Stefan Löfven – new leader The head of the union IF Metall, Stefan Löfven will be the new leader... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Northern lights in Göteborg Northern lights (norrsken in Swedish), also known as aurora borealis, could be seen in Göteborg the other night. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Free fruit to save hearts
New medications, a ban on trans fats, and free fruit and veggies to all schoolchildren. These are some of the efforts discussed in Sweden. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Swedish actor Max von Sydow Oscar nominated Actor Max von Sydow has been nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Olof Palme Prize winners 2011 Italian writer Roberto Saviano and Mexican journalist Lydia Cacho are the co-winners of the... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

A breakfast rich in fibers enhances memory Breakfast on whole grain bread and you'll have a better memory and a mental... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Stockholm in GNP top A new international ranking from the Brookings Institute shows that Stockholm has the 8th... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Victoria's low budget maternity
It's been said before:A Royal baby may be the best PR anyone could ask for. Add to that the mother, HRH the Crown Princess... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

A palace of fine arts
A San Francisco treat; spending the afternoon in the Guy Hyde Chick house with Foster Goldstrom, art collector and owner of the house - itself a work of art. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Colorado Swedish-Americans
Meet Swedish-Americans in Colorado who are as passionate as you in learning more about your Swedish heritage.. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Swedish socialist leader Juholt resigns What looked bad almost from the start has now come to a crashing end:... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Lisbeth Salander: Trendsetter?
With spikes, tattoo, hoodie and cigarette at the ready, the hacker and underdog of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series is everywhere.. trendsetter against her own wishes? READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

The Harriet Nielsen Winter Concert 2012 (FILM) See interviews with the performers, Julie Coucheron and Ann Mary Kay, and part of... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Hip size determines disease
A higher waist circumference and lower hip circumference are associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, despite being directly correlated. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

The farm of Dag Hammarskjold closes
The farm in Sweden's southernmost region Scania will be closed for the summer to catch up on much needed renovations. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

'Wit in Wood' The mastery of woodcarvers from the Nordic region is on display at a new exhibition at the ASI in Minneapolis. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Lattes for thousands. The increasing latte consumption burn holes in Swedes' pockets, and as a matter of fact it is the worst daily consumption thief after cigarettes. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

2011 a year of disappointment; 2012 a year of hope? Attorney Jan G. Johansson on expectations, hopes for immigration policies in 2012. 2011 was a... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Tjugonde Dags Knut Concert (FILM) Connecticut's Scandinavian Club held the traditional concert to a full house on January 14.... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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