Svensk Påsk ..A Swedish tradition of traditions After Christmas and Midsummer, Easter is probably the most celebrated holiday of the year in Sweden. READ MORE »
Easter in Sweden by the numbers
1,500 tons herring, 2,000 tons of eggs and SEK 1.5 billion on flowers .. Easter, a serious Holiday for sure. READ MORE »
In New York this week: Art, cinema, cars, food and opera READ MORE »
An American's Swedish Easter
Not being one to particularly embrace the Easter holiday back in my own country, I am no doubt a fan here in Sweden. READ MORE »
Cold poached salmon for Easter
With herb garden sauce, dill, lemon and served with fresh boiled potatoes and asparagus. READ MORE »
The days of Easter week The special days of Easter are almost over as we reach Easter Sunday, the one important day for most Americans. READ MORE »
Why Swedes want to work at Ikea
Reliable, secure, and honest – that’s what we want from our employers. And where... READ MORE »
Salmon for Easter Easter food in Sweden ..lamb, an Easter smorgasbord or salmon of any kind. Here a delicious salmon pudding. READ MORE »
April 20 in Swedish History
1907: The first ever 'majblomma' (May flower) is sold in Goteborg. It is sold... READ MORE »
The Importance of Being Swedish. Part I: The Fundamentals of the Swedish Immigration READ MORE »
Karl Oskar - not your typical immigrant
Off to America! Sometimes characters we read about or see in the movies make... READ MORE »
Building Bridges to a Successful Future New SACC SF Event on Advancing your Career in the Bay Area scheduled for April 23. READ MORE »
Swedish News:
First Swedish grown strawberries. Emigration/immigration. Goodies for Easter. READ MORE »
The Swedish Queens of Rock and Roll
Camilla and Her Sisters sing Elvis tunes with a Swedish twist READ MORE »
Aquavit Tasting & Nordic Networking Event
On April 9, The Nordic-American Chambers of Commerce invited their members and friends to an Aquavit Tasting and Networking Event held at The Copenhagen. READ MORE »
It's great to be young in Sweden
Only young Australians have it better according to the GLobal Youth Wellness Index. READ MORE »
Review and Preview: The Master Painter
The retrospective of Anders Zorn at New York's National Academy Museum until May 18. Ted Olsson, San Francisco, reflects on the grand exhibition. READ MORE »
Royal advice on raising children
The Swedish king, Carl XIV Gustaf, gave advice on child rearing during an interview... READ MORE »
People from Norrland: Beautiful the way they are
'You're amazing just the way you are,' sings Bruno Mars. And the folks in... READ MORE »
Refugees in Sweden
Sweden will open its door this year, just like in 2013, for 1,900 quota... READ MORE »
Socially progressive Sweden
While still among the top countries in the world Sweden is no longer No 1 according to the Social Progress Index 2014. READ MORE »
A Swedish Star at the Met
..meeting with Swedish opera singer and star Malin Byström after an eight-hour-straight rehearsal day at the Met. READ MORE »
Are you keeping the Swedish pace? From seven to seventy, Swedes get more body workouts today than ever through sports and exercise. READ MORE »
Walkabout Tour of Stockholm I .. walk in the city of my youth: Leif Rosqvist goes for a walk through his old neighborhoods in the heart of Stockholm. READ MORE »
Stockholm continues to grow
Sweden's capital is growing faster than any prior prognoses indicate. READ MORE »
Cod on the menu
Lightly salted cod fillets with beetroot rösti ...codfish is coming back after years of alerts of overfishing. READ MORE »
Saffron oven pancake
Recipe ..a specialty of Gotland, Sweden’s largest island and also the largest island in the Baltic Sea. READ MORE »
Today's Fact Literati: Dan Andersson, Bo Bergman,
Johan Henrik Kellgren, Ellen Key,
Fritiof Nilsson Piraten, Sigfrid Siwertz,
Birger Sjöberg, Carl Snoilsky,
George Stiernhielm, Erik Johan Stagnelius, Elin Wägner, Karin Boye. MORE »
The first Swedish strawberries of the year - for sale for $26 a box. READ MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
News Gallery
Summer of 2013 A summer of plenty of sunshine in Sweden to be remembered for a loong time.
Dalarna: the Very Essence of Sweden The traditional church boats of Siljan Lake in Dalarna
The orient express on water Traveling in style from Göteborg to Stockholm and vice versa; Sweden's Göta Kanal offers a unique experience of the country.
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.
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!
Swedish Food Classics Basic French with a lingonberry twist READ MORE »
