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  • +/-Mar 3 2010Mobile ServiceBy:
    The Embassy of Sweden has initiated a portable passport station at Sweden's honorary consulates in the U.S.
  • +/-Mar 1 2010Embassy Chef ChallengeBy:
    The Second Annual Embassy Chef Challenge, sponsored by Cultural Tourism DC, is being hosted this year by the Embassy of Sweden at House of Sweden.
  • +/-Feb 18 2010Green Partnership ExpandsBy:
    The successful collaboration between Sweden and the U.S. on renewable energy is expanded to cover the whole area of energy and clean tech.
  • +/-Feb 17 2010Honorary Consul General By:
    David E. R. Dangoor was installed as Sweden’s Honorary Consul General in New York at a reception hosted by the Ambassador of Sweden to the United States, Jonas Hafström, and Mrs. Eva Hafström on February 11th.
  • +/-Feb 10 2010President's DayBy:
    The Embassy in Washington will be closed on Monday, February 15th, in observance of Presidents' Day.
  • +/-Feb 5 2010Increased Consular Services By:
    During the spring of 2010, the Embassy in Washington will conduct a pilot project using a mobile photo station.
  • +/-Feb 2 2010Climate Pilots Learn About Eco DrivingBy:
    The American Climate Pilots will learn all about Eco Driving Friday, February 5th as part of the projects final challenge.
  • +/-Feb 2 2010Minister for EU AffairsBy:
    Birgitta Ohlsson was appointed Sweden's new Minister for EU Affairs on February 2, 2010. Birgitta has been a Member of the Swedish Riksdag for the Liberal Party since 2002 and is a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • +/-Feb 1 2010The Soundtrack of Our Lives By:
    Swedish rock band The Soundtrack of Our Lives, also known as T.S.O.O.L., will perform an exclusive acoustic concert at House of Sweden as part of their U.S. tour.
  • +/-Jan 4 2010Honorary Consulate General Opens in New YorkBy:
    The Swedish Government has closed the Consulate General in New York as of January 4, 2010 and has opened an Honorary Consulate General, which will provide certain services to Swedish citizens and conduct commercial, cultural and public affairs.