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Holidays, jobs and dating: Essential articles for life in Sweden in 2024

It’s our first Essential Sweden article of 2024, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to put together a guide looking at how you can make the most of this year.

Holidays, jobs and dating: Essential articles for life in Sweden in 2024
What are your plans for this year? A big holiday? Finding love, or even a new job? Hopefully this guide can help you make the most of 2024. Photo: Yirui Aries/imagebank.sweden.se

Some of the most controversial new laws Sweden’s government has passed since taking office in November 2022 came into force on New Year’s Day this year, including a sharp reduction in the biofuels obligation and tougher punishments for gun crimes. Here are some of the main new laws: 

Is the cold and snowy weather already making you think about your summer holidays? Here’s a guide to how you can maximise Sweden’s public holidays this year to make the most of your annual leave.

On the topic of annual leave… Here are our readers’ best tips for what to do in Sweden during the summer, which might give you some inspiration for your holidays this year.

Are you single and looking for love (or just want to understand the juicy gossip from your friends’ dating escapades)? Here’s a guide to the essential vocab for dating in Sweden.

Maybe you’ve set yourself the New Year’s resolution of finding a new job, or finally making the move to Sweden that you’ve been thinking about for years. This article might help you in the job search.

2023 was a difficult year for many when it comes to personal finances, with high interest rates, rising inflation and a higher cost of living all putting pressure on our wallets. Let’s end on a positive note and look ahead to what 2024 has in store for us.

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Banks, bills and mortgages: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Wondering which banks give mortgages to foreigners, or what happens if you are struggling to pay a bill? Essential Sweden this week answers those questions and more.

Banks, bills and mortgages: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Interest rates may soon drop, but there’s still hope if you’re finding it hard to pay your mortgage each month.

Which bank should you use if you’re a recent arrival to Sweden? We asked our readers for their tips: here’s what they said,

We hope you never find yourself in the situation that you’re unable to pay a bill in Sweden, but it’s good to know what happens if you do, just in case.

Owning a second home is relatively commonplace in Sweden, and they often sell for under a million kronor in more remote areas. But what should you take into account when considering a purchase?

People who arrived in Sweden as adults often need to top up their pension savings, and one way to do this is via investments. What are the different types of investing and how do they work?

Finally, if you’re planning on buying a home any time soon, it’s worth knowing which banks require you to have permanent residency in Sweden before you apply for a mortgage. 

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