SwedishNews, August 1
Record number of Norwegian customers / Study grants expected to increase / Stockholm Museums open / More students admitted to Swedish universities / "Keep working remotely" / More people refrain from moving to nursing homes / Swedish budget deficit: SEK 71.4 billion. READ MORE »
Swedish News, July 28:
Åre worst affected by unemployment / Increase in hand alcohol poisoning / The Nobel Banquet canceled / Major cities are losing tourists / Mail delivery every other day / Significantly fewer asylum seekers READ MORE »
The pandemic in Sweden, update August 1:
No new deceased reported in Sweden / Promising development in Sweden / Tegnell believes in minor outbreaks / Three different future scenarios of covid-19 in Sweden. READ MORE »
Swedish News, July 21:
EU agreed on budget and corona support / Swedish Prime Minister pleased / Higher EU fee for Sweden / Few Swedes go to Denmark READ MORE »
Swedish News:
Small-town shops in Sweden are coping better with the crisis / Stockholm could have 40 percent immunity / 26 new deaths reported on July 17 / Calm season worrisome for Swedish museums READ MORE »
Swedish News:
Good harvest forecast despite cold spring / More punctual trains in the wake of the pandemic / Swedes' alcohol intake is declining / Swedish stock market back to early January’s level / 21 new deaths reported on July 16 READ MORE »
Swedish News:
More people choose a digital doctor / Soaring bicycle sales / Swedish police are saving millions on the crisis / 27 new deaths reported on July 15 / Decline for the fashion industry. READ MORE »
Swedish News:
More unemployed in Sweden / SAS has reimbursed 700,000 passengers / Nine new deaths reported on July 14. READ MORE »
Swedish News, July 8
Sida provides multi-million support to WHO / Corona virus update July 8 / 'Don't make new acquaintances' READ MORE »
Swedish News:
WHO commends Swedish investigation / One in five Swede wants to work more remotely / Corona virus update July 6 / Swedish instrument explores Venus. READ MORE »
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Swedish News:
Swedish economy is recovering / Tests with virus killing materials / 9 new deaths in Sweden - a total of 5,430 deceased as of July 3. READ MORE »
A Swedish summer's nuisances
Yes, there are some. Not many, far from deadly unless you're extremely unlucky but, alas there a few ... READ MORE »
In case you missed it:
The entry ban to Sweden was extended until June 30. READ MORE »
Swedish News, June 17
Canceled flights will cost billions / Additional SEK five billion to SAS / Expansion of Arlanda stopped READ MORE »
6:e Juni, Nationaldagen
Sweden's National Day is June 6. Only since the early 20th century has it been considered the Day of the Swedish Flag, becoming a national holiday as late as 2004. READ MORE »
Swedish restrictions on domestic travel lifted
Symptom-free people can travel again in Sweden as of June 13 according to a government press conference on June 4. READ MORE »
The Swedish way: 'Could have done more'
No, Sweden didn't 'mess up' but if it was possible to go back in time state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell would have tried to do more to stop the corona pandemic in Sweden. READ MORE »
Taking the waters
What happened to 'taking the waters' in Sweden? Did it ever cure anything or was it just a way for the rich to mingle? READ MORE »
Today is Ascension Day - Kristi Himmelsfärds Dag
Many days off, usually followed by in-between-days when most people are off work and school, signify springtime in Sweden. READ MORE »
Mountain facilities open - new rules
All lodges in the Swedish mountains that have been closed for some time will open in June. READ MORE »
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Record number of people shop food online
Not surprisingly the online food trade has doubled in Sweden during the pandemic. READ MORE »
The choral song in honor of spring canceled
The 80-member men's choir can not perform on 'Valborg' since crowds of more than 50 people are banned. READ MORE »
Swedish arts & culture from your home
Here are some personal favorites of great Swedish art and culture to enjoy from your home. Stay safe, stay healthy! #SwedenatHome READ MORE »
Chalmers University of Technology
Best educational experience in Europe according to the International Student Barometer. READ MORE »
Swedish Arts and Culture to enjoy from your home
Culture connects us all. Enjoying a piece of music, a film, or a painting cuts across boundaries, whether linguistic, national, or demographic. READ MORE »
Exemption from loan payments
Mortgage borrowers no longer required to make minimum payments on the principal of their home loans. READ MORE »
DNA testing under scrutiny
Datainspektionen and the Swedish Consumer Agency is investigating alleged violations of GDPR. READ MORE »
Follow your passion in life
They moved overseas to become more involved with environment and sustainability issues. 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 »
Common EU stockpile for equipment
The European community will create a common stockpile for medical devices to benefit all member nations. READ MORE »
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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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
EU grant for Coronavirus Research
Dozens of research groups around the world are racing to create a vaccine. 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 »
Mountain Hiking in Sweden
- it’s for everybody not just for survivalists and hardcore connoisseurs. READ MORE »
Hiking trails in Sweden
Some are 4 or 5 hours away by car, others accessible from any of the major cities by night train or an hour and a half by air. READ MORE »
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