Ikea, Volvo and meatballs. What could be more Swedish than that? Quite a lot, it turns out. The Local investigates six super 'Swedish' things that actually came from abroad.
There are plenty of Nordic traits that might first seem unusual, but can quickly become part of everyday life if you move to Sweden. Here, The Local's former editor Maddy Savage lists some of the ways she's changed after relocating to the frozen north.
The Local's former northern Sweden correspondent Paul Connolly is shocked so few foreigners know about the summer charms of northern Sweden. Here he suggests five tips to persuade travellers they should change their itineraries.
It's easy to let the rain get to you when it arrives out of nowhere in the Swedish summer, and there's no better pick me up than a hearty meal that's both colourful and tasty. Food writer John Duxbury's recipe for beetroot salad with cumin and feta ticks all the boxes.
Looking for a summer treat that's indulgent but still fresh? Food writer John Duxbury's recipe for marinated strawberries with elderflower parfait is the perfect dessert option for the warmer weather.
Swedes love berries and enjoy putting them in both chilled cordials and hot drinks. Here, food writer John Duxbury shares his favourite recipe for a raw strawberry squash (rårörd jordgubbssaft) that's delicious year-round but perfect for Swedish summer time.
The Local's Maddy Savage was drawn to Stockholm's beauty, fashion and healthy lifestyle when she moved to the Swedish capital. But after two years getting under the skin of the city, she reflects on the more unusual reasons she's become passionate about her adopted home.
This Saturday Swedes will light bonfires to celebrate Walpurgis Night. The Local brings you the five best events this weekend, alongside our regular interactive listings.
Sweden should be proud of the way it has dealt with the refugee crisis but the hard work has only just begun. The Local's northern Sweden columnist, Paul Connolly, argues that Sweden must now teach newcomers how to be Swedes.
One of Sweden's biggest business icons, Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad is celebrating his 90th birthday. Here's everything you need to know about the entrepreneur.
Sweden is growing rapidly as a tourist destination, but there is more to be done to take advantage of its full potential, argues Business and Innovation Minister Mikael Damberg.
From raving in Stockholm to relaxing Gothenburg's most beautiful gardens, here's our pick of activities to try during the Easter weekend as well as our regular interactive listings.
Sweden produces more inventions per capita than almost any other country in Europe. So how might some of the latest efforts change our lives in future?
Bandy is one of the biggest winter sports in Sweden, but until recently it was barely known outside of Scandinavia and Russia. Now some argue that the game is generating so much buzz it could soon become an Olympic sport.
Sweden's star soul singer invited 130 black and mixed race women on stage with her at the Nordic nation's Grammy Awards in a move compared with Beyonce's Superbowl appearance.
Sweden was dubbed third best in the EU for 'digital performance' on Thursday, but was warned it could soon see itself outrun by its European competitors.
Sweden's number-crunching agency Statistics Sweden has released its annual report on Sweden's population in 2015. From immigration patterns to divorce rates, its figures on life in the Nordic nation might just surprise you.
The Local looks at some of the ways you can help refugees if you live in Sweden, which is continuing to take in more asylum seekers than any other EU nation.
