Blue and yellow: the Swedish national costume We wanted to offer a little history on nationella dräkten, the national costume, and in our research we discovered there is more to the blue and yellow than meets the eye. READ MORE »
Skillinge meets New York
The picturesque fishing village in Sweden's south is showing images by New York based Swedish photographer Seastone Stern. READ MORE »
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The Wonderful World of Pippi Longstocking
Find Pippi's treasure in Philadelphia this summer. READ MORE »
Uma returns to her roots
After years of the public wondering if the American actress is Swedish, Uma Thurman is making it a reality. READ MORE »
Midsummer 101
A Swedish midsummer is "endless" summer with sun, fun, great food, flowers, dancing and joy ... a piece of Swedish culture to be proud of. READ MORE »
World's first climate positive burger
After calculating its overall impact on the climate, Swedish burger chain Max says it will compensate for emissions by 110%. READ MORE »
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A Swedish Midsummer! 'Svensk Midsommar' - the traditions, the table and a selection of the most popular recipes. READ MORE »
'Helan Går ...'
If you ever plan to join a Swedish dinner party there’s something you should know. READ MORE »
Forest fire danger
The combination of little rain and warm temperatures has given the forest fire season... READ MORE »
Guilty of terrorism
On April 7, 2017, Rakhmat Akilov stole a truck and drove it at high... READ MORE »
IKEA might be back in town
After many years on the outskirts of towns IKEA might be venturing into our inner cities with smaller stores. READ MORE »
The Swedish Vessla
Move over Elon Musk - a Swede has developed a stylish electric scooter that saves the world from fossil fuels. READ MORE »
Explicit consent required
In the new proposal sexual consent is identified as the obvious: it must be... READ MORE »
Who wants to be a millionaire?
One in five Swedes considers himself a millionaire.
There are just over 300,000 Swedes with... READ MORE »
Travel news
The recent list of best hotels in Sweden offered a few surprises and new names. READ MORE »
Swedes and citrus in the Sunshine State They're a symbol of the Sunshine State. When you think oranges in the United States, you think Florida. You certainly don't think Sweden.
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Our favorite crisp bread
Knaeckebroed - with two umlauts and sounding just the way it tastes is the most Swedish of all breads. READ MORE »Premium
Bernadotte 200 years
The Swedish royal family holds a powerful and peaceful distinction that no other European royal family can claim. READ MORE »
How safe is Sweden?
We consulted a couple of organizations that specialize in finding out. READ MORE »
Food deliveries into your fridge
The smart lock company Glue, and food delivery company Mathem in Stockholm, have initiated... READ MORE »
Swedish Midsummer in America 2018!
The most comprehensive listing of where you can celebrate Svensk Midsommar in the United States. READ MORE »
Today's Fact Ivar Kreuger (1880 – 1932)
Legendary industrialist who controlled 75 percent of the world’s match industry, he was a venture capitalist 60 years before the term was coined. Financed much of Sweden’s modern industry, and made huge loans to the governments of Germany and France. Upon his supposed suicide, thousands of Swedes and people all over the world lost their savings. MORE »
Environmentally friendly burgers at Max Burgers. Photo source Twitter @maxhamburgare READ MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
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Swedish midsummer in the U.S. A Swedish midsummer is "endless" summer with sun, fun, great food, flowers, dancing and joy ... a piece of Swedish culture to be proud of.
Aerial Stockholm Sweden's capital is one of few major cities where hot air ballooning over the town is till allowed. (Not while President Obama visits but most of the ...
Sometimes touring the country ..will offer surprise encounters along the way, such as this one, just north of Umeå, European Cultural Capital in 2014.
Traveling in the Summer ..through Sweden can offer the most amazing sceneries, the colors and experiences out of this world.
Landmark No. 267 The Swedish American Hall in San Francisco, officially designated City Landmark #267 in 2015 and on May 11, 2017 its landmark plaque was unveiled.
Palme d'Or to Östlund May 28, 2017: Swedish director and scriptwriter Ruben Östlund’s The Square won the film world’s most prestigious prize, the Palme d’Or, at the Cannes ...
The Vikings are back The exhibit Vikings: Beyond the Legend is showing at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science until August 13.
Roofing of the Goats Goats on parade: Door County, Wisconsin's Swedish restaurant Al Johnson's inaugurates another season of goat-watching on June 9.
World Champion Young lumberjack, Ferry Svan, the first Swede to ever enter the Junior World Cup in Timbersports recently won first place.
Harald Hårfagre in North America After a challenging journey across the Atlantic the largest Viking ship of modern times has reached North America.
Swedish Food Classics Floating Lingonberry Cheesecake READ MORE »
