How do you find the door into a society closed to outsiders?

The first months in Skellefteå were great – much better than expected. It was only later that a quieter, more stubborn problem emerged: how do you find the door into a society that does not easily open to outsiders?

Sammanhang: ...It was only later that a quieter, more stubborn problem emerged: how do you find the door into a society that does not easily open to outsiders? ...

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå.

"I still feel anger when kids act up, but yelling never helps"

Parenting is hard anywhere. But Paul Connolly argues that doing it in Sweden holds up a mirror to your habits – and forces you to rethink them. The result, over time, is a parent who is more patient, less shouty, and more deliberate. In short: a better mum

Sammanhang: ...But Paul Connolly argues that doing it in Sweden holds up a mirror to your habits – and forces you to rethink them. The result, over time, is a parent who is more patient, less shouty, and more deliberate. ...

"You never know who you will meet or where it will take you"

New Norran English columnist, Mandy Pipher met a Swede at Oxford, married him in Canada, and has now moved to Norrland, where she will write about being an immigrant in the north.

Sammanhang: ..."You never know who you will meet or where it will take you"...

Omnämnda platser: Norrland, New Norran.

Peter Johansson om sin kärlek till Elton John: "Får aldrig nog"

Under tisdagskvällen uppträdde musikalstjärnan Peter Johansson med ”He will rock you” för utsålda läktare på Sara kulturhus. Samtidigt släpper nu artisten en nyhet till alla Skelleftefans. – Jag kommer tillbaka igen i februari, säger han.

Sammanhang: ... Under tisdagskvällen uppträdde musikalstjärnan Peter Johansson med ”He will rock you” för utsålda läktare på Sara kulturhus. Samtidigt släpper nu artisten en nyhet till alla Skelleftefans...

Omnämnda platser: Sara. Omnämnda personer: Peter Johansson, Elton John.

"My advice to you? You have to do the scary things"

Nicola Foleher moved her entire family to Skellefteå without ever having visited Sweden before. Does she regret it? Absolutely not.

Sammanhang: ..."My advice to you? You have to do the scary things"...

Omnämnda platser: Sweden, Skellefteå.

"Whether you love it or loathe it, Christmas is here"

Nicola Foleher reflects on the emotions of Christmas for newcomers away from home, exploring Swedish traditions and finding joy in the real gifts of love and family.

Sammanhang: ..."Whether you love it or loathe it, Christmas is here"...

Omnämnda personer: emotions of Christmas.

"Never mind Canada, you need to help Skellefteå's talent"

In an open letter to Johan Forssell, the migration minister, Paul Connolly, the Norran English editor, asks why Forssell flew to Canada for talent attraction ideas at the same time as his government’s harsh work visa policies risk driving skilled ex-Northvolt

Sammanhang: ..."Never mind Canada, you need to help Skellefteå's talent"...

Omnämnda platser: Canada. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly, asks why Forssell.

Five things you should never say to your Swedish boss

Have a new job in Skellefteå or planning a move? Paul Connolly shares his top tips for newcomers for the conversations to avoid as you adapt to Sweden’s unique work culture.

Sammanhang: ...Paul Connolly shares his top tips for newcomers for the conversations to avoid as you adapt to Sweden’s unique work culture....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

”Idrott förenar – Paxar positionen som högerback”

“So be true to your school now Just like you would to your girl or guy Be true to your school now And let your colors fly Be true to your school.”

Sammanhang: ...“So be true to your school now Just like you would to your girl or guy Be true to your school now And let your colors fly Be true to your school.”...

"Bravo! These people made our new lives in Skellefteå better"

Paul Connolly wants to say a big 'thank you' to staff at his local health center. Take a bow, Ranja, Sissel, and Birgitta.

Sammanhang: ...Paul Connolly wants to say a big 'thank you' to staff at his local health center. Take a bow, Ranja, Sissel, and Birgitta....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.