On the evening of August 19th, the first supermoon of the year will be visible over Sweden. What is a supermoon and when will you have the best chance of seeing it?
Dressing up, silly competitions, gentle hazing, and, of course, excessive drinking. The welcome week or "freshers' week" at university in Sweden has a lot in common with those in other countries. Here's what to expect.
A new educational option has emerged for internationally minded families in Stockholm looking for an affordable international education delivered in English.
The Perseid meteor shower is a yearly event in the Northern Hemisphere. The Local fills you in on everything you need to know if you’re planning to watch it in Sweden.
August crayfish parties are one of the highlights of the Swedish calendar and appeal to people of all ages. Food writer John Duxbury shares his best tips with The Local for making your own crayfish party a success.
If you've been waiting six months or more for a ruling from a Swedish agency there is something you can do to force the agency to take a decision. So is this worth doing in work permit, residency permit and citizenship cases?
Under a new scheme which comes into force on August 5th, you can get 10,000 kronor for scrapping your old petrol or diesel car -- so long as you commit to driving electric for at least a year. Here's how to apply.
Every autumn, students arriving at Sweden's universities join the annual race to find reasonably priced accommodation. What's the situation this year, and what are your options?
Travelling from Sweden to the UK and back by train via stops in Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France is no easy feat. But The Local's Richard Orange and his two kids managed to do it back in 2022. Here's the advice he gave for other travellers hoping to avoid the planes back then.
Swedes get back to work or school, a new subsidy for scrapping your car for an electric one, an interest rate decision, and a jousting festival. Here's what's happening in Sweden this August.
Sweden faces a growing risk of flooding as global warming leads to more unpredictable weather patterns. That's why it's important to know what you can do to minimise potential flood-related damages.
Many foreigners living in Sweden want to stay in the country but struggle to find a job, despite having relevant qualifications. The Local spoke to three experts for their advice.
Whether you have an allergy or travel with someone who does, dealing with unfamiliar foods and not knowing what you can eat can be a stressful experience. Hopefully this guide will help you get by in Sweden.
From The Local's archive: What Swedish music has inspired you to learn the language? We asked for the tunes that coaxed readers deeper into the linguistic maze. Here's what we learned.
Tuesday, June 18th is the deadline for Brits to register to vote in the UK's general election, but there are other measures you can take to make sure your vote gets to the ballot box on time.
There have been several reports of foreigners who bought Swedish property after they were falsely made to believe that it would speed up their process towards a Swedish residency permit. But what do the rules actually say?
The Swedish krona is low against multiple currencies, hammering the international buying power of anyone earning their salaries or holding assets in the currency, but potentially attracting foreign tourists which is good for the country's overall economy.
