Innovation in Sweden is about more than the vital startup scene – the country has a long history of innovation. There are several factors that might explain why. Sweden believes in the value of ...

Sweden has long been a pioneering promoter of gender equality. The overarching Swedish principle is that everyone, regardless of gender, has the right to work and support themselves, to balance career ...

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Freedom of religion is written into the Swedish constitution, which means everyone is free to practice a faith of their choice – or not to practise any religion at all. This protection extends into ...

Swedish meatballs, or köttbullar, must be prepared, above all, with love. This is why homemade meatballs are a widespread concept in Sweden, and there are many different favourite recipes – with and ...

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 ...

Sweden’s national objective of disability is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Sweden's policy is to ‘achieve equitable living conditions and full participation in ...

The Swedish music scene includes songwriters and producers who are immensely popular. The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Coldplay, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, ...

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 ...

Cycling is one way to approach a greener future. Sweden boasts some 22,750 kilometres of cycle paths, and Swedes make roughly 500 million bike rides per year, according to estimates by the Swedish ...

Wisdome, a 'science theatre' at Sweden's National Museum of Science and Technology, is a prize-winning building designed by Elding Oscarson. Its curved wooden roof spans 48 metres and is completely ...

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.