Monocle on Sunday Global headlines and Scandinavian dispatches
May 11, 2025
Tyler Brûlé, Monocle's editorial director based in Stockholm, teams up with Simon Brooke and Marta Lorimer to dive into this week's global headlines. They discuss Putin's peace talks about Ukraine and shifting tensions between India and Pakistan. Lyndee Prickett shares insights from New Delhi, while Lars Bevanger reports from Oslo, emphasizing Norway's complex relationship with stress despite its happy image. The conversation also covers cultural nuances like seasonal celebrations and the impact of weather on mood.
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Swedes' Festive Speech Culture
- Tyler Brûlé shared how Swedes love lengthy speeches at celebrations, often with hats and songs._- He believes this comes from a lack of public speaking culture, so they express showmanship at events.
Putin's Talks: Appearance Over Peace
- Vladimir Putin's offer for talks with Ukraine likely aims to appear proactive rather than reach peace._- It reflects Putin's political need to keep the conflict ongoing but seem engaged internationally.
Norwegians Face Hidden Stress
- Norwegians report higher stress levels despite high living standards and happiness stereotypes._- Younger Norwegians struggle balancing work and family expectations, causing more long-term stress than Finns.