Christmas in Swedish America 2018 Find a Swedish celebration near you through our comprehensive guide, covering all of Sweden in America. READ MORE »
The Swedish 'Tesla Boat'
The way it moves and looks, the Swedish built boat could soon reach Miami waves. READ MORE »
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Riksdagen rejects center-right candidate The Swedish parliament rejects the first prime ministerial candidate, Ulf Kristersson, of a center-right coalition. READ MORE »
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Sweden has once again scored 1st among 88 countries for having a very high... READ MORE »
Delay could affect defense budget
With only a caretaker government, the budget (scheduled for presentation on Nov. 15) should... READ MORE »
New ambassador to Sweden
The White House has announced President Trump's intent to nominate venture capitalist Kenneth A.... READ MORE »
Working in Sweden
How does it work when you want to find a job or start a... READ MORE »
2018 Genius Company
Time Magazine recognizes Volvo as one of its 2018 Genius Companies specifically mentioning the... READ MORE »
Find your future in Stockholm In one of the best student cities in the world, Stockholm University offers education and research at the highest international level. READ MORE »
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The Parliament gridlock continues
In spite of a new bold move by the Speaker quite Sweden may be heading towards a snap election. READ MORE »
All Saints' Day traditions
During Allhelgonahelgen (All Saints Weekend), Sweden’s cemeteries are adorned with flowers and decorated with candlelight in the early winter darkness. READ MORE »
World-class education in Stockholm Accelerate your career in Stockholm by studying at one of the best business schools in the world. READ MORE »
Weaving [literally] in progress
Time your trip right; the talented Hernmarck will be artist in residence, weaving at the museum three times per week. READ MORE »
November in Swedish America
See what's happening near you - or close to where you may be traveling this week. READ MORE »
Taking the waters What happened to 'taking the waters' in Sweden? Did it ever cure anything or was it just a way for the rich to mingle? READ MORE »
Swedes are more connected than ever
The dividing line is no longer between those who use the internet and those who don't but between frequent and rare users. READ MORE »
Nordic online sales on the increase
In the Nordic region, online sales increased 11 percent over the same period last... READ MORE »
30% European on Netflix
The European Parliament voted in favor of a proposal for new regulations that force... READ MORE »
Harvesting light
Swedish startup Epishine, founded in 2016, is working to produce cheap, scalable and climate-smart... READ MORE »
From the heart, made by hand Treasures from the Women of Sweden exhibit depict conditions in Sweden of the 1930s. READ MORE »
What happens now?
Sweden is not without governance but positions remain locked among the blocs after the... READ MORE »
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
Political turmoil in Sweden
Since the two competitors about the Prime Minister's post - Stefan Lofven and Ulf... READ MORE »
The Wife
Filmed in Sweden, the new movie has its share of surprises. READ MORE »
SACC-NY opens Gateway X Epicenter
As reported in our June issue, the Swedish American Chamber of commerce, NY offers new services beginning this fall. READ MORE »
Learning (and teaching) Swedish As we work on offering you more opportunities to practice your Swedish, we had the opportunity to hear from a teacher of Swedish in Sweden. READ MORE »
China to boycott Swedish goods?
A diplomatic predicament between China and Sweden has led to calls for a boycott... READ MORE »
The Swedish election 2018
The mandate, which bounced between parties during the week, is after the final count distributed in the same way as after the preliminary results. READ MORE »
There's no such thing as bad weather ...
Nature is a critical part of school and growing up for Scandinavians. Education occurs inside and out at the Scandinavian School. READ MORE »
Travel in Sweden, top to bottom Whether you want your holiday to provide you with a rush of adrenaline, a bit of peace and quiet, an enriching cultural experience or a combination of the three, the old country might just be the ideal destination.
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Blue and yellow: the Swedish national costume
We wanted to offer a little history on nationella draekten, the national costume, and in our research we discovered there is more to the blue and yellow than meets the eye. 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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Today's Fact Folke Bernadotte (1895 – 1948)
A humanitarian who organized Red Cross refugee relief expeditions at the end of the Second World War, he was murdered by terrorists during a mission to Israel. MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
News Gallery
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 Door County, Wisconsin's Swedish restaurant Al Johnson's is known for - among other things - the goats on its sod roof.
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 Root vegetable hash with chèvre READ MORE »
