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Sweden

  1. vulture lists
    10 Essential Swedish Horror FilmsExploring the Scandinavian nation’s great cinematic tradition.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  2. hurra!
    Skol! Sweden Wins Eurovision Song Contest 2023Loreen made history with her win.
    By Charu Sinha
  3. commentary
    Why We Make Fun of the Way Other People EatOr in the case of Swedish houseguests, what they don’t eat.
    By Frankie Huang
  4. what’s in a name?
    Sweden Wants to Be More Than Your Toilet BrushA tourism campaign aims to reclaim the names of national landmarks from Ikea.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  5. recession
    Ending Lockdowns Won’t Revive the Economy“Reopening the economy” won’t make consumers feel economically or medically secure enough to spend the way they did before COVID-19 arrived.
    By Eric Levitz
  6. the urbanist
    A Stylist’s Guide to GothenburgA world-famous design store, decadent shrimp sandwiches, and a coastal day spa.
    By Trupti Rami
  7. crime
    A$AP Rocky Found Guilty, Will Not Face Jail Time for Assault in SwedenHe will only pay a fine.
    By Zoe Haylock
  8. crime
    A$AP Rocky Released From Swedish Jail Pending VerdictThe final decision will be announced on August 14.
    By Zoe Haylock
  9. crime
    A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty to Swedish Assault ChargesThe trial begins in Stockholm.
    By Zoe Haylock
  10. crime
    A$AP Rocky Fan Arrested After Threatening the Swedish EmbassyThe woman allegedly threatened to “blow this motherf—er up.”
    By Tolly Wright
  11. crime
    A$AP Rocky Formally Charged With Assault in SwedenBoth he and the two men arrested with him will face trial soon.
    By Zoe Haylock
  12. racism
    Trump’s Efforts to Free A$AP Rocky Showcase His Malleability — and OpportunismPresident Trump’s ability to get people out of jail is used to further his racist agenda. A$AP Rocky is no exception.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  13. crime
    A$AP Rocky to Remain in Swedish Jail for Another WeekThe court called him a “flight risk.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  14. arrests
    A$AP Rocky Held in Swedish Detention Center for Two Weeks After Assault ArrestSwedish authorities deemed the rapper a flight risk.
    By Halle Kiefer
  15. the urbanist
    An Interior Designer’s Guide to Stockholm“I think Stockholm has the same kind of values as Scandinavian design: clean, functional, democratic, and aesthetically pleasing.”
    As told to Trupti Rami
  16. clösjings
    Magnus Nilsson Will Close the Acclaimed Fäviken RestaurantThe chef is going to tend to some apple trees.
    By Chris Crowley
  17. festivals
    Swedish Government Thinks Festival for Women Discriminated Against MenToday in how to completely miss the point.
    By Dee Lockett
  18. vulture lists
    A Guide to Swedish Indie Music Beyond RobynFrom Jens Lekman to Tove Lo.
    By Larry Fitzmaurice
  19. you have my sword
    The Adorable Full Story Behind the Girl Who Found a Viking Sword in a Lake“I felt like a warrior, but Daddy said I looked like Pippi Longstocking.”
    By Amanda Arnold
  20. you have my sword
    Eight-Year-Old Girl Finds Ancient Viking Sword in LakeExtremely metal.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  21. international affairs
    The Threat Posed by Europe’s Far-Right Surge Is Much Bigger Than One ElectionGains by a right-wing party in Sweden weren’t as big as many feared, but a small win over extremism shouldn’t obscure the broader danger.
    By Heather Hurlburt
  22. last night on late night
    Jennifer Garner Explains How She Got Lost in a Kayak in Sweden“I was like, la la la, let’s sing Mamma Mia! We’re in Sweden.”
    By Jackson McHenry
  23. heists
    Extremely Cool Thieves Steal Swedish Crown Jewels, Escape in SpeedboatA cool heist.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  24. women stopping planes
    Young Activist Blocks Afghan Man’s Deportation by Refusing to Sit Down on Flight“I am doing what I can to save a person’s life.”
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  25. the skin we’re in
    A Swedish Tattoo Artist on Her Skin-Care RoutineMiryam Lumpini on sheet masks, freckles, and exfoliating with sugar.
    By Shannon Barbour
  26. the chain gang
    McDonald’s New McVegan Sandwich Is a Big HitThe burger’s availability is expanding in northern Europe, where reviews have been “overwhelmingly positive.”
    By Clint Rainey
  27. gallery
    Backstage With the Royal Swedish BalletPhotographer Björn Abelin offers an intimate look at one of the world’s oldest dance companies in a new exhibit.
    By Sarah Nechamkin
  28. gallery
    Sweet Melancholy Captured in the Swedish CountrysidePhotographer Isabella Ståhl returned home to shoot dreamy landscapes in northern Sweden.
    By Sarah Nechamkin
  29. select all
    Sweden Accidentally Leaks the Sensitive Info of Basically All Its CitizensHow do you say “Oops!” in Swedish?
    By Paris Martineau
  30. Ikea Admits That a Couple of Its Serving Bowls Might Catch Food on FireThe stainless-steel Blanda Blank might come with a bonus feature.
    By Clint Rainey
  31. international affairs
    Suspect Arrested in Connection With Stockholm Truck AttackThe 39-year-old Uzbek man was known to authorities, but was not being actively monitored at the time of the attack.
    By Chas Danner
  32. Hijacked Truck Plows Into Pedestrians, Killing at Least 3 in StockholmThe latest in a line of truck attacks hits the Swedish capital.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  33. bob dylan
    Bob Dylan to Pick Up Nobel Prize This Weekend, As He Happens to Be in StockholmThe singer-songwriter will meet with the Swedish Academy to receive his Nobel medal and diploma.
    By Jackson McHenry
  34. meanwhile in scandinavia
    Swedish Women’s Soccer Team Replaced Names on Jerseys With Empowering PhrasesOne jersey now reads, “Believe in your damn self.”
    By Lisa Ryan
  35. last night on late night
    Colbert Says ‘Never Fjorget’ Swedes Not Hurt in Nonexistent Terrorism IncidentPresident Trump mentioned the Swedish attack, which never happened, at a rally.
    By Tolly Wright
  36. last night on late night
    Seth Meyers Joins the Whole Population of Sweden in Making Fun of TrumpAlso, there’s a meatloaf price to pay in being friends with Trump.
    By Tolly Wright
  37. international affairs
    Sweden Confused After Trump Cites Nonexistent Terrorist IncidentTrump’s fake Swedish news reflects a misleading right-wing narrative about refugee-perpetrated crime.
    By Chas Danner
  38. 8 Countries Are Starting a Fund to Counter Trump’s Anti-Abortion Gag RuleThe fallout from the executive order could be up to $9.5 billion in U.S. foreign aid worldwide.
    By Dayna Evans
  39. trumped
    Sweden Mocks Trump With One Perfect PhotoA subtle burn.
    By Dayna Evans
  40. meanwhile in scandanavia
    Swedish ‘Bikini Cop’ Now an Instagram Fitness StarShe’s found her true calling as a fitness star.
    By Lisa Ryan
  41. Swedish Women Just Got a Hotline They Can Call If They Get Mansplained ToThe largest union in Sweden has instituted a new phone number for women to call if they feel they are being inappropriately mansplained at work.
    By Dayna Evans
  42. blue chips
    World’s Most Expensive Chips Will Set You Back $11 ApieceThey’re seasoned with rare mushrooms.
    By Clint Rainey
  43. srsly?
    Facebook Removes Animated Breast-Cancer Video for Being OffensiveThe nipple is still not free.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  44. English Could Use Swedish’s Untranslatable Words for RelationshipsBecause who gets married anymore?
    By Drake Baer
  45. Sweden Just Rolled Out the World’s First Electric HighwayE-trucks are twice as efficient as traditional engines.
    By Eva Hill and Cait Munro
  46. The Weird Socialist Logjam That Gives Stockholmers 20-Year Apartment WaitsMaybe Scandinavia isn’t the best at everything after all.
    By Drake Baer
  47. swede child o’ mine
    An Ode to Sweden’s Greatest Citizen, IsabelleWe love the woman who took over Sweden’s Twitter account for the week. 
    By Gabriella Paiella
  48. Kids With a Depressed Parent Perform Worse in SchoolA big new study of Swedes suggests depression can have intergenerational effects.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  49. The Chain Gang
    McDonald’s Latest Happy Meal Is a Virtual-Reality HeadsetIt’s part of a promo in Sweden.
    By Clint Rainey
  50. Check Out a Sketch Kevin Hart Made with a Comedy Group from SwedenKevin Hart recently did something a little different to promote his latest film Ride Along 2 by teaming up with Swedish comedy group […]
    By Megh Wright
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