The threat to Sweden and Swedish interests abroad was already classed as heightened. In light of the fact that two Swedes have been killed in Brussels following a terrorist act, Swedes abroad are encouraged to exercise increased caution and vigilance, and follow the advice of local authorities. Swedes abroad are also encouraged to register on the list of Swedish citizens abroad, and download the UD Resklar app and activate push notifications for the country in question.
Register on the list of Swedish citizens abroad (only in Swedish)Many options on learning Swedish, including distance learning, courses in Sweden and proficiency tests in Swedish, can be found at Study in Sweden's website Learning Swedish.
The Swedish Institute offers a free tutored web course to learn Swedish
Sweden was the first country in the world to introduce freedom of the press laws in 1766.
Most Swedish newspapers and media sources are available online in Swedish, a few also offer news summaries in English.
Radio Sweden's broadcasts in English
The Local (English language online publication)
Sveriges Radio (Swedish Radio)
Sveriges Television (Swedish Television)
TV4 Dagens Nyheter (national newspaper)
Svenska Dagbladet (national newspaper)
Göteborgs-Posten (west Swedish newspaper)
Sydsvenska Dagbladet (south Swedish newspaper)
Dagens Industri (national newspaper focused on business and finance)
Aftonbladet (national evening newspaper)
Expressen (national evening newspaper)
Detailed information on importing live animals to Sweden can be found at the Swedish Board of Agriculture's website.
For information on import of food, alcohol and tobacco products, medicines, weapons, plants, cars and other commodities, please see the Swedish Customs's website
A marriage ceremony in Sweden can take place either in a church or before a civil authority. The Marriage Code and other statutes involving spouses is gender-neutral.