All public power proceeds from the people. This is the foundation of Swedish democracy, the system of government. Everyone has the same rights and is free to scrutinise how politicians and public ...

Business in Sweden is fuelled by innovation and aiming for the world. Sweden has a strong track record in business and is home to many multinationals.

When you're moving to Sweden – look through these must-have and nice-to-have tips and tricks to make your relocation smoother.

Most Swedes speak English, but learning Swedish will help make you feel at home. Lesson 1: The Swedish language has three extra letters: Å, Ä and Ö.

The national minorities in Sweden have long historical ties to the country. In 2000, Sweden recognised the following official minorities and minority languages: the Jews and Yiddish, the Roma and ...

Kanelbullar, or cinnamon buns, are a classic at Swedish coffee parties. During the golden age of home baking, such parties turned into orgies of sweet yeast breads, small cookies, cookies with ...

Walpurgis Night – Valborg in Swedish – is a kick-off for spring. On the last day of April, people sing songs of spring and bonfires are lit across the country. The Walpurgis celebrations are not a ...

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 semla is a small, wheat flour bun, flavoured with cardamom and filled with almond paste and whipped cream. It has become something of a carb-packed icon in Sweden. The traditions of semla are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sweden is known for its undeveloped wilderness and archipelagoes, stretching from the European mainland to the Arctic. Meeting the environmental challenges of the future is not just about protecting ...