All posts tagged "Sweden"
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505Expat EssentialsThe cost of living in Sweden 2025: What’s actually going on
If you live in Sweden, or you’re thinking of moving here, you’ve probably noticed that everything feels a bit more expensive lately....
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621News & BuzzStarting in 2026: Sweden banning mobile phones in schools
Sweden is preparing to take a bold move in reshaping the school day. Starting next fall, mobile phones will be banned in...
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399Lifestyle & CultureJess Bretin: Why fika is the essence of Swedish society
Few cultural traditions capture the spirit of Swedish life as clearly as fika. Often translated simply as a “coffee break,” fika is...
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897Expat EssentialsWhat expats need to know: How Sweden’s immigration laws are changing in 2025
This year, Sweden’s famous open-door image is giving way to a more controlled, pragmatic migration model. The changes, driven by a center‑right...
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342Lifestyle & CultureJess Bretin: Nature therapy and Sweden’s outdoor culture
When I moved to Sweden’s second city, I didn’t expect to be so close to nature: forests, lakes and long walking trails...
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408Lifestyle & CultureLife hacks I’ve learned as an American living in Sweden for two years, Pt. 2
After two years in Sweden, I’ve gathered tips and tricks that make daily life smoother for expats; and often, cheaper. In Pt....
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398Lifestyle & CultureLife hacks I’ve learned as an American living in Sweden for two years, Pt. 1
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 of a two-part post. You can jump to Pt. 2 here.) When you move to a...
