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May 21 in Swedish-American History Charles Lindbergh lands in Paris after having performed the first-ever solo flight over the Atlantic Ocean. READ MORE »

Swedish News: Swedish town Umeå proposes gender tax. Norwegian bosses love Swedes. Congratulations Emmy and Jasmine! READ MORE »

H&M celebrated for 'normal' model
The American model thought to have a 'normal human body', is size 12 (42 in Europe). READ MORE »

Swedish royals visit New York T.R.H. Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden together with Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill READ MORE »

Sweden right now offers three seasons at once ..wonderful of course if you're in the right part of the country. READ MORE »

Sweden's largest lake
..the largest in the European Union and still only about a tenth of the U.S. equivalent largest body of water. READ MORE »

Fewer get married in Swedish Church The number of Swedish children and youths who get baptized and confirmed in the... READ MORE »

65,000 identities stolen in Sweden in 2012 Last year 65,000 Swedes got their identities stolen. Altogether they were robbed of 2.7... READ MORE »

Generous Stockholmers According to Svenska Dagbladet, fresh statistics from Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Agency) shows that... READ MORE »

Center Youth for marijuana According to Sveriges Radio, Centerpartiets ungdomsforbund CUF (the Center Party Youth) voted to support... READ MORE »

Piraten Award to Claes Eriksson The Piratenpriset (the Piraten Award) is annually awarded by the Fritiof Nilsson Piraten Sallskapet... READ MORE »

Why do you get sick on your vacation? To stress or not to stress, that is the question.. Swedish scientists may have the answer. READ MORE »

Happy Mother's Day!
'Mors Dag' on May 26 and Mother's Day May 12 makes it fitting for us to take a closer look at mothers in the world. Sweden comes in second on the list, with Finland first, followed by Norway in third place. READ MORE »

First Swedish emigrant farmer Peter Cassel: Another early emigrant from Sweden, arguably the first farmer and leader of the first group of emigrants from the country. READ MORE »

Djurgården hits rock bottom; AIK scores emotional win Djurgården remained winless on the season with just one goal in seven games after a 5-1 beat down at the hands of Atvidaberg. READ MORE »

Artemis team member killed in capsize Our thoughts are with the family and near of Andrew Simpson, a two-time Olympic... READ MORE »

Stressing over looks The greatest sources of stress among young Swedish women are their weight and their... READ MORE »

More children in Sweden start early
.. at preschool and much of the recent increase to nearly half of the country's one year olds due to new rules. READ MORE »


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Nordstjernan in print twice a month: a year of joy! SUBSCRIBE NOW Today's "Namnsdag" Konstantin/Conny... READ MORE » Today's Fact Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) The world’s master of children’s books and creator of Pippi Longstocking. MORE » Keep up with Sweden in America! Order your copy. Subscribe to Nordstjernan! the Newspaper of Swedish America — a tradition since 1872. Printed twice monthly. Sample our back issues here. The Center Party Youth of Sweden just voted to support legalization of marijuana. READ MORE » Newsletter Enter email for Nordic events and product updates. Baking with Skansen A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »		News Gallery Nordic Delicacies This piece of Norway in the heart of Brooklyn - located at 6909 3rd Avenue. Find Scandinavian homemade and imported food and gift items. Just Scandinavian Josef Frank fabric, Gustavsberg and Bruno Mattson - New York's answer to Stockholm's Svenskt Tenn! Camilla Läckberg in New York Swedish best selling crime writer Camilla Läckberg, left, in New York for book signings and the launch of a newly translated title, "The Stonecutter" Chicago's Andersonville The sign at the entrance to the Swedish American Museum leaves very little to the imagination - "Välkommen" / Welcome! Chicago's Andersonville The Chicago Andersonville area was settled by first generation Swedish immigrants after the Chicago fire in 1871. Chicago's Andersonville The Swedish American Museum's permanent exhibition offers a glimpse of the troublesome journey for the 19th century immigrants. Fjällräven - The outerwear store Buy a famous Konken or a "Foxy" coat designed for exploring the North Pole at 262 Mott St, Nolita. Tretorn - For shoe lovers Known for rubber rain boots and tennis balls, the footwear and sporting company is located at 150 Spring St, SoHo. Sweet spot The Big Apple got a bit sweeter in the spring of 2011 as Sockerbit on 89 Christopher St. opened its doors. Photo: Hanna Aqvilin On target Fredrik Jacobson, Sweden at the The final World Golf Championship of the year, the HSBC Championships, Shanghai. Bildbyrån photo Swedish Food Classics Matjes cakes READ MORE »