'For Sweden – with the times.' This is the motto of King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden's Head of State and foremost representative of the Swedish royal family. 2026 marks a major milestone as he turns 80 – ...

How does parental leave work in Sweden? Sweden offers one of the world’s most generous and flexible parental leave system, with employees having the right to full leave from work until their child is ...

What does IKEA stand for? In 1943, a 17-year-old named Ingvar Feodor Kamprad (1926–2018) got some money from his father for doing well in school, despite being dyslexic. Kamprad used the money to ...

A defining characteristic of Swedish design is its strong relationship to nature and materials. Natural resources such as wood, textiles and glass are used thoughtfully and environmental ...

The national minorities in Sweden have long historical ties to the country. In 2000, Sweden officially recognised the following minorities and minority languages: the Jews and Yiddish, the Roma and ...

10 Swedish brands and innovations.

It's impossible to talk about Sweden being a global leader in video game development without mentioning Minecraft. The game has sold more than 300 million copies, which makes it one of the ...

To some, Easter in Sweden is closely associated with its religious origin, with churches across the country welcoming people to observe Easter over several days. The Church of Sweden considers Easter ...

Chalmers University of Technology has one of Europe's most advanced quantum computers – a platform with the potential to revolutionise artificial intelligence, among many other fields. Photo: Sofia ...

Sweden is part of the Nordic region in northern Europe, together with the countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. Sweden is large in size, small in population. Sweden is a democracy and a ...

In the Swedish school system, children go to school for at least ten years from the year they turn six, as mandated by the Swedish Education Act (link in Swedish). Sweden's long focus on education is ...

All public power proceeds from the people. This is the foundation of Swedish democracy, the system of government. Everyone has the same rights and is free to scrutinise how politicians and public ...