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‘GOOGLE is different’ — Just arrived Californian Swedish Rikard Steiber is the lunch speaker at a SACC San Francisco luncheon on March 25. READ MORE »

New face, same commitment.
The new Consul General of Sweden in New York—Who is he and how will things work in the future? New face, same commitment to service. An extensive interview with Mr. David E.R. Dangoor. READ MORE »

Construction in Sweden recovering. Recovery of the Swedish economy is shown by positive figures from the construction industry.... READ MORE »

Firemen will take their red trucks home! In order to shave minutes off response times for emergencies, especially when they happen... READ MORE »

America imports 16 percent less from Sweden. Exports and imports fell sharply last year according to the SCB, the nation's census... READ MORE »

American Jihad Jane arrested. A suburban woman from Pennsylvania, known as “Jihad Jane”, has been arrested and charged... READ MORE »

Double Swedish at Vasaloppet.
Sweden’s Jörgen Brink won the traditional 90-kilometer ski race Vasaloppet while Susanne Nyström won in the women’s category. The traditional story behind Vasaloppet is the young Gustav Ericsson Vasa, considered founder of modern Sweden, escaping from the troops of the King of Denmark in 1520. READ MORE »

Swedish News
'Lapettes' Celebrate. Swedish DHA promises anti-cancer hope. On top of ladies' clothes. China, India, Japan sink cash into Sweden. The royal wedding – who’s invited? The Swedish Marilyn Monroe. Five questions for Swedish actor Gösta Ekman. Discriminated against for wearing panties. READ MORE »

Doc Hollywood becomes Dr. Fox.
Acclaimed actor, author, fund raiser and advocate supporting the fight against Parkinson's disease, Michael J. Fox has been bestowed an honorary doctor of medicine degree from Karolinska Institutet. READ MORE »

Oscar nominated Swedes. Congratulations to a hard-working Paul Ottosson, who was awarded two Ocars at the 2010 Oscars! READ MORE »

Oden's Antarctic round trip. Swedish and American scientists study ice on Oden. Serving as a platform for Swedish... READ MORE »

Eating cyber-style. Swedish Internet grocery shopping is jumping by 10 percent per annum. According to March... READ MORE »

Flocking prize from prince. Next month, Sweden's Prince Carl Philip will present an award of half a million... READ MORE »

Claudia – this year’s “Nova” She speaks five languages and studies at both Handelshögskolan (Stockholm School of Economics) and... READ MORE »

Still shivering, but... Cold winter complaints have been countered by weathermen who say it's actually warmer. READ MORE »

San Diego Celebration of the Swedish-American of the Year.
Swedish Center San Diego celebrated Swedish-American of the Year with an Arctic Mystery on January 31. READ MORE »

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46-year old Colleen LaRose from Pennsylvania was arrested and charged with trying to recruit Islamic fighters and for plotting to assassinate Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks. READ MORE »

Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »

Today's "Namnsdag"
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Today's Fact
Hugo Alfvén (1872 – 1960) His “Midsommarvaka” may be the Swedish orchestral composition most commonly played outside of Sweden. MORE »

Today's Food Tip
Chef Sohlberg’s Baked cod READ MORE »