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The crews dig into the blues with BB King's 1971 crossover album Indianola Mississippi Seeds.  Rock On!BB King at Konserthuset in Stockholm 1974https://youtu.be/MhgyfSfTm0w?list=RDMhgyfSfTm0wTheme music by The Steepwater Band.  Follow them @steepwaterbandWebsite: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comContact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcastTwitter/X: @r4podcasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

Forget Faberge for a moment. In this episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew Weldon and Fenia Sigkoudi tell the story of Bolin, the Russian jewellery house that supplied the Imperial Court, became famous for tiaras and high jewellery, and survived the revolution through a branch that found new life in Stockholm. The story begins not with the Bolin name, but with Andreas Roempler, a German jeweller in St Petersburg who became known as the "master of diamonds". Through marriage, succession and family ties, Carl Edvard Bolin entered the business, earned imperial recognition, and helped shape a house admired for grand parures, kokoshnik tiaras and gemstones that seemed to float in their settings. Matthew and Fenia look at Bolin's place beside Faberge, the difference between Faberge objects and Bolin jewellery, the importance of the Moscow and Stockholm branches, the loss of so many pieces during the Russian Revolution, and surviving examples such as the Vladimir Tiara and the ruby and diamond parure. It is a story about craftsmanship, continuity, political upheaval and why one of the great jewellery names is still less famous than it deserves to be. KEY TAKEAWAYS - Bolin's story begins before the Bolin name, with German jeweller Andreas Roempler establishing himself in St Petersburg and becoming known in the episode as the "master of diamonds". - Marriage and succession shaped the house. Roempler's daughters, Gottlieb Ernst Jahn and Carl Edvard Bolin all form part of the early story of how the business changed names and passed through the family. - Imperial titles mattered. Being jeweller to the Imperial Court and an imperial appraiser did not just bring prestige, it signalled that the Tsar trusted the house with extraordinary jewels and valuations. - Bolin's reputation was built around high jewellery: tiaras, parures, exceptional stones and settings that made gemstones appear almost as if they were floating. - The kokoshnik became an important symbol in the episode, moving from traditional Russian headwear into court dress and creating demand for the tiaras Bolin became known for. - The Moscow and Stockholm branches proved crucial. Because part of the family line had expanded beyond St Petersburg, the Bolin name had a path to survive outside Russia. - The Russian Revolution explains why Bolin is less visible today. The episode describes not only confiscated stock, but client records being used to track down jewels already sold. - Surviving pieces such as the Vladimir Tiara and parts of the ruby and diamond parure show both sides of Bolin's legacy: some jewels survived in royal collections, while others were broken up for their stones. - The episode argues that Faberge's greater fame is not proof of greater craftsmanship. Bolin was one of the great jewellery houses of Imperial Russia, but Faberge had the eggs, the mystery and the tragic public story. Resources - W.A. Bolin official history: https://bolin.se/om-oss/historia/ - Sotheby's Bolin biography: https://www.sothebys.com/en/artists/bolin - The Hermitage - The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore - Museum of Moscow - National Museum in Stockholm www.courtville.ie www.gempursuit.com Get social with Courtville, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok This podcast was produced for Courtville by Tape Deck

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Nathan James, Creative Director at The Attention Seeker, to share his honest story on the EOS® system that changed a creative agency, & the lessons every entrepreneur can learn from failure, resilience & growth.Nathan's career began in London's creative industry in 1995, where he worked with some of the world's leading advertising agencies, including Mother & R/GA, before taking his expertise across Stockholm, New York, Amsterdam & eventually Auckland. Along the way, he built an impressive career creating campaigns for global brands & later launched his own content production & advertising business.Despite his creative success, Nathan's business ultimately failed. Poor financial management, inconsistent cash flow & the absence of a reliable sales pipeline led to bankruptcy. Rather than allowing the experience to define him, Nathan chose to learn from it. He openly shares the hard lessons he discovered about cash flow, networking, business strategy & the importance of separating creative talent from sound business management.Nathan eventually joined The Attention Seeker, where implementing EOS® transformed the way the business operates. With clear accountability, structured Level 10 Meeting® rhythms, transparent communication & defined roles through The Accountability Chart®, the agency reduced politics, strengthened collaboration & built a more profitable, stable business. Nathan explains why structure does not limit creativity. It creates the freedom for creative people to do their best work.Debra & Nathan also explore the importance of company culture & core values, discussing how transparency, daily recognition of team members & hiring based on shared values have helped create a high-performing team. Nathan shares why reporting to someone younger than himself became a valuable lesson in humility, proving that great businesses are built on merit, not hierarchy or ego.Throughout the conversation, Nathan offers honest advice for entrepreneurs who are facing setbacks. He encourages business owners to never stop learning, let go of ego & remember that material possessions do not define success. Instead, lasting success comes from building a healthy business, maintaining strong relationships & creating a life that is fulfilling both professionally & personally. CONNECT WITH DEBRA:    ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer® | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.com.au ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/ ___________________________________________       GUEST'S DETAILS: ► Nathan James – LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/nathanjames-cooper ► Website – attn:seeker : https://www.attnseeker.com Ep 283 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:38 – Nate's Background and Early Career 09:17 – Transition to Digital and Freelancing 17:27 – Joining The Attention Seeker 21:41 – Impact of EOS® on Business Structure 34:33 – Cultural Values and Team Dynamics 39:22 – Reducing Ego and Embracing Structure 47:37 – Lessons Learned from Business Failures 47:46 – Advice for Entrepreneurs

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IMPORTANT: This episode uses a lot of photo's, which you will probably want to look at. To do that, please watch this episode on our Patreon or YouTube. Enjoy! Trip report! Being world famous (and very handsome!) MotoGP-journalist, you wouldn't believe the places that Mat and Peter have been. But even for them, there's some places you just don't get to go to. Places like the country of Sweden, for example. Yet that's exactly where we went, just north of Stockholm, to visit the elusive factory of Öhlins. We all know that the suspension is one of the most immediately noticeable crucial parts of a bike and its setup, so imagine what happens behind closed doors at the biggest provider of suspension systems in the tournament. Or actually, don't! Because why imagine, when we can just tell you?So come join us on one hell of a trip as we dive deep into a world of springs, pumps, pressure and carbon in places where you wouldn't expect it…and then stick around for the industrial espionage, the truth about manufacturer exclusivity in the tournament, previously classified devices for Ducati and machines that can condense any race track in the world into a machine barely more than a few meters big. Interested? Then let's go! Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! And additional thanks to flowerhead, who's music you can find here. Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors: If you're interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we're working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!

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Hi, Sleepy.Tonight I try to stand on the floor of not knowing. Not as a clever sentence, not as a podcast slogan, but as an actual place to put your feet in the morning. From uncertain times and foggy future towns to acting, meditation, smartphones, forecasts, sobriety, fathers, daughters, white beards I cannot grow, and the strange certainty that if you are hearing this, I somehow made it all the way to the end.This is an episode about uncertainty, but in the sleepy way. No alarms. No instructions. Just a Swedish boy-man in Stockholm talking himself through the fog while you drift in and out beside him. Maybe falling asleep. Maybe just resting inside the fact that none of us really know what comes next.It is what it is. What happens, happens. And right now, there's nothing we can do about it.Sleep Tight!More about Henrik, click here: https://linktr.ee/Henrikstahl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Collaborative Triumph: Lessons from a Day at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-02-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen lyste över Stockholm.En: The sun was shining over Stockholm.Sv: Det var en varm sommardag när klass 5A besökte Tekniska museet.En: It was a warm summer day when class 5A visited the Tekniska museet.Sv: Lars var laddad.En: Lars was excited.Sv: Han älskade allt som hade med rymden att göra.En: He loved everything related to space.Sv: Hans mål för dagen var att imponera på Maja, den nya tjejen i klassen.En: His goal for the day was to impress Maja, the new girl in the class.Sv: När de kom in i museet hördes barnens röster överallt.En: When they entered the museum, children's voices were heard everywhere.Sv: Rummen var fulla med interaktiva utställningar och moderna installationer.En: The rooms were full of interactive exhibits and modern installations.Sv: Doften av nymålad färg fyllde luften, för museet hade nyligen renoverats.En: The scent of fresh paint filled the air, as the museum had recently been renovated.Sv: Lars, Elin och Maja samlades vid det interaktiva astronomiutställningen.En: Lars, Elin, and Maja gathered at the interactive astronomy exhibit.Sv: Den var ny och lockade mycket uppmärksamhet.En: It was new and attracted a lot of attention.Sv: "Här är chansen," tänkte Lars.En: "Here's the chance," thought Lars.Sv: Han ville visa hur duktig han var på att lösa utmaningar.En: He wanted to show how good he was at solving challenges.Sv: Men det gick inte som han tänkt sig.En: But it didn't go as he had planned.Sv: Utmaningen var svårare än väntat.En: The challenge was more difficult than expected.Sv: Den krävde teknisk kunskap han inte hade.En: It required technical knowledge he didn't have.Sv: Lars började tvivla på sig själv.En: Lars began to doubt himself.Sv: Hans självsäkerhet svajade.En: His confidence wavered.Sv: Elin märkte att Lars kämpade.En: Elin noticed that Lars was struggling.Sv: Hon var smart och hade alltid en praktisk lösning på lager.En: She was smart and always had a practical solution up her sleeve.Sv: "Vi kan göra det tillsammans," sa hon uppmuntrande.En: "We can do it together," she said encouragingly.Sv: Lars visste att han behövde deras hjälp.En: Lars knew he needed their help.Sv: Han andades djupt och bestämde sig för att fråga både Elin och Maja.En: He took a deep breath and decided to ask both Elin and Maja.Sv: "Vi löser det här tillsammans," sa Lars och mötte deras blickar.En: "We'll solve this together," said Lars, meeting their eyes.Sv: Maja log blygt men tacksamt.En: Maja smiled shyly but gratefully.Sv: Tillsammans gick de igenom stegen i utmaningen.En: Together, they went through the steps of the challenge.Sv: Elin löste det tekniska.En: Elin handled the technical side.Sv: Maja, som var mycket observant, noterade detaljer de andra missat.En: Maja, who was very observant, noted details the others missed.Sv: Det sista steget var knepigt.En: The final step was tricky.Sv: Men de samarbetade och kombinerade sina talanger.En: But they collaborated and combined their talents.Sv: Tillsammans hittade de svaret.En: Together they found the answer.Sv: När de lämnade in sitt lösning, blinkade en grön lampa och en glad melodi spelades upp.En: When they submitted their solution, a green light blinked, and a happy tune played.Sv: "Vi klarade det!"En: "We did it!"Sv: ropade Lars glatt.En: shouted Lars happily.Sv: Han kände sig stolt och full av självförtroende.En: He felt proud and full of confidence.Sv: Maja log, glad över att känna sig som en del av gruppen.En: Maja smiled, happy to feel like part of the group.Sv: På vägen hem tänkte Lars på dagen.En: On the way home, Lars thought about the day.Sv: Han insåg hur viktig teamwork var.En: He realized how important teamwork was.Sv: Tillsammans hade de klarat något svårt.En: Together, they had accomplished something difficult.Sv: Det var en dag ingen av dem skulle glömma, och de tre lämnade museet med banden mellan dem starkare än någonsin.En: It was a day none of them would forget, and the three of them left the museum with the bonds between them stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:interactive: interaktivaexhibits: utställningarmodern: modernainstallations: installationerscent: doftenrenovated: renoveratsastronomy: astronomiattracted: lockadeattention: uppmärksamhetsolving: lösachallenges: utmaningardifficult: svårareexpected: väntatdoubt: tvivlaconfidence: självsäkerhetwavered: svajadesmart: smartpractical: praktisksolution: lösningencouragingly: uppmuntrandeobservant: observantdetails: detaljermissed: missatstep: stegettricky: knepigtcollaborated: samarbetadetalents: talangersubmitted: lämnade inblinking: blinkademelody: melodi

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Timeless Tales: A Day's Journey Through Sweden's Living History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-02-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solens strålar värmde Djurgården, och luften var fylld av skratt och glada röster.En: The sun's rays warmed Djurgården, and the air was filled with laughter and cheerful voices.Sv: Skansen, världens första friluftsmuseum, var en plats full av historia och natur.En: Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, was a place full of history and nature.Sv: Det var här Elin trivdes bäst med sin kamera, letande efter det perfekta fotografiet.En: This was where Elin felt most at home with her camera, searching for the perfect photograph.Sv: Hon älskade att fånga ögonblick, att frysa tiden i en enda bild.En: She loved capturing moments, freezing time in a single image.Sv: Viktor promenerade sakta längs de gamla husen.En: Viktor walked slowly along the old houses.Sv: Han fascinerades av Sveriges historia och Skansen var hans frizon från verkligheten.En: He was fascinated by Sweden's history, and Skansen was his sanctuary from reality.Sv: Här kunde han drömma sig bort till en tid när livet var annorlunda.En: Here, he could dream himself away to a time when life was different.Sv: Men idag kändes någonting annorlunda.En: But today, something felt different.Sv: Han såg sig omkring och märkte plötsligt Elin med sin kamera.En: He looked around and suddenly noticed Elin with her camera.Sv: Elin försökte ta en bild av de gamla stugorna när hon märkte Viktor stå och stirra på en informationsskylt.En: Elin was trying to take a picture of the old cottages when she noticed Viktor standing and staring at an information sign.Sv: Nyfiken gick hon fram och frågade: "Hej, kan du kanske berätta lite om det här stället?En: Curious, she approached and asked, "Hi, can you maybe tell me a little about this place?Sv: Jag vill fånga känslan av det i mina bilder."En: I want to capture its feeling in my pictures."Sv: Viktor log försiktigt.En: Viktor smiled cautiously.Sv: "Självklart", svarade han.En: "Of course," he replied.Sv: "Det här huset byggdes på 1800-talet.En: "This house was built in the 1800s.Sv: Det är ett typiskt exempel på svensk allmogearkitektur."En: It's a typical example of Swedish rural architecture."Sv: Samtalet flöt lätt.En: The conversation flowed easily.Sv: Elin och Viktor började tillsammans vandra genom museet.En: Elin and Viktor started walking together through the museum.Sv: Elin pekade på olika byggnader och bad Viktor att berätta deras historia.En: Elin pointed at different buildings and asked Viktor to tell their history.Sv: Ju mer de pratade, desto mer blev Elin intresserad av det förflutna.En: The more they talked, the more Elin became interested in the past.Sv: Samtidigt märkte Viktor hur mycket han uppskattade Elins energi och närvaro.En: At the same time, Viktor noticed how much he appreciated Elin's energy and presence.Sv: Till slut fann de sig vid en undanskymd hörna av parken, med en fantastisk vy över Stockholms skärgård och flera gamla byggnader i bakgrunden.En: Eventually, they found themselves in a secluded corner of the park, with a fantastic view over Stockholm's archipelago and several old buildings in the background.Sv: Det var som om historien och skönheten förenades på detta speciella ställe.En: It was as if history and beauty were united in this special place.Sv: "Det här är perfekt", sade Elin medan hon lyfte sin kamera.En: "This is perfect," said Elin as she lifted her camera.Sv: Klick!En: Click!Sv: Bilden fångade platsens magi - den hade historia och en speciell lyster.En: The picture captured the magic of the place—it had history and a special glow.Sv: När dagen gick mot sitt slut, lämnade Elin och Viktor Skansen sida vid sida.En: As the day drew to a close, Elin and Viktor left Skansen side by side.Sv: De hade glömt bort sina ursprungliga mål och fått något mer - en ny vänskap.En: They had forgotten their original goals and gained something more—a new friendship.Sv: "Kan vi göra det här snart igen?"En: "Can we do this again soon?"Sv: frågade Viktor försiktigt.En: asked Viktor cautiously.Sv: "Absolut," svarade Elin och räckte honom sin telefon för att byta nummer.En: "Absolutely," replied Elin, handing him her phone to exchange numbers.Sv: "Kanske Gamla Stan nästa gång?"En: "Maybe Gamla Stan next time?"Sv: Från den dagen såg Elin på historiska platser med nyfikenhet, och Viktor hade lärt sig att uppskatta nuet genom linsen av Elins kamera.En: From that day on, Elin viewed historical places with curiosity, and Viktor learned to appreciate the present through the lens of Elin's camera.Sv: Stockholm erbjöd dem många fler skatter att upptäcka tillsammans.En: Stockholm offered them many more treasures to discover together. Vocabulary Words:rays: strålarcheerful: gladalaughter: skrattopen-air: friluftsmuseumsearching: letandecapturing: fångafreezing time: frysa tidencautiously: försiktigtsanctuary: frizondream: drömmareality: verklighetencurious: nyfikenapproached: gick framarchitecture: arkitekturflowed: flöthistorical: historiskasecluded: undanskymdview: vyarchipelago: skärgårdbackground: bakgrundenunited: förenadesspecial: speciellacaptured: fångadeglow: lysterforgotten: glömt bortgained: fåttfriendship: vänskapexchange: bytacuriosity: nyfikenhettreasures: skatter

It's time to get all Swedish up in here as we bring back another classic GAMES REVIEW by heading back to the year a certain ship sank, a certain cookie was invented and a certain US President was no longer in control as we look at the Stockholm 1912 Olympics! Why were these Games so groundbreaking for the modern Olympics? Are we excited to talk about the icon that is Jim Thorpe? What about super long wrestling matches that are probably still going? How about groundbreaking female swimmers from Australia? Or actual swimmers from Canada who apparently were well ahead of their time? Or most importantly, the debut of ART COMPETITIONS! There's a lot to get to and unpack in true OTP style, so get your ABBA playlist ready, assemble your IKEA furniture and bring along any other Swedish stereotypes you want as we deliver one hell of an episode!

Det här avsnittet handlar om två allsvenska matcher, två av lagen från Göteborg.Först ut är IFK Göteborg som mötte Degerfors i ett ångestladdat bottenmöte på Gamla Ullevi.Där blev det seger för Blåvitt, första nollan för säsongen och en seger som inte bara var andra på en vecka utan som även gör att avståndet till just Degerfors ökar i tabellen.I studion sitter Simon Karlsson och Fredrik Janlind och ger er allt från den matchen.Den andra matchen handlar om Öis bortamöte mot AIK.Där Noah Christoffersson hade stor show när han smällde dit ett hattrick och gav de rödblå en BLYTUNG seger uppe i Stockholm.I studion sitter Simon Karlsson som har ringt upp Philip Trollér som givetvis var på plats uppe i huvudstaden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hexenverfolgungen und -verbrennungen gab es im 17. Jahrhundert auch in Schweden. Aber hier lokal und zeitlich sehr begrenzt mit wenigen traurigen Tiefpunkten wie in Torsåker 1675. Um die Zeit der Hexenverfolgungen in Schweden geht es in dieser Folge aus der Serie über die schwedische Geschichte.

God söndag, kalenderbitare! Idag dundrar Berntjournalen ut ett fullspäckat nyhetssvep där vi bland annat synar en äkta guldklimp på YouTube: producenten Ron Johnsons egen, unika kassettversion av Wicked Lesters debutplatta. Vi kollar även in spännande prylar från San Diego Comic-Con – vad sägs om nya Dressed to Kill-actionfigurer och en exklusiv Destroyer-bundle på guldvinyl? Dessutom blickar vi fram mot Alex Bergdahls exklusiva Unmasked-djupdykning i Strömstad och avslöjar vad som hände när podden besökte en gigantisk skivmässa i Stockholm. Avslutningsvis avhandlar vi veckans galna podd-släpp: från Gene Simmons suspekta VHS-filmer i Hot in the Shade till när skidskyttelagenden Björn Ferry gästade Paus för ett oredigerat samtal om allt från dubbeltramp till folköl.  Häll upp kaffet och håll i blixtarna – nu kör vi!

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Nordens största Prideparad hålls i Stockholm i helgen. Syftet är att verka för ökad mångfald, tolerans och hbtq-personers rättigheter. Samtidigt menar kritiker att rörelsen blivit alltmer intolerant, inte minst mot de med ”fel” politiska åsikter inom områden som biologiskt kön. Vad säger de som själva går i Pridetåget om tillståndet i regnbågsrörelsen? Och hur tänker de som inte är välkomna?

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Breaking Traditions: Emil's Path to Self-Discovery and Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-01-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen stod lågt över Vänern och kastade ett gyllene sken över den lilla sommarstugan.En: The sun hung low over Vänern, casting a golden light over the small summer cottage.Sv: Vinden viskade genom träden och förde med sig doften av blommor och tång.En: The wind whispered through the trees, carrying the scent of flowers and seaweed.Sv: Emil stod vid bryggan, stirrade ut över vattnet och funderade på sin framtid.En: Emil stood by the dock, staring out over the water, contemplating his future.Sv: Inne i stugan var förberedelserna i full gång.En: Inside the cottage, preparations were in full swing.Sv: Emils kusin Saga rusade runt, dekorerade bordet med blommor och placerade ut stolar.En: Emil's cousin Saga rushed around, decorating the table with flowers and setting out chairs.Sv: "Vi måste göra detta till en fantastisk fest, Emil!"En: "We must make this a fantastic party, Emil!"Sv: sade hon med ett leende, men bakom leendet dolde sig förväntningarna.En: she said with a smile, but behind the smile hid expectations.Sv: Förväntningar Emil inte var säker på att han kunde leva upp till.En: Expectations Emil wasn't sure he could live up to.Sv: Emil hade precis tagit studenten och alla firade hans prestation.En: Emil had just graduated, and everyone was celebrating his achievement.Sv: Men det stora samtalsämnet under kvällen skulle bli hans framtid.En: But the main topic of conversation that evening would be his future.Sv: "Du vet att familjen förväntar sig att du tar över företaget," sa Saga, hennes röst fylld av självklarhet.En: "You know the family expects you to take over the company," said Saga, her voice filled with certainty.Sv: "Det är din plikt, Emil."En: "It's your duty, Emil."Sv: Emil kände pressen i bröstet som ett tungt tryck.En: Emil felt the pressure in his chest like a heavy weight.Sv: Han ville så gärna berätta om sina drömmar - drömmarna om att plugga och bo i Stockholm, starta något eget.En: He so wanted to talk about his dreams—the dreams of studying and living in Stockholm, starting something of his own.Sv: Men familjens företag hade varit deras stolthet i generationer.En: But the family's company had been their pride for generations.Sv: Han såg framför sig sin pappas besvikna blick och mammans tysta tårar.En: He pictured his father's disappointed look and his mother's silent tears.Sv: Medan gästerna anlände, trädde Emil sakta tillbaka in i stugan.En: As the guests arrived, Emil slowly stepped back into the cottage.Sv: Han pratade med Maja, hans yngre syster, som alltid var hans stöd.En: He talked with Maja, his younger sister, who was always his support.Sv: "Jag tror på dig, Emil," sa Maja och klämde hans hand.En: "I believe in you, Emil," said Maja, squeezing his hand.Sv: Hennes stöd gav honom mod.En: Her support gave him courage.Sv: När solen gick ner och färgade himlen rosa och orange, stod Emil framför den samlade familjen.En: As the sun set and colored the sky pink and orange, Emil stood before the gathered family.Sv: Han harklade sig, kände hur hjärtat slog hårt i bröstet.En: He cleared his throat, feeling his heart pound in his chest.Sv: "Jag vill tacka er alla för att ni är här idag," började han trevande.En: "I want to thank you all for being here today," he began hesitantly.Sv: "Den här kvällen handlar både om dåtid och framtid."En: "This evening is about both the past and the future."Sv: Hans röst blev starkare när han såg på sina föräldrar.En: His voice grew stronger as he looked at his parents.Sv: "Jag har drömmar som inte inkluderar företaget."En: "I have dreams that don't include the company."Sv: Tystnaden smälte alla leenden i rummet.En: The silence melted all the smiles in the room.Sv: Emil tog ett djupt andetag.En: Emil took a deep breath.Sv: "Jag vill studera i Stockholm och skapa något eget.En: "I want to study in Stockholm and create something of my own.Sv: Något som är jag."En: Something that is me."Sv: Det rådde en spänd tystnad.En: A tense silence ensued.Sv: Emils föräldrar såg först förvånade ut, men när hans mamma tog hans hand, mjuknade hennes uttryck.En: Emil's parents looked surprised at first, but when his mother took his hand, her expression softened.Sv: "Vi vill bara att du ska vara lycklig, Emil," sa hon till sist med en darr på rösten.En: "We just want you to be happy, Emil," she said at last, her voice trembling.Sv: En känsla av lättnad sköljde över Emil.En: A sense of relief washed over Emil.Sv: Det var som om en tyngd lyfts från hans axlar.En: It was as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.Sv: Hans far, som alltid varit tyst och allvarlig, nickade långsamt.En: His father, who had always been quiet and serious, nodded slowly.Sv: "Om det är vad du verkligen vill, så har du vår välsignelse," sa han.En: "If that's what you truly want, then you have our blessing," he said.Sv: Emil log för första gången den kvällen, ett leende fyllt av framtidstro och mod.En: Emil smiled for the first time that evening, a smile full of optimism and courage.Sv: Familjen återvände till samtal och skratt, men nu med en ny förståelse.En: The family returned to conversation and laughter, but now with a new understanding.Sv: Tillsammans, vid Vänerns lugna strand, insåg alla att förändring ibland är nödvändig för att växa.En: Together, by Vänern's calm shore, everyone realized that sometimes change is necessary for growth.Sv: Och det är modet att följa sina drömmar som verkligen definierar en person.En: And it's the courage to follow one's dreams that truly defines a person. 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In today's episode, Rachel is just coming out of two days of indulgent alone time. Her husband took both the kids to Stockholm, and Rachel got to bask in a clean, quiet house for the first time since she can remember. She spent the time walking, reading, going inward, doing retreat prep, and simply allowing herself to enjoy things.Oftentimes, we feel like we have to earn pleasure, joy, rest, and play. We think we have to work so hard until we deplete ourselves - and then we can take time to slow down. But what if that's not true? What if we should reach for those things just because? What if pleasure is our birthright? Today's episode will help you shift the narrative and enjoy your life more.

I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 177 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today's interview guest is Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein, who is a German and European patent attorney, the founder of HEILEIN IP LAW, and a long-time IP leader at BSH Home Appliances. He is the mastermind behind the BSH v. Electrolux decision of the European Court of Justice about long-arm jurisdiction in Europe that has the whole patent world stirring in Europe at the moment! But before we jump into this fascinating interview, I have news for you! Emboline v. AorticLab (UPC Court of Appeal) The UPC Court of Appeal has clarified for the first time how a conditional revocation counterclaim should be handled, in a dispute over Emboline’s embolic protection patent EP 2 129 425 against AorticLab. A defendant can validly make its revocation counterclaim conditional on infringement being found first, meaning no ruling on the counterclaim is needed if the infringement claim fails, as the Munich Local Division had held. The Court of Appeal also closed a related gap: if the claimant appeals a non-infringement finding, the counterclaimant may conditionally appeal the unresolved counterclaim too. AorticLab missed its own appeal deadline and can now at best seek re-establishment of rights, while Emboline has already appealed the non-infringement finding. FujiFilm v. Kodak (UPC Court of Appeal) Following the closely watched long-arm jurisdiction ruling of June 2, the UPC Court of Appeal, chaired by Rian Kalden, has now granted FujiFilm an injunction against Kodak in a second proceeding. The Court upheld the limited printing plate patent and found that Kodak’s Sonora XTRA 3 plate infringes it. Kodak can no longer sell or use that plate in Germany. OpenAI v. EUIPO (General Court of the EU, T-555/25) The General Court’s Eighth Chamber dismissed OpenAI’s action against the EUIPO decision to partially cancel the OPENAI trademark. The partial refusal for classes 9, 42, and 45 rests decisively on Article 7(1)(c) EUTMR, the descriptiveness ground. For a significant part of the English-speaking public, “OPENAI” directly conveys that the goods or services are provided using freely accessible artificial intelligence. Dental Monitoring v. Align Technology (CAFC) On July 7, 2026, the Federal Circuit confirmed that AI and deep-learning patent claims covering dental image analysis are not patent-eligible under Section 101. Simply training a “deep learning device” on a specific dataset does not amount to a patent-eligible technical solution. Publisher v. Google (Munich I Regional Court) The Munich I Regional Court issued a preliminary injunction barring Google from spreading false factual claims about a publishing company in its AI Overviews. A search query combining the company’s name with the German term for “fraud scheme” had triggered an AI-generated summary containing entirely fabricated accusations of subscription traps. KPN v. Oppo (Federal Court of Justice, X ZR 103/24) On July 1, the Federal Court of Justice dismissed KPN’s appeal against the revocation of a central claim of its LTE patent EP 2 291 033. Oppo had successfully challenged the claim, leaving KPN’s infringement action against Oppo’s German distribution entity without a legal basis for now. BSH v. Electrolux: What the ECJ Ruling Means for Your Company’s Patent Enforcement Strategy A vacuum cleaner from 2001 has reshaped the European patent landscape. That sounds like an overstatement. It isn’t. For IP Fridays, I spoke with Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein, founder of HEILEIN IP LAW and long-time Senior IP Leader at BSH Home Appliances. He guided the case BSH v. Electrolux from its first strategic idea all the way to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice, a case that earned the 2025 Managing IP Award as “Europe Impact Case of the Year.” For managing directors, IP heads, and R&D leaders at German Mittelstand companies, this case is not a legal footnote. It changes where you can enforce your patents, and it changes where you yourself can be sued if your company operates across several European markets. That is what this article is about. Background: How a Patent Dispute Became an ECJ Case The invention dates back to 2001 and concerns a new vacuum cleaner technology. In 2006, BSH identified what it believed was an unauthorized use of that invention and contacted Electrolux to clarify the situation. The European patent was granted in 2009 and validated in a number of European countries. Nobody, Heilein says, could have imagined at the time that this matter would eventually reach the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice almost twenty years later. In late 2018, BSH successfully defended the patent through opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office. In 2019, the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf found that certain Electrolux vacuum cleaner models infringed the patent. A classic milestone win, the kind that occurs regularly in patent practice. Except the patent had been validated in many countries. Winning in Germany did not solve the enforcement problem everywhere else. Heilein describes the starting point in very concrete terms: how do you enforce a patent that exists in many countries without filing a separate lawsuit in every single one? And how do you prevent claims from becoming time-barred while you work that out? Running parallel proceedings in multiple countries is not just legally complex. It consumes time, personnel, and money that a mid-sized company rarely has in that quantity to spare. This is exactly where the real value of this case for you begins. From the outset, this was never an academic debate about jurisdiction. It was a question that every company holding rights in more than one country eventually faces: how do you enforce your rights efficiently without burning your budget on ten parallel proceedings? Brussels Ia Regulation: The Underrated Article 4 While searching for a solution, the BSH team came across Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The underlying idea is simple: a person can generally be sued in the country where that person is based. In the BSH case, that pointed toward the Swedish home court, because Electrolux is headquartered in Stockholm. For a long time, this rule played no real role in patent practice. The widely held view was that cross-border patent litigation in Europe was effectively dead the moment a defendant challenged the validity of the patent. Anyone wanting to enforce a patent across several countries appeared to have no choice but to litigate country by country. Heilein and his team questioned that assumption instead of simply accepting it. This is the point I find most instructive: challenging accepted assumptions in your own field is often the difference between a standard solution and a strategic one. In 2020, the team decided to file the action in Sweden, aware that they were looking at a possibility, not a guarantee. Cross-Border Enforcement: The Three Questions Referred to Luxembourg After Electrolux challenged the validity of the patents, the Swedish home court declared itself not competent to hear the case. BSH appealed, and the Swedish Court of Appeal agreed to refer three questions to the European Court of Justice. The first question addressed the core problem: does a home court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over an infringement claim lose that jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues the patent is invalid? The second question concerned a feature common to many legal systems, including Germany’s, where infringement and validity are decided in separate proceedings. The third question originally concerned Turkey. Today, most people immediately think of the United Kingdom, and some even think of US patents. Originally, the question was simpler: do the same jurisdiction rules apply to patents from countries outside the European Union? The fact that the ECJ first assigned the case to a Chamber of seven judges and later referred it to the Grand Chamber of 15 judges already signaled how much weight the Court placed on these questions. The Judgment: What the ECJ Actually Decided A home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues the patent is invalid. For many years, the opposite was widely assumed to be settled law. The ECJ made clear that this reading was too narrow. The court where the defendant is based can generally continue to hear the infringement case. One point matters for how you read this ruling: questions concerning the validity of a European patent still fall to the national courts of the country for which the patent was granted, as provided in Article 24(4) of the Brussels Ia Regulation. What is new is that the infringement case does not automatically collapse the moment validity is challenged. The home court keeps control of the overall proceeding. For patents from EU Member States, the home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction. It assesses the validity challenge. If it looks strong, the home court may stay the infringement case. If it looks weak, the home court may proceed. For patents from non-EU countries, the home court may stay the case if a validity proceeding is already pending there, drawing on Articles 33 and 34 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The result is a considerably more flexible system than most observers expected . Patents from Outside the EU: Long-Arm Jurisdiction The part of the judgment with the greatest international reach concerns patents from countries outside the EU. The ECJ ruled that the special jurisdiction rule for patent validity generally does not apply to non-European patents. That means the general rule can apply instead, opening the door for infringement claims based on non-European patents to be brought before a home court where the defendant is based in the EU. Commentators quickly started calling this “long-arm jurisdiction.” One clarification matters here, because it tends to get lost in the public discussion: the ECJ did not say that a European home court can revoke or invalidate a foreign patent. That remains a matter for the authorities and courts of the country that granted it. What the ECJ said is that a European home court may assess the claims between the parties. That distinction is essential to how you should read this ruling. Consequences in Practice: Fujifilm, Regeneron, and Onesta Three recent cases show how quickly practice is already adapting to the new possibilities. Fujifilm v. Kodak: the Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court accepted jurisdiction over the UK part of a European patent even before the ECJ delivered its judgment, building on reasoning the Advocate General had already signaled in the BSH case. In June 2026, the UPC Court of Appeal further developed that approach based on the principles confirmed in BSH. Regeneron v. Formycon: the Munich home court applied the BSH framework and granted a Europe-wide injunction based on a European patent, one of the first examples of a national home court putting the BSH logic into practice. Onesta v. BMW: this case shows the debate has moved well beyond Europe. After Onesta attempted to assert two US patents before the Munich home court, BMW obtained an anti-suit injunction from a Texas federal court. Judge Albright took the view that US patents should generally be decided by US courts. The injunction was directed against Onesta, not against the Munich court, and Onesta has appealed the Texas decision. The Munich home court stayed the proceeding but did not reject its own jurisdiction. Whether a European home court can ultimately decide infringement claims based on US patents remains an open question, one that has turned from a European jurisdiction issue into an international jurisdiction conflict. What This Means for Your Company Heilein sums up twenty years of litigation in three lessons, and I share this assessment without reservation when advising my Mittelstand clients. First: patent enforcement has become more international. National litigation still matters, but companies should think across borders from the very beginning, not only once the first cease-and-desist letter has been sent. Second: choice of forum now carries real strategic weight. Where you bring a case can matter just as much as the legal arguments themselves. Third: long-term commitment pays off. Major developments rarely result from a single filing or a single hearing. They come from pursuing a clear strategy consistently over many years. For you as a managing director, R&D lead, or Head of IP at an innovative Mittelstand company, this translates into two concrete points. First, if you hold rights in several European countries and a competitor infringes them, you no longer necessarily have to fund five or six parallel national proceedings. A single action at the infringer’s home base can be the economically smarter option. Second, and this side of the ruling gets less attention in public discussion, if your company is based in Germany and operates across several countries, you can now be sued at your own home base over patent infringement claims tied to activities in other countries. That risk belongs in every freedom-to-operate analysis and in every assessment tied to acquisitions or market entry. Here is the full transcript of the interview: Host Today's interview guest is Dr. Ernst-Peter Heilein. If you don't know Ernst-Peter, he is a German and European patent attorney, the founder of HEILEIN IP LAW, and a long-time IP leader at BSH Home Appliances. Thank you for being on IP Fridays. Answer Yeah, great to be here! BLOCK 1 – THE PERSON BEHIND THE CASE Host When looking at your career, one thing stands out: you never really followed the traditional path of either private practice or industry. Er, how did your professional journey begin, actually? Answer My professional roots are actually in private practice. After qualifying as a Patent Attorney, I worked in private practice and fairly early founded my own law firm, which later became HEILEIN IP LAW. Host So you never completely left private practice behind? Answer Exactly. In 2005, I had the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities on the BSH side. There, I was able to build and lead a new unit within the IP organization. The team was responsible for patents in the small appliances business, as well as global design and trademark protection. At the same time, I helped build an international network of internal and external IP counsel and coordinated their work. Host That still sounds fairly like traditional IP work. When did international disputes become part of your career? Answer Over time, my focus gradually shifted from traditional IP protection to strategic enforcement. That included anti-counterfeiting activities, global trademark and design matters, and cross-border patent disputes. Host So your work became more about enforcing rights rather than simply obtaining and managing them, right? Answer Exactly. And that development eventually led me to play a strategic role in the case BSH Home Appliances versus Electrolux, a case that still accompanies me today. Host Looking back now — from private practice, to building an international IP organization, and eventually becoming involved in a case before the European Court of Justice — did you ever imagine that path? Answer No, not at all. Looking back, this combination of private practice, responsibilities on the business side, and international enforcement experience turned out to be very useful when our case eventually reached the European Court of Justice. BLOCK 2 – HOW IT ALL STARTED Host Yeah, talking about this case. The case BSH versus Electrolux started long before it reached the European Court of Justice. When did the story actually begin? Answer The story actually begins much earlier than most people would expect. The invention itself dates back to 2001 and concerns a new vacuum cleaner technology. In 2006, we identified what we believed to be an unauthorized use of the invention and contacted Electrolux to clarify the situation. The European patent in suit was granted in 2009 and validated in a number of European countries. At the time, nobody could have imagined that this would eventually lead to a decision of the European Court of Justice almost twenty years later. Host Wow, 20 years! That's a long time. So, at first this was simply a normal patent dispute? Answer Yes, absolutely! After many years of opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office, we were finally able to defend the patent successfully in late 2018. Less than one year later, in the summer of 2019, the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf found that certain Electrolux vacuum cleaner models infringed the patent. Host Er, at that point, one might think, that the patent owner had achieved its goal, right? Answer That is what many people would think. But that judgment did not bring the dispute to an end. A new challenge emerged. The patent had been validated in many European countries. Winning in one country, like Germany, did not automatically solve the enforcement issue in all the other countries. Host What was the practical problem then? Answer We were facing a very simple question: How do we enforce a patent that exists in many countries? And how do we prevent claims from becoming time-barred without filing separate infringement actions in every single country? Doing that would not only be legally complex. It would also require a huge amount of time, effort, and money. Host That sounds less like a major legal question and more like a business problem. Answer Exactly. At the beginning, this was not an academic discussion about jurisdiction. It was a very practical business question. How can we enforce our rights efficiently without running parallel lawsuits all over Europe? That was the real challenge we were trying to solve. BLOCK 3 – THE IDEA OF A CENTRAL ACTION Host So, how did the idea of one central action emerge? Answer While looking for possible solutions, we came across Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation. The idea behind that rule is very simple. In general, a person can be sued in the country where that person is based. In our case, that pointed us toward the Swedish home court because Electrolux is based in Stockholm. Host That sounds like a fairly ordinary jurisdiction rule. Answer Yes. And that was exactly what made it interesting. Article 4 is the general rule. The question was whether that rule could also be used for patent infringement claims covering several countries. Host Was that a common approach at the time? Answer No. Quite the opposite. Many people believed that cross-border patent litigation in Europe was effectively dead. Host That sounds rather dramatic. Why did people think that? Answer Because there was a widely held view that a central patent case could be stopped as soon as the defendant challenged the validity of the patent. As a result, many companies assumed they had no real choice but to litigate country by country. Host Yet you decided to look at the issue differently. Answer Yes. Sometimes it is worth taking a fresh look at accepted assumptions. We felt that Article 4 might play a much more important role than many people believed. Host So at that point, you already saw an opportunity, right? Answer Yes, we saw a possibility! Not a guarantee. But we believed there was a strong legal basis for bringing all claims before the Swedish home court. Host And that eventually led to the lawsuit being filed in Sweden, right? Answer Exactly. In 2020, we decided to file the action in Sweden. That followed our success before the European Patent Office in late 2018 and in the Düsseldorf infringement proceedings in 2019. At that stage, our objective was very practical. We were simply trying to find an efficient way to enforce rights that exist in many countries. Host At that point, you already think the case might end up before the European Court of Justice? Answer No. Not at all. We were focused on solving a business problem. The idea that the case would eventually reach the European Court of Justice came much later. BLOCK 4 – THE OBSTACLE: GAT v. LuK Host You mentioned that, er, many people believed cross-border patent litigation in Europe was no longer a realistic option. Why was that? Answer The main reason was an earlier decision of the European Court of Justice known as GAT versus LuK, decided in 2006. For many years, that decision was understood to mean that a home court could lose its ability to hear a patent infringement case as soon as the defendant challenged the validity of the patent. In practice, that understanding made many cross-border patent cases extremely difficult. As a result, many people believed that cross-border patent litigation was not effective. Host And yet you decided to follow exactly that path, right? Answer Yes. Sometimes it is worth questioning assumptions that have been accepted for many years. We believed that Article 4 of the Brussels Ia Regulation played a more important role than many people thought. That is why, in 2020, we decided to file the case in Sweden. Host And at that point, did you already realize that the case might eventually reach the European Court of Justice? Answer No. Not at all. Our goal was simply to find a practical solution to a real enforcement problem. The idea that this would eventually become a case before the European Court of Justice was far from our minds. BLOCK 5 – THE QUESTIONS REFERRED TO THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE Host So, how did the case eventually reach the European Court of Justice then? Answer After we filed the lawsuit in Sweden in 2020, Electrolux challenged the validity of the patents. The Swedish home court then concluded that it could not hear the case and declared itself not competent to proceed. We appealed that decision, because the issues were important and affected far more than just our case. We suggested that several questions should be referred to the European Court of Justice. The Swedish Court of Appeal agreed and sent those questions to Luxembourg. Host So, what were these main questions? Answer At the heart of the case, there were three questions: First: if a home court has jurisdiction over a patent infringement case, does it lose that jurisdiction simply because the defendant argues that the patent is invalid? Second: Does it make a difference if the national legal system requires validity issues to be decided in a separate proceeding? And third: Do this jurisdiction rules also apply to patents from countries outside the European Union? Host The third question sounds particularly interesting. Answer Yes, at the time, the discussion in our case focused on Turkey. Today, many people immediately think about the United Kingdom, and some even think about US patents. But originally, the question was much simpler. We wanted to know, whether the same jurisdiction rules also apply when patents from non-European countries are involved. Host And, did you realize how important that third question might become? Answer No, certainly not to that extent. At the beginning, most of the discussion focused on the relationship between the different jurisdiction rules within Europe. Only later did it become clear that the European Court of Justice’s answers might have consequences far beyond the European Union. Host So, how did the European Court of Justice react then? Answer That was actually quite interesting. The European Court of Justice first heard the case before a Chamber of seven judges. Later, it referred the case to the Grand Chamber of 15 judges. That already showed that the European Court of Justice considered the issues to be important. And when the judgment finally came out, some of the answers were very different from what many observers had expected. BLOCK 6 – THE DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE Host Let’s talk about the European Court of Justice’s answers. What was, in your view, the most important part of the decision? Answer The most important point was this: A home court does not automatically lose jurisdiction just because the defendant argues that the patent is invalid. For many years, many people believed exactly the opposite. The European Court of Justice made it clear that this understanding was too narrow. The home court where the defendant is based can generally continue to hear the infringement case. That is really the key message of the decision. Host Why is that so important? Answer Because it gives new momentum to cross-border patent enforcement in Europe. Before this decision, many people assumed that a defendant could effectively stop a central infringement case simply by challenging the validity of the patent. The European Court of Justice made clear that this is not automatically the case. Host Does that mean the home court hearing the infringement case will now also decide whether the patent is valid? Answer No, and that is a very important point. The European Court of Justice confirmed that questions about the validity of a European patent should still be decided by the national courts of the country for which the patent was granted, as provided for in Article 24(4) of the Brussels Ia Regulation. What is new, is that the infringement case does not automatically fall apart because of a validity challenge. The home court can keep control of the overall case. Host So, how does that work in practice? Answer The European Court of Justice gives the home court some flexibility. For patents from Member States of the European Union, the home court does not automatically lose its power if the defendant says the patent is invalid. The home court can look at the validity challenge. If it seems strong, the home court may stay the infringement case. If it seems weak, the home court may continue the infringement case. For patents from countries outside the European Union, the home court may also stay the case if there is already a validity case pending in that country. In such situations, Articles 33 and 34 of the Brussels Ia Regulation may apply. That creates a much more flexible system than many people expected. Host Er, we have discussed the implications for patents from Member States of the European Union, but a lot of attention has been given to another part of the decision, that we already talked about briefly, namely patents from countries outside the European Union. Answer Absolutely, and that may be the part of the judgment with the biggest international impact. Host Why? Answer Because the European Court of Justice decided that the special jurisdiction rule for patent validity does not generally apply to patents from non-European countries. In simple terms, that means the general rule can still apply. And that opens the possibility of bringing infringement cases based on non-European patents before the home court where the defendant is based in the European Union. Host That sounds like a very far-reaching statement. Answer It is. That is why many commentators started talking about what is often called “long-arm jurisdiction.” In other words, a European home court may, under certain circumstances, deal with infringement claims relating to patents from countries outside the European Union. Host So, many listeners may now wonder: Can a Swedish or a German home court really decide a dispute involving a British or Turkish patent? Answer Ah, we need to be careful here. The European Court of Justice did not say that a European home court can cancel or revoke a foreign patent. That remains a matter for the authorities and national courts of the country that granted the patent. What the European Court of Justice said is that a European home court may assess the claims between the parties in a dispute. That is an important distinction. Host Did you realize during the proceedings how important this part of the decision might become? Answer Not to this extent. We started with a very practical enforcement problem. Only later did it become clear that the European Court of Justice’s answers might have consequences far beyond the original case. Today, the decision is discussed not only in connection with Turkish patents, but also British patents and even possible claims involving US patents. Host If you had to summarize the decision in one sentence, and I know, this is a very difficult task, what would that sentence be? Answer The European Court of Justice did not re-invent cross-border patent enforcement in Europe. But after many years, it clearly gave it much more room to develop. BLOCK 7 – THE REACTION OF THE IP COMMUNITY Host So, how was the decision received after it was published? Answer Ah, the reaction was very strong. It quickly became clear that many people saw the decision as much more than just another patent case. Many articles and commentaries described it as an important development in European patent litigation. Host Did that surprise you? Answer To some extent, yes. Of course, we knew that the questions referred to the European Court of Justice were important. But I was surprised by how quickly the decision became a major topic of discussion across the European patent community. Host Er, you later presented the decision at several conferences yourself, right? Answer Yes. The discussion started right away. I had the opportunity to discuss and present the case at several conferences and events, including the annual VPP conference in Germany and the Ingolstadt Patent Symposium. I recently received an invitation to serve as a panel speaker on cross-border litigation at the AIPPI World Congress 2026 in Hamburg. What struck me most was that both internal and external IP counsel were trying to understand the practice consequences of the decision. Host So, what was the question you were asked most often? Answer Almost always the same one: How far does this decision really go? People wanted to know whether this was simply a correction of earlier case law or whether it marked the beginning of a new phase in cross-border patent enforcement. Host And what did you say? Answer I would describe it as: neither a revolution nor a minor adjustment. The European Court of Justice did not rewrite the system. But it clearly changed the balance between the different jurisdiction rules. That is why I believe the decision will continue to be discussed for many years, both in practice and in academia. Host Er, one year later, the case received the Managing IP Award as the “Europe Impact Case of the Year.” What did that recognition mean to you? Answer First of all, it was a great honor for everyone involved. But for me, the most important thing was the message behind the award. The award showed that the decision affects much more than the parties involved in the case. It has an impact on European patent practice as a whole. And it also shows that the underlying jurisdiction questions reach far beyond patent law. They are relevant whenever companies have to enforce rights across borders in an increasing international world. That is what makes this case special. Host You often describe this case as a team effort. Answer Absolutely. A case of this size is never the work of one person. Many people contributed over many years. On the BSH side, team members from different functions played an important role throughout the proceedings. And we worked closely with external advisors in several countries. So I see the award as recognition of a shared achievement rather than an individual success. Host Looking at the discussions today, would you say the debate is over? Answer Not at all. I actually think we are only at the beginning. There are still many practical questions that home courts will have to answer in the coming years. That is exactly why the decision remains so interesting. BLOCK 8 – WHAT DOES THE DECISION MEAN IN PRACTICE? Host Let’s move from legal theory to practical business implications. What does this decision mean for patent owners and companies? Answer In my view, the biggest change is strategic. Patent owners now have better opportunities to bring cross-border disputes together in one central proceeding. At the same time, companies need to be aware that they may face claims at their European headquarters covering activities in several countries. So the decision creates opportunities, but it also creates new risks. Host That sounds really like a significant shift; right? Answer I would call it a rebalancing rather than a revolution. The European Court of Justice did not create a completely new system. But it made clear that the general rule — suing a defendant where it is based — plays a much bigger role than many people had assumed. As a result, the court at the defendant’s home base becomes much more important strategically. Host In the patent community, people often talk about cases such as Fujifilm v. Kodak, or Regeneron v. Formycon or Onesta v. BMW. Why are those cases attracting so much attention now? Answer Because they show how quickly practice is already adapting to the new possibilities. Fujifilm was important because it was one of the first UPC cases to test the logic that was later confirmed in BSH. At that time, the BSH case was already pending before the European Court of Justice, and the Advocate General had expressed a view that pointed in that direction. Against that background, the Düsseldorf Local Division accepted jurisdiction over the UK part of a European patent even before the European Court of Justice delivered its judgment. In June 2026, based on the principles confirmed in BSH, the UPC Court of Appeal further developed that approach. Host And what happened in Regeneron v. Formycon ? Answer In the Regeneron case, the Munich home court applied the approach confirmed in BSH and granted a Europe-wide injunction based on a European patent. That was one of the first examples of a national home court using the BSH framework in practice. That demonstrates that the decision is not just an academic discussion. It already has practical consequences. Host And what about the Onesta case? Answer The Onesta case shows that the debate has moved beyond Europe. After Onesta attempted to assert two U.S. patents before the Munich home court, BMW obtained an anti-suit injunction from a Texas federal court. Judge Albright took the view that U.S. patents should generally be decided by U.S. courts. The Onesta case therefore illustrates that the limits of the BSH logic are now being tested internationally. Host Did that end the proceedings in Munich? Answer Not necessarily. What makes the case interesting is that the Texas injunction was directed against Onesta, not against the Munich home court. At the same time, Onesta appealed Judge Albright’s decision in the United States. The Munich home court therefore decided to stay the case for the time being. Importantly, however, the Munich home court did not reject its own jurisdiction. So, at least for the moment, the underlying question remains open. Host Can a European home court ultimately decide infringement claims based on U.S. patents? Answer That question has not yet been answered. But the case has already shown that such an attempt can trigger strong reactions outside Europe. In that sense, the debate has moved from a European jurisdiction question to an international jurisdiction conflict. Host For our audience of internal and external IP counsel, what are the main lessons from this decision? Answer For me, there are three key takeaways. First: Patent enforcement has become more international. National litigation remains important, but companies should think across borders from the very beginning. Second: The choice of forum is becoming more important. Where you bring a case may be just as important as the legal arguments themselves. And third: Long-term commitment matters. This case shows that major developments rarely happen because of a single filing or a single hearing. They usually result from pursuing a clear strategy consistently over many years. Host Do you think this decision will also influence the Unified Patent Court, the UPC? Answer Yes, I believe so. The decision fits into a broader trend toward more centralized patent litigation. Both, the UPC and the BSH decision are driven by the same idea: Handling cross-border disputes more efficiently and more consistently. What is interesting is that many of the questions were faced in BSH versus Electrolux are now reappearing in a new form before the UPC. Cases like Fujifilm versus Kodak show that the discussion about jurisdiction, scope, and cross-border effects is far from over. Institutions may be new. But the underlying challenge remains the same: How do we enforce patents effectively across borders? Host Some commentators even see this as a step toward a more independent European patent judiciary. Do you agree? Answer To some extent, yes. Professor Hanns Ullrich, who supervised my doctoral studies on the legal protection of a then new semiconductor technology many years ago, recently observed that the UPC is gradually developing its own European case law.[DH1] I think that is — again — a very accurate observation. If you look at the developments since BSH and the first UPC decisions, you can see that European patent litigation is becoming more connected. National courts will remain important. But at the same time, we are seeing a more integrated European patent system taking shape. How far that development will go remains to be seen. Host Looking back on the entire journey — from a vacuum cleaner patent, through litigation in several countries, all the way to the European Court of Justice and an award-winning decision — what is your personal conclusion? Answer My main conclusion is that innovation needs effective legal protection. But it also requires the willingness to challenge established assumptions and explore new approaches. For me, the BSH versus Electrolux case shows that persistence, teamwork, a willingness to challenge accepted assumptions, and a long-term strategic view can sometimes lead to developments that go far beyond the original dispute. BLOCK 9 – THE PERSON BEHIND THE DECISION Host Ernst-Peter, today we have talked a lot about jurisdiction, patent enforcement, and European case law. When you look back at this journey, which has lasted almost twenty years, what impressed you most? Answer Probably the realization that major developments rarely follow a straight line. When we started thinking about the case, we were dealing with a very practical problem. Nobody said: Let’s create a landmark decision of the European Court of Justice. We were simply looking for a reasonable and practical solution for a company. The fact that this would eventually lead to a decision with Europe-wide impact was something nobody could foresee at the time. Host Were there moments when you thought the case might fail? Answer Of course. Whenever a case lasts many years, there will be setbacks, new questions, and unexpected developments. That is exactly why persistence is so important. In the end, success is often not about one filing or one hearing. It is about staying focused on a clear objective over a long period of time. Host You often talk about teamwork. Is that one of the main lessons from this case? Answer Absolutely. A case of this size requires commitment from many people and institutes over many years. On the BSH side, my role was to help maintain the strategic direction and long-term commitment that such a case requires. At the same time, experts from different functions within BSH contributed technical expertise, testing, documentation, and practical support throughout the proceedings. On the legal side, Roman Sedlmaier and his team at IP-Counsels Gigerich & Sedlmaier (IPCGS) helped develop the cross-border litigation strategy and the overall case architecture. Our Swedish litigation team then carried the arguments through all stages of the proceedings. Looking back, it was the combination of institutional commitment, technical expertise, strategic leadership, well-designed case architecture, and consistent execution that made the difference. Host One final question. What advice would you give to young internal or external IP counsel? Answer Stay curious: Don’t be afraid to question accepted assumptions. Be patient: Intellectual property is usually a marathon, not a sprint. And never forget that every patent dispute involves an invention, a business, and many people who have worked hard to bring that innovation to market. For me, that connection between technology, law, and strategy is what still makes this profession so fascinating today. Host Ernst-Peter, thank you very much for joining us today on IP Fridays. Answer Thank you. It was a pleasure to be here.

Editor's Choice:  Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology: 2026 updateEditorial: The evolving landscape of personalized perioperative care: A commentary on the 2026 ERAS® Gynecologic oncology guidelinesHosted by: Sean C. Dowdy, MD; Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USAFeaturing: Gregg Nelson, MD, PhD; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaRichard D. Urman, MD; Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USAOlle Ljungqvist, MD, PhD; Department of Molecular Medicine & Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenCheck out more content on the journal's homepage  at https://www.gynecologiconcology-online.net

  Where in the world am I? In San Diego, talking about Sweden I've been writing travel guides since 1993. Let's get going and Adventure Alone. This episode has an FAQ about how you can get started with travel, Step 1 The episode is mostly about my travels in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Step 5 My misstep: I missed the museums in Stockholm. Today's tip: Early to Bed and early to rise, and rest often. The FAQ is: Step 1 questions? What is your primary travel style? (e.g., structured tours, relaxing resorts, or independent urban exploration) What is your biggest safety or logistical concern? If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper using AI, apps, and currency conversion, while moving through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with collaboration and prompting tips to fill the communication gaps when you solo travel. You can find the series at the link in the description.  See Book C, which helps you Adventure Alone, addresses these concerns, and shares stories of how I survived two 90-day solo trips around the globe.  Find all of these books on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a three-part series, available in audio, paperback, or ebook. Today's destination is Sweden. That is one of my favorite low-cost travel tips. When you are in a safe city, and you have a transit pass or a ticket, ride public transportation and look out the window. You can learn a lot about a place that way. I passed the university. I saw design schools. I saw an amusement park with a Ferris wheel and lots of kids. It reminded me of a smaller Disneyland in the middle of the city. I saw shops, neighborhoods, bridges, and people going about their regular lives. At Brunnsparken station, I noticed trams and buses going in different directions, including 5, 10, and 18. I first went north, then south, and then toward the end of the line toward Länsmansgården. There was so much construction, but I reminded myself that summer is probably the season for building and repairing. In a northern climate, you do what you can while the weather allows. We crossed a bridge, and I could feel that Gothenburg is a working city. It is a shipping capital, and you sense the movement of goods, produce, and people in and out of the harbor. It does not feel like a museum city. It feels alive. On Friday morning, I left my hostel and took tram number 3. Instead of getting off at the main station, I decided to ride farther, almost to the end. I ended up looking up at a beautiful blue sky with no clouds. There were trees in different shapes and shades of green. In the distance, I could see a cemetery. There were a few cars, but not much traffic. For a weekday morning, it was surprisingly quiet. That is what I remember most about Gothenburg. It felt calm. Relaxed. Almost chill. The people at the hostel were kind to me. I made sandwiches for lunch and prepared to continue to Oslo. This is Dr. Mary Travelbest, encouraging you to travel more, travel better, and travel with confidence, one step at a time.   My misstep: I missed the museums in Stockholm.   I did not see any cultural sights in Stockholm, but I did a lot of walking and spent time in nature. Today's tip: Early to Bed and early to rise, and rest often.   Start early and finish early. Rest in the midday if you are overheating in summer or frigid cold in winter.   Thanks for listening, and I'll see you on the next journey. AI was used to select some of the suggestions for this episode.   Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest on YouTube In the news  

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Secrets of the Vasa: A Journey of Discovery & Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-31-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vasa Museet i Stockholm var livligt denna sommardag.En: The Vasa Museet in Stockholm was bustling this summer day.Sv: Solens strålar sken genom de stora fönstren och kastade ljusfläckar på det majestätiska skeppet Vasa som dominerade rummet.En: The sun's rays shone through the large windows and cast spots of light on the majestic ship Vasa that dominated the room.Sv: Elof, med sin anteckningsbok nära till hands, gick bredvid sin vän Sigrid.En: Elof, with his notebook close at hand, walked next to his friend Sigrid.Sv: Hon bar sin kamera, redo att fånga varje ögonblick.En: She carried her camera, ready to capture every moment.Sv: "Kom igen, Elof!En: "Come on, Elof!Sv: Vi måste ta en bild här!"En: We have to take a picture here!"Sv: ropade Sigrid glatt och pekade mot den gamla kanonen.En: Sigrid called out happily, pointing at the old cannon.Sv: Elof log osäkert men fokuserade fortfarande på sin uppgift.En: Elof smiled uncertainly but was still focused on his task.Sv: Hans uppgift var att skriva en artikel om de personliga historierna kopplade till Vasa-skeppet.En: His task was to write an article about the personal stories connected to the Vasa ship.Sv: Emil, en erfaren guide med sina egna strikta scheman, ledde en grupp genom utställningen.En: Emil, an experienced guide with his own strict schedules, led a group through the exhibition.Sv: Hans passion för svensk marinhistoria var tydlig, men hans tålamod kunde vara kort.En: His passion for Swedish maritime history was clear, but his patience could be short.Sv: "Snart är det dags för den stora delen av turen," sa Emil med en viss bestämdhet.En: "Soon it's time for the major part of the tour," said Emil with a certain firmness.Sv: Men Elof hade frågor som inte hade täckts i Emil's översiktliga berättelse.En: But Elof had questions that hadn't been covered in Emil's brief overview.Sv: När turen fortsatte, blev Elof alltmer frustrerad.En: As the tour continued, Elof became increasingly frustrated.Sv: Han behövde detaljer, de små bitarna som kunde göra hans artikel unik.En: He needed details, the small pieces that could make his article unique.Sv: Men Sigrid, alltid ivrig att upptäcka nya hörn av museet, drog ofta hans uppmärksamhet bort.En: But Sigrid, always eager to discover new corners of the museum, often distracted him.Sv: Till sist, kände Elof att han måste välja.En: In the end, Elof felt he had to choose.Sv: Han kunde antingen hålla sig till gruppen eller gå sin egen väg i hopp om att hitta svaren han sökte.En: He could either stick with the group or go his own way in hopes of finding the answers he sought.Sv: Med beslutsamhet närmade han sig Emil i en paus.En: With determination, he approached Emil during a break.Sv: "Ursäkta, Emil," sa Elof artigt men bestämt.En: "Excuse me, Emil," said Elof politely but firmly.Sv: "Skulle det vara möjligt att få några extra minuter med dig efter turen?En: "Would it be possible to have a few extra minutes with you after the tour?Sv: Jag har några frågor som inte täcktes."En: I have some questions that weren't covered."Sv: Emil stannade upp och tittade nyfiket på Elof.En: Emil paused and looked curiously at Elof.Sv: "Okej, om du hänger kvar efteråt, kan jag ge dig en kort pratstund."En: "Okay, if you hang around afterwards, I can give you a short chat."Sv: Tack vare detta lyckades Elof få den information han behövde.En: Thanks to this, Elof managed to get the information he needed.Sv: Emil delade en ovanlig anekdot om en sjömans dagbok, som visade sig vara precis det Elof letade efter.En: Emil shared an unusual anecdote about a sailor's diary, which turned out to be exactly what Elof was looking for.Sv: Samtidigt fångade Sigrid ett perfekt foto från ett perspektiv som Elof inte hade övervägt, och det visade sig bli det sista viktiga pusselbiten för hans artikel.En: Meanwhile, Sigrid captured a perfect photo from a perspective that Elof hadn't considered, and it turned out to be the last crucial piece for his article.Sv: När dagen närmade sig sitt slut, kände sig Elof lättad och fylld av tillfredsställelse.En: As the day drew to a close, Elof felt relieved and filled with satisfaction.Sv: Han hade inte bara lärt sig mer om Vasa, utan också om värdet av att arbeta med andra.En: He had not only learned more about Vasa but also about the value of working with others.Sv: Tack vare Emil och Sigrids hjälp blev hans projekt inte bara rikare, utan också mer meningsfullt.En: Thanks to Emil and Sigrid's help, his project became not only richer but also more meaningful.Sv: Denna dag på Vasa Museet hade inte bara handlat om historien utan också om att lära sig värdet av samarbete.En: This day at the Vasa Museet had been not only about history but also about learning the value of collaboration.Sv: Elof gick ut från museet, solen fortfarande lysande stark utanför, med självsäkerhet och nya vänner vid sin sida.En: Elof walked out of the museum, the sun still shining strongly outside, with confidence and new friends by his side. Vocabulary Words:bustling: livligtmajestic: majestätiskacapture: fångauncertainly: osäkerttask: uppgiftexperienced: erfarenstrict: striktaschedules: schemanmaritime: marinhistoriapatience: tålamodfirmness: bestämdhetfrustrated: frustreraddetails: detaljerapproached: närmadedetermination: beslutsamhetpause: pauscuriously: nyfikethang around: hänga kvaranecdote: anekdotsailor: sjömandiary: dagbokperspective: perspektivcrucial: viktigarelieved: lättadsatisfaction: tillfredsställelsemeaningful: meningsfulltcollaboration: samarbeteconfidence: självsäkerhetvalue: värdetdominated: dominerade

In this episode of Beer Bubbles, Oliwer sits down with Johan Axelsson from Potum Brewery, who stopped by Stockholm on June 12. It was the perfect opportunity to talk about his journey from passionate home brewer to commercial brewer, the philosophy behind Potum Brewery, and what it takes to turn a hobby into a profession.Johan also shares his exciting plans for opening a taproom later this summer, giving listeners a glimpse of what's next for the brewery. Whether you're fascinated by the craft of brewing or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind great beer, this is a conversation full of passion, ambition, and inspiration.Pour yourself a cold one and join us for another round of Beer Bubbles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nanna Olasdotter Hallberg är radiopratare och författare. Vi går igenom hela hennes liv och karriär. Det finns ett bonusavsnitt på 17 minuter för dig som donerar valfri summa till den här podden på Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arkivsamtalFestar! Ny turné med Simon Gärdenfors och Anton Magnusson 2026.Jag har andra standupgig i bl.a. Stockholm. Min film Serietecknaren finns nu på VHS, Blu-tay och på SF Anytime!https://www.gardenfors.comSwish: 0760724728X: @gardenforsInstagram: @gardenfors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coucou everyone!On the morning of August 23, 1973, a man walked in to a bank in central Stockholm armed with a machine gun and explosives. What ensued was a 6-day robbery and hostage crisis that gripped the nation and the rest of the world, leading to the psychological study of the hostages who began to admire their captors, now known as Stockholm Syndrome. We end on a sweet note with learning the history of one of our favorite gummies - Swedish Fish. This is one juicy episode!Main topic sources: Stockholm Syndrome: The True Story of Hostages Loyal to Their Captor | HISTORY A 1973 Bank Robbery Gave the World 'Stockholm Syndrome'—But There's More to the Story Than ThatStockholm Syndrome - JSTOR DailyThe Six-Day Hostage Standoff That Gave Rise to ‘Stockholm Syndrome'Norrmalmstorg robbery - WikipediaThe Norrmalmstorg Robbery- The Heist That Changed Psychology - F**k That | Podcast on SpotifyStockholm syndrome - WikipediaMini topic sources:Metal Floss: Swedish FishKate's recommendation: Summer '36 (L'Été '36), Netflix ShowCatherine's recommendation: All the Young Dudes, by MsKingBean89Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)Cover art and logo by Kate WalkerMixed and edited by Catherine RoehreTheme song by LumehillThank you all - ciao!

Hannah och Amanda har varit tillbaka i Stockholm och insett att det inte fanns något där av värde. Amanda åkte sen till Monaco för att hitta inspiration, men insåg istället att inspiration och ångest är två känslor som ligger väldigt nära varandra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Dreams Brewed Over Coffee: A Journey of Friendship & Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-30-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken starkt över Stockholm den dagen.En: The sun shone brightly over Stockholm that day.Sv: Det var en sådan där perfekt sommardag som man inte ville missa.En: It was one of those perfect summer days you didn't want to miss.Sv: I en charmig kafferosteri på Södermalm satt Maja, Lars och Viggo runt ett rustikt trädgårdsbord.En: In a charming coffee roastery in Södermalm, Maja, Lars, and Viggo sat around a rustic garden table.Sv: Doften av nymalda kaffebönor fyllde hela rummet.En: The smell of freshly ground coffee beans filled the entire room.Sv: Det var en plats där idéer och drömmar kunde växa.En: It was a place where ideas and dreams could grow.Sv: Maja, en ung kvinna full av kreativitet, stirrade på sina vänner.En: Maja, a young woman full of creativity, looked at her friends.Sv: Hon hade en idé.En: She had an idea.Sv: Ett företagskoncept som hon trodde starkt på.En: A business concept she believed strongly in.Sv: Men med den drömmen kom även en rädsla.En: But with that dream also came a fear.Sv: Tänk om hon misslyckades?En: What if she failed?Sv: "Jag har tänkt på det länge," började Maja medan hon rörde i sin cappuccino.En: "I've been thinking about it for a long time," Maja began as she stirred her cappuccino.Sv: "Det här kan verkligen göra skillnad.En: "This could really make a difference.Sv: Men jag behöver er hjälp."En: But I need your help."Sv: Lars, analytical och alltid med ett kritiskt öga, tog en klunk av sitt kaffe.En: Lars, analytical and always with a critical eye, took a sip of his coffee.Sv: Han ville stödja Maja, men hans rationella sida såg också potentiella brister.En: He wanted to support Maja, but his rational side also saw potential flaws.Sv: "Berätta mer om planen.En: "Tell me more about the plan.Sv: Hur fungerar affärsmodellen?"En: How does the business model work?"Sv: Bredvid honom satt Viggo, som med sitt leende vanligtvis kunde charma vem som helst, men just idag brottades han med en osäkerhet som sällan syntes.En: Beside him sat Viggo, who with his smile could usually charm anyone, but today he struggled with an insecurity that was rarely visible.Sv: "Maja, idéer är bra.En: "Maja, ideas are great.Sv: Men hur är planen genomförbar?En: But how feasible is the plan?Sv: Klarar vi av det?"En: Can we manage it?"Sv: Maja kände hjärtat slå hårdare.En: Maja felt her heart beat faster.Sv: Hon visste att detta var stunden att vara ärlig.En: She knew this was the moment to be honest.Sv: "Jag är rädd, faktiskt," erkände hon och tittade på Lars och Viggo.En: "I'm scared, actually," she admitted, looking at Lars and Viggo.Sv: "Jag är inte säker på allt, men jag tror på potentialen.En: "I'm not sure about everything, but I believe in the potential.Sv: Jag behöver er, och jag är redo att göra allt för att lyckas."En: I need you, and I'm ready to do everything to succeed."Sv: Lars tänkte på sin egen hemliga dröm att resa världen runt.En: Lars thought of his own secret dream to travel around the world.Sv: Om Maja kunde stå upp för sina rädslor, varför skulle han inte kunna?En: If Maja could stand up to her fears, why couldn't he?Sv: Viggo hörde Maja och insåg att han inte var ensam om sina tvivel.En: Viggo listened to Maja and realized he was not alone in his doubts.Sv: "Vi kan göra det tillsammans," sa han till slut.En: "We can do it together," he finally said.Sv: "Ingen av oss behöver gå igenom det här ensam."En: "None of us have to go through this alone."Sv: Majas ögon sken upp.En: Maja's eyes lit up.Sv: Hon fortsatte att förklara sin idé, svarade på deras frågor, och erkände där hon var osäker.En: She continued to explain her idea, answered their questions, and acknowledged where she was uncertain.Sv: Det var ärligt och passionerat.En: It was honest and passionate.Sv: När solen började lämna sitt gyllene spår i rummet, hade något förändrats.En: As the sun began to leave its golden trail in the room, something had changed.Sv: De var överens.En: They were in agreement.Sv: Tillsammans skulle de ge idén en chans.En: Together, they would give the idea a chance.Sv: Maja hade visat att sårbarhet kunde vara en styrka.En: Maja had shown that vulnerability could be a strength.Sv: Och de tre vännerna, styrkta av varandra, var redo för utmaningen.En: And the three friends, strengthened by each other, were ready for the challenge.Sv: Roasteriets doftande värme omfamnade dem när de tog sina första steg mot en ny början.En: The fragrant warmth of the roastery embraced them as they took their first steps toward a new beginning.Sv: Sommaren i Stockholm kändes ännu ljusare, och framtiden var deras att forma.En: The summer in Stockholm felt even brighter, and the future was theirs to shape. Vocabulary Words:shone: skencharming: charmigroastery: kafferosterirustic: rustiktground: nymaldafilled: fylldecreativity: kreativitetbusiness: företagskonceptfear: rädslafailed: misslyckadescritical: kritisktrational: rationellapotential: potentialenflaws: bristerfeasible: genomförbarmanage: klararvulnerability: sårbarhetembraced: omfamnadebrightness: ljusareconcept: konceptacknowledged: erkändepassionate: passionerattrail: spåragreement: överensdoubt: tvivelstrengthened: styrktachallenge: utmaningennew beginning: ny börjanfragrant: doftandesupport: stötta

“Stockholm Syndrome” is a term in pop psychology that's come to mean situations where hostages develop emotional bonds with their captors. But it comes from an actual hostage situation back in the 1970s, when a botched bank robbery in downtown Stockholm turned into a six-day long stand-off between the would-be robbers and police. Today, the bank is a hotel – and you can still see evidence of this incident inside. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Buck Moon, everyone!   As we sink into the summer heat, I'm thrilled to welcome Jon Klassen on 3 Books!   Jon is a Canadian born, LA living author and illustrator whose darkly humorous, minimalist storytelling has helped define contemporary children's literature.   In 2016, Jon concluded his breakout book series 'The Hat Trilogy', which features 'I Want My Hat Back', 'This Is Not My Hat', and 'We Found a Hat.'   'This Is Not My Hat' was the first book to ever win both the American Library Association's Caldecott Medal and the British Kate Greenaway Medal.   Jon's books have now sold over 12 million copies (!) and he might be the most decorated children's book author alive.   About a month after we recorded this conversation, Jon won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award—a prestigious children's and young adult book award that he accepted from Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden at a ceremony in Stockholm.   Nobody deserves this award more than Jon.   He is a genius wordsmith, a remarkable illustrator, and a passionate father of two.   In this chapter, we talk about Jon's writing routine, what makes a good illustration, the value of accepting fear when writing, how to draw a lying turtle, comfort with contradiction, men's fashion tips, what makes a good children's book, the publishing industry, and of course… Jon's 3 most formative books.   Let's flip the page to chapter 163 now…

What do living in a truck near Malibu, selling multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills homes, cleaning an industrial egg-processing machine, backpacking across Europe, and investing in Omaha real estate have in common?They are all chapters in the unpredictable life of Alex Beltran.Alex joins Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner to share how growing up in California during the 2008 housing crash initially pushed him away from real estate. He eventually earned his license, moved toward Beverly Hills, and lived out of his truck so he could afford to pursue luxury real estate without burning through his savings.His journey did not stop there.Alex explains how working overnight at a high-end Beverly Hills hotel taught him the difference between simply renting a property and providing true hospitality. He also discusses purchasing rent-controlled California properties, recognizing the long-term financial problems, and deciding to sell before the numbers became worse.After stepping away, Alex traveled extensively, produced photography and video content for hotels, backpacked across Europe, and occasionally used Tinder to find a couch—or balcony—to sleep on. A midterm rental in Stockholm eventually inspired him to bring the furnished rental model back to Omaha.Today, Alex is involved in restaurants, midterm rentals, media production, endurance racing, and commercial real estate. He shares why he is now concentrating on commercial properties, working directly with businesses, and building investments that make sense without the emotion often involved in residential real estate.This episode covers taking risks, learning from failure, finding opportunity in unusual places, and designing a life around freedom rather than following a traditional path.Connect with Alex on Instagram at @alex_beltran_ and find his videos on YouTube by searching AlexBeltran.Please like, subscribe, share the episode, and check out the short-form and full-length videos produced by Alex for The Kash and Dash Show.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen's Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - ...

The self-help industry convinced you that you can heal yourself… is it true though? Jessica Ella is the founder of Aaruka® Therapy and a survivor of severe childhood sexual abuse, CPTSD, and repressed memory that didn't surface until she was 30. Her perspective matters because she built the method she needed after Google, Reddit, and a decade of therapy gave her dead ends. Repression, she explains, is one of the most powerful survival mechanisms the brain has, and there's a reason her memories only returned once her life became safe enough to hold them. The conversation gets into why plant medicine, breathwork, and standard talk therapy often uncover trauma without actually completing it, and what has to happen at the subconscious, somatic, and energetic level for a memory to stop replaying. Anyone stuck in the same patterns despite years of work will find something here worth sitting with. You'll learn: [0:00] Introduction [18:56] How the brain hyper-fixates on sound to block long-term memory access [28:00] The Stockholm syndrome of remembering your father was your abuser [34:20] Inside the Aruka method: the four pillars and why we start with the biggest trauma first [43:24] The shrink ray gun technique and why speaking out loud beats silent processing [52:51] Why plant medicine and breathwork uncover trauma but can't complete it [1:11:52] The difference between people who get buried by trauma and those who alchemize it [1:29:37] Why spirituality can't fix a brain that's been rewired by trauma Resources Mentioned: The Aaruka® Healing Exchange | ⁠Practice Portal ⁠For anyone who can't afford therapy right now, the Aaruka® Healing Exchange offers free sessions with a current student. ⁠Submit a request⁠ to get started. Find more from Jessica: Jessica Ella | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Aaruka® Therapy | ⁠Instagram⁠ Find more from Ste: Ste Lane | ⁠Instagram⁠ Radical Health Radio | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ Heart and Soil Supplements | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠X⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠

The Andrea Doria: Pride of Italy On the night of July 25, 1956, the ocean liner Andrea Doria was off the coast of Nantucket steaming towards New York. Converging on the same path but in the opposite direction was the Swedish passenger ship Stockholm. Nantucket. Thick fog blanketed the Atlantic that night. Radar showed each ship the other's blip, yet through a chain of misread signals and last-second turns, the Andrea Doria and Stockholm collided. The Stockholm's reinforced bow tore into the Andrea Doria's starboard side, ripping open several decks and killing passengers instantly in their cabins. The Italian liner, already listing dangerously due to a design flaw in her fuel tanks, began taking on water and rolling further with every passing hour. What followed was one of the great maritime rescues of the 20th century. Nearby ships, including the Ile de France, diverted course and worked through the night to pull survivors from lifeboats in the darkness. By morning on July 26, with more than 1,600 people safely evacuated, the Andrea Doria finally rolled onto her side and slipped beneath the waves, watched by cameras and a stunned public. This episode traces the final hours of the Andrea Doria: the decisions on the bridge, the scramble to save lives, and the questions that still surround how two ships equipped with modern radar ever found themselves on a collision course. My guest for this episode is wreck diver Andrea Murdoch Alpini. You can find him at https://www.phidiving.com/ and https://www.wreckdiving.it/. This episode was originally published as Episode 4 of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on October 4, 2022. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, images, and sources can be found at [⁠shipwrecksandseadogs.com⁠](https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com). Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. [⁠⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://www.seansigfried.com)https://www.seansigfried.com⁠⁠⁠ **

What if dance is the language that helps us find home anywhere in the world?In this episode, I sit down with Shehan - a dancer, community builder, and dance facilitator who was born in Sri Lanka, grew up in New Zealand, and eventually built a thriving swing dance scene on Reunion Island.We recorded this conversation during his short visit to Stockholm, as part of his european tour - back in May.This episode is about connection - to yourself, other people, and the history that lives inside social dancing. Shehan shares how dance became a way to communicate across cultures for him.We talk about:• Growing up in Sri Lanka and New Zealand• Discovering Lindy Hop through a love of music and movement• Building a dance scene from scratch on Réunion Island• Why Shehan prefers the word "facilitator" over "teacher"• How lighting and atmosphere shape the feeling of a dance event• Staying connected to the roots of a dance while developing your own voice• The importance of community, resilience, and shared joy.If you've ever walked into a dance event without speaking the local language, wondered where you belong on the dance floor, or felt that special moment when dancing connected you to someone you had never met before, this episode will likely feel familiar._______________________________________________​Subscribe & review the podcast to help me grow