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Volvo Ocean Race kicks off  ..one of the truly epic events in sports and, this year the girls are back! READ MORE » 2014 Nobel Prize in literature to Modiano  Swedish Academy announced that the 69-year-old Patrick Modiano had won the prize in the... READ MORE » Swedish News: Fast-growing FIKA. Sweden to recognize the Palestinian state. Saab plant reduces work force. Swedish human rights award to Snowden. Nobel Prize in Medicine shared between US and Norwegian scientists.  READ MORE » Three winners share a revolutionary Nobel Prize in Physics   One American teamed with two Japanese scientists to create white LED light and... READ MORE » The Vasa makes history - again The Vasa Museum in Sweden is named the 13th best museum in the world by its visitors. READ MORE » Kanelbullens dag! Let’s celebrate Kanelbullens dag (the Day of the Cinnamon bun, October 4), it's easy and quite gratifying...  READ MORE » Nobel Laureates Honored in NYC On Monday, September 29, the annual Nobel Monument Inscription Ceremony took place in Theodore Roosevelt Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.  READ MORE » SVT edits a classic  As noted by several international media Swedish television has elected to edit 'Pippi Longstocking' READ MORE » Night at the Museum The American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia offers a way to find out what really goes on. READ MORE » A Taste of Norse Mythology The Nordic Heritage Museum presents Odin's Eye, October 10 - November 9. READ MORE » SACC-New York Young Professionals communicating SACC-New York Young Professionals networked and Fredrik Carlström presented his advice on communicating clearly. READ MORE » Another Michelin Star for Aquavit! As Guide Michelin unveiled its 2015 winners in New York, Restaurant Aquavit was awarded two stars. READ MORE » In the news SOS for Swedish playgrounds. The Swede behind the legendary Greyhound bus.  READ MORE » Swedish News  Swedish 'Boom' gets ready to explode in U.S. Swedes are nuts - literally! -about change. READ MORE » Record setting Swedes shine in qualifiers Zlatan Ibrahimovic set a new mark for men's scoring in soccer while Lotta Schelin is on the cusp of setting the women's record. READ MORE » Hazing in high schools  Americans are not surprised to hear about hazing on college campuses, although most Greek... READ MORE » AIK coach in intensive care  With just days left before AIK Sweden’s national ice hockey team’s first game of... READ MORE » The science of happiness  As a country with long, dark winters, Sweden is notorious for its research on... READ MORE » Master Michael's Street A walkabout to the area around Mäster Mikaels gata in Södermalm, Stockholm, home of a 17th century executioner and one of the city's most beautiful churches. READ MORE » Bees take the sting out of pain Bees have done it again. New research out of Sweden reveals how bee honey might be a natural antibiotic. READ MORE » SACC-New York hosted Board Program in Stockholm SACC-New York kicked off the annual Stockholm Board Program with a festive reception. READ MORE » Swedish News: Astrid Lindgren World in southeast Sweden apologizes for taking one scene too far. Juicing to cleanse. Americans aren’t the only ones with expats in Sweden. READ MORE » Norse Mythology 101 Who was the guy with the hammer and how many legs did Sleipner have? We admit it, we too at times forget who is who and what is what in Norse mythology. But it’s time to brush up on our ancestry, don’t you agree? READ MORE »

Contribute SUBMIT EVENT CONTRIBUTE STORY LISTINGS   Nordstjernan in print twice a month: a year of joy!   SUBSCRIBE NOW Today's "Namnsdag" Berit/Birgit... READ MORE » Today's Fact ABBA (b. 1972) The music of Benny Andersson’s and Björn Ulvaeus’ creation continues to capture the world. ABBA remains the all-time leading record-selling group, topping even the Beatles. MORE » Keep up with Sweden in America!  Order your copy.     Subscribe to Nordstjernan!   the Newspaper of Swedish America — a tradition since 1872. Printed twice monthly. Sample our back issues here. Sweden's new Prime Minister Stefan Löfven says Sweden will recognize the state of Palestine. READ MORE » Newsletter Enter email for Nordic events and product updates. Baking with Skansen A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »   News Gallery Aerial Stockholm Sweden's capital is one of few major cities where hot air ballooning over the town is till allowed. (Not while President Obama visits but most of the ... Sometimes touring the country ..will offer surprise encounters along the way, such as this one, just north of Umeå, European Cultural Capital in 2014. Traveling in the Summer ..through Sweden can offer the most amazing sceneries, the colors and experiences out of this world. Summer of 2014 A summer of plenty of sunshine in Sweden to be remembered for a loong time. Dalarna: the Very Essence of Sweden The traditional church boats of Siljan Lake in Dalarna The orient express on water Traveling in style from Göteborg to Stockholm and vice versa; Sweden's Göta Kanal offers a unique experience of the country. Nordic Delicacies This piece of Norway in the heart of Brooklyn - located at 6909 3rd Avenue. Find Scandinavian homemade and imported food and gift items. Just Scandinavian Josef Frank fabric, Gustavsberg and Bruno Mattson - New York's answer to Stockholm's Svenskt Tenn! Camilla Läckberg in New York Swedish best selling crime writer Camilla Läckberg, left, in New York for book signings and the launch of a newly translated title, "The Stonecutter" Chicago's Andersonville The sign at the entrance to the Swedish American Museum leaves very little to the imagination - "Välkommen" / Welcome! Aerial Stockholm Sweden's capital is one of few major cities where hot air ballooning over the town is till allowed. (Not while President Obama visits but most of the ... Swedish Food Classics Lingonberry lovers’ pizza READ MORE »