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Twelve things about Sweden that make me smile
SWEDISH HABITS

Twelve things about Sweden that make me smile

Five suggestions for the next hyped Swedish lifestyle trend
SWEDISH HABITS

Five suggestions for the next hyped Swedish lifestyle trend

Foreign media have a habit of picking up any seemingly obscure Scandinavian tradition and proclaiming it a new lifestyle trend. Now that friluftsliv, lagom and fika have all been covered, here are The Local's tips for the next strange Swedish concept to promote abroad.

Readers reveal: The biggest culture shocks for Indians in Sweden
READER INSIGHTS

Readers reveal: The biggest culture shocks for Indians in Sweden

Have your say: What are the biggest culture shocks for foreigners in Sweden?
SWEDISH HABITS

Have your say: What are the biggest culture shocks for foreigners in Sweden?

READER INSIGHTS

These are the worst culture shocks for foreigners coming to Sweden

These are the worst culture shocks for foreigners coming to Sweden
READER INSIGHTS

‘Building Ikea furniture’: The best things about dating a Swede

‘Building Ikea furniture’: The best things about dating a Swede
SWEDISH HABITS

When can you buy alcohol in Sweden over the festive period?

When can you buy alcohol in Sweden over the festive period?
OPINION & ANALYSIS

Down with hygge! Sweden’s mys is more real, fun and inclusive

Down with hygge! Sweden’s mys is more real, fun and inclusive
Ten signs you’re becoming more Swedish than the Swedes
SWEDISH HABITS

Ten signs you’re becoming more Swedish than the Swedes

Nine terrible AI-generated jokes about Swedish things
TECH

Nine terrible AI-generated jokes about Swedish things

Five Swedish children’s songs international parents will inevitably have to learn
FAMILY

Five Swedish children’s songs international parents will inevitably have to learn

SWEDISH HABITS

When can you talk to a stranger in Sweden without annoying them?

When can you talk to a stranger in Sweden without annoying them?