Sweden has long been a pioneering promoter of gender equality. The overarching Swedish principle is that everyone, regardless of gender, has the right to work and support themselves, to balance career ...

In Jerusalem there is a memorial, Yad Vashem, dedicated to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II. A street named ‘Avenue of the Righteous’ runs through the area, bordered by ...

'For Sweden – with the times.' This is the motto of King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden's Head of State and foremost representative of the Swedish royal family. Armed with the ambition to serve his country ...

Q&A with the stars of 'Young Royals' Swedish film and TV – from Ludwig Göransson to 'Young Royals' 5 stories behind the success of gaming in Sweden ...

Jansson’s temptation, or Janssons frestelse − a creamy potato and anchovy casserole − is said to have been named after Pelle Janzon, a food-loving Swedish opera singer of the early 1900s. In any case, ...

There are many different starting points for finding a job in Sweden. The Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen) offers support to people looking for work. It offers information, ...

The sweet yeast rolls that Swedes serve during the Christmas season are flavoured with golden saffron and dark raisins and often shaped into a special kind of saffron buns called lussekatter (‘Lucia ...

The drinks of glögg and schnapps tend to appear on the table at certain Swedish celebrations. Glögg is a spiced, sugared and simmered (or ‘mulled’) red wine. People drink it almost exclusively during ...

Halloween is a relatively new custom in Sweden. It has only been celebrated in Sweden since the late 1980s, and has rapidly become established in the country. By the beginning of November, Sweden is ...

It's All Saints' Day in Sweden. The countless points of light from the candles and lanterns placed on graves form beautiful patterns in the snow and lend a special feel to the landscape. People also ...

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