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Swedish higher education comprises around 50 universities and university colleges, a majority of them offering courses and programmes in English. Most are state-run, but some are independent ...
Sweden is the country up north where great ideas grow. Sweden.se has the stories. Welcome to the official website of Sweden!
Your brief guide to Swedish films and series. Find out how Alexander Skarsgård, Trollywood and Young Royals make Sweden a great film nation.
Here are 10 Swedish sports stars – from pole-vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and discus champion Daniel Ståhl to swimmer Sarah Sjöström.
Elections in Sweden are universal, equal and free – and scrutinised by media. Here's how to vote and 9 more facts about the electoral system.
The Swedish royal family has a ceremonial and representative role. King Carl XVI Gustav is Sweden’s head of state, but has no formal powers.
The weather in Sweden is characterised by changing seasons and long north–south distances. Beware, Swedes LOVE to talk about the weather!
This is the story of how Swedish company IKEA revolutionised homes around the world with its flatpack furniture.
Sweden has 5 official national minorities: the Jews, Roma, Sami, Swedish Finns and Tornedalians. The law protects their languages & cultures.
The Swedish economy has been relatively stable over the last few decades. Long-term policies and a global approach have helped growth.
In Jerusalem there is a memorial, Yad Vashem, dedicated to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II. A street named ‘Avenue of the Righteous’ runs through the area, bordered by ...
Crayfish season calls for a party in Sweden. And along with the crayfish, you’ll need beer, schnapps, friends – and silly songs.