Per Holmlund

Apr 18, 2013 06:00 CEST Wages continued to grow in Stockholm during the fourth quarter of 2012. The biggest increase was in the public sector. Growth softened in the private sector; business startups were fewer and the labor market weakened with an increase in layoffs and the number of unemployed. However, overall employment increased at the same time. These are the results of the latest Stockholm Economy report.

Jan 28, 2013 06:00 CET Wages continue rising in Stockholm in the third quarter of 2012, driven by the private sector. All industries are experiencing growth despite mixed signals. However, sales and the number of new businesses are decreasing. Increased unemployment is contributing to a weakened labor market. Nevertheless, increased employment is an ongoing trend due to the steadily increasing population.

Dec 09, 2012 13:52 CET Nobel Laureates are chosen after an extensive selection process at the top scientific academies in Stockholm and Sweden. Just weeks after this year’s Laureates receive their prizes from the hand of King Carl XVI Gustaf, work begins on nominations for next year.

Dec 09, 2012 13:51 CET The Nobel Prize provided an outlet for the issues that had engaged Alfred Nobel during his lifetime. Science and research, especially on nitroglycerin, granted him a global lifestyle with friends and connections worldwide. The Prize was a tool to enable science to become a vehicle to make the world an even better place. But science is not everything.

Dec 09, 2012 13:49 CET Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) is one of the most famous Stockholmers of all time. The prize that bears his name is known worldwide since it was established with the fortune he left in his will as the first donation. Nobel’s spirit of curiosity, creativity and entrepreneurship lives on, especially in Stockholm during an intensive week at the end of each year.

Dec 09, 2012 13:48 CET Albeit in spirit, Alfred Nobel and the prize have contributed to Stockholm and Sweden’s position as one of the most innovative regions worldwide. Such diverse inventions as the refrigerator and the mobile phone have their origin in Stockholm. Contemporary household name successes include Skype, Minecraft and Spotify.

Dec 09, 2012 13:44 CET The Nobel Prize exerts an influence on Stockholm and Sweden. There is a strong link between innovation, entrepreneurship and academic research – all in the spirit of Alfred Nobel.

Nov 20, 2012 16:39 CET The documentary film Palme, about the former Swedish prime minister, was awarded this year’s prize for best film of the year in Stockholm-Mälardalen.

Oct 09, 2012 06:30 CEST During the second quarter of 2012, total wages continued to rise in Stockholm, driven by a stronger private sector. Sales climbed in all sectors. Employment is still increasing, but at a more subdued rate. Construction is declining, but the strong increase in the number of people moving to Stockholm continues.

Sep 17, 2012 13:49 CEST The video Stockholm New Ipad act got awarded as best viral campaign 2012 during Digital Communication Awards in Berlin. The video campaign, which to date has reached more than 2.8 million views on Youtube, was produced by Step2 Communication for Stockholm Business Region.

Sep 07, 2012 15:19 CEST On September 27th 2012, the fifth annual Stockholm Cleantech Venture Day is being held in Stockholm, Sweden. The conference offers a unique possibility for investors, experts and media to meet northern Europe’s most innovative and promising cleantech companies. Theme for this year is water and energy.

Dec 20, 2011 10:41 CET Digital online services, so called e-services, can be a powerful and effective way for municipalities, county councils and other public authorities to improve the service to citizens and companies, and stimulate new business models. Examples range from permit administration to application for nursing school. This report by Stockholm IT Region presents best practice and a 21 points action plan.

Dec 14, 2011 10:34 CET The US continues to dominate; most venture capital goes to drug discovery platforms and the most successful companies in need of venture capital are those who most clearly fit in to investors' strategy. Despite a leading R&D position, Swedish life science companies must improve international relations to succeed in attracting investments. This emerged in a new report on corporate venture capital.

Oct 31, 2011 15:54 CET SIME is Northern Europe’s largest event on digital opportunities, technology, communication and entrepreneurship. During two days and nights, 60 speakers and 1600 guests meet in Stockholm for Scandinavia’s premier annual Internet event to discuss the converging worlds of media, telecom, communication, technology and finance. SIME Stockholm 2011 takes place 15-16 November.

Mar 07, 2011 11:04 CET Scandinavia's first center for expatriates is now opening. As of March 11th 2011, the recently formed organization Global Expat Partners will offer services and networking possibilities in a new facility in central Stockholm.

Nov 05, 2010 09:15 CET A new contract period for the Stockholm Business Alliance begins at the turn of the year. Fifty municipalities in the region will work together for another five years to attract foreign investment, improve the business climate, and promote the region using the common brand Stockholm – The Capital of Scandinavia.

Sep 16, 2010 10:03 CEST On September 30th 2010, the fourth annual Stockholm Cleantech Venture Day is being held in Stockholm, Sweden. The conference offers a unique possibility to meet northern Europe’s cleantech industry.

Sep 07, 2010 07:30 CEST Stockholm will account for 43 percent of Swedish growth up to the year 2030. The driving force in that development is expected to come from the knowledge intense service sector. This prognosis comes from consultancy company WSP, and was presented at a seminar arranged in conjunction with the Stockholm visit of Louis Zacharilla, founder of Intelligent Community Forum.

Apr 20, 2010 12:00 CEST Stockholm is taking part in the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Several stakeholders are working together to promote the region, particularly towards the Chinese market.

Sep 10, 2009 12:00 CEST The City of Stockholm is now partnering with Internet and new media conference SIME. The reason is SIME’s long-term commitment to arranging international ICT events in Stockholm.

May 15, 2009 12:00 CEST The City of Stockholm has been awarded the Intelligent Community of the Year 2009. The award was announced May 15th at the annual Building the Broadband Economy conference in New York. The award is presented by the Intelligent Community Forum, ICF.

Oct 01, 2008 12:00 CEST Stockholm needs more hotels in order to meet the considerable increasing tourism sector. Budget hotels and exclusive 5-star hotels are in demand according to a hotel report, commissioned by The City of Stockholm.

Aug 19, 2008 12:00 CEST Stockholm is the 6th most competitive knowledge economy in the world according to World Knowledge Competitive Index 2008. Stockholm is also the only European region among the top ten, otherwise dominated by North America.