Sweden
Work-life balance, climate leadership and one of Europe's most successful start-up scenes.
Sweden punches well above its weight. A country of around ten million people, it is known for generous parental leave, the daily ritual of fika, one of Europe's lowest-carbon electricity systems and a start-up scene that produced Spotify, Klarna and Minecraft. Our Sweden desk covers the ideas, businesses and ways of living that make Swedish life distinctive, and what the rest of the world can learn from them.
Lagom and Fika: What Sweden Gets Right About Work-Life Balance
Generous parental leave, the daily fika break and the idea of 'just enough'. What the rest of the world can learn from Swedish working life.
Nobel Season in Sweden: From the October Announcements to Nobel Week
The 2026 Nobel Prize announcement dates, what happens on 10 December, and how visitors can follow Nobel Week in Stockholm, from the lectures to Nobel Week Lights.
Allemansrätten: A Practical Guide to Sweden’s Right of Public Access
Camping, campfires, berries, dogs and campervans: what Sweden’s right of public access actually allows, where it stops, and the rules visitors most often get wrong.
Riksbank Holds Rate at 1.75% but Signals a Hike This Year
Sweden's central bank kept borrowing costs unchanged but said rate rises are likely to start this year.
Why Stockholm Keeps Producing Tech Unicorns
Balancing Work and Life: Practical Tips for Busy Professionals
Sustainable Living: Simple Steps to an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
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The Impact of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election on Global Markets
From the post-election rally to the 2025 tariff shock, how the 2024 U.S. election rippled through stocks, currencies and trade worldwide.
Climate Policy and Green Energy Initiatives Around the World
The U.S. has stepped back while others push ahead. A guide to where climate policy and the clean energy transition stand today.
The Truth Behind Forex & Crypto Scams: How to Check a Broker and Stay Safe
Fake brokers, cloned firms and 'guaranteed' returns. How forex and crypto scams work, and the official registers in Singapore, Australia and Sweden to check first.
How to Choose the Best Digital Marketing Agency for Your Business
Every agency claims to be the best. A practical checklist for choosing a digital marketing agency that delivers real results.
Enterprise AI Cost Reduction for European Businesses
How European and Swedish businesses are deploying enterprise AI to cut costs and ease workforce shortages while staying compliant with GDPR and the EU AI Act.