Celebrations in Sweden are all about the herring. At a julbord Christmas buffet you can expect five to ten varieties. The silvery fish also takes pride of place at Midsommar, plays a role at Easter, and often features in the smörgåsbord buffet at weddings..
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Every year, tens of thousands of people sit högskoleprovet, the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test, the results of which can be used on university applications. Take The Local's English-ified version of the Swedish vocabul…
Did you miss yesterday's sky show? Don't worry. Next year you'll get another chance to see the sun disappear, at least partially.
The Hindu festival of Durga Purja is here. How can you celebrate it in Sweden?
Even if you love living in Sweden and feel at home here, when you've moved to a different country from where you grew up, there will perhaps always be things you miss. What are those things for you?
This year, Sweden is also expecting its most extensive solar eclipse since 2015 – and the best chance to see one in Sweden until 2039. But what if you can't source eclipse glasses?
If your boss asks you to cancel your summer vacation, you may be obligated to do so. But not for just any reason.
Cricket fans, mark your calendars: the first Ashes Test begins this Friday, launching another chapter in one of sport’s most storied rivalries. Here’s how you can keep up with every ball from Sweden.
Whether it's dill pickles, proper corn tortillas or just a wider range of spices, it's not always easy to satisfy a craving for a food from back home. Which items do you miss the most, and have you found anywhere in Swed…
When something goes wrong when applying for and extending permits, or seeking permanent residence or citizenship, it's often a good idea to get expert help. Here's our guide to the private law firms and websites, non-gov…
You might already be back at work after the summer break, but your kids aren’t necessarily back at school yet. What can you do with them during the last week of holidays to keep them occupied?
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Ulf KristerssonSveriges statsminister 2022–As Sweden doesn't yet have a new government, outgoing Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson will present a caretaker budget in November. It will be completely devoid of election pledges and fresh policy initiatives – exc…
Sweden is expected to hike its interest rate – and the budget deadline is fast approaching, as well as the deadline for sending Christmas presents outside Europe. Here's that and everything else that changes in November.
This week's Sweden in Focus Extra podcast features an interview with Matilda Molander, head of the green and liberal Fores think tank.
A 60-year-old woman who was rejected for a job because of her age has been awarded 50,000 kronor in compensation.
Speaker to call party leaders after Centre Party fails to forge centrist government – and Swedish security firm pays out 50,000 kronor over age discrimination. Here's the latest news.
When something in a culture becomes so iconic that it's ubiquitous, it can be easy to assume that its status is overblown. But even after all this time and exposure, Pippi Longstocking still lives up to the hype, writes…
As Sweden's annual 'reading break' for schoolchildren gets under way, we want to know what Swedish children's books have had a real impact on you or your children.
Winter is coming, and in Sweden, that means darkness – in some places, round-the-clock. Reflectors are a key safety tool in the Swedish winter darkness, and they're not just for kids. Here's how they work, and how to use…
Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is ending her bid to forge a centrist coalition and has handed her exploratory mandate back to the speaker of parliament.
Fresh weather warnings for Sweden in wake of Storm Boelo – and far more children tied to gang violence in Sweden than previously thought. Here's the latest news.
