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He will cross the Atlantic this fall

Famous Palms Removed – New Trees to Save the Island

The Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, known for its picturesque beaches, is going to remove several of its coconut palms. The idea is that native trees will take their place in an attempt to stop coastal erosion.

USA stops flights to Haiti for a month

Portrait of Gustav Badin for Sale in the Netherlands

A "lost" portrait of Gustav Badin, known as King Gustav III's black foster brother, is being sold at an antique dealer's in the Netherlands, reports Dagens Nyheter.

Sweden's unknown prince takes the stage on ballet

More than 200 years after Gustav Badin's death, a ballet about his incredible fate has its premiere at the Royal Opera in Stockholm. I'm glad that Badin gets to stand on stage again, says director Amir Chamdin.

Ten Cultural Events to Look Forward to This Autumn

Rabbits' escape, steel mill life in Borlänge and a ballet about the slave boy who was given as a gift to the Swedish court. Here are ten highlights from the autumn's cultural offerings.

22 years later – Ramqvist recreates her Jamaica

A young woman becomes visible to herself – in loving, writing, but also as a white European. 22 years after the furious debut novel "More fire" Karolina Ramqvist recreates Jamaica, but now in a love novel.

Ballet Star from Paris to the Royal Opera

The Paris Opera's premier dancer Guillaume Diop is coming to the Royal Opera, according to a press release. He will dance the leading role as the unknown Swedish prince Gustav Badin in the world premiere of "Gustavia".