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What does IKEA stand for? In 1943, a 17-year-old named Ingvar Feodor Kamprad (1926–2018) got some money from his father for doing well in school, despite being dyslexic. Kamprad used the money to ...

The national minorities in Sweden have long historical ties to the country. In 2000, Sweden recognised the following official minorities and minority languages: Jews and Yiddish, Roma and Romani Chib, ...

Jansson’s temptation recipe Ingredients (6–8 servings) 1.2 kg waxy potatoes 2 big onions 2 tins (125 g) sprat fillets in brine 0.5 dl sprat brine 5 dl double cream 1 pinch of salt 2 pinches of black ...

Sweden ranks second in sustainability in the Nation Brands Index 2024. Equality in the workplace. Second in the Global Innovation Index 2024 ...

The parliament – representing the people. In Sweden, the parliament makes the decisions and the government implements them. The government also submits proposals for new laws or law amendments to the ...

Sweden's innovative landscape is vast and vibrant, with many Swedish companies contributing. This is due to factors such as financial support for startups and general openness towards creative ...

Sweden is a member of the European Union, the EU. As an EU citizen, you are entitled to work in Sweden without a permit. You also have the right to come to Sweden to look for a job. Your family has ...

Here are your key facts about Sweden. Learn about Sweden's population, the Swedish government, Sweden's geography, and more.

There are many different kinds of taxes in Sweden. Most people pay only local tax on their annual income. This tax rate varies depending on the local authority and ranges, roughly, from 29 to 35 per ...