Stefan Löfven – new leader
The head of the union IF Metall, Stefan Löfven will be the new leader... READ MORE »
Sweden tops Russia for world junior hockey crown Sweden won its second-ever junior hockey world championship after beating Russia 1-0 Jan. 5 in the final of the IIHF tournament. READ MORE »
A palace of fine arts
A San Francisco treat; spending the afternoon in the Guy Hyde Chick house with Foster Goldstrom, art collector and owner of the house - itself a work of art. READ MORE »
Stig Vig dies
The singer Per Odeltorp, best known under his artistic name Stig Vig, was found... READ MORE »
Tzar’s plate
A colorful plate was presented at Antikrundan (the Swedish version of the British original... READ MORE »
Swedish actor Max von Sydow Oscar nominated
Actor Max von Sydow has been nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role... READ MORE »
Olof Palme Prize winners 2011
Italian writer Roberto Saviano and Mexican journalist Lydia Cacho are the co-winners of the... READ MORE »
Victoria's low budget maternity
It's been said before:A Royal baby may be the best PR anyone could ask for. Add to that the mother, HRH the Crown Princess... READ MORE »
Free fruit to save hearts
New medications, a ban on trans fats, and free fruit and veggies to all schoolchildren. These are some of the efforts discussed in Sweden. READ MORE »
Colorado Swedish-Americans
Meet Swedish-Americans in Colorado who are as passionate as you in learning more about your Swedish heritage.. READ MORE »
Lisbeth Salander: Trendsetter?
With spikes, tattoo, hoodie and cigarette at the ready, the hacker and underdog of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series is everywhere.. trendsetter against her own wishes? READ MORE »
The Harriet Nielsen Winter Concert 2012 (FILM)
See interviews with the performers, Julie Coucheron and Ann Mary Kay, and part of... READ MORE »
Hip size determines disease
A higher waist circumference and lower hip circumference are associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, despite being directly correlated. READ MORE »
Allsvenskan Notebook Jan. 26, 2012
Nilsson out at Copenhagen; Brazilians refuse to report; GAIS banks on Wanderson; Gefle signs Fourth Division striker; Peter Larsson's career up in air; Zlatan wins top Italian award READ MORE »
Northern lights in Göteborg Northern lights (norrsken in Swedish), also known as aurora borealis, could be seen in Göteborg the other night. READ MORE »
Lattes for thousands. The increasing latte consumption burn holes in Swedes' pockets, and as a matter of fact it is the worst daily consumption thief after cigarettes. READ MORE »
2011 a year of disappointment; 2012 a year of hope?
Attorney Jan G. Johansson on expectations, hopes for immigration policies in 2012.
2011 was a... READ MORE »
Tjugonde Dags Knut Concert (FILM)
Connecticut's Scandinavian Club held the traditional concert to a full house on January 14.... READ MORE »
Stockholm, on 8th place internationally in a new GNP ranking from Brookings Institute. READ MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
News Gallery
On target Fredrik Jacobson, Sweden at the The final World Golf Championship of the year, the HSBC Championships, Shanghai. Bildbyrån photo
Tricky move, every which way Elitserien, Sweden hockey: Jörgen Jönsson, assistant trainer Färjestad. Bildbyrån photo
Fast and furious Fast growing, fast floorball, 'innebandy' Photo from a recent Pixbo - AIK match in Superligan, Sweden. Bildbyrån photo
First selections for 2012 Olympics Jimmy Lidberg, Wrestling, Sarah Sjöström, Swimming, Lassi Karonen, Rowing, Lisa Nordén, Triathlon och Marcus Oscarsson, Canoe. Bildbyrån photo
Innebandy, floorball, unihockey... Now an Olympic sport - Floorball/Innebandy, Superligan: Sebastian Gafvelin, AIK, challenged by Adam Brobakken, Warberg. Bildbyrån photo
Goal oriented... NHL in Stockholm: Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings, sliding into the Rangers' goal behind Henrik Lundqvist, goalie. Bildbyrån photo
The troubles I've seen... Sweden's National soccer team captain Erik Hamrén prior to the European qualifiers. Bildbyrån photo
Oooooouch! Swedish women's handball: Johanna Wiberg, playing for Eslöv trying to stop Jenny Alm, Sävehof, from scoring. Bildbyrån photo
World Scout Jamboree The 22nd World Scout Jamboree was held in Rinkaby, Sweden in 2011 from July 27 to Aug. 8. The theme for the Jamboree was Simply Scouting. Bildbyrån ph...
Gold medalist Swimmer Therese Alshammar showing the 50m freestyle gold medal at the recent World Championships in Shanghai. Bildbyrån photo
Swedish Food Classics Christmas cinnamon truffles READ MORE »
