Easter mango mousse cake
For a lighter gluten-free dessert after the Easter lunch or dinner, try this mango or raspberry mousse cake. READ MORE »
Swedish News, April 11:
17 new deaths reported in Sweden. Löfven: Inadequate preparedness. 5-10 percent have the virus in Sweden. Digital healthcare visits on the increase. Restaurants in Stockholm checked. READ MORE »
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Easter in Sweden
A Swedish Easter is a decidedly yellow season. The yellow color has nothing to... READ MORE »
Swedish News, April 10: 77 new deaths - a total of 870 deceased
A further 77 deaths in covid-19 have been reported over the past 24 hours.... READ MORE »
Reduced traffic for Easter
Traffic in the country fell by 15 to 35 percent during the Thursday prior... READ MORE »
Easter or Påsk, a Swedish tradition of traditions Wherever you are and on FaceTime, Zoom, Skype or phone, wishing you and yours a safe and healthy, happy Easter. READ MORE »
Chocolate Easter Squares
We used Anton Berg’s Large Bird Eggs with marzipan and nougat as decoration with these yummy Easter treats. READ MORE »
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Swedish News, April 09:
106 new deaths - a total of 793 deceased. Swedish antibody testing may begin shortly. Chinese antibody study raises concern. Restaurants under sharper control. Two million masks for the healthcare system. READ MORE »
Sugar eggs for Easter
Make your own Easter candy and make yourself popular among both big and small. READ MORE »
96 new deaths in Sweden - a total of 687 dead
Another 96 people have died from COVID-19 in Sweden the last 24 hours. The... READ MORE »
Asymptomatic were corona-infected
Half the employees in a surgical department at Linköping University Hospital were infected by... READ MORE »
Mobile data will be tracked
Folkhälsomyndigheten, the Swedish Public Health Authority, will start using mobile data to track how... READ MORE »
Swedish News, April 07: Another 114 dead in Sweden
Today's update from the Public Health Agency shows that a total of 591 people... READ MORE »
Most infected in Stockholm's suburbs
Rinkeby-Kista and Spånga-Tensta are the areas in Stockholm that have the highest number of... READ MORE »
Swedish News, April 6: 76 new COVID-19 deaths in Sweden. The elderly are the biggest concern. Record-high rise in unemployment. Subway only for essential jobs. No expulsions from Sweden. No increase in the price of sanitizer for Swedish consumers. IMF: Worse than the 2008 financial crisis. READ MORE »
Swedish News, April 01:
The field hospital in Älvsjö completed. Total of 239 dead from the virus in Sweden. Most of the deceased over age 70. New guidelines to reduce infection. Many households have small buffers. READ MORE »
Swedish News, April 4:
373 have died of COVID-19. Stockholm activates crisis accord. Televised speech by the Swedish king on Sunday. Löfven: Stay home at Easter. Travel advice extended to June 15. Almedalsveckan canceled. READ MORE »
Swedish News, March 31:
Another 34 deaths in Sweden. The unemployment rate rises this year. Expected recovery this fall. Increased confidence in Stefan Löfven. More funds for vocational training READ MORE »
Why societies shut down How many will be infected?
When will it peak?
What can we do to prevent getting sick and reducing the spread of the virus? READ MORE »
Common EU stockpile for equipment
The European community will create a common stockpile for medical devices to benefit all member nations. READ MORE »
Go outside, enjoy the spring weather! In this time of the coronavirus, many may feel anxious about going out, something that's strongly discouraged by some experts. READ MORE »
Swedish News, March 30: At least 146 corona patients deceased in Sweden. The number of patients in intensive care, however, is decreasing. Sweden criticized internationally. Darker times await in Stockholm. Historically large number of alerts for dismissal. READ MORE »
Swedish News:
Eight new deaths in Sweden. The number of people in intensive care is decreasing. ‘Locking in a population can be tricky’. Few children suffer from corona. Lack of material threat to combat corona. The Swedish King: Take advantage of the days at home. READ MORE »
66 deceased in Sweden
There are now, on March 26, 2,806 detected corona cases in Sweden. 66 people... READ MORE »
More elderly people fall ill in Stockholm
More elderly people in Stockholm are now among those who become ill with covid-19,... READ MORE »
Swedish News, March 27: 92 deaths so far in Sweden. 3 out of 4 seriously ill are men. Meetings with over 50 prohibited. Löfven: Do not travel unnecessarily. 200 additional respirators. More than a thousand operations canceled. READ MORE »
The royal couple has moved to Stenhammar
The Royal Family follows the guidelines of the Public Health Authority and everyone in the households is healthy. READ MORE »
'The situation is fairly stable'
State epidemiologist Anders Tegnell believes that the situation in the country right now is... READ MORE »
160 patients in intensive care
Nearly 160 patients infected by the new corona virus are or have been cared... READ MORE »
Swedish News, March 24:
Random tests to determine the Swedish corona curve. Over 20 vaccines under development. Several new deaths in Sweden. Hundreds may need intensive care in Sweden. Travel restrictions lifted in China. READ MORE »
Swedish News, March 23:
Four new corona deaths in Sweden. Löfven: Lives, health and jobs threatened. Warning about tougher measures? Significant increase in notices of dismissal. Minister of Finance: More measures will come. Delaying tax payments. READ MORE »
University Chemists mix hand sanitizer for hospital needs
Just over 200 liters of newly produced hand sanitizer, plastic gloves, face masks and other items in high demand were delivered on March 18. READ MORE »
Swedish News, March 22:
One death in Sweden today. A field hospital is being built in Stockholm. Self test online in Stockholm. The proportion of younger people will decline. READ MORE »
Swedish News:
Five new deaths in Sweden March 21. New crisis package for companies. Volvo Trucks lays off 20,000. Volvo Cars stops production. READ MORE »
Gamla Stan: The Cultural Heart of Stockholm
... island in the middle of Stockholm and no doubt the city's cultural core. READ MORE »Premium
Swedish PM addresses the nation
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven will speak to the nation tonight 9.15 p.m. local time (4.15 p.m. EST) The 5-minute speech can be watched at SVT PLAY, www.svtplay.se READ MORE »
EU grant for Coronavirus Research
Dozens of research groups around the world are racing to create a vaccine. READ MORE »
Meandering The 'Gota Kanal'
The Gota Canal, or The Blue Ribbon as it is often called, takes its voyagers past castles, monasteries, palaces, medieval churches, and a number of picturesque towns. READ MORE »
'Gamla Stan?'
Stockholm's Old Town — how and when it got its name READ MORE »
Mountain Hiking in Sweden - it’s for everybody not just for survivalists and hardcore connoisseurs. READ MORE »
Hiking trails in Sweden
Hiking in the mountainous region of Scandinavia's north can be anything from a week’s... READ MORE »
The lucky Swede.
One of the classical stories of rags to riches to rags is the career of the Swedish immigrant Erik Olof Lindblom. READ MORE »
Sweden in a nutshell
From north to south and east to west, at 173,860 sq miles third largest country in the EU by area. READ MORE »
Food in the wintry north Sami culinary traditions in Jokkmokk, kaffeost (coffee cheese) in Kangos and food served on ice in Jukkasjarvi. READ MORE »Premium
The world's most expensive cities
Living in Stockholm is expensive, but here’s some good news: There are 55 other cities in the world that are more expensive to live in. READ MORE »
Winning combination Explore, discover and embrace your Swedish roots while pursuing your master's studies. READ MORE »
Building tall in Sweden
Today, there are not many skyscrapers in Sweden, but this may change within a few years. READ MORE »
Orienteering: It's all about finding your way Orienteering is a sport that mirrors the Scandinavian spirit - a love of the outdoors, a rational approach to detail and a respect for healthy competition. READ MORE »Premium
Suspected money laundering
Multi-billion amounts may have been laundered through Swedbank, according to an investigative reporting team... READ MORE »
No help for ISIS Swedes
Donald Trump has urged European countries to take back their respective IS members captured... READ MORE »
Russian jet provocation
A Russian fighter jet flew just 70 feet (20 meters) from a Swedish signal... READ MORE »
More foreign students
The number of international students at universities and colleges in Stockholm keeps rising and... READ MORE »
Best burgers in Europe
The list of 50 Best Burgers in Europe from Big 7 readers. READ MORE »
Sweden ranks high among Best Countries
Best in the world for women, raising children and green living. 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 »
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 »
Moving to Sweden What is it like to actually move to Sweden? A recently relocated Californian about his first year in Stockholm. READ MORE »
Today's Fact Carl Gustaf von Rosen (1908 – 1977)
A humanitarian, adventurer, and aviator who flew relief missions in Africa and was a one-man air force during the Nigerian war. Killed by Somali guerillas. 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.
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...
Swedish Food Classics Lingonberry lovers’ pizza READ MORE »
