Hygge from coast to coast Fika, fredagsmys and hygge - more useful Scandinavian word exports than ombudsman? 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 »

The West Coast's first festival of the year is for everyone
Annual Sacramento Scandinavian Festival - all you never knew you wanted to know about the Nordic countries. And then some. 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 »

A data-driven mindset
Despite its potential, a recent Swedish survey suggests few know how AI can benefit them. 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 »

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 »

Solar Egg: Reflections in Minneapolis
The installation by ASI by two Swedish artists offers an opportunity for a sauna session in the institute's courtyard. 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 »

Swish challenges other card services Next time you go, bring cash after all - there are occasions where debit or credit won't do. 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 »

How are those New Year's resolutions going?
The way you formulate your resolution makes you more or less likely to be successful. 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 »

A lesser known chapter in an icon's life
The film 'Becoming Astrid' about Astrid Lindgren opens with scenes of the beloved author late in life. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Ten years of Scandinavian theater in New York
... offering contemporary plays and inventive takes on the classics from all of the Nordic countries. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Winter concert in New York City
A beacon of light during a slow and dark time of the year and an opportunity to enjoy some of New York�s finest Scandinavian musicians on stage. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Destination New Orleans
Visiting the Big Easy you'll be unable to miss the Swedish-run Trolley Stop Cafe. 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 »

Nordic online sales on the increase In the Nordic region, online sales increased 11 percent over the same period last... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

30% European on Netflix The European Parliament voted in favor of a proposal for new regulations that force... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Harvesting light Swedish startup Epishine, founded in 2016, is working to produce cheap, scalable and climate-smart... 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 »

Celebrating Strong Swedish Women
In observance of the International Women's Day: Swedish history seen from a woman's perspective READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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