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+/-Jun 30 2008Hammarby Sjöstad — living green in central StockholmBy:
Green is the word in Hammarby Sjöstad — and not just because it's summer. Under its lush surface this residential waterside area in Stockholm hides a number of innovative sustainable solutions. The “Hammarby model” has become a tool for environmentally friendly city development around the world. by: Anna Sandelin
+/-Jun 27 2008Check out the new events map on Sweden.se!By:
Sweden.se has introduced a user-friendly events map on Sweden.se, presenting clearly categorized events all over Sweden.
+/-Jun 26 2008Strong innovation drives Sweden forwardBy:
It is not by accident that Swedish companies Ikea, Ericsson, Electrolux, Volvo and Saab are well known far beyond Sweden's borders. For a country that prides itself on doing things in moderation, Sweden is surprisingly bold when it comes to innovation. by: Charlotte West
+/-Jun 24 2008Reports from the Embassy Science and Technology OfficeBy:
Reports from the Embassy Science and Technology Office (S&T Office) can now be found also at the embassy web page. The S&T office network between Sweden and Japan in issues concerned with research, innovation and growth policy issues. Among the reports issued in 2008 (some in Swedish, a few in English) are reports on Swedish environmental technology, creative industries, ubiquitous Japan, and the Japanese environmental policies.
+/-Jun 24 2008Stockholm Fashion Week-Summer/Spring 2009By:
Sthlm Fashion Week by Berns shows for Summer/Spring 2009 will take place between 30/6-08 to 2/7-08. The participating brands will be presented shortly.
+/-Jun 24 2008Sweden.se wants you to danceBy:
Sweden.se/music — our brand new music room — gives you seven genres with selections of the best Swedish music right now. The player above will pick random songs from the different genres — until you make a selection, that is. Experience what Swedish music is all about!
+/-Jun 17 2008MidsummerBy:
Summer in Sweden is short. It starts showing its face in May and explodes into life in June. The summer has to hurry to get things done before the nights turn cold in September and everything stops growing. At Midsummer, the Swedish summer is a lush green and bursting with chlorophyll, and the nights are scarcely dark at all. In the north, the sun never sets. by Po Tidholm
+/-May 16 2008Swedish mums are doing fine By:
Sweden tops global list of mother’s well being.
+/-May 12 2008Swedish menswear hot in Japan By:
Leading Tokyo department store is promoting Swedish fashion.
+/-May 9 2008Sweden tops corporate social responsibility leagueBy:
Sweden leads the world in corporate social responsibility (CSR), according to an influential report from the non-profit organization AccountAbility.
+/-Apr 19 2008Wave power to the peopleBy:
Say hello to wave power, goodbye to emissions. In the choppy sea near the Swedish coastal town of Lysekil, a number of giant yellow buoys hide a ground-breaking technology that may be one of the answers to the world’s quest for sustainable energy solutions.
+/-Apr 19 2008Swedish makeup hot abroadBy:
Swedish makeup companies have moved beyond their home territory to capture loyal customers in hundreds of markets. Face Stockholm, Oriflame, IsaDora and Make Up Store are some of the brands that are being applied to faces from Moscow to Sydney.
+/-Apr 19 2008Speech: Combining a Climate-Friendly Policy with Economic GrowthBy:
Speech held at the Yomiuri International Economic Society, Tokyo 17 April 2008 by Fredrik Reinfeldt, Prime Minister.
+/-Apr 19 2008Speech: Sweden-Japan Symposium on Sustainable Urban DevelopmentBy:
The Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr Fredrik Reinfeldt held this speech at the United Nations Universtiy in Tokyo, 17 April 2008.
+/-Apr 8 2008Sweden 2008By:
Sweden is the extraordinary country in the North that has so much to offer, all year round, whatever your interests and preferences. But most of all Sweden has Swedes — waiting to welcome you.
+/-Apr 8 2008Swedish DesignBy:
Diversity is the new keyword of the Swedish design scene. Emotional values are now reckoned to be as important as function in Swedish craftsmanship and design in general. Everything is tested and retested: aesthetic norms as well as traditional ways of working.
+/-Apr 8 2008New application fees at the Embassy of SwedenBy:
From April 14, 2008, new fees apply for services from the Embassy.
+/-Mar 29 2008News from Sweden - in EnglishBy:
SR International, Radio Sweden broadcasts in a number of languages.
+/-Mar 29 2008Swedish popBy:
Tens of thousands of rubber balls bounce in slow motion down a San Francisco street to the sound of The Knife’s track “Heartbeats,” interpreted by Swedish singer-songwriter José González. Sony Bravia’s commercial gave a real boost to González’s record sales. He is just one of Sweden's many success stories.
+/-Mar 11 2008The 52nd European Go Congress to be held in SwedenBy:
The 52nd European Go Congress will take place in Swedish Leksand, July 26th - August 9th.
+/-Feb 14 2008Sweden in Quick FiguresBy:
Hard facts from SCB - Statistics Sweden
+/-Feb 14 2008Foreign Policy Statement 2008By:
Each February, the Minister for Foreign Affairs presents the Government's Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. The presentation is followed by a debate in the Riksdag. The Statement of Foreign Policy indicates how the Government intends to deal with various situations around the world during the coming electoral period or the coming year.
+/-Dec 4 2007Are you studying or researching at a Japanese university or school?By:
Swedish student or researcher in Japan? Please follow the link below.
+/-Nov 29 2007Establishing a Business in SwedenBy:
For its size, Sweden is one of the world’s biggest recipients of foreign investment. Strong international trade ties, a highly skilled workforce, low corporate tax rates and an absence of bureaucracy are just some of the many advantages that make the country an attractive choice for investors. Sweden’s modern transport network and geographical location underpin its position as a natural hub for the North European and Baltic markets.
+/-Nov 28 2007Subscribe to Radio Sweden PodcastsBy:
You can get the latest news from Sweden directly to your MP3-player or iPod.
+/-Nov 23 2007The Midnight Sun Dialogue on Climate Change - Chairman's SummaryBy:
Environment Ministers and High Officials from 28 countries and the European Commission met at Riksgränsen, Sweden, June 11-14 2007, for an informal discussion on international cooperative action on climate change. This meeting was the third in a series of similar informal dialogues in Greenland in 2005 and in South Africa last year. The purpose of these meetings is to allow ministers to have in depth discussions on key issues related to the future of international cooperation on climate change. No consensus is sought and no agreed conclusions are adopted: the aim is to increase understanding of the views of different countries in order to enhance prospects for agreements in forthcoming negotiations.
+/-Nov 19 2007Astrid Lindgren lives on in Swedish attitudesBy:
Astrid Lindgren was so much more than a best-selling author of children’s books. She was also an important opinion former who helped unseat a Swedish government, influenced changes in the law and even inspired anarchists.
+/-Nov 3 2007Open Skies, Open MindsBy:
The film Open Skies, Open Minds is a four minute long journey that takes you from north to south and gives you a glimpse of contemporary life in Sweden.

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