We explain Sweden
A beginner’s guide to The New Normal. Focusing on Stockholm, this is the first of three blogs written from a bemused Irish woman, as she attempts to understand the Swedish reaction to COVID–19.There are no answers, only observations. ” It’s a long road that has no turning. “ This blogpost was written by Letty. It’s […]
When you’re living in a foreign country, it feels like you’re living in two different worlds. As if you set your feet on two different places: your hometown and your current place. Consequently, you can’t stop wondering, comparing, and analysing, which one gives you the better fit. This makes you feel wobbly and restless sometimes, […]
As a sex counsellor, I have held seminars for different schools, groups and colleges and I have remarked one thing; young Swedes have quite some knowledge when it comes to sex and sexual education. Okay, now I’m generalizing but still. I held a seminar at an international school in Sweden, where some of the kids […]
The current COVID-19 pandemic influences our everyday lives in more ways than one and this is also the case with A-kassa temporary rules due to covid-19. During times like these, we all need economic stability and the certainty that our financial needs will be fulfilled so we can focus on our physical and mental health. […]
Donating blood is a simple act, but it can save lives! It only takes around 20 minutes, but to a person, it can mean a lifetime! I started to donate blood a long time ago. Back home it was very easy. Go to the donation center, sign up, and you are good to go. Here […]
We know that lack of information, language barrier, and feeling uncertain makes the current situation even more difficult for Newbies in Sweden. That’s why we decided to create a list of reliable sources that report information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) status in English, as well as post short summaries from Swedish media. What are the most […]
Covid19 is spreading around the country and more and more people are affected by it. Many of us have decided to stay home to work or study remotely, take care of the children or simply protect yourself from being infected or spreading the virus. You may find this article written in a bit too dark […]
Food is not very cheap in Sweden. Why? Well, this country is far up in the North where things don’t grow year-round. Which means that a lot of food is imported from far away. And that (big surprise) will affect the price – and sometimes the quality. Note: To keep The Newbie Guide free, we […]
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last month or so, you have probably heard of the Corona virus (COVID-19). There is a lot of reports in the media, talk around the lunch tables and among friends. People are naturally concerned – especially if you are in a new country and you are […]
Sweden is renowned for being one of the greenest nations on the planet; more than half of its energy comes from renewable sources, recycling here is akin to a religion and the waste-to-energy program is so successful rubbish has to be imported from other countries. But with research suggesting we only have 10 years to […]
