It’s the date on which Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523. Through his election, Sweden left the so-called Kalmar Union with Denmark and Norway, and once again became independent, which the country ...

In fact, coffee is something of a social institution in Sweden. Ever heard of fika? That’s the practice of gathering together over coffee or tea, often with something sweet on the side. It can involve ...

The Swedish health system performs well in general, life expectancy in the country is high and the general health among the population is good. Reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ...

To many, the Nobel Prize is the most prestigious award in the world in its field. In accordance with Alfred Nobel's will, the prize celebrates ‘those who, during the preceding year, shall have ...

Laws and regulations have a big impact on everyday life. Over the last decades Sweden has taken important steps to ensure that the LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community ...

Some say the switch to the summer house is a ritual deeply engrained in the Swedish psyche. Before there was cheap and accessible international travel, many Swedes took advantage of something else ...

You might swap meatballs (köttbullar) for mini sausages (prinskorvar) or pick cured salmon (gravlax) rather than smoked, but your smorgasbord wouldn’t be complete without pickled herring (sill). This ...

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Wisdome, a 'science theatre' at Sweden's National Museum of Science and Technology, is a prize-winning building designed by Elding Oscarson. Its curved wooden roof spans 48 metres and is completely ...

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Sweden's innovative landscape is vast and vibrant, with many Swedish companies contributing. This is due to factors such as financial support for startups and general openness towards creative ...

Work–life balance is one of the overarching principles for gender equality in Sweden. Everyone, regardless of gender, should have the right to work and support themselves, as well as to balance career ...