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The seven bizarre traditions that make up Swedish Midsummer

The seven bizarre traditions that make up Swedish Midsummer

How you'll be affected by Stockholm public transport disruption this summer

How you'll be affected by Stockholm public transport disruption this summer

Recipe: How to make traditional Swedish waffles for Waffle Day

Recipe: How to make traditional Swedish waffles for Waffle Day

How to navigate Sweden's crazy rental market
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How to make Swedish pepparkakor

How to make Swedish pepparkakor

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'Alter Schwede!': the surprising role of old Swedes in the German language

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Swedish crime novelist Ekbäck writes women back into history

2016

Eight horrible Swedish words that get on my nerves

Six Christmas events to kick off December in Sweden

How I learned to stop worrying and love Swedish honesty

Eight of Gothenburg's coziest cafes this winter

'Black Friday's consumerism shouldn't define Christmas'

How to make a Swedish gingerbread house

Are these Sweden's 12 prettiest towns?

How homesickness inspired this Indian's Swedish startup

How living abroad changed the way I view Sweden

This 97-year-old Swede is the world's oldest Mustang owner

10 ways speaking Swedish will ruin your English

What Mexicans in Sweden think of Donald Trump

Swedes world's third best non-native English speakers

Five ways to boost Sweden's sharing economy

'Fun things in Stockholm don't have to break the bank'

Ten amazing pictures of Sweden in the snow

How to make southern Swedish apple crumble

Proof Swedes may actually be the toughest people on earth

'Like Brexit all over again but it's the US who screwed up'

We love Europe, so give us the passports to prove it

Just how obsessed are Swedes with the US election?

The day I learned how to squeeze a Swedish elephant

This classic Swedish soup is the perfect winter warmer

Four events to light up November in Sweden

'Dancing is about finding your own way and using your body'

Meet Sweden's lonely Donald Trump voter

12 Swedish words with just awesome literal translations

'I'd say he's arrogant but I'd be lying': Swedes on Bob Dylan

'Don't turn the Pope into a global teddy bear'

'Swedish people love it, but they find it quite odd'

Five ways to discover something new in Sweden

Top six things to do in Stockholm in the autumn

'They call themselves clowns, but they are not'

'We want people to realize it's okay to think outside the box'

How to make Swedish-style venison with blackberries

'Poetic expression' behind Bob Dylan's Literature award

Nine times Swedes and Danes proved they're totally different

Sweden world's best country for girls: report

'Sweden is doing much better than most other countries'

'The tech sector should lead the move away from cities'

How to make Sweden's luxurious lobster soup

'Sweden is crippling its ability to innovate'

Five nostalgia-inducing events across Sweden this weekend

Eight questions to help you talk about molecular machines

'Great day to tell the world that we are doing our job'

'Stockholm has a reputation as a fashion capital'

Four don't-miss festivals in Sweden this week

What Americans in Sweden think of Trump and Clinton

Swedish leaders need to be prepared for tech challenges

'As long as you hook Swedes on the first try, they'll be back'

Five unique exhibitions in Sweden this weekend

'It's not that I'm good, it's that your husband is bad'

How to make this weird but delicious cheese snack

Spectacular photos show stunning Sweden at night

'Swedish politics not immune to grassroots movements'

How an Italian brought Sicily to Malmö through ice cream

Don't let size fool you! Meet Sweden's tiniest firefighter

Eight great free things to do in Sweden this weekend

'Male rape should be taken more seriously'

'Sweden is a country that has children at its heart'

Travel: The six most beautiful autumn walks in Värmland

'Swedes are marvellous at creating elegant solutions'

Impress guests with this Swedish mushroom risotto

In pictures: Recreating your own Nordic style in 8 steps

Six tips for learning Swedish without even being in Sweden

'More men must stand up against abuse in Sweden'

This Brit moved to Sweden and opened his dream café

How to make this delicious Swedish crayfish pasta

Five must-see cultural events in Sweden this weekend

'Integration is about more than a language and a job'

'I found the American dream in Swedish Lapland'

How to make this scrumptious Swedish bilberry ice cream

Five great events coming up in Sweden this week

In pictures: Decorate your tiny apartment the Swedish way

Foreign postgrads caught in the middle of poor legislation

'There's something for everybody in Malmö'

In pictures: Five top design exhibitions in Stockholm

How to make these Swedish 'vacuum cleaners' for fika

Five unmissable music events in Sweden this week

'Norrland should vote on independence from Sweden'

My year of hope and despair in Sweden

'Part of me was Swedish before I was Swedish'

'I'm one of those people who don't know where they belong'

18 mistakes foreigners make when first moving to Sweden

'I never intended to start this, but I saw a gap in the market'

How to make Swedish 'Dream' cookies for fika

Silly season: seven strange Swedish summer stories

'Fashion is this big industry that can really do better'

How to make Swedish cold poached salmon

Seven rooftop bars to see in Stockholm this weekend

 
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2016

My humiliating experience hunting Pokémon in Sweden

Meet the Belgians breathing fresh life into rural Sweden

How to make super tasty Swedish blueberry cordial

In pictures: How this old Swedish flour mill was revived

Are tourists being caught out by Sweden's old bank notes?

Four reasons to hit the dance floor in Sweden this week

'Avoiding the sun is as dangerous as smoking'

Why this cool designer swapped China for Sweden

Eight sizzling Swedish songs for this July

How to calm down: get off Facebook and start talking

14 strange things that surprise me in Sweden

'Drop the need for perfect Swedish when filling jobs'

How Malmö inspired this Scot's amazing book gizmo

Why Swedes are so relaxed about taking gap years

Five great ways to kick off July in Stockholm

Five things to do in Stockholm when it empties for summer

'The EU must not become Britain's hostage'

Why we are part of the Brexit problem - and what to do

Five things that make Uppsala a superb university city

'Sweden's residency revamp is harmful and inhumane'

'Stockholm has welcomed me with open arms'

Why Kalmar is Sweden's best summer city

'As a proud Swede and Brit, I say no to isolation'

How to make superb Swedish asparagus soup

Six unique places to watch Euro 2016 in Sweden

'Ban smoking at outdoor restaurants in Sweden'

Three kind of bizarre but totally Swedish recipes

2016

Thirteen terrific Swedish summer hits for June

How to make Swedish rhubarb and ginger jam

Four ways to cheer Sweden this National Day weekend

Why the Vasa is getting a makeover... and losing weight

Meet Dynamite Erik, a Swede who blows things up for fun

'Sweden is the ideal place for my business'

Four fantastic foodie events across Sweden this weekend

'Bigotry is not dead in Sweden – we still need to talk'

'Fika is a coffee break, with emphasis on break'

'Sweden has some of the world's best innovation help'

Swedish summer strawberries with elderflower parfait

How Arthur the jungle dog 'opened doors and minds'

Six things Swedes get tired of hearing abroad

'Swedes, ditch meat on the barbecue this summer'

Swedish talent matchmaker helps refugees land IT jobs

'Foreigners like to whine about Sweden, don't they?'

Five fab Eurovision parties in Stockholm this weekend

Six signs Sweden takes Eurovision too seriously

'A united Europe benefits both Britain and Sweden'

'I wanted to do something different from everyone else'

Eleven fantastic Swedish summer songs for May

The Swedish strawberry drink that's perfect for summer

Nine startling ways Sweden's capital will steal your heart

'Swedes, please give your sperm a purpose'

Seven brilliant historical snaps of Sweden's king at 70

'Why all of Sweden needs to fight extremism'

'Sweden's the closest thing to perfect I've ever experienced'

How to make Sweden's posh potato cakes at home

Five quirky fairs and festivals across Sweden this week

Meet the Swedish man putting the Messi into baby changing

Six secret ways to enjoy Stockholm on a shoestring

Four facts to know about the new Millennium book

'Refugees must be taught the Swedish way of doing things'

'Sweden has to be able to attract global talent'

'When can Sweden start being grateful to us?'

How to make Swedish smoked salmon and asparagus tart

Four spring exhibitions for you and your arty friends

The ten weirdest taboos you must never break in Sweden

2016

This is how Stockholm could benefit from Brexit

'My massage helps Swedes to bond with their babies'

How to make Swedish cardamom mufffins

Four fun music events to put a spring in your step

'It's a dream to know Swedes will watch me in their pants'

Nine bizarre Swedish eating habits that confuse foreigners

'Go for your passion and see where it takes you'

How to make this delicious Swedish spring nettle soup

Four Swedish spring markets for foodies and shoppers

How to chat to Swedes when the sun comes out

2016

'Sweden's a fantastic tourist spot so we must promote it'

Five tasty spring treats that don't involve chocolate eggs

Why there won't be a sugar tax in Sweden

'My dream is to teach Swedes about Japanese food'

How to make Swedish roast lamb with garlic

Swedes drop to world's tenth happiest country

'Why we should back foreign entrepreneurs in Sweden'

'I invite Swedes to become more open'

'Brexit will hurt and Sweden needs to be ready for it'

The five best spots in Sweden to feed your brain for free

Seven novels that will change the way you view Sweden

Why these Brits in Sweden are stressed out about Brexit

Thirteen fantastic songs for March in Sweden

How to make traditional Swedish spelt bread

Royal family welcomes Prince Oscar into world

Eight hot Swedish Hollywood acts you need to know about

Inside Sweden's secret hotel for sour dough obsessives

'This is why Sweden and the Nordics fear Brexit'

Bandy: How Sweden's little known sport is winning fans

'I gave up Canadian Idol to pursue my dreams'

This Swedish Princess Cake will give you a taste of royalty

2016

How to soak up summer vibes in Sweden (yes, in February)

How this sex drive startup is building excitement in Sweden

Six gems from Sweden's independent cinema scene

'Northerners don't get the same services or respect'

'I love to meet people and tell their stories'

Why a Swedish pop icon is going back to school

How to make southern Sweden's farmers' egg cake

'We bring comedy to the tough things expats deal with'

Five delicious events for foodies in Sweden this week

Sweden's love immigrants face long waits for permits

Eight strange things that surprised me about Sweden

'Sweden needs to find new ways to tackle prostitution'

These are the Swedish Grammy award winners

'In Sweden, people from all positions mix together more'

Where to find your favourite features on The Local

How to cook reindeer from frozen: recipe

2016

Five fab Valentine's ideas whether you're dating or not

Six tales that prove romance is far from dead in Sweden

'Look closer at the facts on Swedish sex attacks'

Hello! This Swedish cover of Adele's hit will blow you away

'I was pretty lucky, I sort of just walked into it'

This Syrian boy wants to meet the King of Sweden

Five exciting events for expats in Sweden this week

The 10 free apps you need for your trip to Stockholm

'Sex attacks and fascism are not the new Swedish norm'

Meet the Brit bringing cricket to Sweden

How to make homely Swedish flatbread from Hönö island

Sweden has similar law to shamed Danish bill

Five winter sports events for daredevils and first-timers

Splash and sweat: The best pools and spas in Stockholm

Swedish rapper and partner hit back after race row

'Sweden has changed perceptions of entrepreneurs'

'If you have an idea, go for it and just do it'

Have The Bridge and Frozen inspired Swedish parents?

Five super trouper Abba things to see in Sweden

What makes Sweden 'the world's fifth best country'?

Neiiiighbours offer help to Swedish riding adventurer

Sweden's gruesome bunker trial: what you need to know

'Swedes, stop being shocked foreign graduates move here!'

'You have to aim for having 100 percent happy customers'

Who exactly is the Swedish woman 'banned' by Israel?

How to make Swedish stuffed cabbage rolls

My My! This is what Sweden's new Abba venue looks like

The best places to warm up in Sweden this week

'Networking in Sweden needs more guanxi'

'Health, for parents or kids, makes you happy'

Southern Swedes cheer top 2016 travel ranking

'Sky path' flats could transform Stockholm

Six sensational Swedish songs for January

How to make crunchy Swedish winter salad

Five frosty ways to have a n-ice time in Sweden

'Sweden needs more free speech, not less'

How to make the most of Sweden's 2016 holidays

'Getting work in Sweden is about contacts'

How to never be single again in Sweden

2015

The Swedish stories that made us smile in 2015

Ten truly inspiring interviewees from 2015

'Sweden's lead as tech nation could fade away'

'Sweden is a paradise but we've lost human values'

2015

'In Sweden, everyone follows the system'

Is Gävle Sweden's most random city?

'Christmas is a cruel time for lonely Swedes'

Mystic Northern Lights dazzle Swedish skies

Stunning memory park for moved Swedish town

'Moving to Sweden was my quarter-life crisis'

Muslim Santa spreads Swedish Christmas joy

Sweden's princess sends cutest Christmas wishes

How to make Swedish potato and fish gratin

Kindhearted Swedes spread Christmas cheer

Five great events to help you avoid Christmas

Five Swedish winter recipes to warm you up this Christmas

2015

'Happiness is more important than grades'

'Chocolate is more than just Willy Wonka'

RECIPE: How to make Swedish saffron buns for Lucia

2015

Bollywood beams into cities across Sweden

Things you should NEVER say to a Swede on Lucia day

2015

'Scrap border checks on bridge to Denmark'

'I'm not an expat, I'm an immigrant'

Seven hot Swedish songs for December

How to make Swedish game and veggie stew

Five tasty events for foodies in Sweden

Seven things you should never say to your Swedish boss

2015

'Health can get a boost from climate policy'

'More Brits should move over to Sweden'

Four groovy music gigs in Sweden this week

'Swedes can still hold their heads high'

'Our story is some kind of Disney fairytale'

Seven seriously silly Swedish sayings

'Swedish politicians must admit they were wrong'

'I can help Swedes deal with the dark winter'

All you want for Xmas is a hybrid Swedish bun?

What should you do during a terror attack?

2015

Why Sweden's terror threat is a game changer

Three stylish design exhibitions in Sweden

'We can't go out without our dads and mums now'

Five Swedish stars to know who aren't Zlatan

Five great global bars and pubs in Stockholm

'Men need to be involved in the fight for equality'

Swedes join Europe's silence for Paris victims

'I like that titles don't always mean so much'

How to make Swedish sweet black bread

'I do it for my children, not for feminism'

'The startup scene in Stockholm is amazing'

Four fatherly facts about Sweden's 'equal' dads

Ten amazing Swedish songs for November

How to make popular Swedish sloe snaps

Five great events to help grow your network

How to love November in Sweden (no, seriously!)

'Entrepreneurs can have work-life balance too'

'When the kids have fun I've reached my goal'

No tricks, only treats: Swedish Halloween fun

Five spooky spots around haunted Sweden

Di Caprio doppelganger becomes Swedish hit

Do Swedish schools need better security?

'I invest my own money, take my own risks'

How to make a Swedish 'pyttipanna' fry-up

Five crucial facts about attack at Swedish school

Five retro spots to time hop in Sweden this week

Five frosty facts about our next 'extreme winter'

Seven Swedish habits you get without trying

2015

'LGBTQ Eurovision fans need a safe zone'

'It's not about women, it's about innovation'

Seven ridiculous reasons to avoid visiting Sweden

How to make Swedish liquorice panna cotta

Four international events in Sweden this week

'Women weep, young men are collapsing'

Will robots take over your job in Sweden?

'I love entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas'

How to negotiate your dream salary in Sweden

How to make pork fillet with Swedish apples

Five ace autumn art and photography exhibitions

Seven fun facts about Sweden's Nobel laureate

Five cosy hotel bars in Sweden's cool capital

'Swedes say train or die – it's gone too far'

'We live this life with no money but a lot of love'

Swedes bite into online McDonald's bookings

Ten stunning Swedish songs for October

Why Sweden is a long way from six-hour days

2015

Five fab ways to network in Sweden this week

'Children need a safe place to sleep'

'Joining the right startup is worth the gamble'

'Moving to Sweden has made me more feminist'

'I took a challenge and now I'm a station officer'

How to make Swedish Love Treat cakes

Syrian helps sinking boat to safety from Sweden

Swedish students swipe into dating app scene

'Sweden is creating the future, it's a guiding light'

Seven scrummy brunch spots in Stockholm

How to make Swedish blackberry muffins

Malmö's Michelin magic set for three new spots

Five must-see events on stage in Sweden

Six expats you're bound to bump into in Sweden

2015

Why cutting hours could boost Swedish firms

How to make Swedish potatoes with dill

Six tasty spots for a Swedish meat feast

Five things you'll miss if you leave Sweden

'The long wait is making people crazy'

'I don't think I'll ever really feel Swedish'

'Sweden was right; the UK should be ashamed'

The Local's top Swedish songs for September

Five fun events to make you laugh in Sweden

'Sweden should target women extremists more'

'What can I bring to Sweden that is unique?'

How to make Swedish blueberry compote

'Sweden should help foreign entrepreneurs'

'You get street smart when you live in Malmö'

'Japan inspired us to make a drink for Swedes'

Five ways to race to the end of Sweden's summer

Five events to keep you calm after the holidays

Five snappy facts about Swedish crayfish

Five things you never get used to in Sweden

'I thought to myself: what have I done with my life?'

How to make seasonal Swedish mushroom toast

Five adventures for sports lovers in Sweden

'We love the wilderness here in Sweden'

Swedish actor behind viral blog beats cancer

'Let's promote nudity in a healthy way'

'A whole new world opened up in Sweden'

Italian couple tie the knot at Swedish Pride festival

Nine ways to become a truly Swedish woman

'We can't spend a whole year waiting for summer'

'Indian traditions bring us together in Sweden'

Six stunning parks you can't miss in Stockholm

How to make Swedish smoked eel canapés

Why Sweden and Russia are fighting over soil

Sweden gears up for Stockholm Pride festival

'Meat tax could secure future of Swedish farms'

'There's such a demand for live music in Sweden'

How to make Sweden's best west coast salad

Five tasty events for foodies in Sweden

Five ways Greece crisis is like Swedish anthem

Six reasons to stay in Stockholm this summer

'Immigrants could be Sweden's top resource'

'Swedish firms really want to be responsible'

'Trust not taxes have made Sweden a success'

How to make Swedish rye bread with apple

Five quirky guided summer tours in Sweden

Swedish hunk writes emotional cancer blog

'Russians don't think about Sweden's military'

The Local's top Swedish songs of the month

How to make lamb stew in a creamy dill sauce

'If the Russians come our whole lives will change'

Six hip spots to sun seek in Sweden's capital

Nine exciting activities to do on Sweden's Gotland

Why Almedalen just keeps getting better

'Foreign workers need a specific kind of support'

How to make Swedish shellfish on rye bread

Ten Swedish phrases you only hear in summer

2015

'How dare Swedes moan it's too light outside'

'There's a Swedish mentality of not mixing'

First food bank set to open in Swedish capital

Five gorgeous gems on Sweden's High Coast

'Swedish equality culture is killing career growth'

'I was a bit headstrong when I arrived in Sweden'

How to make Swedish Västerbotten pie

Seven totally Swedish wedding traditions

Is Sweden's 'fika' break concept going global?

'Sweden is confused about tackling addiction'

'Sweden should be more proud of its brand'

Why most Swedes don't care about National Day

The Local's ultimate guide to travel in Sweden

The Local's top Swedish songs of the month:June

'Crime fiction lovers are in for a real treat'

How to fake being a local on Stockholm's subway

Is green space and cash the key to Swedish joy?

'Swedish hotels must become more unique'

‘A tremendous boon for travel’: US ambassador

Are these the five worst places to live in Sweden?

Five reasons Sandviken could really suit Wyclef

'I was ashamed of not being fully Swedish'

Six facts about Europe's hottest power couple

Swedish mum makes kids' dolls with genitals

'Swedes need to ditch cakes at coffee time'

'Stockholm is the prettiest city in Europe'

'Serious blow' to EU if UK leaves says minister

How to make crispy Swedish asparagus

Why Swedish girls are leaving home for Isis

Nine perfect hiking spots on Stockholm's doorstep

Five top facts: Sweden's Eurovision entry

'Sweden's smug wisdom of neutrality is a farce'

Low marks for Sweden's muddled teacher training

Eight great Stockholm summer secrets

 
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‘I brought my childhood summerhouse to life’

Sweden scores top spot for gays in Scandinavia

'I find inspiration in beautiful Swedish nature'

'Will UK election force us Brits from Sweden?'

Push to stream foreign media sites in Sweden

'Swedes are great friends but terrible strangers'

The Local's top Swedish songs of the month: May

'Time to free Swedish journalist Dawit Isaak'

'Swedes need to just let their kids be kids'

'Sweden is ruled by unelected policy plotters'

The ultimate guide to Sweden's party leaders

Building my Swedish lego dream brick by brick

Eighth happiest: why are the Swedes not pleased?

My Swedish habits that foreigners just don't get

'Security Council needs Sweden's soft power'

Swedish baby groups help immigrant parents

'Cultural events aren't as common as you expect'

How to make Swedish cardamom ice cream

Sweden's best beautiful bargain property spots

'Running's for creatives, not just nerds'

The Local's top Swedish songs of the month: April

'Sweden has met every test of global citizenship'

Six real bonds between Sweden and Scotland

Northern Sweden needs immigrants and tourists

Immigrants need time to learn Swedish: OECD

'We give you the chance to drink through history'

'It was a long journey and some of my friends died'

Is Swedish super coach Pia Sundhage quitting?

How to Make Chocolate Truffles for Easter

'You have to be active, that's the whole point'

Sweden's hottest music festivals for 2015

'I can sit in a meeting and hear roosters'

Top tips for seeing the solar eclipse in Sweden

Ten ways Stockholm is cooler than Copenhagen

'I can sing but I'd sign if I went to Eurovision'

'Sweden must be able to attract global talent'

'There were no good brunch spots in Sweden'

How to make Swedish venison with liquorice

Introducing Sweden's easiest and tastiest fish dish

2015

'Sweden is not some kind of equality paradise'

Artist rides on back of Dala horse success

The Local's top Swedish songs of the month

How to bake traditional Swedish crispbread

Seven silly signs winter is over in Sweden

2015

'Swedes have a different kind of creativity'

Eight surprising Swedish celebrity sweethearts

Sweden is second most 'digital' nation in EU

'Free Estelle Bernadotte from her royal burden'

'It's my duty to give back and help others'

Ten phrases you'll only hear at work in Sweden

Tech, drums and a passion for fashion

'Syria's the biggest threat to Sweden in 70 years'

Six Sweden nuts who have never been to visit

'The art scene in Sweden is less competitive'

'Julian Assange's case could go on indefinitely'

Ten Swedish dating sites you should know about

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