa and recreation areas of Sweden — Varberg Somewhat further down the coast is the jet set capital of the west coast: Båstad During the SkiStar Swedish Open tennis tournament in the middle of July the town becomes the number one party spot in the country A car ride or tender run away along the peninsula is Hovs Hallar nature reserve Here the ridge meets the ocean in a dramatic way with high cliffs After a hike and a swim you can dine in the Hovs Hallar restaurant situated on the top of the cliff with a fantastic view Around the corner is the summer resort of Torekov, one of Sweden’s hidden gems. Even though the village is small it has many nice restaurants and several excellent spa facilities on hand (due to the proximity of multiple wealthy Swedish holiday home owners). West of Torekov you will find Hallands Väderö (Halland’s Weather Islands). The nature reserve comprises of the main island together with the surrounding waters, islets and skerries. The island is three kilometres long and, at its narrowest, 600 m wide. It is home to birds and seals and also has sandy beaches, meadows and forest. As you make way further down south by luxury yacht, you have the option to stop by Hven, a green island with beautiful little villages, sandy beaches, restaurants and a nine-hole golf course. Further down south you will find Sweden’s third largest city and what Swedes call “the gateway to Europe”. Malmö is a young international city with the Danish capital Copenhagen an arm's lengths away. It is a warm and vibrant and is full of entertainment. Malmö has three Michelin-starred restaurants. One of the most renowned is Vollmers, which aims to serve “the best of Scanina soil”. During the summer months the west coast is absolutely bustling of life, with hot spots for sailors and holidaymakers alike. With the short nights, when it seems like the sun never really sets, it is easy to get lost in the true spirit of the Swedish summer. SubscribeSign up to our newslettersSign up to BOAT International email newsletters to get the latest superyacht news Boat International Media Ltd © 2008 - 2025 Content presented under the "BOAT Presents" logo is an advertising feature and Boat International Limited has been paid to include this content In a first for wastewater treatment in Sweden Royal HaskoningDHV’s Nereda technology has been selected as the preferred solution for a new wastewater treatment plant in Strömstad Strömstad is renowned in Sweden as a proactive municipality that is always prepared to be innovative when it comes to improving its infrastructure Jerry Johansson of the municipality of Strömstad responsible for the wastewater plant said: ”We needed to increase the capacity of its wastewater treatment works while reducing the operational costs and the energy consumption Several different types of wastewater treatment technology were considered before being rejected in favour of Nereda which is a natural sewage treatment process that purifies water without chemicals by using the patented aerobic granular sludge technology.” Strömstad is an increasingly popular holiday destination for tourists and the town’s population swells enormously during the summer months more than doubling the number of residents the municipality knew that the new plant would need to be able to cope with widely varying volumes of wastewater The plant also has to remain efficient during very cold conditions in the Swedish winter.  Furthermore Strömstad was seeking the most competitively priced solution in terms of operational costs over its lifetime Project Manager Bert Bakker of Royal HaskoningDHV commented: “This technology has been tried and tested all over the world from hot and arid conditions in South Africa to very cold winters in Poland so we knew that low temperatures in Sweden would not present a problem It also can easily adapt between high and low volumes of wastewater particularly in terms of energy consumption that it was by far the most competitive solution.” The construction phase of the project has started with the plant scheduled to be ready by June 2018 Econet Vatten & Miljöteknik has been appointed by the municipality of Strömstad to deliver and install all the mechanical equipment About Royal HaskoningDHVRoyal HaskoningDHV is an independent international engineering and project management consultancy Our more than 6,000 professionals operating across the world are guided by a common principle – to enhance society together Since 1881 we have been working with public and private clients on projects that have improved living conditions for many people We deliver future-proof solutions while at the same time addressing the challenges societies are facing in respect of cities we are passionate and dedicated to continuously work towards a better future for all About NeredaNereda is the biological wastewater treatment technology that purifies water based on bacteria growing into compact granules The technology was invented by the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and developed in a unique public-private partnership between the University the Dutch Foundation for Applied Water Research (STOWA) the Dutch Water Authorities and Royal HaskoningDHV Currently there are 18 plants in operation and another 20 under construction or design worldwide visit www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/nereda.  Norway's Ulstein has entered a deal to build a new 160m-long 27.1m-wide plug-in hybrid vessel for Color Line Norway's Ulstein has entered a deal to build a new 160m-long and construction is scheduled to begin by July Color Hybrid will be the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel once completed and will be deployed for use on Color Line’s ferry route connecting Sandefjord and Strömstad in Norway The vessel will be able to accommodate 2,000 passengers Color Line CEO Trond Kleivdal said: “It is very gratifying that the Norwegian shipbuilding industry has proven its competitiveness internationally and that Color Line contributes to the further development of the Norwegian maritime industry.” Ulstein noted that plug-in hybrid vessels are recharged via a power cable with green electricity from shore facilities or recharged on board by the ship's generators as a secondary alternative Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Color Hybrid is planned to be equipped with latest noise and emissions reduction technologies and will receive battery power from the shore power facilities belonging to Color Line’s network in Norway The ship is expected to enter service by 2019 and is set to feature almost double the capacity of M / S Bohus which is currently being operated by Color Line between Sandefjord and Strömstad Ulstein also stated that it would build Color Hybrid as per requirements of the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register (NOR) Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ship Technology Excellence Awards - 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Hansen emphasised the significance of this decision on the employees as more than 220 employees are expected to be impacted The company said that some will lose their jobs While Color Line also operates offers ferries between the Sandefjord and Strömstad the route's discontinuation by Fjord Line is expected to have ripple effects Fjord Lines other routes will be unaffected by the closure and the vessel used for the service Please log in here to leave a comment Det var under en konferens som lärarna först kom i kontakt med Mobile Stories Mobile Stories är en publiceringsapp där elever får möjlighet att arbeta journalistiskt genom att skriva olika artikeltyper - Martin frågade om det var någon som var intresserad Jag svarade att jag skulle tycka att det var kul säger Sara Philipson och berättar att det var hon och kollegan John Hedlund som först fastnade för idén När vi sätter oss ner för att prata är de totalt fyra lärare på Strömstad Gymnasium som jobbar med Mobile Stories i sin undervisning - I mitt ämne Information och kommunikation passar det här väldigt bra eftersom det är många kriterier som stämmer överens med att skriva artiklar Louise Buhre berättar att det är ett verktyg som hon aldrig tidigare jobbat med och ser det som en möjlighet - Jag tycker att det ligger i mitt uppdrag som lärare att testa nya metoder Lärarna är eniga om att det kan vara komplicerat att arbeta med Mobile Stories ibland - Det var lite motigt för eleverna i början och det tar tid att lära sig systemet Det är inte alltid man förstår alla system och man lär sig inte allt på en gång men när man gör det för andra gången så går det bättre säger Sara Philipson men önskar ändå att det hade varit lite enklare att arbeta med Trots komplikationer är den övergripande uppfattningen positiv - Mobile Stories ger eleverna fler möjligheter att visa vad de kan utan att behöva vara duktiga på att skriva in saker i dokument - Egentligen är det kanske inte det skrivna ordet utan poddarna och filmerna som är det mest intressanta Kan man skriva en bra artikel så är det suveränt Även Helena Klouda ser Mobile Stories som en möjlighet för eleverna Hon berättar om elever som varit svaga på vissa delar inom den traditionella undervisningen men som gjort mycket bra ifrån sig i sitt arbete med Mobile Stories - När det är skarpt läge presterar de mycket bättre John Hedlund ser Moblie Stories som ett sätt att få eleverna att växa och tror att det framförallt är två elevgrupper som har mycket att vinna på arbetet - De som redan ligger på en högre nivå och vill ha mer utmaning eller de med särintressen som är väldigt duktiga på någonting smalt som inte får blomma ut i den vanliga undervisningen Vi har våra kunskapskrav och det gör att skolan hämmar otroligt mycket men det passar inte in i den här fyrkantiga världen eftersom det inte ger någonting för betygsunderlaget Då kan Mobile Stories istället vara ett sätt att få jobba med det du verkligen brinner för Förutom ett sätt för elever att bygga upp sitt självförtroende ser Helena Klouda även Mobile Stories som en positiv sak som kan stärka gemenskapen mellan lärare - Det är ett bra sätt at samarbeta med andra lärare och lära sig av varandra - Det är trots allt ett ganska ensamt arbete där man jobbar fram det mest själv Det kan vara intressant att se hur andra gör och inspireras av varandras upplägg I en månads tid har det varit känt att lärare och tredjeårselever från Strömstad Gymnasium tillsammans med andra lärare från kommunen skall besöka Bokmässan i Göteborg den 27 september Nu står det även klart att elever från Strömstad Gymnasium kommer att få vara en del av Mobile Stories redaktionsarbete på Bokmässan och agera journalister under besöket i Göteborg - Vårat uppdrag är att förse med elever som kan och vill jobba med Mobile Stories på Bokmässan i höst Vad tänker ni personligen inför Bokmässan?- Allting som är lite utanför det vanliga är givetvis kul Jag tycker att det är bra att vi har fått reda på det nu för då kan man själv börja planera för det Även om man inte kan planera så mycket så hjälper det att bara veta Även Sara Philipson håller med sina kollegor:  men jag har ingen aning om vad jag skall levererar Sen tror jag att det blir lite av en morot för eleverna också att få åka till Göteborg Bokmässan + Strömstad = SANT (https://orbit.mobilestories.se/?open=http://mobilestories.se/bokm%C3%A4ssan-str%C3%B6mstad-sant ) Mer om Bokmässan på https://bokmassan.se/ As contributors to Mobile Stories, we adhere to its editorial guidelines. 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Read more about the Young Reporter's Code of Ethics It could have been the day when Sweden's border towns with their array of stores along the 1600 kilometre border with Norway welcomed back their big spending Nordic neighbours when Norway eased its border controls with countries like Finland and Denmark the agony continued for the Swedish border towns who rely on Norwegian trade to survive We are talking ninety percent of turnover which is gone," Strömstad city council's chief executive Mats Brocker tells Radio Sweden Norway has kept its restrictions in place for travel to Sweden Dave Russelldavid.russell@sverigesradio.se plus weekly summary on Fridays at 4.30pm on P2 (P6 89.6FM in Stockholm) Kontakta gärna Sveriges Radios forum för teknisk support där vi besvarar dina frågor vardagar kl Heavy rains on the west coast have caused flooding in Strömstad with up to half a metre of it in the cellar Two shopping centres north of Strömstad are also affected, the tabloid GT/Expressen reports The rescue services are reminding property owners that they are obliged to ensure that storm drains are cleared from leaves so that they can work properly Måndagen den 10 februari 2020 samlades 15 gymnasieelever i Strömstads stadshus för att debattera trygghet och vinster i välfärden Debatten var det slutliga momentet i ett längre arbete om hur Sverige styrs där eleverna som går första året på samhällsprogrammet fick representera och framföra de åtta riksdagspartiernas åsikter - Det är en praktisk möjlighet att få inblick i partierna och hur de förhåller sig till olika frågor säger undervisande lärare John Hedlund som arrangerar riksdagsspel för tredje året i rad Han ser upplägget som ett sätt att blanda in praktiska övningar i ett annars mycket teoretiskt ämne Arrangemanget som gjorts i samarbete med Strömstad kommun ger eleverna möjlighet att bekanta sig med den lokala demokratin samtidigt som de får redovisa sitt arbete i en annan miljö under ledning av kommunfullmäktiges egen ordförande Inledningsvis pryddes dagordningen av temat "vinster i välfärden" där eleverna i rollerna som representanter för de åtta riksdagspartierna lyfte frågan om huruvida friskolor skulle få finnas samt om aktörerna bakom dessa skulle tillåtas ta ut eventuell vinst - Vi är inte konsumenter i förhållande till välfärden menade Izabel Arnström Johansson i rollen som Miljöpartiets företrädare Å andra sidan uttryckte Simon Goksöyr som fick agera moderat att: - Välfärden finns till för medborgarna och skall formas av medborgarna så inledde Sunniva Wold Svensen nästa del av debatten Tryggheten har varit ett aktuellt ämne i media och Brottsförebyggande rådet (Brå) rapporterar att antalet anmälda brott i form av allmänfarlig ödeläggelse genom sprängning preliminärt ökat med 59 procent 2019 Brå rapporterar även att den upplevda otryggheten ökade mellan 2015 - 2016 och har legat på en högre nivå sedan dess Dock skiljer sig statistiken mellan olika områden i landet Ingen ska behöva se sin trygghet övertas av kriminalitet sa Sara Berg som Liberalernas representant I debatten kunde eleverna enas om att tryggheten skulle värnas men mellan partierna rådde en oenighet om huruvida resurserna skulle läggas på fler poliser system för anonyma vittnen och skärpta straff eller på skolan i förebyggande syfte menade att det var den orättvisa välfärden som orsakade kriminaliteten och de som agerade socialdemokrater föreslog en obligatorisk gymnasiegång som en av flera lösningar på trygghetsfrågan: en av de två som skulle representera Socialdemokraterna Från den borgerliga sidan kom svaret att förebyggande handlingarna inte var tillräckligt: Debatten var upplagd på så vis att varje parti fick föra ett anförande på tre minuter där de presenterade sin åsikt i den aktuella frågan Därefter fick de övriga sju partierna komma med repliker varpå det anförande partiet fick sista ordet i en slutreplik Arbetssättet har mottagits positivt bland eleverna och Adelina Almén berättar att det var ett intressant och lärorikt sätt att jobba på inte minst när det kom till att tala inför en större grupp - I början var det svårt att gå in i en roll som partipolitiker Nu tycker jag att det har varit väldigt roligt att få sätta mig in i hur ett specifikt parti pratar och tänker Jag har även lärt mig mycket om både gängkriminalitet och hur det fungerar med vinster i välfärden Gjorde det någon skillnad att debatten hölls i stadshuset tror du Det känns mer seriöst än om det bara varit i klassrummet Under debattens gång uttalade Izabel Arnström Johansson Något som kan överföras på arbetssättet i sig En bro mellan undervisning i klassrummet och genomförande i en verklig kommunpolitisk inramning Norwegian shoppers spent a record NOK 14 billion last year during day trips over the border New figures from state statistic bureau SSB indicate that Norwegians are attracted by lower prices and wider selection in Sweden like never before there’s been an increase in Swedish shopping especially in Töcksfors,” Christina Lyle of SSB told newspaper Dagsavisen after the numbers were released this week She was referring to the Swedish town just over the border from Ørje in southeastern Norway where Norwegian real estate developer Olav Thon has built a large shopping center Lyle said that the more traditional border-area shopping centers in Strömstad and Charlottenburg recorded slightly lower sales figures in 2014 about a two-hour drive south of Oslo on the E6 highway include sales from the Svinesund and Nordby shopping centers that are located off the first exit over the border into Sweden The increase comes despite the weakening of the Norwegian krone which has reduced the exchange rate advantage of shopping in Sweden that Norwegians still drive to Sweden to stock up on items like beer are half-price at border grocery stores in Sweden “I probably shop in Sweden three to four times a month,” said 28-year-old Trond Vedal “It’s much cheaper there than in Norway especially for cigarettes and meat.” Several others questioned cited much wider selection at Sweden’s larger grocery stores told Dagsavisen that she also likes “the Swedish service.” operating chief at the Maximat grocery stores in Svinesund and Nordby said that revenues were “stable” last year “We have said that sales had peaked every year for the past 15  years but revenues just rise and rise,” said Tom-Erik Bakke “I don’t see any limits any more.” newsinenglish.no/Nina Berglund If you like what we are doing, please consider a donation. 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regulates the responsible and ethical use of AI in businesses."- "I immediately called SIS I became even more curious and concluded that my company could be certified according to the new ISO-standard." - "Then I started looking for certification bodies in Sweden DNV mentioned the standard on their website and that was the start of an exciting certification journey." - "I got in touch with Mubashir Virk I was surprised to hear that we were the first business in Sweden to sign a certification contract It has now turned out that SamCert is the first company in the world to initiate the certification process according to the new standard with DNV.” “SamCert is a pioneer and the first to embark on a certification journey in AI according to the new ISO/IEC 42001 standard together with us I am convinced that many more will follow very soon,” says Mubashir Virk Key Customer Manager at DNV Business Assurance Sweden “The AI-oriented certification demonstrates that the organization has proper governance and manages related risks to ensure a safe - "The work on the certification is in full swing and we have already completed the first part of the audit via a link The Indian auditor has an impressive resume with long and broad experience in IT and AI."- "I am really looking forward to contributing to increased knowledge about the responsible use of AI in businesses when we ourselves are certified and can help others get certified," concludes Ann-Sofie Gustafsson SamCert assists small and medium-sized businesses in obtaining and maintaining ISO certifications in quality (ISO 9001) occupational health and safety (ISO 45001) the administrative workload can be significantly eased SamCert AB has reached a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first company in Europe to be awarded an AI certificate according to the new international ISO standard ISO 42001 confirms SamCert AB’s leading position in management systems for artificial intelligence and their commitment to the highest quality and safety standards SamCert hjälper små och medelstora företag att klara och upprätthålla ISO-certifikat inom kvalitet (ISO 9001) Informationssäkerhet (ISO 27001) och artificiell intelligens (ISO42001) Genom ett unikt koncept kan företagets arbetsinsats underlättas betydligt När du väljer att skapa ett konto och följa ett nyhetsrum kommer dina personuppgifter behandlas av oss och av ägaren av nyhetsrummet för att du ska kunna motta nyheter och uppdateringar enligt dina bevakningsinställningar För att läsa mer om detta, var vänlig läs vår Integritetspolicy som berör vår behandling av dina personuppgifter, och Integritetspolicy för Contacts som berör behandlingen av dina personuppgifter från ägaren av nyhetsrummet du följer Vänligen notera att våra Användarvillkor gäller alla våra tjänster Du kan dra tillbaka ditt samtycke när som helst genom att avregistrera dig eller genom att ta bort ditt konto 200-300 soldiers from the Salvation Army held a brass band festival in the city and were out on town to ward off the mainly Norwegian parade of cars that traditionally cruises through the town But the police told Swedish news agency TT that ordinary Strömstad residents were let through by police The head of culture and communications for the city council was not worried about how police would recognize who is a local and who is a Norwegian Around 20 Norwegians were arrested for being drunk and disorderly the rest of the rowdy Norwegians then moved on from the Swedish town to its Norwegian neighbour of Halden a Swedish artist and musician who emerged in the international spotlilght last year due to a controversial exhibit staged at the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm was attacked on Friday night by an unknown assailant as he prepared for an group exhibit opening in Strömstad An intoxicated person entered the venue and struck Makode Linde with an iron rod or a flagpole so the blow only caught him on his shoulder," Strömstad pollice chief Lars-Aåke Ringström told local paper Bohusläningen was recognized internationally as a result of an incident at the Modern Museum in Stockholm in April 2012 The artist had designed an installation called "Painful Cake," in the shape of a black Venus of Willendorf but with his own head made up of a classic negro caricature a "golliwogg" which is similar to "blackface" A video showing the first piece of cake being cut from the body by Swedish culture minister Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth attracted noteriety worldwide and led to calls for the minister's resignation Linde's work was attacked by some as racist but the artist claimed that the work instead portrayed "how whites symbolically consume black A new exhibit by the provocative artist called "Taboo Fetish" opens today at Ldokstallet gallery in Strömstadt Ulla Engbergulla.engberg@sverigesradio.se Stormy weather is expected in parts of southern and western Sweden over the next 24 hours And trains between Uddevalla and Strömstad on the west coast will be cancelled completely this evening From 8 pm on Thursday evening until lunchtime on Friday no trains will be running on the Northern Bohusbanan between Uddevalla and Strömstad since there is concern trees may be falling over the tracks "We take these precautions by extreme weather conditions than having passengers stranded," Beisi Sundin press officer at the Swedish Transport Administration told Swedish Radio News The class 2 weather warning issued by the Swedish Met Office SMHI concerns the west coast and an area stretching east to the two big lakes and Jönköping county as well as the islands of Öland and Gotland on the west coast The winds are expected to reach up to 27 metres per second The winds will increase in power on Thursday evening reaching full force on the west coast in the early hours of Friday morning Also other parts of the country will be affected with first class weather warnings issued for Örebro and Stockholm counties The Met Office weather warnings range is 1-3 with the first one referring to weather that is expected to lead to "certain risks" to the public and "disturbances" to for example public transport A class two warning means there could be "danger to the public large material damages" and "substantial disturbance" to important public services such as transport etc The public is advised to follow the development via information on internet is used when there is deemed to be "very big danger to the public" and "very substantial disturbances" För att kunna fortsätta att föda världens växande befolkning hade det varit mycket bättre om vi bytte ut en del av köttkonsumtionen mot vegetarisk mat (Metro.se) Dessutom släpps det ut metangas från korna och deras matspjälkning som är extremt farligt för naturen metan är hela 21 gånger farligare är koldioxid (metro.se)  En en fördel som jag ser med kött är att det kan föra samman människor då kött finns med i många kulturella fenomen och traditioner Ett exempel på det är julskinkan på julbordet Samtidigt går det alltid att skapa nya traditioner