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Here is a taste of recent articles (courtesy of Sweden.se):Alfred Nobel & Nobel PrizesThe Nobel Prizes are internationally recognized as the world’s most prestigious civil honors. But what about the man behind them? Flick through the publication below to find out more about Alfred Nobel, not only his scientific and entrepreneurial achievements but also the private individual behind them. > Alfred Nobel > Nobel PrizesTonnes of food never reaches the consumers Food worth billions of Swedish crowns is thrown away every year. Earlier the focus has been mainly on consumers, wasting a big part of what we carry home from the supermarkets. But recently the Swedish national radio show Klotet ("The Globe")revealed facts which show that around 100 000 tonnes of food is thrown away directly at the shops – without even reaching the consumers.> Read the article on Sweden.seSocial entrepreneursGrowyn is one of many start-up companies in Sweden that are working for social change. This short film takes a look at the social activist and entrepreneur as one individual. It examines the ambitions and goals of the people behind Growyn, as well as the unique conditions for social entrepreneurship that exist in Sweden today. > Read the article on Sweden.seIf you would like to stay continuously in touch with news from Sweden you can subscribe to the News Flash.> News Flash subscription