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Essential Sweden: Inventions, pensions and birthday parties

In this week's Essential Sweden, we look at ten inventions you may not have realised were invented by a Swede, pensions, how to host a Swedish style children's birthday party, and our readers' tips for eating out in Sweden.

Essential Sweden: Inventions, pensions and birthday parties
A children's birthday party. Photo: Henrik Holmberg/TT

It’s a cliché, but it’s a cliché for a reason. Swedes have exalted passive-aggressiveness into an art form. Here are some of the ten most annoying examples you’re likely to come across and how to confront them.

In this article, Nina Liljeqvist looks at ten Swedish inventions that have changed the world.

Everyone who lives and works in Sweden will soon receive their so-called “orange envelope”, the annual statement that reveals the size of your future Swedish pension. Here are the key dates to be aware of in 2024.

If you’ve moved to Sweden as a family, you might find that children’s birthday parties are your first big opportunity to make Swedish friends. So here’s The Local’s guide on what to expect and how to host one.

Pizza, people and an environment that will transport you to Campania. This Stockholm restaurant is perfect for a dinner with friends, a casual date night or a weekday lunch, writes Lauren Abston in this restaurant review.

A lot of Indian food you find here has been ‘Swedified’ – code for minimising spice and flavour to appease the softer Swedish palate. We surveyed Indians in Sweden to find their favourite places to go out and eat.

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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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