Alongside Abba and Ikea, Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgård and his many children are some of Sweden's most famous international exports. But who are they and what have you seen them in?
Foreigners (or maybe it's just us...) often find that when they start driving in Sweden they get ticketed almost as often as they park. It is all too easy to fall foul of the country's many complex parking rules. If you learn these ones, though, you should keep your annual ticket bill to a minimum.
Parents of adolescent children will agree that teenagers are hardwired differently. It’s why a one-size-fits-all curriculum does anything but ‘fit all’. It’s the concept behind Fieldwork Education’s International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), a curriculum designed specifically to suit the developing adolescent brain.
Sweden's Consumer Agency estimates a monthly food cost of 2,700 kronor for a single adult or 8,440 kronor for two adults and two children, but how can you lower that? Here are our top tips.
Renting second-hand in Sweden is tough, with high competition for homes in the big cities and contracts usually limited to a year at most. But the bright side is that you have a lot of rights as a renter in the country – just make sure you know what they are.
When you move to Sweden, the chances are that sooner or later you will be asked to join a 'styrelse' or 'board', whether it's in your apartment block, children's school, or sports club. Here are ten rules to help you survive the next annual meeting.
Are you worried about your Swedish citizenship application being denied, despite you meeting all the requirements at the time of application? Here are your next steps, as well as how to appeal if you think the Migration Agency has made a mistake.
There are multiple types of permanent residence documents or statuses in Sweden, which can lead to confusion about residency status. The application processes and rights granted depend on your citizenship and what you're doing in Sweden.
For many international workers in Sweden, joining a trade union might not be something that crosses your mind, especially if it's not common in your home country. Here are the benefits and key things to bear in mind when considering joining.
Many foreigners who arrive in Sweden are given a samordningsnummer or 'coordination number' in English. But what does this ten-digit code mean, and what do you need to know about it?
Whether you're planning for your move to Sweden to be permanent or not, accommodation is one of the key things to arrange, and choosing between buying and renting is a big part of that.
Set yourself the New Year's resolution of getting fit this year? Many Swedish companies offer their employees 'friskvårdsbidrag', a tax-free lump sum for "activities which incorporate some form of exercise" (like a gym membership) or "de-stressing" activities, such as a massage.
So, you've got a good grasp of Swedish but still feel like there are some cultural references you don't quite 'get'. You're not sure what faluröd means and don't understand why Swedes love eating tacos on Fridays. Here's a list of TV programmes to get you up to speed.
You can book your Swedish summer train travel earlier than usual this year. Swedish state rail company SJ, which normally releases summer tickets in March or April, has this year released them on January 28th.
You probably know already that it's possible to apply for Swedish citizenship, but did you know there's another route to Swedish citizenship? What is citizenship via notification, and who is eligible?
Children who are born outside the UK to at least one British parent are, in many cases, automatically entitled to British citizenship - but changes to the UK travel rules means that these children may now be required to get a UK passport to travel to Britain.
Children of Swedish citizens can be eligible for citizenship by descent, but it's important to know the rules for hanging on to your Swedish citizenship if you've never lived in the country.
Semlor are traditional Swedish cardamom buns filled with whipped cream and almond paste. But what should you look for in a good semla, and what should you avoid?
Whether you are a student looking for a place to study or someone who works remotely and is looking for a new atmosphere, Stockholm caters to a diverse range of preferences and needs.
The Christmas Goat in the Swedish city of Gävle has become a worldwide symbol of the season for many who eagerly follow news of the straw goat to see if it survives until Christmas day. Here's where you can watch it online.
