Swedish food and drink

Jimmie Åkesson has said his party wants to see Sweden's state alcohol monopoly, Systembolaget, introduce cold storage and have Sunday opening hours.

The end of the requirement for bars to serve food will mean Jessica Mihai can finally open her planned natural wine bar, seven years after she first had the idea. She tells The Local why she thinks the reform will transform Sweden's cities.

Sweden's music festival season kicks off on Thursday, May 14th, when the Norwegian hip-hop trio Roc Boyz take to the stage at Gröna Lund in Stockholm. Here are some of the events you should try not to miss.

A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons.

The Local's Fika Calendar walks you through a whole year of Sweden's coffee-and-cake tradition, with information on the pastries and the history behind them. Today: save some space in your tummy for the indulgent, cream-filled semla.

The price of coffee, beef, white fish and courgettes rose in Sweden in January, according to the latest monthly statistics, although the price of food overall remained broadly stable.

Want to try your hand at growing your own food or flowers but you don’t have any outside space? Don’t let that stop you. Here are Becky Waterton's top tips for what to grow on your balcony in Sweden.

Hej and welcome to the latest instalment of The Local's Fika Calendar, where we guide you through the most important cake, pastry and other food-related days in the Swedish year.

Hej and welcome to the latest instalment of The Local's Fika Calender, where we guide you through the most important cake, pastry and other food-related days in the Swedish year.

Whether you were a keen gardener or not before you moved to Sweden, growing in the Nordic climate might not be quite what you're used to. The Local spoke to master gardener John Taylor for his tips on growing veg in Sweden.

Should you tip in Sweden? Habits are changing fast thanks to new technology and a hard-pressed restaurant trade, writes James Savage.

Malmö has an impressive restaurant scene for its size, with options for all tastes and budgets. Here are some of the best fine dining spots in town.

Whether you are a student looking for a place to study or someone who works remotely and is looking for a new atmosphere, Stockholm caters to a diverse range of preferences and needs.

Summer is the season for flowers and berries in Sweden. What can you pick at this time of year and where can you find the rare and delicious "gold of Norrland"?

Sweden's Consumer Agency estimates a monthly food cost of 2,700 kronor for a single adult or 8,440 kronor for two adults and two children, but how can you lower that? Here are our top tips.

As large parts of Sweden finally emerge out of winter into spring, there will soon be a wide range of produce on offer in the Swedish countryside, if you know where to look.

If you've spent Christmas or Midsummer in Sweden before, you'll probably recognise lots of the dishes at a Swedish Easter celebration. Here's our guide, as well as some vegetarian alternatives.

Semlor are traditional Swedish cardamom buns filled with whipped cream and almond paste. But what should you look for in a good semla, and what should you avoid?

Today's word is a false friend for English-speakers.

March 25th is a landmark on the Swedish calendar as it marks Våffeldagen (Waffle Day), when Swedes like to eat even more waffles than usual. Now you can too, thanks to these straightforward recipes from Swedish food writer John Duxbury.