Transitional Budget Could Mean Another Lost Year for Culture, DIK Chair Warns
A transitional budget would hit cultural activities hard, according to Anna Troberg, chair of DIK. It would mean another lost year, she says.
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Stockholm’s Army Museum to Close as It Seeks New Premises Amid Rent Hike
The Army Museum in Stockholm will close this spring after the Swedish National Property Board announced a significant rent increase. But superintendent Lars Amréus says this is not the main reason for the closure. The current premises are not suitable for the museum’s needs. “We want to develop the Army Museum,” he tells TT.
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More students have access to staffed school libraries
The proportion of staffed school libraries has increased in one year, according to new statistics from the National Library of Sweden (KB).
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Strike notice against gaming company King expanded as more unions join action
More unions join the strike notice against gaming company King.
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Sweden lags behind Nordic neighbours in cultural funding, researcher says
Sweden is one of the countries that invests the least in culture in the Nordic countries. But it's not just money that matters - political ambition also has an impact. One gets the impression that Sweden is stagnating and that Norway is thriving, says cultural researcher Ola K Berge.
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Sweden Faces Cultural Crisis Due to Museum Funding Cuts
Nine out of ten employees at the country's museums and art galleries think that the task cannot be performed due to eroded funding. Sweden is in an acute cultural crisis, says Anna Troberg, chairperson of DIK.
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300 Million Extra for Books in School
The government grant for purchasing books in schools is increased by 300 million kronor next year – to 480 million. The government is thereby continuing its investment in increased reading time and reduced screen time.
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