Planning a trip to Sweden, or just looking for something to do in your four-week summer holidays this year? Here's a list of seven events and festivals to give you some ideas.
On May 4th, masked rapper C.Gambino was on stage to receive a Grammis award for the best Swedish hip-hop artist. A month later on Tuesday, he was gunned down in a Gothenburg car park.
American megastar Taylor Swift revealed that her album "Folklore" was inspired by Sweden as she captivated fans at a record-breaking concert on Friday at Stockholm's Friends Arena.
Taylor Swift's visit to Stockholm is expected to boost the capital's economy with international fans grabbing a 'bargain' thanks to the low Swedish krona, despite the fact that hotel rooms are almost 300 percent more expensive than normal.
'Please don't be angry with us, we just love Eurovision too much," went the chorus of the cabaret number Sweden's host Petra Mede performed at Thursday's semi-final with Schlager start Charlotte Perelli. But did they really explain Sweden's Eurovision obsession?
Tell us about a time you met a Swedish celebrity. Regardless of whether it's a great, bad, embarrassing, mundane, funny or incredibly random story, we'd love to hear it.
A Swedish entertainment group co-founded by ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus has acquired the music catalogue, name and likeness of KISS and plans to produce a movie about the legendary rock band, the company said Thursday.
Two thirds of all Eurovision tickets have been snapped up by foreign visitors, with new figures revealing the top ten countries which will have the most fans in the audience in Malmö.
You can't hide, and you can't even run. Sooner or later, even international parents will learn these Swedish children's songs. You may as well start now.
As excitement mounts for Eurovision in Malmö in May, many are thinking about where they should stay, how much they should budget, and how to avoid scams. Here's The Local's guide for visitors to the southern Swedish city.
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to read more? Here’s a list of book recommendations from Sweden or about Swedish life from writers and readers of The Local.
Looking for fun things to do in Stockholm this spring? As the city begins to thaw from the winter chill and nature awakens with bursts of colour, Stockholm comes alive with a wide range of events. Whether you're a culture enthusiast, outdoor adventurer, foodie, or simply seeking new experiences, Stockholm offers it all.
Tickets for a Christmas-themed children's dance show in a small Swedish town sold out in record time after a technical and linguistic mix-up led fans of the French rapper Jul to think they were snapping up a bargain.
Five Swedish fathers singing capella pop songs while taking care of their young children have taken social media by storm, with their videos garnering tens of millions of views.
