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Erik Pelling

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In the past, Uppsala was located a few kilometres to the north compared to the current location, at a place today known as Old Uppsala. It was called Östra Aros.

The Fyrisvellir plains and the river south of Old Uppsala was the site of the Battle of Fyrisvelli in the 980s. The present-day Uppsala was a port town of Gamla Uppsala.

In 1160, King Eric Jedvardsson was killed outside the church of Östra Aros, and later became venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Östra Aros overtook Gamla Uppsala as the main regional centre in 1274.

When the cathedral of Gamla Uppsala burnt down, the archbishopric and the relics of Saint Eric were moved to Östra Aros, where the now existing Uppsala Cathedral was established. The Cathedral was inaugurated in 1435. It was built in Gothic style and is one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe.

The oldest university in Scandinava, founded in 1477 is in Uppsala. Carl Linnaeus, one of the renowned scholars of the University, lived for many years in Uppsala. Nowadays his house and garden can be visited.

The city is also the host of the 16th-century Upsala Castle. Uppsala was severely damaged by a fire in 1702, during which, historical and cultural treasures were lost. The demolitions that took place in many Swedish cities during the 1960s and 70s also led to the destruction of local heritage in the region. However, many historic buildings remain, especially in the western part of Uppsala.

Sweden / Uppsala / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

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Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

Sweden / Uppsala / Innovation and Research

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Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

Sweden / Uppsala / Digital transformation / Social City

Uppsala gets serious about attracting international talent

The city sets up a website, a reception centre and a personal guide service for the purpose

May 18, 2021 14:55

Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

Sweden / Uppsala / Social City / Welfare and Health

Uppsala authorities find that the pandemic has changed social work objectives

Gender equality has suffered and that needs to be redressed in the future

Apr 27, 2021 12:59

Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

Sweden / Uppsala / Social City / Welfare and Health

Uppsala Municipality goes the extra mile in helping those in need of a job

For the purpose, an extension of municipal services is implemented so people get experience

Jan 21, 2021 14:03

Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health

Sweden’s pandemic law awaits parliamentary approval

The legislation will give extraordinary powers to the government to manage the coronavirus crisis in a more hard-handed way

Dec 29, 2020 09:38

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Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health

Sweden imposes toughest corona restrictions so far

Caps on customers in shops and restaurants, facemasks in public transport

Dec 19, 2020 11:09

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Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health

Sweden’s hospitals stretched to the limit

Finland and Norway have offered medical assistance, the government opts for emergency powers

Dec 16, 2020 11:06

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Uppsala / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research

Uppsala Library fights screen fatigue

Constantly thinking how to keep the public engaged

Nov 19, 2020 11:08

Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health

Stricter Covid-19 recommendations for three Swedish regions

People in Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland are advised against visiting malls, museums, bathhouses, gyms, and sports events, and interacting socially

Oct 30, 2020 08:11

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