Volvo i latin for “I’m rolling” (in Swedish “Jag rullar”). Volvo is one of the largest and most important company and brands in Sweden, and has been for decades. Photo: Pexels.com Volvo Cars and Volvo AB has been led by quite a few powerful men. One of the most influential leaders, Pehr G Gyllenhammar, heldContinueContinue reading “Volvo”
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Halloween in Sweden
Halloween is one of those holidays that we have imported from the US, but unfortunately few people know what it is really about. So when is the right time to go trick or treating? Halloween is supposed to be celebrated on October 31:st, but in Sweden many children go trick or treating both before andContinueContinue reading “Halloween in Sweden”
The three largest cities
The three largest cities are Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. In that order. The main part of Stockholm is situated in the region of Uppland, and a smaller part belongs to the region of Södermanland. Stockholm is also the capital of Sweden. Stockholm is known for many things, not the least the The Royal Castle. InContinueContinue reading “The three largest cities”
Abba, Zlatan and Björn Borg
Photo: Bohuslänningen I am quite sure you’ve heard of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. If not, he’s one of the world’s most successful and well known soccer players of all times. And he’s from Sweden. Maybe you’ve heard of Abba, Greta Thunberg, Alexander Skarsgård, Icona Pop and Robyn too? Did you know they’re all from Sweden? Abba wasContinueContinue reading “Abba, Zlatan and Björn Borg”
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