Sweden- Nordstjernan

You're at the U.S. Edition. Remember to visit our City Editions

Choose edition: U.S - New York - Chicago - San Francisco

July 27
• News
• /
• Local
• /
• Places
• /
• Events
• /
• Blog
• /
• Video
• /
• True Swedish
• /
• Travel
• /
• Store

• Arts
• /
• Briefs
• /
• Education|Research
• /
• Emigration
• /
• Food
• /
• Nordic
• /
• People
• /
• Sports
• /
• Style
• /
• Sweden
• /
• Traditions

• My account
• /
• Advertising
• /
• Offers & Discounts
• /
• Contact
• /
• Resources
• /
• Back Issues
• /
• Listings

Swedish Literary Destinations. Discovering, or rediscovering, Sweden through the prism of prominent fictional characters – be it a grumpy inspector in the south, an anorexic hacker on Södermalm, or a 12-centurty crusader – seems too good an opportunity to miss. READ MORE » Assange arrest warrant upheld Stockholm District Court announces that the warrant for the arrest of Julian Assange on charges of sexual assault should not be lifted. READ MORE » Shortage of physicians? .. a shortage in spite of more doctors and doctor visits per thousand inhabitants. READ MORE » Sweden is Europe's gambling mecca The Swedish gaming industry is booming like never before.  READ MORE » Heat warning in Sweden Temperatures in the nineties are expected this week in many parts of Sweden. READ MORE » Meandering The 'Gota Kanal' The Göta Canal, or The Blue Ribbon as it is often called, takes its voyagers past castles, monasteries, palaces, medieval churches, and a number of picturesque towns.  READ MORE » Malmo sets course for European riches Malmo FF has a plan for its time in the Champions League, and it might be surprising. READ MORE » Karl Oskar - not your typical immigrant  READ MORE » Review: Welcome to Sweden To be funny or not .. therein lies the rub. Ulf Kirchdorfer takes a look at the NBC sitcom 'Welcome to Sweden' READ MORE » Combining history with bruises Performing Viking games and the entertainment of common people way before the computer, the Telge Glima group introduces outrageous, daring acts. READ MORE » Swedish News: Sleep issues are worst for women according to a study by Uppsala University and Karolinska. The Swede with 63 names. READ MORE » Swedish summer mixes Deliciously Swedish summer mixes with seafood or smoked meat: Skagen, Old Man's Mix and Suovas. Perfect for a late snack, a light lunch or an appetizer for steamy afternoons in the summer of 2014. READ MORE » Life according to Swedes Education, relationships, valid goals and involvement all add to our sense of meaning in life.  READ MORE » No better place to live in Sweden .. than Stockholm with surroundings and the other metropolitan areas. READ MORE » Best Swedish environmental municipality Sweden's southern metropolis receives the honor  READ MORE » Nisswastaemman, Minnesota 2014 Scandinavian Folk Music and Dance Festival Celebrated in Nisswa, Minnesota USA READ MORE » Most influential Swede in history  The list of the people who today are considered influential has been analyzed by... READ MORE » Vasa celebrates Sweden Day at Sveadal A party even Gustav Vasa would have enjoyed near Morgan Hill, California in the mountains of Santa Cruz. READ MORE » A Stolen Rose.  A Swedish immigrant soldier's life, and death, in World War I.  READ MORE » Midsummer in Wisconsin Swedish American Historical Society of WI, Inc. celebrated 'Midsommar' on June 22. The sun came out just in time for the dancing and music. READ MORE » A Taste of Sweden It's Fancy Food Show in New York and a group of Swedish suppliers were on hand for a demonstration of traditional Swedish tastes. READ MORE » Midsummer in numbers  Did you know that the Thursday prior to Midsummer is the worst day to... READ MORE » Sweden Days in Geneva, Ill. with Sweden West and Midsummer celebration in the center of town. READ MORE » Midsummer in Lindsborg 2014 Opening Ceremony in Little Sweden USA in Kansas. READ MORE » Midsummer in New York 2014 Midsummer in the Big Apple is, yes we dare say it, quite possibly even better than midsummer back home.  READ MORE » Midsummer at Gammelgarden The center in Scandia Minnesota celebrates. Musicians from Sundsvall, Sweden, joined performers from Scandia and the Twin Cities.  READ MORE » A royal facelift  Look at the king's smooth, wrinkle free face .. even the stubble is gone.... READ MORE » Consumption important for friendship According to a Swedish study most children experience consumption as an important social aspect of life. READ MORE » Swedish language company causes debate in UK British authorities hired a Swedish company to determine whether an asylum seekers in England are telling the truth. READ MORE » 'Keep Sweden Swedish' Uproar among politicians and anti-racist media in Sweden after the phrase is used in OP-Ed READ MORE » Less culture on the countryside Not surprisingly, where you live will determine how much culture you're exposed to. READ MORE » Looking for a job in Sweden? A report from the Swedish Employment Service shows where to look and what to avoid. READ MORE » Stockholmers prefer New York  25 percent of people in Sweden's capital would rather live in New York City (and .. that's after this winter) READ MORE » Review: Welcome to Sweden is rehabbing itself  well ... sort of. READ MORE »

Contribute SUBMIT EVENT CONTRIBUTE STORY LISTINGS   Nordstjernan in print twice a month: a year of joy!   SUBSCRIBE NOW Today's "Namnsdag" Marta... READ MORE » Today's Fact Axel Johnson (1844 – 1910) Founded the Nordstjernan shipping line and took over the Avesta Iron Works, starting one of Sweden’s largest industrial conglomerates. 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. A new study in Sweden shows that genetics play a bigger part than environmental factors in the three most common types of cancer. 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 Summer of 2013 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. 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. 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 Swedish American Museum's permanent exhibition offers a glimpse of the troublesome journey for the 19th century immigrants. Summer of 2013 A summer of plenty of sunshine in Sweden to be remembered for a loong time. Swedish Food Classics Foie gras and lingonberries on buttered toast READ MORE »

• ABOUT US
• UPLOAD CENTER
• SITE MAP
• PRIVACY
• SINCE 1872
• ARCHIVE