'One man can make a difference'
January 15, 2012
The mystery of Raoul Wallenberg remains unsolved. Sixty-seven years after Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was arrested in Budapest by agents of Russian counterespionage organization Smersh, his fate remains one of the most troubling enigmas of the Second World War. READ MORE »
Strindberg in the U.S. 2012
January 08, 2012
August Strindberg (1849-1912), no doubt the greatest author in Swedish history died 100 years ago this year. A list of so far planned events and programs in America. READ MORE »
Swedish in the U.S. in 2012.
January 03, 2012
Swedish events in America to look forward to this year. READ MORE »
Critics love Mara's Salander
December 14, 2011
Receiving the role of Lisbeth Salander in the Hollywood version must at first have seemed a thankless job but American actress Rooney Mara is getting rave reviews. READ MORE »
Swedes – happy but not the happiest
December 08, 2011
United Nations Human Development Index measures where the happiest people in the world live. READ MORE »
Experience Lucia near you
December 07, 2011
If you're in the right place there's still ample opportunity... READ MORE »
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HM teams up with Marni
December 01, 2011
The spring 2012 fashion collaboration for the Swedish owned retailer is bound to be both off-beat, funky and feminine. READ MORE »
Swede among top 100 Global Thinkers
November 29, 2011
Falkvinge – one of the world's greatest thinkers according to Foreign Policy Magazine. READ MORE »
WiFi on SAS for Christmas
November 25, 2011
Expect wireless Internet to be installed on SAS airplanes starting this December. READ MORE »
Svaerdet found outside Oland
November 17, 2011
It looks like the warship Svaerdet (the Sword) has been found outside the island of Oland. (Former island..?) READ MORE »
Watch out for Strindberg celebrations
November 14, 2011
2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Swedish author August Strindberg's death (1849-1912). Kulturrådet’s one-year website devoted to the literary giant is about to be launched on December 1, 2011. READ MORE »
Let the Children Play
November 13, 2011
The Nordic countries excel in keeping their children visible and well cared for... and last weekend's symposium at Scandinavia House shed some light on what makes the region different. READ MORE »
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Sweden - a good place for women
November 03, 2011
All of the Nordic countries fare well on the World Economic Forum's recently released Gender Gap Report. READ MORE »
Mats Carlsson, tenor: A Tribute to Jussi Bjorling.
October 25, 2011
2011 marks the centennial of the birth of beloved Swedish tenor, Jussi Bjorling (1911-1960). One of the performances you won't want to miss... READ MORE »
Swedes among the six richest
October 21, 2011
Swedes are the sixth richest people in the world according to the 2011 Global Wealth Report from Credit Suisse. READ MORE »
Nordic Medley
October 13, 2011
Big things are planned - and happening - in all corners of Nordic America, in Chicago, Iowa, Minnesota and whether Danish, Norwegian, Swedish... READ MORE »
'Puss' [Trust Me]
October 05, 2011
Northern California offers a few opportunities to 'enjoy Swedish' this coming weekend. Large celebrations await in Chicago, New York... READ MORE »
'Racist chocolate' gets a make-over
September 22, 2011
Fazer changes look of Kiina candies READ MORE »
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We stand together!
September 09, 2011
The unfathomable tragedies that overtook New York, Washington, America on Tuesday September 11th, 2001 changed the world. READ MORE »
Tio år efter 11 september, 2001: Aldrig var så många så nära
September 09, 2011
Orkanen Irene, en av de värsta i New England någonsin, tog över 40 liv, attacken för 10 år sedan närmare 3,000. Naturkatastrofer i all ära, vi tar själva förstaplatsen i att förstöra liv. Alla katastrofer ger också perspektiv och skapar en gemenskap, tar fram egenskaper som inte finns under vardagen.
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Stockholm puts focus on Norway
July 31, 2011
Stockholm Culture Festival, between August 16-21, has Norway in focus. READ MORE »
Our hearts go out to Norway.
July 23, 2011
Sad, senseless, mindless, shocking, inconceivable... The message from all corners of America and the world is clear: We stand together. READ MORE »
King Harald V speaks to his nation
July 23, 2011
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Kate wears Nordic
July 15, 2011
The new Princess Kate of Great Britain wears Danish designer Malene Birger. READ MORE »
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