Easter or Påsk, a Swedish tradition of traditions After Christmas and Midsummer, Easter is probably the most celebrated holiday of the year in Sweden. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Preparing for Easter
The holy days before Easter have a unique history in Sweden. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

KD over 10 percent in recent poll Support for the Christian Democrats continues to increase in Sweden. In a poll by... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Swedish condemnation of Sharia law Brunei's introduction of strict Sharia law and the death penalty has met with strong... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Classic Easter recipes
These are Swedish classics, found on almost every seasonal menu. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Shaping magnetism: Bjorn Kjellstrom and orienteering Outdoor Adventures, navigating the Nordic Way opens this weekend at the American Swedish Historical Museum READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Orienteering: It's all about finding your way Orienteering is a sport that mirrors the Scandinavian spirit - a love of the outdoors, a rational approach to detail and a respect for healthy competition. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

IKEA opens in Manhattan The Upper East Side location will be one of 30 city-sized stores Ikea will develop around the world in the next three years. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Sweden's 'High Coast'
The area included on the World Heritage list stretches over 60 miles along the Baltic. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Visiting Stockholm this spring?
If you can, take time off to visit Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde not far from downtown. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Artist making statements in DC
Don't miss 'Siri Berg: Statements' at The House of Sweden, now opened and running until May 12. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

The Baltic at Skansen
The open-air museum is set to open a wet new knowledge center on April 12: The Baltic Sea Science Center. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

See the Vikings Begin
Now in the Pacific Northwest and coming to Minneapolis in May. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Suspected money laundering Multi-billion amounts may have been laundered through Swedbank, according to an investigative reporting team... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

No help for ISIS Swedes Donald Trump has urged European countries to take back their respective IS members captured... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Russian jet provocation A Russian fighter jet flew just 70 feet (20 meters) from a Swedish signal... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

More foreign students The number of international students at universities and colleges in Stockholm keeps rising and... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Raising the Swedish retirement age
Parties in Sweden have agreed on a proposal that will be sent to the Riksdag to increase the retirement age. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Best burgers in Europe
The list of 50 Best Burgers in Europe from Big 7 readers. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Sweden ranks high among Best Countries
Best in the world for women, raising children and green living. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Building tall in Sweden
Today, there are not many skyscrapers in Sweden, but this may change within a few years. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Lousiana Landscapes
A painter and woodcarver from Smaland in Sweden's south made New Orleans home. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Stockholm City Hall A short walkabout at one of Stockholm's most famous buildings. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Through Sweden by electric car Sweden is long - close to 1,000 miles from top to bottom. Is it... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Slight increase on home prices Prices for single-family homes rose two percent over the period August - October compared... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

IKEA express delivery Ikea is testing to deliver e-commerce goods to smart cabinets from the start up... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Swedes are more connected than ever
The dividing line is no longer between those who use the internet and those who don't but between frequent and rare users. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Learning (and teaching) Swedish As we work on offering you more opportunities to practice your Swedish, we had the opportunity to hear from a teacher of Swedish in Sweden. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Travel in Sweden, top to bottom Whether you want your holiday to provide you with a rush of adrenaline, a bit of peace and quiet, an enriching cultural experience or a combination of the three, the old country might just be the ideal destination. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Blue and yellow: the Swedish national costume
We wanted to offer a little history on nationella draekten, the national costume, and in our research we discovered there is more to the blue and yellow than meets the eye. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Waffles for Our Lady Waffle Day is Monday. End of March brings out the urge for waffles in Swedes, a sweet tradition created through, well, a mispronunciation. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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