All Saints' Day always falls on a Saturday, so weekday workers don't get a special day off, even though it's a public holiday. But how are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected?
The EU will charge an extra €2 "processing fee" on parcels imported into the European Union from Sunday November 1st in a bid to reduce the influx of cheap Chinese products bought on the internet. The fee is on top of the recent €3 EU tax added on "small parcels".
The EU on Monday slapped a €550 million fine on online retailer AliExpress for allowing the sale of illegal products in Europe, including unsafe toys and cosmetics.
Many people will likely recognise the frustration of getting stuck in a long phone queue or a loop with a chatbot when trying to cancel a subscription or get help resolving an issue. But what if they could be fined?
Food prices have barely had time to stabilise after the government VAT cut – and now food manufacturers are saying costs are rising. They are calling for understanding that food prices may need to be raised once again.
May 1st is a public holiday in Sweden, where Swedes have a day off in celebration of the workers' movement. How are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected?
Tuesday, January 6th, is trettondedagen or the thirteenth day of Christmas, a public holiday and a day off for most workers in Sweden. It’s also known as Epiphany in English. But how are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected?
As immigrants to Sweden, you may often find yourself travelling abroad to visit friends or family. With the cost of goods and services so high in Sweden, we want to know what you make sure to buy or do when you're back home to save money.
It's time for Sweden's post-Christmas sales – the 'mellandagsrea' – so it's a good idea to know your rights for when things go wrong if you are planning on trying to bag a good deal. Here are the key terms, laws, and loopholes.
There are plenty of reasons to buy and sell secondhand in Sweden: it can save or earn you money in an expensive country, and it's more sustainable than always buying new. Here's what you need to know if you want to get in on the trend, from tax rules to the best apps for sellers and shoppers.
In 2018, only 28 percent of Swedes bought second-hand clothes. Last year, that number increased to 75 percent, according to a new report by Swedish second-hand chain Myrorna, which described it as a “complete U-turn”. Why is this?
Sweden has a reputation for style and the nation's capital is a haven for shopaholics – once you know where to go. Here's The Local's guide to Stockholm's shopping scene, from the latest designer stores and independent boutiques to handy malls.
Swedish Christmas decorations are minimalist but 'mysig', with the lights appearing in every window around this time of year a welcoming sight to brighten up the darker months in the run-up to Christmas. Here's our guide to some Christmassy Swedish gifts.
One after another, grocery stores are shutting down in rural Sweden, leaving villagers to travel miles to buy food. But a new type of shop has sprung up in their wake: unmanned supermarkets in mobile containers.
Good news for online bargain-hunters: international imports are about to get cheaper again, at least in some cases, after Sweden's postal service signed a deal with one of the largest e-commerce sites.
