# He returns to Nyland Brigade as editor-in-chief

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- Published: 2026-07-31
- Author: Jacob Wollheim
- Type: Appointment interview · Section: Career · Country: sweden
- Language: en — machine translation from sv; the sv version is authoritative: https://nordicdefencesector.com/sv/article/returns-to-the-nyland-brigade-as-editor-in-chief.md
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- Tags: nylands brigad, fanbäraren, finnish defence forces, svenska yle, raseborg

> Sebastian Dahlström is becoming the new editor-in-chief of Nyland Brigade's newspaper Fanbäraren, thereby reconnecting with Nyland Brigade, Finland's only Swedish-speaking troop unit, where he himself did his military service. In his new role, he will produce content and coordinate the work around the newspaper, while continuing as a freelance journalist and illustrator.

![Sebastian Dahlström, editor-in-chief of Fanbäraren, the joint publication of the Nyland Brigade and the Nyland Brigade Guild](https://imagedelivery.net/XO8UY-c6-LfWgEjQsN8IQw/7939a82a-9beb-4607-d6be-a8322363c900/public)
*Sebastian Dahlström, editor-in-chief of Fanbäraren, the joint publication of the Nyland Brigade and the Nyland Brigade Guild · Lempi Leinonen, Ruotuväki*

**Journalist Sebastian Dahlström is taking over as editor-in-chief of Nyland Brigade's unit magazine [Fanbäraren](https://www.fanbararen.fi/). With a background at Svenska Yle (the Swedish-language public broadcaster in Finland) and his own production company, he is now looking forward to reconnecting with the brigade where he himself did his military service.**

**What is your background?**

Most of my career I have worked as a news journalist at Svenska Yle, primarily in radio journalism. For the past few years I have run my own production company, where I work as a freelance journalist, graphic designer and illustrator. I hold a Master of Social Sciences degree from the University of Helsinki.

**Why did you choose to work in the defence sector?**

Nyland Brigade is one of the significant Finland-Swedish institutions, and for decades Fanbäraren has been a window into the brigade's activities, where the Finnish Defence Forces, voluntary defence work and the everyday life of conscripts come together. It is an honour to take charge of this venerable publication.

**What made you say yes to the role of editor-in-chief of Fanbäraren?**

When I was asked to become editor-in-chief of Fanbäraren, I saw it as a chance to reconnect with Nyland Brigade, where I myself served as a conscript in 2000 and subsequently took part in refresher training exercises. The brigade is located in my hometown of Raseborg (southern Finland) and is an important part of the town. It will be exciting to follow the brigade's activities more closely through Fanbäraren, and I am particularly looking forward to working together with the conscripts who help create part of the magazine's content.

**What does your new position involve?**

Fanbäraren, which is published four times a year, is funded by the Nyland Brigade Guild (Nylands Brigads Gille). Its content is produced by representatives of the guild, permanent staff at Nyland Brigade, conscripts and the editor-in-chief. My task as editor-in-chief will be both to produce content for the magazine and to coordinate the work ahead of each issue.

**What is at the top of your agenda for the next six months?**

Getting to grips with the working routines around Fanbäraren and further deepening my understanding of Nyland Brigade's activities. Alongside my work as editor-in-chief, I will also continue with other assignments as a freelance journalist and illustrator.

## FAQ

**Who is Sebastian Dahlström and what is his background?**

Sebastian Dahlström has mostly worked as a news journalist at Svenska Yle, primarily in radio journalism. For the past few years, he has run his own production company as a freelance journalist, graphic designer and illustrator, and holds a Master of Political Science degree from the University of Helsinki. He is now taking over as editor-in-chief of Fanbäraren. Last fact-checked: 2026-07-30.

**What is Fanbäraren and who funds the publication?**

Fanbäraren is the regimental magazine of the Nyland Brigade, published four times a year. The magazine is funded by the Nyland Brigade Guild (Nylands Brigads Gille), and its content is produced by representatives of the guild, permanent staff at the brigade, conscripts and the editor-in-chief. For decades, it has served as a window into the brigade's activities. Last fact-checked: 2026-07-30.

**Why did Sebastian Dahlström accept the role of editor-in-chief?**

He saw the role as an opportunity to reconnect with the Nyland Brigade, where he himself served as a conscript in 2000 and later took part in refresher training exercises. The brigade is located in his home town of Raseborg and is an important part of the town, which made the offer particularly appealing. Last fact-checked: 2026-07-30.

**What does the role of editor-in-chief of Fanbäraren involve?**

As editor-in-chief, Dahlström will both produce content for the magazine and coordinate the work ahead of each issue. He is particularly looking forward to collaborating with the conscripts who create part of the magazine's content, while continuing to work as a freelance journalist and illustrator alongside this role. Last fact-checked: 2026-07-30.

**What connection does Sebastian Dahlström have to the Nyland Brigade from before?**

Dahlström completed his compulsory military service at the Nyland Brigade in 2000 and has since taken part in refresher training exercises there. The brigade is located in his home town of Raseborg, making his return as editor-in-chief a way of reconnecting with an institution with which he already has personal experience. Last fact-checked: 2026-07-30.

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