For more information about the European Parliament Election please read the attached document about the election issues, the Swedish candidates and their political programs and how to vote from abroad. Election information, click here. (Ur Svenskar i världen/01/2014) Due to The European Parliament Election the Consulate will be open 10.00am – 7.00pm […]
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Swedish Sweets & Imports Online store
Do you miss something from Sweden? Then look into Swedish Sweets & Imports online store, where you will find everything from Djungelvrål to Kavli Räkost! The sisters Annika and Ann-Sofie has started the online company Swedish Sweets and Imports. They see it as their main goal to import Swedish products that is hard get […]
Princess Madeleine gave birth to a daughter on the 20th February 2014
Princess Leonore. Photo: Mr Christopher O’Neill/royalcourt.se On Wednesday 26 February, a cabinet meeting was held at the Royal Palace to mark the birth of Princess Madeleine’s child. At the cabinet meeting, The King informed the Government that the Princess will be named Leonore Lilian Maria, with the given name Leonore. The Princess was assigned […]
The Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. Björn Lyrvall visiting Houston
On March 7th, 2014, The Swedish Consulate General of Houston and SACC-Houston cordially invite you to a luncheon with Björn Lyrvall – the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. at The Federal Reserve Bank, Houston Branch. Luncheon with Björn Lyrvall – the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. At The Federal Reserve Bank, Houston […]
Nobel Prize 2013
The Nobel Prize Ceremony is taking place December 10, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden. Please read about this year’s Nobel Prize and the recipients on their web site. Nobel Committee Web site This year the US has nine Nobel Laureates and all of them met at a symposium at the Swedish Embassy in Washington DC […]
Banknotes that become invalid after 31 December 2013
At present, there are two valid versions of the 50- and 1 000-krona banknotes. After 31 December 2013, you will no longer be able to pay with the older versions of the 50- and 1 000-krona banknotes that do not have foil strips. If you still have such banknotes in your possession after 31 […]
TTIP – Transatlantic Trade and Investment partnership.
Today the trade talks between the US and EU started. Read more here
Booklet on Swedish companies creating jobs in the US.
Booklet on Swedish companies creating jobs in the US. http://issuu.com/embassyofswedendc/docs/us-booklet_130402?e=8097759/2239171