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.quote-embed.font-accent #article-stream-0 .quote-embed .font-accent{font-family: Schnyder,"Noto Sans","Droid Sans","Helvetica Neue",Corbel,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;} #article-stream-0 .quote-embed.font-size p #article-stream-0 .quote-embed .font-size p{font-size: 36px;}Lakeside walks in Växjö are just one of the ways to spend your time in Sweden’s greenest city As soon as you arrive in Växjö (vek-quh) by train you realise something is different A striking seven-story building brings together the Central Station and City Hall in a space defined by timber Wood is everywhere—in the soaring structure This is more than a transport hub or administrative center it’s become known as the city’s public “living room,” showing that sustainability can be both innovative and inviting Växjö—a much smaller city—has earned its reputation as Sweden’s greenest city cutting CO2 emissions by more than 70% since the 1990s—now just a third of the EU average—while its population and economy have flourished Växjö became the world’s first city to commit to becoming fossil-fuel-free in 1996 inspiring a global shift toward sustainable urban living Nearly 90% of the city’s heating comes from renewable sources primarily through its biomass-fueled district heating system which converts waste wood from the surrounding sustainable forests into energy Biogas-powered buses reducing reliance on fossil fuels Urban planning in Växjö prioritises sustainability at every turn from energy-efficient timber construction in new buildings to the creation of green corridors that promote biodiversity and connect the city’s parks and lakes Växjö Cathedral was founded in the 1100s and is a major landmark of the city of Växjö Cycling is actively encouraged with an extensive network of bike paths and the city’s investment in eco-friendly walking routes around its lakes makes sustainability accessible and visible to residents and visitors alike Those interested in urban planning or sustainable tourism are naturally drawn to Växjö but the city offers plenty of attractions for any visitor with an eye for green innovation From the timber Central Station and City Hall which features eco-friendly walking and cycling paths framed by rich birdlife and scenic views named after Sweden’s famed botanist Carl Linnaeus provides another green retreat in the heart of the city For a deeper dive into Växjö’s environmental legacy, visit Smålands Museum which incorporates the Swedish Glass Museum an exhibition space dedicated to showcasing the city’s sustainability efforts and inspiring future initiatives it was glass that Växjö was known for long before its green credentials took centre stage The city is part of the Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket) a region famous for its centuries-old glassblowing traditions Exhibitions feature stunning glassworks and the craftsmanship that put the area on the map. Just a 30-mile drive away, you can explore the working glassworks of Kosta Boda Växjö’s Swedish Emigrant Institute provides an intriguing look at the waves of migration that saw Swedes seeking new lives in America with personal stories and artefacts bringing this era to life Its soaring twin spires and modern stained-glass artwork reflect the city’s blend of tradition and innovation—a fitting metaphor for Växjö itself and the area around Växjö offers a glimpse into this rich architectural and historical tradition The ruin of Kronoberg Castle is an historic attraction close to the city of Vaxjo a medieval ruin located on a small island in Lake Helgasjön dates back to the 15th century The castle was originally built as a bishop’s residence but later became a fortress during Sweden’s wars with Denmark with its crumbling stone walls and lake setting offering a sense of timelessness Teleborg Castle offers visitors a fairytale experience just a short distance from downtown Växjö Built in 1900 by Count Fredrik Bonde as a romantic gift for his wife Anna the castle combines Neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival styles making it a striking sight by the shores of Lake Trummen Foodies should try everything to reserve a table at PM & Vänner on Storgatan Växjö’s sole Michelin starred restaurant is a showcase of local which many ingredients coming directly from the restaurant’s own garden and bakery Stay in the restaurant’s hotel to complete a luxury stay with double rooms starting from under $100 per night Växjö set itself on a path to a new vision of green urban living But that glassmaking heritage is now matched by changemaking: this compact city of fewer than 100,000 inhabitants has become a global beacon in the battle against climate change Nearly a decade before Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was even born Växjö set itself on a path to a new vision of urban living that's now been emulated worldwide all while the city has grown in population by a third and doubled its per capita GDP local buses and council vehicles run on biofuel made from domestic household organic waste is sourced from forestry by-products and other biomass with plentiful material coming from the vast surrounding forests This ranges from sawdust from local timber mills to branches left from tree-felling to make goods for IKEA – the global design giant born just a half hour train ride away in the town of Älmhult The few CO2 emissions that linger in the air stem from personal car users who are still not taking advantage of one of Sweden's best provisions of electric car charging stations plus places to fill up on non-fossil biofuels such as ethanol Green Getaways is a BBC Travel series that helps travellers experience a greener cleaner approach to getting out and seeing the world has seen Växjö become perhaps the world's leading showcase for large-scale timber architecture with half of all new builds required to be in wood sourced from the same sprawling forests that once provided fuel to fire the glasswork furnaces I arrive in Växjö by train and can't help but start snapping pictures of a station interior unlike any I've ever seen. Stepping off the platform, I enter a seven-storey edifice that hosts both the Central Station and Växjö City Hall timber is used for both structure and decor in a calm soaring space that also includes a tourist office exhibition area and eye-catching artworks made from pale wood It's such a welcoming space that it's been nicknamed the city's public "living room" which tells the often revelatory story of Swedish mass emigration to North America The museum enclave is also home to myriad relocated buildings from past centuries – I particularly like the windmill as a symbol of ancient green power built from timbers painted the iconic Swedish shade known as Falu or Falun Red named after its historic source from mines around the eponymous town with contrasting crystalline creations placed along the cosmopolitan length of Sandgärdsgatan that runs through the heart of the city centre to the iconic double-spired cathedral How to get there: A direct train from Copenhagen airport to Växjö takes 2.5 hours Where to stay: Modern design hotel PM & Vanner balances luxury with good eco practice Where to eat: The vintage decor at Kafe de Luxe celebrates stylish sustainable re-use. Galai offers upscale modern takes on superb Swedish produce in a chic When to go: May-September for long days of Nordic sun and warmth Here, I'm joined by Olivia Thim, a sustainability expert for property management firm Vöfab. "For a long time, we had the tallest wooden building in Sweden," Thim says We just thought that we should try to build everything in wood first." Also with us is architect Karin Hård Af Segerstad from leading Växjö practice Arkitektbolaget who tells me about the super-strong cross-laminated timber (CLT) used for structural frames augmented by cedar shaving facades and various interior woods This swaddling in natural materials is as pleasing to the residents as it is to the eye she says: “People report an improved sense of well-being living surrounded by wood." • 10 sustainable travel destinations to visit in 2024 • Nordhavn: The Danish 'city' that's been designed for an easy life • How the youngest Canary Island escaped mass tourism Växjö's showcasing of innovative timber builds has been a valuable learning curve "People weren't so knowledgeable about wooden high-rise buildings so we have close collaboration with the local university," says Segerstad This includes sensors within buildings to record how the structures perform over years and changing seasons "Now we have researchers coming from around the world," she continues We have become world pioneers to build in wood Aesthetic principles are as important as ecological ones."  Arkitektbolaget is building a new wooden Vias Chapel just outside the city that will provide a 21st-Century echo of Sweden's oldest wooden building A visit to the 800-year-old Granhults Church proves not just the durability of wood but also how well it works as a medium for art An ornately painted interior is as ravishing in its own way as Rome's Sistine Chapel while burnished medieval wooden carvings of various godly figures sit alongside humble timber furnishings Meanwhile, at modern design hotel PM & Vanner including produce from the hotel's own garden – while dishes are cleaned using an energy- and water-saving dishwasher and the hotel is also part of an innovative textile recycling system I walk around the wood-decorated offices of local power generator VEAB with CEO Erik Tellgren who tells me how forest and wood product "waste" taken from around Växjö easily provides all the electricity requirements of the city in a manner that also helps the battle to mitigate climate change The travel emissions it took to report this story were 0.35 metric tons of CO2e. 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Invented to satiate pregnancy cravings, Dubai chocolate is a rare combination of creativity, flavours and social media success that has broken all industry records. 19 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}BK Häcken won 3–1 over Växjö DFF on Sat Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are BK Häcken 11 win(s) Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between BK Häcken and Växjö DFF on Sat 19 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?BK Häcken won 3–1 over Växjö DFF on Sat 19 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches BK Häcken is playing home against Växjö DFF on Sat Tokmanni Group Corporation     Press release     16 April 2025 at 11:50 a.m which has been part of Tokmanni Group since August 2023 already has more than 130 Dollarstore stores in Sweden and seven Big Dollar stores in Denmark The Swedish variety discount retailer Dollarstore, which is part of the Finnish variety discount retailer Tokmanni Group will open a new store in Växjö in Sweden on Friday 25 April 2025 The new store will replace its local predecessor which will serve its customers for the last time on Monday 21 April The new Växjö store will be located in a versatile commercial centre at address Handelsvägen 6a with a space of approximately 3,200 square metres Dollarstore always aims to offer their customers something extra and a joyful shopping experience where you never know what to expect Shopping at Dollarstore is meant to be an exciting treasure hunt We hope that our new great location will help us attract more customers and develop our business in Växjö,” says Fredrik Holmström The new Dollarstore store in Växjö will be open from 10 am to 8 pm on weekdays The store personnel of the soon-to-be-closed old Växjö store will move to work in the new store The opening ceremony will be held on April 25 There will be a lot of special offerings from Friday 25 April to Sunday 27 April surprise buckets filled with product gifts will be handed out for free to the first 200 paying customers Dollarstore’s focuses on offering an exciting and unexpected and joyful shopping experience as well as takes great pride in being able to exceed customer expectations in terms of product range and low prices Tokmanni Group’s network of stores continues to grow and renew Tokmanni Group continues to grow and renew its store network in Sweden, Denmark and Finland this year as well. For example, Big Dollar will open a new store in Aalborg (or Ålborg) in Denmark before the end of this month and several stores around Denmark later this year Dollarstore will both open several new stores and relocate some of its current stores to new store premises in Sweden In Finland, Tokmanni variety discount retail chain will refurbish several stores this year as well as relocate to new stores premises in Nilsiä. In addition, due to a licence agreement between Tokmanni Oy and SPAR International the first SPAR grocery department will be opened in a yet-to-be announced Tokmanni store next summer Tokmanni Group Corporation is one of the leading variety discount retailers in the Nordics Sweden and Denmark make customers’ everyday life and special occasions easier by offering a versatile and up-to-date assortment of nordic and international brand-name products and other high-quality products at prices that are always affordable Click Shoes and Shoe House stores and online stores the Group is always close to its customers the Group's revenue was EUR 1,675 million and comparable EBIT amounted to EUR 100 million The Tokmanni Group Corporation's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki A team of 15 athletes travelled to compete at Växjö Inomhuskast last weekend This indoor throws event in Sweden provided the rare opportunity for long throws to be contested indoors - an experience that many athletes on the team had never encountered before The team’s performance was nothing short of impressive and eight personal bests including new indoor PBs taking her to 10th in the European rankings for U18 shot Mike McNeill) PB of 48.24m set a new British indoor record for the U20 javelin Brett Morse) broke the British U20 indoor discus record with a throw of 53.53m Garry Power) claimed victory in the U18 discus being just 7cm short of his PB with a throw of 54.41m Paul Weston) also topped the podium in the women’s U18 discus with a SB of 42.47m John Hillier) competed for the first time in an England vest: "I was anxious about my performing in an unfamiliar environment under different conditions but it offered me the chance to explore a country I had never visited throw indoors for the first time and meet new athletes."  Anthony Soalla-Bell) expressed immense pride: "Every athlete showed why they were chosen through their competitiveness maturity and resilience through the competition." The team celebrated multiple podium finishes including Yasmin Baker (Wigan & District Karl Hopper) securing 3rd place in the U18 shot with a PB since transferring to the rotational technique Garry Power) took 2nd and 3rd respectively in the U23 men’s discus Captain Issy Stamp demonstrated her leadership stepping up an age group to place 2nd in the U20 shot Lawson Capes (Peterborough and Nene Valley Lewis Capes) fought well in a tough competition to place 2nd with 17.51m Moyo Stumpenhuson (Rugby & Northampton Garry Herrington) claimed 3rd in the U18 discus showing great potential wearing his first England vest - one of seven international debutants Issy spoke about her role as team captain: "It gave me a leadership role and responsibility in an environment that is new to me I looked up to my team captains when I had my first international competition and this was a great opportunity to do the same for the younger athletes on the team." The trip provided team members an opportunity to develop into better athletes, along with a chance to get to know other athletes of the same level, and learn from those who were older and more experienced. Nine of the athletes are currently on, or have completed the Youth Talent Programme meaning they had an opportunity to put what they have learned through the programme into practice at an international level Debare Alade shared his reflections on how the trip will benefit him in the future "Although I didn't feel that my performance reflected what I felt I was capable of I’m confident that this competition provided me with a valuable platform to build upon as the season progresses." The Växjö Inomhuskast competition was not only a success in terms of performance but also a fantastic learning opportunity for all athletes involved leaving them better equipped for the challenges ahead in their athletic journeys "It was a great experience for all athletes We had an positive team atmosphere; everyone supported each other every athlete will leave with valuable learnings to take away This will play a big role in their longer-term development." but gave up a juicy rebound which Stjernborg had no trouble depositing into the back of the net The hosts added to their lead near the closing minutes of the frame when Elias Rosén scored for the second time in as many games A loose puck found its way to the defenceman who corralled it inside the slot and fired it far side past the stick of Kovář to give the Swedes a 4-1 aggregate lead heading into the second period Sparta were eventually given some life when Lajunen scored on the penalty kill to make it 4-2 A mishandled pass at the point allowed Lajunen to scoop the puck up in the neutral zone as he powered his way past a pair of defenders before sliding the puck five-hole But just over two minutes later, the Swedes reclaimed their three-goal cushion when Dylan McLaughlin dished a cross-crease feed to Manuel Ågren who slid the puck back door to make it 5-2 on aggregate with one period left to play 3-on-3 play followed in the extra session where Lajunen nabbed his second of the night to complete the comeback as Växjö saw their season come to an end in the Quarter-Finals for a second consecutive season The Swede is joining the National League team on a two-year deal confirming reports from February about his likely future Earlier today, EHC Biel announced the signing of Marcus Sylvegård He was previously part of the Växjö Lakers who just recently got eliminated from the SHL playoffs the 25-year-old has put his name under a contract valid until 2027 Sylvegård spent most of his career thus far with the Malmö Redhawks growing up in their youth department and making it to the main squad he was occasionally HockeyAllsvenskan-teams as well Sylvegård moved to the Växjö Lakers (for the first time) he went overseas to join the St Louis Blues he eventually crossed the Atlantic once again and joined the Lakers for a third time the Swede has suited up 379 times in the SHL Home - News - SkyHigh Studios Releases Växjö Småland Airport for MSFS SkyHigh Studios Releases Växjö Småland Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator SkyHigh Studios has released Växjö Småland Airport (ESMX) for Microsoft Flight Simulator known in Swedish as Växjö Småland Airport is a small regional airport located 6 miles northwest of central Växjö in the south of Sweden The airport is served by a handful of airlines such as Braathens Regional Airlines Växjö Småland sees around 150,000 passengers through its terminal each year SkyHigh Studios’ rendition includes high-quality modelling and texturing a fully modelled interior for the terminal building You can purchase SkyHigh Studios Växjö Småland Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator from Orbx Direct for $16.99 AUD (Excluding taxes) here. 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Walmart’s new corporate campus in Bentonville It was planned to celebrate Växjö diocese’s 850-year anniversary in 2020 but finally the celebrations have taken place It was a great delight to visit Växjö with the Revd Canon Richard Lamey to take part in the celebrations in September I am a member of the Oxford - Växjö Diocesan Link Committee so this was not my first visit and I have long been a fan of diocesan and parish links with churches in other parts of the world All dioceses in the Church of England are encouraged to have more than one diocesan link Haven’t we got enough to do in our own little part of the world can give us a new perspective on our own beliefs and the outworking of our faith but clear differences due to our history and our current contexts either in person or through the wonders of Zoom that the reality of being part of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church hits home As separate entities whether at diocesan or parish level we can feel quite fragile but together we are part of something so much greater Our unity in Christ overrides any differences when we pray together; the opportunity to discuss our differences can enrich us and also challenge us Even if we never visit another country our links can inform our intercessions and our understanding of the church and the world Our recent visit to Växjö gave us the opportunity to visit both urban and rural parishes We were able to meet for conversation and food in clergy homes as well as in the aptly named “Bishops Arms” close to Växjö Cathedral We found parishes wanting to form a link with a parish in the Diocese of Oxford The parish of St Paul’s Wokingham has had a link with the parish of Mariakyrkan in Växjö for about seven years Richard Lamey has come back from our visit with renewed enthusiasm for this parish link describing it as one of the best things they do as a parish:  “Generosity and hospitality are at the heart of a link Our link teaches us more about God’s welcome and God’s inclusion and God’s call to be hospitable Having a link helps you to see your own situation and your own challenges in a new light because the things you take for granted and never explore are held up to the light by supportive questions and conversation Our link makes us a more reflective and a more dynamic Church.” Visit the World Mission pages to find out more about sharing God's mission with our partners across the world. Interested in forming parish links with Växjö? Email theVäxjö Link Chair, the Revd Hugh White. contemplative | compassionate | courageous The Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England (No. 142978) Registered Charity (No.247954) VAT registration number 630 6345 61 23 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Hammarby IF won 4–1 over Växjö DFF on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Hammarby IF 5 win(s) Hammarby IF and Växjö DFF have not drawn any of their last 8 matches against each other Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 7 matches Who won between Hammarby IF and Växjö DFF on Sun 23 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Hammarby IF won 4–1 over Växjö DFF on Sun 23 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Hammarby IF is playing home against Växjö DFF on Sun the ice opened up when both sides were called for matching minors but neither club was able to capitalise on the opportunity as they returned to their respective locker rooms with Sheffield leading in shots 11-8 Late in the period, Colton Saucerman was called for high-sticking awarding Växjö their third powerplay but Sheffield continued their excellent play on the PK to maintain their one-goal lead heading into the final stanza Just as the period began and their powerplay expired, it was the Swedish side evening things up again when Filip Eriksson tipped home a shot from the point at 40:19. The play would be challenged for offsides but would be upheld. Still level at 2-2 after 60 minutes, extra time was needed to decide the winner and with less than 20 seconds remaining in OT, it was Vallerand firing it from the slot past Larmi to earn his club their historic win and those all-important points. 12 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Växjö DFF won 3–0 over Alingsås FC United on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are Växjö DFF 1 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 9 matches Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches Who won between Växjö DFF and Alingsås FC United on Sat 12 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?Växjö DFF won 3–0 over Alingsås FC United on Sat 12 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Växjö DFF is playing home against Alingsås FC United on Sat But with a comeback win, this is hopefully the start of a turnaround that will culminate with another positive result in the Return Game of the series later in December. "It was a really fun game," noted Växjö Head Coach Jörgen Jönsson after the game, "there was a lot of action and I think we stood up well." The Swedes played very well on the road, displaying a disciplined and controlled game which saw them outshot and ultimately outscore the home team. Despite producing 1.45 Expected Goals (lower than Sparta's 1.58), the Swedish visitors were active in front of the home team net and had many more chances aside from the two they converted on. Is that a shame given they have just a slim one-goal lead in the aggregate-scoring series? "You always want to score more," admitted Jönsson, "but we were up against a really good goalie and sometimes you just can't get the pucks in." "It's a tighter rink than we are used to here as well," he also added. Scoring has been a larger issue for Växjö recently:"Domestically we are struggling with scoring a little bit, but we are playing well." "We scored two today and let's hope we can build on that in the Return Game," concluded the Head Coach. The Return Game between the Växjö Lakers and Sparta Prague will be played on Tuesday, 17 December at 19:00 CET in the Vida Arena. 29 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Rosengård won 1–0 over Växjö DFF on Sat Haven't kept a clean sheet in 8 matches Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (1) Who won between Växjö DFF and FC Rosengård on Sat 29 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?FC Rosengård won 1–0 over Växjö DFF on Sat 29 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Växjö DFF is playing home against FC Rosengård on Sat Ilves Tampere hosted the Växjö Lakers at the Nokia Arena in Finland in their final game of the Champions Hockey League Regular Season With the visitors already securing a Playoff spot and the home team unable to qualify even with a regulation win this encounter was about finishing strong and proud for Ilves and about picking up some all-deciding points for their Regular Season total for Växjö as Ilves wrapped up their season (rather surprisingly) with a shutout victory The home team got off to a fantastic start, scoring on their first shot just 26 seconds into the opening period. Ville Meskanen fired a perfectly placed shot from the right face-off circle adding a second goal at 5:29 on the powerplay following a tripping penalty Ondřej Kos was the scorer capitalising on a loose puck after the Växjö goaltender failed to secure it Though Växjö controlled the play in the second half of the period leaving Ilves 2-0 up as the teams headed to the locker rooms for the first time of the evening The second period was filled with chances for both sides, but only one goal was added. At 33:30, Šimon Stránský scored on the powerplay from the right face-off circle to make it 3-0 Växjö had several good opportunities particularly in the final minute of the period when they had a man advantage due to a holding penalty but they couldn't find the back of the net though both teams created scoring chances throughout the final 20 minutes ending their 2024/25 season on a high note without conceding a goal while Växjö end their season on 10 points from six games The Växjö Lakers orchestrated their first full points of this year's Champions Hockey League with a 3-1 win over Eisbären Berlin Special teams came through in a big way for the Swedes who cashed in on two of their six opportunities to secure the victory A shift in momentum occurred as the puck dropped for the second and Växjö found themselves with the man-advantage for the first time on the night which ranked fourth in powerplay conversion last season gave Växjö their first lead of the night.  Both sides would take a pair of penalties to close out the period but no more damage was done as the clubs entered the third stanza nearly identical in the shot department with Berlin's 19 to Växjö's 18 while the Swedes maintained their one-goal lead Early in the third, the hosts saw their lead increase to two goals when a redirection from Dennis Rasmussen found its way into the back of the net 51 seconds into the final period. The 34-year-old skated to the top of the crease where he tipped home a Joachim Blichfeld feed to bring the score to 3-1 Still trailing by two with five minutes to go Berlin continued to try and claw their way back into it but the Växjö did an excellent job of keeping their opponents' high-danger chances to a minimum Åhman made several brilliant saves and managed to stop 27 of 28 shots to earn a sparkling 94.74 SV% and help his team to their first victory The Växjö Lakers engineered their third regulation win in four starts, defeating Storhamar Hamar to the tune of 4-1 to claim 10 out of a possible 12 points through the first games of the 2024/25 Champions Hockey League campaign Shots were 11-5 in favour of the visitors following the first 20 minutes with both clubs going on the man-advantage twice The visitors gave themselves some insurance at 49:16. Victor Stjernborg took a pass from Elias Rosén threaded the needle past the intended shot blocker and shot one down low just inside the post to add to the hosts' deficit Storhamar were dealt another blow moments later when Andreas Martinsen was called for a five-minute major The ensuing powerplay would be a back-breaker for the Norwegians as Växjö added another tally to their total. Blichfeld cleaned up a rebound after Stensrud fought off Félix Robert's initial shot to make it 4-1 with a little less than five minutes to go The home side would go on the powerplay in the dying seconds of the period attempting to close the goal difference as this one wrapped up in favour of the Swedish side with Storhamar's two-game point streak coming to an end I have been a regular at the Ara Harakeke parkrun Sweden to start a new job for two years at Linnaeus University There are 11 parkruns in Sweden and I fortunately live close to Växjösjön parkrun The mid Autumn weather was warm and sunny at Växjösjön parkrun this morning The parkrun course starts close to Actic Simhallen and follows anticlockwise around the lake and many art installations around the lake to view while on the run My favorite art installations include “Spegelbollen” From the start line runners turn right on the path towards the lake and right again The path follows behind the pool and meets another path near the startline for photo opportunities Following the boardwalk towards Växjö city centre runners pass a fountain on the left which is lit at night in many colours Following the track away from the city centre though the weather is beginning to get colder towards mid Autumn as it winds back with a slight uphill section towards the finish Today, I crossed the finish line in 31:05, Växjösjön parkrun is small and relies on a dedicated team of regular volunteers. The group is friendly and joining parkrun is a good way to meet new people. This week 141 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 19 were first timers and 19 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 14 different clubs took part. The event was made possible by 18 volunteers: Stephen GLASSEY • Terry HOPE • Rob JENKINS • Simon DERBYSHIRE • Sue CUTHBERTSON • N U TANG • David SINKINS • Robyn SHARMA • Benjamin POWLEY • Nicole HODGSON • Kath O'CONNOR • Tim WHITEHEAD • Jethro STEPHENSON • Harry SHARMA • Lisa MCGRATH • Kathryn OIJORDSBAKKEN • Eirik OIJORDSBAKKEN • Mark EVANS Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Ara Harakeke parkrun Results Page. Ara Harakeke parkrun started on 10th December 2022. Since then 1,797 participants have completed 10,980 parkruns covering a total distance of 54,900 km, including 1,706 new Personal Bests. A total of 278 individuals have volunteered 1,633 times. © parkrun Global Limited (Company number: 09411750) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner. Frameworks, 2 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1AE After the successes of previous years, England Athletics will be returning to Sweden for the Växjö Throws International 2025. A strong team of 15 throwers have been selected to represent their country against athletes from Sweden, Iceland and Norway. The England team is made up of athletes aiming for a spot in the European Under 20 and Under 23 Championships this summer. "Congratulations to all the selected throwers, along with their personal coaches and support teams. We’ve assembled a strong group of throwers who are eager to perform in what promises to be an exciting, inspiring, and exceptional event." The competition, which features indoor javelin and discus events alongside the traditional shot put, offers a unique and rare challenge. It's crucial to provide our pathway throwers with international competitions and learning opportunities like this one. "The experiences they gain as part of teams like this will equip them with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for future age group and senior championships." Team Captains are Isabelle Stamp and Dillon Claydon. It takes a lot of people to put facilitate a trip like this so Katie would like to thank Felicity Dawes, Lewis Capes, Mike Martin and Vicky Griffiths for their hard work behind the scenes during the selection process and through the upcoming team coach roles. Swedish police continue to investigate the motives of the perpetrator who carried out a shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, located in central Sweden, approximately 200 km west of Stockholm. The attack resulted in 10 deaths. The shooter's name has not been officially disclosed, however, according to Swedish public broadcaster SVT, he was identified as 35-year-old Rickard Andersson. Local media report that he led a reclusive lifestyle, lived nearby, and had a firearms license. He had no criminal record, and in recent years he had not declared any income. This incident became the deadliest school shooting in Swedish history. The attacker himself is among the deceased. Sweden remains one of the countries with a high rate of firearm-related deaths. The details of the tragedy continue to be investigated, but at this point, this is the information that is known. US President Donald Trump highly praised the announcement of a ceasefire in the current war, made by Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the 80th a... The NY Islanders lost another member from their AHL affiliate as Otto Koivula will leave the Bridgeport Islanders for the Växjö Lakers of the SHL spending most of his time with the organization playing in Bridgeport He made the transition to North America before the 2018-19 season after spending his entire professional career playing in Finland Koivula started his career with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on fire finishing second on the team in points with 46 (21 G Koivula's play saw him earn an early all-up during the 2019-20 season failing to register a point before being returned to Bridgeport Växjö Lakers välkomnar den finske, storväxte forwarden, Otto Koivula som har skrivit på för de två kommande åren i klubben ✍️💬 ”Chansen att tävla om mästerskap med ett lag som har en historia av framgång gjorde det till ett enkelt val för mig”https://t.co/kyMmjODnUI Koivula didn't see the NHL again until the 2021-22 season making a cameo while the Islanders were eviscerated by COVID early in the season He earned his first career point against the New York Rangers earning an assist on the Islanders' lone goal by Andy Andreoff - a game where the Islanders were forced to call up a handful of players from Bridgeport Koivula was poised to become a bottom-6 center for the Islanders but only made 28 appearances with the Islanders Koivula will see an elevated role on one of the SHL's top teams Växjö finished the regular season with the league's second-best record but were swept during the semi-finals "I was very happy when the opportunity to play for such a prestigious organization as Växjö Lakers appeared," Koivula told the Växjö Lakers website "It will be fun to become part of the winning culture The chance to compete for championships with a team that has a history of success made it an easy choice for me to come to Växjö I am ready to start this new chapter in my hockey career with the Lakers and look forward to getting to know my teammates © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights 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”Chansen att tävla om mästerskap med ett lag som har en historia av framgång gjorde det till ett enkelt val för mig”https://t.co/kyMmjODnUI the southern Swedish city became the first in the world to declare its intention to become fossil-fuel free and does Växjö offer a blueprint for bigger cities too Within minutes of meeting the mayor of Europe’s self-proclaimed greenest city it is clear where he draws much of his inspiration from It’s not just the fact that 61-year-old Bo Frank is wearing a black Beatles T-shirt and has a Beatles badge pinned to the lapel of his jacket When he shows me into his office on the ground floor of Växjö city hall Fab Four memorabilia is everywhere you look – along with photos of Sweden’s king and queen and a black-and-white sketch of himself with long hair and a flowered shirt from when he was first elected to Växjö (pronounced Veck-Ruh) city council 41 years ago but Frank has lost none of his Beatles-era idealism as he steers this small southern Swedish city (population 89,000) to becoming fossil-fuel free by 2030 – a target the council becoming the first city in the world to do so Frank signs off his emails with the final lyric from The End on 1969’s Abbey Road: “The love you take is equal to the love you make” – and the line also appears on some of the council’s green bumpf “Each citizen must contribute,” he says by way of explanation “You can’t just blame others and expect them to do something You have to start with yourself: the way you purchase Demand is very important to making change.” with CO2 emissions of 2.8 tonnes per resident is now aiming to steal a march on Växjö and become fossil-fuel free by 2025 – but for the moment is further behind in its energy transition Frank puts his city’s success down to the fact that in Sweden income tax revenues go directly to municipal councils which have huge discretion over how they are spent – and the eight political parties have over the years been united about the green agenda You could say there are eight green parties.” which is mostly powered by hydro and nuclear Touring the city-owned power plant, Veab a local variation on another Beatles lyric comes to mind as we watch giant articulated lorries tip out their dual payloads of woodchip: “Isn’t it good three of these lorries will be needed an hour to keep Växjö warm lorries come from within a 80-100 km radius of the city Waste wood provides 90% of Växjö’s heat and a quarter of its electricity via this combined cooling Photograph: John McConnico/API have always had niggling doubts about the sustainability of biomass – shouldn’t trees be left to absorb CO2 rather than releasing it when chopped down and burned for energy Mattila explains that Veab uses only the branches and tops of the trees that are sent to local paper mills or to Ikea to be turned into furniture (nearby Älmhult is the birthplace and headquarters of the retail giant) Otherwise that biomass might be left to rot a much more potent greenhouse gas than CO2 ash from burnt wood is returned to the forest to fertilise the soil says the economics also stack up: “One of the advantages is biomass is a much cheaper fuel than fossil fuels.” Wood is also clean-burning with no sulfur dioxide emissions and minimal particulate matter expects to see its nitrous oxide emissions drop to zero as well which had argued that it was uncompetitive to lock 500 house buyers of a new development into one energy supplier Växjö’s municipal buses run on biogas from food waste Photograph: Erik Martensson/AFP/GettyLater over dinner at a cosy organic food restaurant Björkmarker explains the importance of the city winning this battle adding 1,100 people a year and providing temporary accommodation for hundreds of asylum-seekers from the likes of Syria and Afghanistan Expanding the district heating network to meet any new demand is critical to meeting its climate targets: “There is no other heating alternative that can ever The expanding population is also impeding the city’s struggle to rein in transport emissions the biggest challenge by far to its fossil-fuel free ambition Of the 2.4 tonnes of CO2 Växjö’s residents emitted in 2014 Björkmarker explains that the city is spread over a 30km area and attracts workers who live as far as an hour’s drive away All municipal buses run on biogas from its food waste but the city’s focus is on increasing the uptake of cycling by expanding its already extensive cycle routes and promoting electric bicycles and electric cars Driving me around in one of the city’s green-fuel fleet the next day Frank returns to Veab to show me the electric car refuelling station where taxi driver Lars Göranson is filling up his newly delivered Tesla “I am so proud of this because it is locally produced Next stop is a city-run nursery school in a new suburb called Vikaholm, where most buildings are made entirely of wood and many to passive house standards – so energy-efficient that their occupants’ body heat is enough to keep them warm The nursery school is where Växjö begins grooming its green citizens of the future and how to value nature during frequent outings in the nearby forest I’m not sure that the pint-sized patrons of Vikaholm nursery are with him on this point. Every Wednesday the children get to vote for their own meals and they are tucking into pasta and meat sauce, their favourite. Chef Nathalie Johansson says vegetarian options are mainly Quorn-based, masquerading as chicken. There are other hints of resistance to Växjö’s centrally planned green revolution during my 24 hours in the city. One young resident of a passive house apartment grumbles about having to open windows to cool it down at times: “We have a thermostat but it doesn’t seem to matter what I put it on.” a group of 6,612 European cities that have pledged to go further than the EU on climate protection Frank has fond memories of the Beatles era and the radicalism of the 1970s – but he is even more excited about the coming environmental battle I didn’t even feel there was life after 1984 [George Orwell’s dystopic book],” he says We have the knowledge of what to do and we have the techniques to do it It’s all about politicians being brave enough to take decisions – and mayors are doing a better job than national governments on climate protection This article was updated on 28 November because the town of Älmhult is not The letters stand for Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd Follow Guardian Cities on Twitter and Facebook to join the discussion A stable base of talent could see an NHL team make a safe call on a defenceman on day two offensive-minded defenceman from Sweden in this year’s draft class This time the top Swedish prospect is from Växjö Lakers and Leo Sahlin Wallenius will be expecting to hear his name called sometime during the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft This is something different for Swedish prospects as this age group isn’t as strong as it usually is The players from the Swedish system who will go in the first round will hail from Norway (Michael Brandsegg-Nygard) and Czechia (Dominik Badinka) will challenge Sahlin Wallenius to be the first picked Swede this year however it speaks volumes that both are only expected to go in the second round The foundation of Sahlin Wallenius’s game lies in his skating but essentially he is more of a jack-of-all-trades rather than king of one The team that callas his name will get a solid prospect that will be a good hockey player The question will be if he can find that one area of the game to excel in and become an NHL blue-liner down the line 2006Shoots: LeftPosition: DefenceHeight: 6′0″Weight: 183 lbs.Team: Växjö Lakers (U20) He led his defence in Växjö with 42 points (11G coming in second to Färjestad’s Noel Fransén over the season but earned two more points in the playoffs to draw even over the season Sahlin Wallenius played heavy minutes for Växjö U20 team and relied on safe positional and transitional play There isn’t a lot of anything (positive or negative) that sticks out for the player and this means that it is difficult to gauge a role in an NHL lineup in the future and turn thanks to his excellent edge-work The edges also helps him accelerate quickly both with and without the puck something that benefits his transitional play and his one area of the game where he really stands out He thrives in a Hawaii hockey situation where the game flows back-and-forth and defence is optional thanks to his skating It is in those situations that you can see something promising Axel Sandin-Pelikka or Rasmus Dahlin who all thrived in similar situations he needs to build up muscle to be more stable in the defensive zone but it isn’t up there with the best either I hold this as something negative because he will have to think the game at a quicker pace to maximize his transition game Dobber Prospects: #30Elite Prospects: #29Hockey Prospect: #35McKeen’s: #31FC Hockey: #40NHL Central Scouting: #7 (European skaters)Corey Pronman (The Athletic): #21Scott Wheeler (The Athletic): #27 There are a couple of things that gives him upside For me personally I like that he is in the Växjö system where structure is at the core of development It should benefit him to be a bit more organized and maybe the structure can teach him when to go forward and trust his instincts and when to rely on his partner rather than play it too safe The fact that he will be drafted out of a European league means that his NHL organization will have four years to figure out what to do with him In a way I see Sahlin Wallenius as a very safe pick He will become a professional hockey player Where he ends up will be dependent on if the development teams in Växjö and his draft team can unlock hidden areas and develop them into grade A/B assets The Växjö Lakers were founded in 1997 after the former Växjö Hockey Club went out of business The club first started playing in the 1997/98 season starting in Division 4 four divisions below today's top-tier SHL Växjö worked their way up to HockeyAllsvenskan (2nd tier league) within six years The club then spent eight seasons in HockeyAllsvenskan during which they missed out on qualifying for the SHL three times Växjö were finally promoted to Sweden's top tier in 2011 the Lakers reached the SHL playoffs for the first time and in 2014/15 Since then, Växjö have won the SHL three more times The club originally played its home games at the Växjö Ishall they moved to the newly built Vida Arena where they play to this day They have played in seven Champions Hockey League seasons and made it all the way to the Final in 2018 where they narrowly missed out on the title to Finnish rivals JYP Jyväskylä They played in last season's CHL where they cruised through the six-game Regular Season as the only unbeaten team finishing in second place in the Regular Season Standings, and made it to the Quarter-Finals Despite snowy weather and below-freezing temperatures, dozens of people came out in Växjö, Sweden on 5 January to celebrate the victory of Hisham Abu Hawash in his hunger strike and call for the freedom of all Palestinian prisoners recalling the story of Abu Hawash’s hunger strike as well as other recent Palestinian hunger strikers who won their freedom from administrative detention “We are gathering in support of all of our prisoners who continue their struggles in different ways not least of which is the battle of empty stomachs.” She highlighted the struggle to end administrative detention Israeli imprisonment without charge or trial currently imposed on approximately 500 of the 4,500 Palestinian political prisoners She emphasized that Palestinians will continue to struggle for freedom despite all forms of oppression The protest was organized by the Masar Badil Sweden chapter Samidoun Sweden and local Palestinian community organizations Palestine solidarity and community organizations came together on Thursday 6 January to celebrate the victory of Hisham Abu Hawash and call for freedom for all Palestinian prisoners Samidoun Göteborg joined fellow Palestine support organizations in the center of Gothenburg with Palestinian flags Organizers plan to continue actions to support Palestinian prisoners and the liberation of Palestine. To get involved with Samidoun in Sweden and join the actions and events to come, please contact Samidoun Sweden Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email Enter your email address to receive all new Samidoun posts by email Palestinian prisoners call for international boycott of Israel Supreme skating ability is the basis of Freij’s good defensive play and even better offensive skills Whereas Leo Sahlin Wallenius is a safe pick without much upside (at the moment) Freij was the only defenceman that provided any real offence for Sweden in the World Under-18 Championship where he recorded six points (2G His offence has a solid foundation of spatial awareness and everything is aided by his exceptional skating The one thing that stands out is his defence which sits a step below his offensive play but that’s something that he will get to work on at a higher level this upcoming season as the Växjö Lakers have already agreed to loan him out to Björklöven in HockeyAllsvenskan He will play professionally against men rather than spend another year with the U20 team in Växjö 2006Shoots: LeftPosition: DefenceHeight: 6′1″Weight: 196 lbs.Team: Växjö Lakers (U20) and Freij might be the best skating defenceman in the whole draft class He uses his speed and quick turns to shift direction quickly causing opponents to look lost as he passes them with ease finding the right passing and shooting lanes most of the time Freij has a good shot that he can use with deception His team will rely on him in the offensive zone and on the power play for those abilities Combine this with good vision and a good hockey IQ on the offensive side of the game and it is easy to see why he gets as many points as he does in the U20s his skating benefits him both in regard to retrievals and zone exits and he projects quite well at a higher level in both those areas It is interesting that one can have a strong hockey IQ at one end of the rink but lose it at the other end As easy as Freij sees the ice in the opponent’s end is as difficult as he finds it covering angles and lanes in his own The good thing is that if you have one and work on the other but this is clearly the area that he needs to work on The problem for me is that Björn Hellkvist usually lets players work on what they are good at (see Mattias Norlinder and Emil Heineman) rather than what they need to improve upon. He wants to shoot and sometimes struggles to change his thought process This leads to situations where he shoots into coverage the positive outweighs the negative in regards to this but it is something to follow closely as he moves to the professional ranks Dobber Prospects: #26Elite Prospects: #37Hockey Prospect: #27Hadi Kalakeche: #21McKeen’s: #19Bob McKenzie (TSN): #41FC Hockey: #43NHL Central Scouting: #13 (European skaters)Corey Pronman (The Athletic): #83Scott Wheeler (The Athletic): #39 It is easy to compare Freij to teammate Sahlin Wallenius; and to follow that line you do get a bigger and better skater in Freij I would also want to point out that Freij’s offence is better and there is a clear pro game in him with that in mind but Freij has better retrievals and his skating helps him with zone exits Växjö has been able to secure a loan to a professional team next year something that they haven’t done for Sahlin Wallenius again something to hold in Freij’s favour Freij also reminds me a lot of Filip Broberg who’s had a good playoff run in the NHL this year and Freij can look to that development curve — slow and steady rather than being throw into the deep end — as his path to success but it has a better chance of being in the NHL due to the offensive talents he possesses KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is flying to Växjö Sweden every day and does so as sustainable as possible This means KLM not only purchases sustainable biojet fuel for the route it also compensates the total remaining carbon dioxide emissions of all flights through KLM's CO2ZERO service Sustainable biojet fuel contributes significantly to making aviation more sustainable but is still two to three times more expensive than fossil fuel Sweden’s largest cooperative of forest owners will be the first non-Dutch partner in the KLM Corporate BioFuel Programme Together with Södra and the City of Växjö KLM and SkyNRG will also investigate the feasibility of producing biojet fuel in the region around Växjö You can find more information about thise new destination on our Växjö page. The Växjö Lakers will be making their third appearance in the Quarter-Finals as the Swedes sailed past ERC Ingolstadt by a 7-4 score on aggregate They will be returning to this leg of the competition for the first time since the 2017/18 campaign Ingolstadt would go on to secure one of their own when Maury Edwards redirected a point shot from Philipp Krauß to make it a 5-2 game on aggregate Krauß corralled the puck at the blue line before wristing it through traffic where Edwards was able to get his stick on it and give the visitors some life Period number two saw a much improved performance from the visitors, with Ingolstadt going on the powerplay twice during the middle frame. But a lack of finish continued to haunt the Germans as they were unable to secure a second tally despite creating several solid opportunities. Brandon Kozun was centimeters away from adding to his side's score but wound up firing it off the near post and after 40 minutes it was all square in the shots department with 15 attempts apiece Still trailing by two late in the period, the Germans opted to pull their netminder but Växjö managed to stave off their push and would eventually seal the game with an empty-netter from Ludvig Nilsson a tightly contested third came to a disappointing end for an Ingolstadt team that had their chances throughout but were unable to convert as the Swedes will move on Ahead of the start of the upcoming Champions Hockey League season, we asked the Head Coaches of the Växjö Lakers' six Regular Season opponents what their thoughts are on the Swedish team - here's what they had to say EHC Biel-Bienne Head Coach Petri Matikainen: “The story of this club is like no other in European hockey they started in the Swedish fourth division – the 6th tier of professional hockey in Sweden Year by year they made their way up to the SHL by 2011 they’ve spent 12 seasons in the SHL and have won 4 titles They have become a powerhouse in Swedish hockey Their line-up is full of very good players who was the assistant coach in Davos in 2021/22 It will be a real challenge for us to go to their arena and try and get a good result.” Rapperswil-Jona Lakers Stefan Hedlund: “The Växjö Lakers are the Swedish champions and a very good team Vaxjö’s style of play is a mix between trapping and forechecking and they have a good goalie in Emil Larmi who had a phenomenal run in the playoffs last season.” Lahti Pelicans Head Coach Tommi Niemelä: “The reigning Swedish champions have an excellent team with good players that play a fast and versatile game.” Stavanger Oilers Head Coach Anders Gjøse: “Last season’s SHL champions Good mix of pressure and balance - an experienced team that play with possession.” ERC Ingolstadt Head Coach Mark French: “It will be a great opportunity to welcome the Swedish champions to Ingolstadt They have been very successful in the past ten years and this will be a unique challenge for us.” Find out more about the Växjö Lakers in the video below The Växjö Lakers claimed their seventh victory, defeating ERC Ingolstadt 4-1 to take the First Game of this Round of 16 series Four different skaters scored for the Swedes who had no trouble finding the net and secured a three-goal aggregate lead heading into their Return Game next week The visitors were buzzing as puck dropped in period one where the Swedes showcased their first-ranked offence by tallying two in the opening 20 minutes corralled it to his forehand and wristed it past the Ingolstadt netminder continued to push the pace and went on to score their third and fourth goals a little over two minutes apart it was Ingolstadt still playing catch up as the Germans were unable to muster many quality scoring chances Third period action saw the hosts enjoying the lion's share of puck possession as they had their legs going early it was Växjö's structured play going to work frustrating the Germans' chances as they maintained their three-goal advantage Åhman continued to do his part with the netminder turning aside several grade-A opportunities including a breakaway attempt and with Ingolstadt opting to skate with six attackers late in the period the onus was on the home side to try and close the gap before the final buzzer But it was not to be as Ingolstadt fell for a fourth consecutive time and now trail on aggregate as they prepare to travel to Sweden next week was in trouble last year when local politicians and The Swedish Emigrant Institute (the national organization behind the House of Emigrants) fought over how to develop the business last year was a turbulent period but we’re slowly coming out of it now,” says Director of Utvandrarnas Hus “Växjö Kommun didn’t want to pay money to us solely but wanted to create a separate corporation to which our board of directors said ‘no.’” Today Utvandrarnas Hus has a new board of directors and has received several grants from Barbro Osher’s Pro Suecia Foundation and Riksbanken Utvandrarnas Hus nestles near a picturesque lake in the heart of Växjö Here anyone who is interested in genealogy can trace their family but it is also an important center for academics “This is a huge tourist attraction of course,” says Hansson Swedish-Americans as well as other nationalities coming from near and far One goal is to get people up in the archives; we’re working on breaking that barrier.” which in turn can yield important discoveries “The Swedish emigration to America is the most important part of what we do but I also don’t think that part can ever be threatened And it’s always interesting to look at our kinds of emigration because they all help us understand emigration in general as well as the immigration we have to Sweden today,” says Hansson Most of us know of Karl-Oskar and Kristina and perhaps that’s how we associate Swedish emigration but Lars Hansson wants to shine a light on other emigrants “At the same time as Karl-Oskar and Kristina there was also a huge urban emigration to the U.S as well as a wave of Swedes emigrating to Denmark and Germany These were poorer people who were picked up by agents The girls from the farms in Sweden had red-and-white kerchiefs on their heads —that’s how the agents recognized them once they stepped off the boat in Copenhagen But these kerchiefs were quickly changed to hats as Danish women were embarrassed to be seen with their maids unless they wore proper hats they were looked down upon; it was said they had gotten ‘bad habits’ abroad People were most certainly jealous of these girls who returned in expensive headgear Of the Swedes who emigrated to the United States Another lesser-known emigration is the one from America to Sweden when Ford and General Motors had factories in Stockholm Continues Hansson: “The cars were put together here in Sweden and more than likely but there were probably some Americans in the batch depends a lot on national and transatlantic collaborations “We work with the Swedish-American Center in Karlstad and the Swenson Center located at Augustana College in Illinois We also have a lot of projects outside of Växjö one is an exhibition that opens in Östergötland on Swedish woodmen working in Canada and in July the exhibition ‘Det Nya Landet’ will open in Eksjö Hansson explains that all exhibitions focus on emigration research “It’s important for us to attract academics,” he says “because we learn from history and understand today’s immigration from it I also foresee us working more together with educational sections like ABF (Arbetarnas bildningsförbund or the Workers Educational Association) is to create an Utvandrarnas Hus that functions much more on a national basis I realize just how interested people are in Utvandrarnas Hus.” · The Swedish Emigrant Institute was founded in 1965 Its initial purpose was to preserve records interviews and memorabilia relating to the period of major Swedish emigration between 1846 and 1930 when 1.3 million (about 20%) of the Swedish population left the country only England and Norway surpassed Sweden’s emigration in proportion to the population of the home country · Swedes settled down in cities and helped develop the industry They played an important role in building certain cities was surpassed by Chicago’s population of first and second generation Swedes · 61 % of the Swedish-born Americans lived in cities in 1910 The labor market of the big city had more to offer the poor immigrants than the farm regions A great number of them worked in the building industry There is a saying that "the Swedes built Chicago." · The library at the House of Emigrants contains a comprehensive unique and growing collection of more than 25,000 volumes · About 24,000 people visit the House of Emigrants annually For more information: www.utvandrarnashus.se The 4-0 win in regulation is the fourth straight win for the reigning SHL champions, who had three of their four lines producing goals. Kalle Kossila managed another solid game netting three points (1G while teammate Emil Larmi made 28 perfect saves to collect his first shutout of the CHL season The Swedes had sensational control in the zone which would see them draw a penalty from Biel-Bienne, who were looking for containment. Finnish forward Kossila dished some fancy sauce to Robert Rosén who'd beat the left side of van Pottelberghe A call in favour of the Swiss visitors saw a golden chance by Fabio Hofer who collected an impressive long pass from his netminder, but backstop Emil Larmi had his number Forward Manuel Ågren extended the lead for the Lakers at 14:01 after tapping in an awkward bounce off a rebound hammered at the net by Kossila.  A slapshot from the blade of Biel-Bienne's Toni Rajala was a fraction away from cutting the lead but instead ringed off the post of Larmi. The first period would end 2-0 in favour of the hosts with Växjö outshooting their rivals 14-11 The Swedes continued the scoring in the second period. Martin Lundberg, who was assisted by Dylan McLaughlin and Tobias Rieder, beat the glove side of van Pottelberghe to extend the lead to 3-0 A highlight-reel-worthy stick save by van Pottelberghe stemmed further damage to the scoreboard but the Swiss side struggled to close the gap.  Biel-Bienne were chasing points in the third period but it would be Växjö would take the lion's share of quality opportunities including a sensational attempt from Ågren who dangled his way onto the doorstep of the Swiss team's net the Swiss team pulled their goalie for a sixth man on their powerplay but had no success The last two minutes saw the goalie pulled once more, but that decision proved fatal after a turnover saw Kossila net his first goal of the night to close out the game 4-0 in favor of the hosts as Swedish Americans we know all about this a major art exhibition with works by over 30 contemporary Swedish-born artists who live in the U.S is the American dream and the Swedish identity 2011 in Utvandrarnas Hus (the House of Emigrants) in Växjö and will run through the end of January 2012 multi-cultural exhibition will include a variety of works from for instance Kenth Andersson For more info, see Embrace Portland, Ore. – Winterhawks alumnus Joachim Blichfeld this week signed a two-year, professional contract with the Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks Since graduating from the Western Hockey League Blichfeld has tallied 100 points in 138 games split between the NHL and AHL Denmark skated for his home country at the 2022 IIHF World Championships and led the way with five goals in seven games He was named the WHL’s Player of the Year in the 2018-19 season and took home the Bobby Clarke Trophy for leading the league in points with 114 during that campaign Blichfeld was originally selected by San Jose in the 2016 NHL Draft (#210 overall) Season Ticket Memberships and 20-Game Plans are now on sale for the 2022-23 season.  Season Ticket Memberships are the best way to never miss a second of the action, including the same great seat to all 34 Winterhawks games at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.  20-Game Plans allow flexibility while still containing a guaranteed 20 nights of excitement To learn more about all available ticketing options Växjö’s new station and municipal building is one of the largest wooden buildings ever built in Sweden The material and an efficient energy system have contributed to the building being certified with Miljöbyggnad Guld (the Gold Certification) After running an open competition to design a new city hall the winning proposal of ‘Under One Roof’ by White Arkitekter designed a potentially zero-carbon timber development that combines municipal functions and transport infrastructure under one roof The zero-carbon desire is made possible by the mostly wood construction with solar PV-modules and a sustainable urban drainage system The concept behind their design was focused on the societal loss of the traditional working day with the desire to accommodate for people working and travelling at any hour at the heart of the Växjö evolution The architect’s competition was decided in January 2017 and White Arkitekter left the project in early 2018 Sweco and Skanska had been involved in the designing process of the building and the house was inaugurated in autumn of 2021 “The proposal presents a coherent and characterful building with a strong expression a new silhouette and a new landmark for Växjö The building has three main entrances that connect well to the city’s structure The entrances intertwine elegantly in the interior a beautiful vertical wooden room that connects all the building’s different levels the winning proposal is an elaborate building which is able to meet Växjö’s requirements and intentions of a sustainable future throughout,” stated the Jury after making a unanimous decision on White Arkitekter’s proposal in January 2017 “Designing a modern wooden building with both station and town hall under the same roof and which meets all fire and work environment requirements has challenged us in many ways while we have always strived for good architecture and interesting experiences in the building,” says Niklas Kummer In the building there is a wooden frame of cross-glued wooden elements and column beam construction of wood Also inside there are many building parts of visible wood In the middle of the building is a large and open “living room” where the wood creates a warm and welcoming feeling who took over the project from White Arkitekter have created an oasis in the public square This takes up 780m2 and is an open social hub that connects central Växjö with the southern part of the city on the other side of the railroad They have kept the layout as open as possible so people are able to move efficiently to and from the city hall the city hall is an exemplar workplace with 600 municipal employees Four and a half stories of that include workspace that has been designed as a mix of flexible “We have learned a lot about wooden building technology and it has been an exciting journey from our first efforts to seeing the building completed The project has welded together everyone who has worked with it and we are very proud to have been part of the team I hope that the building will give Växjö a nice face for a long time to come,” says Niklas and through this are committed to improving their clients’ sustainability performance They have delivered carbon efficiencies and positive environmental impact across thousands of projects and their teams of multi-disciplinary sustainability experts pride themselves on sharing climate insights with clients and professional institutions alike Working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and nature WWF® and ©1986 Panda Symbol are owned by WWF You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience © K + STimber facades, varying in color and texture, will be anchored by ground floor commercial space and provide up to 190 residential units, elderly housing and a school, all of which will be centered around an existing, forested park. “The block is given a unique urban character, combined with a small-scale, diverse architectural timber expression,” described K+S. enable the spaces to be inhabited to their full potential across the hours of the day,” added K+S “The roof of the school and elderly housing becomes a vivid space - as much a schoolyard as a lush roof garden the park space will mainly be inhabited by the school You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email We are delighted to announce the athletes selected to represent the red rose at the Växjö International in Sweden next month The team of fifteen young athletes will compete across shot put discus and javelin at the unique indoor arena The competition provides an outstanding opportunity for the under-18 and under-20 contingent to learn about international competition culture working with team staff and travelling across the globe for competition Amongst those selected are Commonwealth Youth Games javelin silver medallists Tom Rutter and Harriet Wheeler and European U18 shot put champion from 2022 “Congratulations to all of the selected throwers The team is comprised of throwers hoping to be selected for the World Athletics Under 20 Championships and the European Under 18 Championships this summer “This competition provides a fantastic opportunity to develop coaches working with athletes on the Talent Pathway by giving them firsthand experience of selection meetings and working as team coach roles I’d like to thank the team coaches and selection panel members Katryn Woodcock (discus) Greg Beard (shot put) and Scott Knighton (javelin) for their hard work in preparation for selection meeting and wish them the very best in supporting the team out in Sweden “It’s my hope that the team perform to the best of their ability so we have a good idea of where they are very early on this season are able to identify key ways they need to develop ahead of being at their best at national and hopefully international championships in the summer.” England returned to the Indoor Throwing competition at Växjö Sweden this year after a successful inaugural trip last year A junior team of under-20 and under-18 shot discus and javelin athletes – all of whom were keen to use the opportunity to prepare for the outdoor season – made the journey to Sweden it was a busy day of competition for our athletes The shot putters kicked off the day with a very strong start with four athletes making the podium for their respective age groups Indoor discus competitions are also few and far between so this was a great opportunity not only to see how winter training had been going but also increase international competition experience for the throwers The javelin throwers took advantage of the unusual opportunity of a winter indoor javelin competition that the facility at Växjö can offer The increase in entries this year resulted in a very long timetable which for the Javelin throwers meant a very late start to competition but this did not affect their perseverance and performances “The team all performed brilliantly and as Team Leader I was very impressed with their maturity in dealing with a long schedule of events The timing of the trip has provided a great opportunity to assess how winter training is progressing a great tune up for upcoming British Championships “All should be motivated by their performances and build on this as we head into the outdoor season A huge thank you to the team staff who worked tirelessly to support the athletes and each other.” The fifteen athletes were supported by Team Leader Vicky Griffiths