Stockholm

Malmö – September 30, 2026 -- Swedish rug company Rugvista has launched Woven Stories, a new collection of 14 designs in 21 colour variations, available now at rugvista.com.

The designs draw on faded colours and worn textures to mimic decades-old craftsmanship.

Developed in-house by Rugvista's design team in Malmö, the collection uses subtle irregularities and tactile surfaces to give new rugs a sense of history. The goal is a look that feels collected over time rather than bought all at once.

Matilda Lundgren, Chief Design Officer at Rugvista, said the team wanted to translate worn surfaces and traditional techniques into rugs that still feel relevant in modern homes.

Stockholm – September 29, 2026 -- Visit Sweden has launched The Introvert Travel Agency, a new service designed to help travelers plan trips with minimal social pressure and more control over solo time.

Survey data shows most travelers want optional, not expected, socializing

A YouGov survey commissioned by Visit Sweden found that 67% of travelers prefer destinations where social interaction feels optional. The same research shows 53% would pay extra for more peace, privacy or fewer crowds, while 41% of respondents identify as introverts, 45% as a mix of both, and only 14% as extroverts. Nearly half of respondents said they sometimes need a "vacation from their vacation" to recover after traveling.

Stockholm – September 08, 2026 -- Raven has joined the 100th edition of the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations as a Main Partner, unveiling a limited-edition version of its new Ren goggles ahead of the race in Grândola, Portugal, from October 12 to 17, 2026.

The announcement builds on Raven's involvement in the 2025 event in Bergamo, Italy, where the brand introduced a limited Rysen 6DAYS® Italy 2025 Edition. This year, Raven steps up to Main Partner status and introduces its next-generation goggle line with the Raven Ren 6DAYS® Edition.

Professional riders shaped the goggle's design

Raven says the Ren was developed with feedback from professional enduro riders including Alberto Elgari, Pietro Scardina, Zach Pichon, Will Dennett, Robin Gunnarsson and Kyron Bacon. Elgari and Scardina were named 2026 world champions in the Junior and Youth categories, respectively.

Stockholm – September 08, 2026 -- Slovenian motocross rider Jan Pancar has clinched the 2026 Italian Prestige 24MX MX1 championship, winning the opening moto at the final round in Castiglione del Lago to seal the title.

Pancar overtakes defending champion to win the deciding moto

Racing for the family-run TEM JP253 KTM Racing Team, Pancar arrived at the Gioiella circuit already holding the championship lead. He controlled the early stages of the opening moto, then increased his pace to pass defending champion Isak Gifting and take the chequered flag, securing the title with one race win.

It marks Pancar's second Italian Prestige championship, following his MX2 title in 2022.