Sweden, a perennial bridesmaid, followed up its elimination of the United States by holding off Japan, the last former winner in the field.
Category: Sweden
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In the Swedish Countryside, a Home With Space to Think
A creative couple have transformed a former schoolhouse into a minimalist live-work space that spurs their art — and reflects it, too.
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Is Japan the Best Team Left in the World Cup?
Champions in 2011, the team returned to the final in the next tournament and then fell behind the world’s best teams. It’s back, and playing like a champion.
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How the U.S. Was Eliminated From the Women’s World Cup, Shot by Shot
The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated.
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Economists Warn a Summer of Fun Could Lead to Autumn Pain
Consumers are splurging on expensive but fun experiences, from nights out to concerts — and that may force central banks to keep raising rates.
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Is Beyoncé Linked to Sweden’s Inflation? An Economist Says So.
As fans from around the world spent money to witness the kick off of the star’s tour in Sweden, they may have caused the country’s inflation rate to stay higher than expected.
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Sweden Wins the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
After winning the competition last year, Ukraine should have been this year’s host, but Britain stepped in to help the war-torn nation.
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Where High Interest Rates Have Sent Home Prices Sliding
The New York Times – Business:In Sweden, the central bank’s fight against inflation is crimping economic growth and has contributed to a 15 percent drop in home prices.
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Waffles, Gentle Slopes and Cloudberries Everywhere: Skiing in Sälen, Sweden
The New York Times – Travel:Gstaad it’s not, but this snowy region within driving distance of Stockholm has welcoming cabins deep in the forest, trails for every level of skier and a possibility of gnomes.
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‘Cairo Conspiracy’ Review: There Are No Angels
The New York Times – Movies:The election of a grand imam is the backdrop for this tense drama of innocence and corruption set at an esteemed Islamic university.