"They expected to see polar bears stranded on ice floes"

Paul Connolly recalls the unexpected reaction of his English in-laws on their first visit to his "little slice of paradise" in Skellefteå.

Sammanhang: ...Paul Connolly recalls the unexpected reaction of his English in-laws on their first visit to his "little slice of paradise" in Skellefteå....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

"My crazy and surreal first night in northern Sweden"

Paul Connolly recalls his first night in northern Sweden, a bizarre experience that involved a so-called "house-jumping dinner party", with raw reindeer, a drunken movie-maker who hated movies, and a vast ocean of wine.

Sammanhang: ...Paul Connolly recalls his first night in northern Sweden, a bizarre experience that involved a so-called "house-jumping dinner party", with raw reindeer, a drunken movie-maker who hated movies, and a vast ocean of wine....

Omnämnda platser: Sweden. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

Norrland swallows sweet lies while Stockholm twists the knife

Deputy prime minister, Ebba Busch's Las Vegas speech last week extolling the virtues of doing business in Sweden, has attracted praise at home in Sweden. All Paul Connolly heard, however, was a lot of hot air and hypocrisy.

Sammanhang: ...Deputy prime minister, Ebba Busch's Las Vegas speech last week extolling the virtues of doing business in Sweden, has attracted praise at home in Sweden. All Paul Connolly heard, however, was a lot of hot air and hypocrisy....

Omnämnda platser: Norrland. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly, lies while Stockholm, Las Vegas.

The idiot's guide on how NOT to ride a snowmobile

Look at all that lovely snow! Surely, these are perfect conditions for snowmobiling. Don't be fooled. Paul Connolly offers a cautionary tale, from his early days in Skellefteå, for any newcomer desperate to buy a snowmobile.

Sammanhang: ...Surely, these are perfect conditions for snowmobiling. Don't be fooled. Paul Connolly offers a cautionary tale, from his early days in Skellefteå, for any newcomer desperate to buy a snowmobile....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå, Surely. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

"December early mornings are a different kind of hard"

The struggle is real: early mornings and reluctant kids. Paul Connolly says it’s time to prioritise sleep for a happier, more productive household.

Sammanhang: ...The struggle is real: early mornings and reluctant kids. Paul Connolly says it’s time to prioritise sleep for a happier, more productive household....

Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

Panic suddenly hit me: “How the hell do I stop?”

After the first proper snowfall of winter, cross-country skiing is back on the agenda. Paul Connolly recalls his first attempt at Nordic skiing in Skellefteå. Needless to say, it didn't go well.

Sammanhang: ...After the first proper snowfall of winter, cross-country skiing is back on the agenda. Paul Connolly recalls his first attempt at Nordic skiing in Skellefteå. Needless to say, it didn't go well....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

"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: ...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 workers out of Skellefteå Why has Forssell STILL not yet dealt with the work visa problem?...

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: ...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....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

"I didn’t like shopping in London, but in Skellefteå I hate it"

Paul Connolly, a reluctant shopper on his best days, reveals his frustrations with Skellefteå shopping — and the surprising response of his Swedish friends to his money-saving tips.

Sammanhang: ...Paul Connolly, a reluctant shopper on his best days, reveals his frustrations with Skellefteå shopping — and the surprising response of his Swedish friends to his money-saving tips....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå, London. Omnämnda personer: frustrations with, Paul Connolly.

What's stopping Skellefteå leading positive change again?

It's time to trailblaze again, Skellefteå, says Paul Connolly, editor of Norran English. We can help these highly-skilled ex-Northvolt people stay in Skellefteå AND improve our businesses and organisations - it's a win-win scenario.

Sammanhang: ...It's time to trailblaze again, Skellefteå, says Paul Connolly, editor of Norran English. We can help these highly-skilled ex-Northvolt people stay in Skellefteå AND improve our businesses and organisations - it's a win-win scenario....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.