Exploring engineering in Sweden
Last year, Nils Nordström, a driven student, embarked on an educational journey that bridged two continents, bringing him from the United States and the University of Minnesota to study materials engineering at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. READ MORE »
Modern Sweden 500 years
It is with great joy that we, the readers and writers of Nordstjernan, congratulate the land of our ancestors, or as modern emigrants, the land of our birth, on two auspicious occasions. READ MORE »
Viking Age migrations can be seen in Swedes' DNA
Many Swedes still carry genes from the wave of people from England and Ireland who moved to Sweden during the Viking Age. READ MORE »
Get your master's degree in Stockholm
Californians Daniel and Summer landed at Stockholm University for completely different reasons. READ MORE »
Ulf Kristersson will take office as prime minister
“It feels big. I'm thankful. I am happy about the trust I have received from the Riksdag, but also noticeably humbled by the tasks that lie ahead of us," says Ullf Kristersson after the vote. READ MORE »
Deep in the forest
The Holavedsleden trail between Tranås and Gränna runs in beautiful, hilly primeval forest. It’s the same idyllic landscape with bath-friendly lakes that inspired the great artist and illustrator John Bauer, the same forest in which thieves once lurked behind every other tree. Nordstjernan's Emil Sergel and Roger Borgelid instead encounter a magical tranquility in the deep forests of the Småland province. READ MORE »Premium
Magdalena Andersson (S) resigns as Prime Minister
After election results became clear on September 14, Sweden's first female prime minister announced her resignation. "Tomorrow I will request my dismissal as Prime Minister and the responsibility for the continued process will pass to the Speaker and the Riksdag," Andersson said during a press conference on Wednesday evening. READ MORE »
Study in Sweden, see the world
If you’re looking to explore the world and travel during your master’s studies, it doesn’t get easier than being a student at a Swedish University. Jamie Santos from Seattle, a U.S. Friends of Chalmers Scholarship holder, shares her story. READ MORE »
Second Palme d'Or to Ruben Östlund
Östlund's new film “Triangle of Sadness” won the distinguished award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. READ MORE »
The world’s oldest painted Dalahäst
While excavating in Falun in central Dalarna in July 2020, Swedish archaeologists accidentally found what may be the world’s oldest painted Dalahäst. READ MORE »
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The future is electric
With a master’s degree from Chalmers University of Technology, maybe your next job will be at the forefront of the electrification field? READ MORE »
Nato applications in June for Finland and Sweden?
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Putin does the unthinkable
The invasion of Ukraine and the war that Kreml begun February 24 is an attack on the entire European collective of nation states, goes against international law and indeed common sense. READ MORE »
Sweden condemns Russia’s actions
Putin's recognition of two pro-Russian breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine and subsequent invasion unilaterally condemned. READ MORE »
Sweden's flattest hike - a winner!
An unexpectedly exotic yet playful hike that offers great variation and ends at, well, a savannah. Not a mountain grouse in sight, much less a mountain or even a serious hill. Mörbylångaleden on Öland offers surprises despite very few shifts in altitude. READ MORE »Premium
The box that changes the way we wash
This is how a small-scale innovation that started at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden got its founder into Forbes '30 under 30' list. READ MORE »
Back to an (almost) usual Midsummer
The Swedish government eased regulations on meetings and the limitations on restaurants and amusement parks on June 1, just in time for the summer season. READ MORE »
Skansen reopened
The popular outdoor park has been open for visitors again since April 1. READ MORE »
6:e Juni, Nationaldagen
Sweden's National Day is June 6. Only since the early 20th century has it been considered the Day of the Swedish Flag, becoming a national holiday as late as 2004. READ MORE »
Sommar, sommar, sommar
summer ... the season between spring and autumn. In the northern hemisphere usually the months of June, July, and August. In Sweden a magic time.
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Swedes and the National Day
In spite of Sweden pastries, flags, and entertainment, Swedes aren’t much for celebrating their national day. READ MORE »
Green chemistry
Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is a broad field that addresses and solves important environmental problems related to climate change. The goal of experts in this field is to support the change of industrial production toward a no-waste generation and almost zero pollution. READ MORE »
Preparing for Easter
The holy days before Easter have a unique history in Sweden. READ MORE »
For the love of tulips
And in some countries a declaration of love. READ MORE »
Walkabout Tour of Stockholm I
.. walk in the city of my youth: Leif Rosqvist goes for a walk through his old neighborhoods in the heart of Stockholm. READ MORE »Premium
The 'Swedish' Island in the Caribbean
Dreaming of sun, sand and beaches? Here's a story of what could have been Sweden's remote 26th 'province.' READ MORE »Premium
Awesome and Swedish ...
Fastest in the world: BESK / Genius Company / The ant that carries the elephant. READ MORE »
The Nobel laureate who got hooked on Stockholm
A childhood interest in math and technology took Frank Wilczek all the way to a Nobel Prize. Now he spends a large portion of his time in Sweden where he is trying to crack the secret of dark matter. READ MORE »
Chalmers University of Technology
Highest reputation for Swedish Universities 2019 ... educational experience best in Europe according to international students ... READ MORE »
Swedish News:
No easing of corona restrictions in Sweden / Still tough for many / Increased confidence in the authorities / The Arts Council distributes crisis billions / GDP rises again next year READ MORE »
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A Swede's dream job in America
Niklas Lundberg landed his dream job with Spotify just a few months after a Master’s degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. READ MORE »
SwedishNews, August 1
Record number of Norwegian customers / Study grants expected to increase / Stockholm Museums open / More students admitted to Swedish universities / "Keep working remotely" / More people refrain from moving to nursing homes / Swedish budget deficit: SEK 71.4 billion. READ MORE »
Swedish News, July 28:
Åre worst affected by unemployment / Increase in hand alcohol poisoning / The Nobel Banquet canceled / Major cities are losing tourists / Mail delivery every other day / Significantly fewer asylum seekers READ MORE »
Swedish News, July 21:
EU agreed on budget and corona support / Swedish Prime Minister pleased / Higher EU fee for Sweden / Few Swedes go to Denmark READ MORE »
The pandemic in Sweden, update August 1:
No new deceased reported in Sweden / Promising development in Sweden / Tegnell believes in minor outbreaks / Three different future scenarios of covid-19 in Sweden. READ MORE »
Swedish News:
Small-town shops in Sweden are coping better with the crisis / Stockholm could have 40 percent immunity / 26 new deaths reported on July 17 / Calm season worrisome for Swedish museums READ MORE »
Swedish News:
Good harvest forecast despite cold spring / More punctual trains in the wake of the pandemic / Swedes' alcohol intake is declining / Swedish stock market back to early January’s level / 21 new deaths reported on July 16 READ MORE »
Swedish News:
More people choose a digital doctor / Soaring bicycle sales / Swedish police are saving millions on the crisis / 27 new deaths reported on July 15 / Decline for the fashion industry. READ MORE »
Swedish News:
More unemployed in Sweden / SAS has reimbursed 700,000 passengers / Nine new deaths reported on July 14. READ MORE »
Swedish News, July 8
Sida provides multi-million support to WHO / Corona virus update July 8 / 'Don't make new acquaintances' READ MORE »
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