Meeting your in-laws for the first time is nerve-wracking in any country, but just so you're not taken by surprise: here's an informal set of rules and habits you may encounter if they're Swedish.
Most people have probably felt at some point that they'd benefit from a long-term break from their work, and in Sweden there are several ways you can do that, safe in the knowledge that your job will be waiting for you when you return.
With ample green spaces and welcoming cafes, Sweden is one of the most dog-friendly countries in the world. If you want to move with your furry family members, here’s what you need to do to get them to Sweden.
To the strictest Lutherans, they're dismissed as 'djävulens kalsonger', the Devil's underwear. But even the most secular Swedes seem strangely averse to curtains. Richard Orange investigates this puzzling Swedish phenomenon.
As many as seven in ten adult Swedes save in investment funds, with almost all Swedes doing so if premium pension schemes are included. But knowing how to invest in Sweden can be tricky if you're not used to the system. Here are the basics.
Anyone who's attempted it will admit that the Swedish language has its tricky aspects. The unique sounds, the rules regarding word order, and the frankly obscene number of plural forms all make it difficult to master, leaving many learners uncertain how to reply when asked the inevitable questions of 'do you speak Swedish?' and the ensuing 'so are you fluent?' The good news is, if you identify with most of the items on this list, you're well on your way.
After interviewing dozens of enthusiastic Swedophiles, The Local's Nordic Editor Richard Orange found himself grudgingly starting to appreciate the country he has made his home, in this opinion piece from 2021.
Taking out a mortgage is a big commitment not only financially, but it also ties you more closely to both Sweden and anyone you're buying the property with. Here's our complete guide to understanding a Swedish mortgage.
Can you ever be too early to a job interview? Are you supposed to wear high heels in snow? How to answer the dreaded question 'tell me a bit about yourself'? Job interviews in a foreign country present a whole new set of questions and worries, but with our guide you'll ace your Swedish interview.
Swedish law states that if you're renting a home, you must not be charged more than a "reasonable" rent, and yet a black market exists. There are several calculations you can do to make sure you're not being ripped off.
Sweden is a country that loves technology. In fact, more than eight million people in the country of ten million use electronic IDs in their daily lives, to access services or shop online.
Sweden is an expensive place to live, and one of the biggest purchases you're likely to make here is your home. So what extra fees do you need to budget for?
Friluftsliv is a Scandinavian concept translating roughly as 'life in the open air'. Never had I come across the term before moving to Sweden. It was only years later, when my Dutch existence felt like a distant past, that I realised that this Scandinavian concept amounted, more or less, to my impetus to drift.
It's now a buyer's market for property in Sweden, with one fifth of sales taking place below the offer price in the first two weeks of June. In Sweden the apartment-buying process often moves fast and has fewer additional fees than in many countries. We've outlined the steps you need to take and the pitfalls to look out for in this guide for potential buyers.
Are you planning a relocation to Sweden, or just wondering if it's the right step for you? With the help of two relocation experts, The Local lists some of the crucial questions you should try to answer before the move.
There's something heroic about the way Danes and Swedes insist on trying to communicate with one another using their own languages, but more often than not end up nodding, smiling, and only pretending to understand. Why not give up and just speak English?
Sweden may be one of the most gender-equal societies in the world, but while every single one of its neighbours is currently run by a woman, Sweden has never once had a female Prime Minister. What's going on?
What do the plans to change Swedish rental laws mean for residents, and could the row over the proposals really bring down the government? The Local explains.
It makes sense that most items on a Swedish smörgåsbord are served cold, because people in Sweden wait so long to start eating that anything once hot is at best lukewarm anyway.
The Liberal Party and the Greens would lose their seats in parliament if Sweden went to the polls today, according to a major party preference survey. Here's why it matters.
Keen for a long stretch of time off work this year, or keeping fingers crossed for travel restrictions easing up? Here are the holiday hints you need to know to maximise your time off work in Sweden.
The Swedish parliament is set to vote on a new bill to overhaul the country's migration law, and a number of coronavirus restrictions are being eased. Here’s what changes in Sweden in June.
