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Meet Viking Spirits Inc.: Bringing Scandinavian wine & spirits to the U.S.Meet Viking Spirits Inc.: Bringing Scandinavian wine & spirits to the U.S.

Meet Viking Spirits Inc.: Bringing Scandinavian wine & spirits to the U.S.

Viking Spirits Inc was founded with the mission to bring fine Nordic spirits to the United States. Behind the company…

4 years ago
Meet Theresa Fervers: The founder of European cultural center, Link EUSMeet Theresa Fervers: The founder of European cultural center, Link EUS

Meet Theresa Fervers: The founder of European cultural center, Link EUS

This article is made in collaboration with Link EUS, who are proud partners of the Swedes in the States community.…

4 years ago
Swedens Famous, Month-Long Vacation Law Is Over 80 Years OldSwedens Famous, Month-Long Vacation Law Is Over 80 Years Old

Swedens Famous, Month-Long Vacation Law Is Over 80 Years Old

The Nordics are famous for their generous vacation days, with at least twenty-five days paid leave each year in Sweden,…

4 years ago
Meet Valerie Wigardt: Marketing Director at Candy People – the largest distributor of Swedish candy in the United StatesMeet Valerie Wigardt: Marketing Director at Candy People – the largest distributor of Swedish candy in the United States

Meet Valerie Wigardt: Marketing Director at Candy People – the largest distributor of Swedish candy in the United States

Valerie Wigardt is the yoga-loving health nut in charge of U.S. operations and marketing for the largest Swedish candy distributor…

4 years ago
The best game design programs and courses in the USAThe best game design programs and courses in the USA

The best game design programs and courses in the USA

Game design has become an increasingly common study subject for Swedish students. Many are also eyeing the U.S. to find…

4 years ago
Meet Eric Blomster: The creator of Svensk Husman SocksMeet Eric Blomster: The creator of Svensk Husman Socks

Meet Eric Blomster: The creator of Svensk Husman Socks

Not many Swedes in the States readers have missed the colorful and tasty looking socks from Svensk Husman Socks that…

4 years ago
Netflix: Scandinavians Among The First To Start Watching Christmas MoviesNetflix: Scandinavians Among The First To Start Watching Christmas Movies

Netflix: Scandinavians Among The First To Start Watching Christmas Movies

Are you one of those people that queue up Love Actually and Home Alone before November has even really begun?…

4 years ago
Meet Eha Urbsalu: Founder of Viking Beauty Secrets – the clean, sustainable beauty brand inspired by the NordicsMeet Eha Urbsalu: Founder of Viking Beauty Secrets – the clean, sustainable beauty brand inspired by the Nordics

Meet Eha Urbsalu: Founder of Viking Beauty Secrets – the clean, sustainable beauty brand inspired by the Nordics

Eha Urbsalu has always been fascinated by the Nordic heritage and the Vikings. She combined her passion for beauty with…

5 years ago
H&M introduces ‘Looop’ recycling system making new clothes out of old onesH&M introduces ‘Looop’ recycling system making new clothes out of old ones

H&M introduces ‘Looop’ recycling system making new clothes out of old ones

H&M is joining the recycling revolution! A month after IKEA announced it's recycling store in REtuna Åbruksgalleria, H&M unveils their…

5 years ago
These Are The Best Paying Jobs in SwedenThese Are The Best Paying Jobs in Sweden

These Are The Best Paying Jobs in Sweden

What if you can have it all? A high salary, lower taxes, AND a governmental safety net? Well, look no…

5 years ago