Swedish News Sweden wins 2017 ice hockey worlds! Diver finds 200-year-old ship. Big George has died. Girls outrank boys in Swedish schools. Senior citizens start podcast. READ MORE »
Sweden drops rape charges against Assange
Sweden drops the rape charges against Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, after seven years. READ MORE »
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Finding the first Swedes
New DNA research shows that the first wave of hunter-gatherers who wandered across southern... READ MORE »
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Swim school starts in Sweden. Working out with man's best friend. Volvo goes electric. Sweeping streets clean. Home ownership may become more expensive. READ MORE »
Edible clothing A look at the company that aims to help people experience more, perform better and have more fun without leaving any impact on the environment. READ MORE »
Search for anything Nordic or Swedish
Nordstjernan's apps facilitate the search for Nordic suppliers, products and services or events in the United States. READ MORE »
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The Swedish-American of the Year 2017
International Swedish diplomat, former UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ambassador Jan Eliasson recognized. READ MORE »
The future of fashion
Science fiction meets Swedish ingenuity to create smart textiles that could benefit health care. READ MORE »
First musk ox of the year
The Arctic mammal, more closely related to sheep and goats than to oxen, seems to be doing well in Sweden. READ MORE »
Events in Swedish America
Don't pass up an opportunity to 'skål' or make - and eat - smörgåstårta. READ MORE »
'Breakthrough: Swedish Art Jewelry Today'
The U.S debut exhibit for five important Swedish contemporary jewelers opens with a reception... READ MORE »
World leaders combat fake news
Sweden and the U.S join seven EU and NATO nations in establishing a central... READ MORE »
Saab builds Navy vessels
Sweden has contracted Saab's Kockums business unit to build a new signal intelligence (SIGINT)... READ MORE »
Garbo's family sells NY home
Swedish-born film legend Greta Garbo lived in New York since the 1950s. Her wardrobe... READ MORE »
'A Man Called Fredrik' Fredrik Backman discusses his book, the international mega hit A Man Called Ove. READ MORE »
A walkabout along Stockholm's quays Most cities in the world known for their beauty have water in or around them. Stockholm is no exception, and is in fact often referred to as the Venice of the North. READ MORE »Premium
Aggressive climate change agreement
In an announcement in early February, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven explained a law that's... READ MORE »
Organic is no longer just a trend
Consumer demand for the local, the organic and pure continues to rise in Sweden. READ MORE »
Happy Tunnbrod Day!
Celebrating the first-ever Day of Tunnbrod READ MORE »
Border control ends
The border between Denmark and Sweden is once again open. READ MORE »
Need something Swedish?
New apps by Nordstjernan allow you to find anything anywhere in the U.S. READ MORE »
Swedish trend: 'Specialkaffe' gourmet coffee Coffee connoisseurs create new cravings and have opened for several micro coffee roasters in Sweden. READ MORE »
Today's Fact Axel Wenner Gren (1881 – 1961)
Founder of Electrolux and one of the world’s richest and most powerful individuals in the 1950s and 1960s, with global companies and holdings. Remembered as a generous supporter of science. MORE »
Swedish - New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist celebrating after the crucial save. Photo: Joel Marklund/Bildbyrån READ MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
News Gallery
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.
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.
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 Christmas cinnamon truffles READ MORE »
