September 30 in Swedish History
The first underground subway tunnel is inaugurated in Stockholm in 1933. READ MORE »
A Man Called Ove The movie based on Fredrik Backman's best-selling novel of the same name, Sweden’s official selection for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, opens on September 30 at theaters in Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle, LA and NY, then others. READ MORE »
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Fried herring tradition
In the Swedish immigrant neighborhood of Andersonville in Chicago, the Swedish American Museum knows how to do tradition. READ MORE »
Swedish reality show wins Emmy nomination A dozen lucky Americans may once again benefit from their Great Swedish Adventure of 2015. READ MORE »
Sweden Today: September weather produces early harvest / Wallstrom calls on international community to stop bombing in Aleppo / Patti Smith's first Swedish exhibition / Xenophobia at Gothenburg's Book Fair / Increased penalties for sex crimes / READ MORE »
In the country that's already considered the most sustainable in the world, Sweden's Social Democrat and Green parties are heading up legislation for tax breaks on repairs to keep more things out of landfills.
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Sweden Today:
Swedish job market strongest ever / Dedicated prince bench misspelled / Bruce Springsteen joins Skavlan / 50,000 swedes carry deadly disease / Manifestation for freedom of expression and press . READ MORE »
September 30 in Swedish History
The Stockholm Opera house - The Gustavian Opera House - was inaugurated on this day in 1782. READ MORE »
The Crown Princess on official business in NY
As a representative of Sweden, the royal family and as a UN ambassador of the Sustainable Development Goals, HRH Crown Princess Victoria attended the opening week of the 71st UN General Assembly. READ MORE »
Sweden Today:
Autumn budget officially presented / More expensive drinking water / Opinion poll reveals dissatisfaction / Sweden to accept more quota refugees READ MORE »
Sweden Today: Supporting peace in Colombia / Sexual harassment increases on buses / Increased police presence / H&M August revenue less than expected /Explosion in Malmö / Afghan women learn to ride a bike. READ MORE »
The Kingdom of the Ice Princess
An exhibition of works by Lilian Togelius opens at the Swedish Church, New York, from Sept. 17 through Oct. 12. READ MORE »
Swedish journalist status still unknown
(World) A United Nations expert has called on Eritrea’s government to reveal the fate... READ MORE »
Threats from Russia raise security concerns
(National) An increased threat level from Russia has raised security concerns in Sweden, however,... READ MORE »
Prime Minister Löfven in NYC
(World) Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven is in New York City for this year's... READ MORE »
The Vikings sail into New York The Draken Viking ship is sailing through New York state, making various stops along the way, with the goal of a celebratory visit in NYC - and you could win a chance to sail, too. READ MORE »
Straight outta Lulea - Movits! on U.S. tour
Swingin' Swedish hip-hop group Movits! returns to American soil this month for a 6-show tour. READ MORE »
Sweden Today:
Parliament opens with new minister / Saab announces airline venture / Sweden increases aid to Syria / No ban on religious schools / Parliament opens READ MORE »
Sweden Today: UFO house can be yours / Sweden wins in 2016 paralympic weekend / Increased budget for police / Police dog a champion / Banning religious schools. READ MORE »
Jaerv U.S. tour
One of Sweden's most inventive folk bands, Jaerv, will perform at the Swedish American Museum tomorrow, Sept. 16. READ MORE »
Government wants more female leadership
(National) The government wants to see an increase of the number of women sitting... READ MORE »
Mattias Berg debut novel described as brilliant
(Culture) Triumph of Death, Mattias Berg’s debut novel, is receiving high marks in the... READ MORE »
Trafikverket reduces rail speeds
(Travel) Years of low maintenance has forced the Swedish Transport Administration to reduce speeds... READ MORE »
Sweden Today:
Police crisis in Gothenburg / ISIS recruitment video spreads in Sweden / Castle for sale / Can immigrants better help each other? / ABBA grandchild gets golden ticket. READ MORE »
Sweden Today:
Gothenburg continues to seek solution for gang violence / Sweden's most vulnerable areas / Summer heat remains in Sweden / SVT shatters Kristallengalan 2016 / Climate change is affecting Sweden's water. READ MORE »
September 7 in Swedish History
1631: the Battle of Breitenfeld takes place, approximately five miles northwest of the walled... READ MORE »
Liberals seek 200 million to clean up west coast shoreline The liberals have submitted a proposal requesting SEK 200 million for West Coast beach clean up. READ MORE »
Is it or isn't it
Harmful? Or, actually a harm reducer as one Swedish producer has claimed?
One of the... READ MORE »
September 1 in history
1736: Sveriges rikes lag (the Statute Book of Sweden) comes into effect. It replaces... READ MORE »
Sliders on the grill
Go different this Labor Day: Vegetarian sliders, mini pizza and chef Anders Tegner's best BBQ Tips READ MORE »Premium
Borgholm, Sweden's royal summer capital
On August 28, 2016, the only city on Sweden's second largest island will celebrate its 200th anniversary. READ MORE »Premium
Nordic hyperloop could offer high speed travel
Hyperloop One, an LA-based startup, released a study early in July saying it's feasible... READ MORE »
Taxi translators speak your language
As taxi companies around the world are forced to compete with Uber, the competition... READ MORE »
Search for anything Nordic or Swedish with new apps
Nordstjernan releases new apps to facilitate the search for Nordic suppliers, products and services or events in the United States. READ MORE »
Need something Swedish?
New apps by Nordstjernan allow you to find anything anywhere in the U.S. READ MORE »
I scream for ice cream
Swedes have a love affair with ice cream and eat 12-13 liters of ice cream per person per year (that's 3.4 U.S. gallons), but they aren't the biggest consumers in the world. READ MORE »
A seat on the UN Security Council
In an exciting vote that was well above the required two-thirds majority, Sweden won... READ MORE »
Sweden paves the way for electric highways
A two-kilometer test stretch for electric vehicles, in an environmentally conscious move toward the... READ MORE »
The 'goodest' nation in the world
Sweden is the country that makes the greatest contribution to humanity, according to the... READ MORE »
Today's Fact Anders Jonas Ångström (1814 – 1874)
A dominant figure in spectroscopic analysis, he developed wave-length classifications for the solar spectrum (angstrom units). MORE »
Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström calls on international community to stop bombing in Aleppo READ MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
News Gallery
Harald Hårfagre in North America After a challenging journey across the Atlantic the largest Viking ship of modern times has reached North America.
Zlatan likes the hype After scoring 50 goals for his club in France this season, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, is a free agent. As he considers his future, the world waits.
Pinocchiotårta, strawberry cake Favorite dessert this Midsummer? A variation on the pinoccio tårta, strawberry sponge cake with meringue and lots of whipped cream.
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.
As the crow flies ... Sweden's latest crime writing duo, Erik Axl Sund, pen name of authors Jerker Eriksson and Håkan Sundquist were in the U.S. to promote their novel, The...
Danish hot dogs in NYC Danish celebrity chef and entrepreneur Claus Meyer’s Nordic restaurant Agern and next-door less pricey Danish hot dog stand at Grand Central is open.
Sweden at the Apollo! 'En kväll i New York' - a performance by a slew of Sweden’s hottest artists at the Apollo Theater in NYC was the big event for Big Apple Swedes in May...
They built their own Viking ship A class at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, Cal. has built a Viking ship since their school mascot is a Viking.
No more tours for Roxette The popular Swedish duo, Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle have cancelled all future tours.
Celebration at Skansen Skansen is celebrating its 125th anniversary throughout 2016. As if to celebrate a new family of four appeared for the first time in public.
Swedish Food Classics Floating Lingonberry Cheesecake READ MORE »
