The Nobel Prize is considered the most prestigious award in the world. Every year in early October, the world turns its gaze towards Sweden as the Nobel laureates are announced in Stockholm. The award ceremonies take place on December 10th. Since 1901 prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace have been awarded. …
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Travel Restriction Information
Updated restrictions regarding entering Sweden can be found on the Swedish Boarder Police website. The Swedish embassies update global travel restrictions regarding Swedish citizens at the Swedish Foreign Department website. Updates from the White House regarding the current Covid-19 situation can be found on the government website. Information and recommendations regarding the Corona virus is …
Sweden’s National Day
Sweden’s National Day is approaching and although celebrations are a little different this year the Swedish Institute will on June 6 host a 24 hour broadcast streaming. The stream will be in English and can be adapted to different social media channels. The live stream will begin with a video message from the Ambassador. The …
Hilma af Klint documentary at MFAH
BEYOND THE VISIBLE A Documentary featuring the Swedish Artist – HILMA AF KLINT This film is included in MFAH Film virtual series This film will run May 6 – 12, 2020 Please follow the link for ticket ($12) and screening of the film: https://www.mfah.org/visit/movie-night-at-mfah-films/ Follow the link for a short introduction: https://youtu.be/bUoe3ySukwU Her conventional painting …
Coronavirus – COVID-19
The State Department and the Harris County Health Department had had a briefing to all Consulates represented in Houston, TX regarding the Coronavirus outbreak in Texas. As a Consulate we were encouraged to share this important information. Since the situation is changing constantly we are sharing the important websites where you can monitor the situation …
Sigrid Sandström Exhibit in Houston
The exhibit “Sounds from the Earth” by Sigrid Sandström (born 1970, Stockholm, Sweden) is on show at the Inman Gallery from January 17 – February 29th.
The Most Reputable Country
Sweden is the most reputable country in the world for the second year in a row according to the Reputation Institute. Even relative to 2018 the country has strengthened its position. Sweden is very good at getting its messages out to the world. Read more about it at Forbes.
Lucia in Texas
Lucia Swea Austin Sunday December 8, 2019 from 3.00 pm — 5.00 pm. Christmas bazaar and lucia concert at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Contact SWEA Austin for more information. Lucia Swea Houston Friday December 13, 2019 from 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm. Traditional Christmas dinner , dance and Lucia procession at Ikea Houston. Read more …
Unga Klara in Houston
Unga Klara is a Swedish Theatre visiting Houston during the first two weeks of November, 2019. Unga Klara was invited by Alley Theatre and their Director Rob Melrose and the program was a collaboration between Unga Klara and Alley Theatre. This is a unique theatre approach which is concentrating on youth and their issues in …
Norwegian Christmas Bazaar
Norwegian Seaman Church has a Christmas bazaar on November 8th – 10th. Bakery with homemade bread and Christmas cookies. Norwegian store filled with Scandinavian foods. Cafeteria with “open-faced sandwiches”, waffles and cream cakes. A unique Scandinavian Christmas shop. Scandinavian Folk Dance, silent auction and great raffle-prizes.