Summary of Events from April 23 – May 20

🇸🇪 Swedish companies are still saying “no thanks” to new hires.

A fresh survey from Svenskt Näringsliv reveals that just 1 in 4 expect to grow their staff within a year while most think nothing will change, or that they’ll even have to cut.

💼 Why the hesitation? 👉 Economic slowdown 👉 Uncertainty around U.S. trade tariffs 👉 Low confidence overall

The numbers haven’t improved since Q1 and the investment climate isn’t looking much better either.

💰 But there’s a possible shift ahead: Riksbanken is expected to cut interest rates next week, with another cut after summer.

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🇸🇪 Swedish companies are still saying “no thanks” to new hires.

A fresh survey from Svenskt Näringsliv reveals that just 1 in 4 expect to grow their staff within a year while most think nothing will change, or that they’ll even have to cut.

💼 Why the hesitation? 👉 Economic slowdown 👉 Uncertainty around U.S. trade tariffs 👉 Low confidence overall

The numbers haven’t improved since Q1 and the investment climate isn’t looking much better either.

💰 But there’s a possible shift ahead: Riksbanken is expected to cut interest rates next week, with another cut after summer.

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🥒 Swedish Pressgurka - my summer obsession 💛
 I fell in love at first bite and now I always keep a jar in my fridge. It’s that good. Even on its own. Here’s how I make it:

✂️ Thinly slice 1 cucumber 🌿 Mix 4 tbsp vinegar, 1.5 dl water, 1 tbsp of salt, 6 tbsp sugar, and 1 dl chopped parsley 🍶 Pour over the cucumbers 🕒 Let it rest overnight (or up to 3 days for max flavor!)

You’ll find this and 30 more stunning recipes in my e-book “Midsommar: The Swedish Way” - your ultimate guide to Swedish midsummer magic 🇸🇪🌸

📖 Inside: ✨ 31 Swedish summer recipes ✨ Food safety tips from a certified food engineer (hi, that’s me 👋) ✨ Midsummer traditions explained ✨ Ingredient swaps for international kitchens ✨ Personal notes from my life in Sweden

💛 Available now at a special price until Sunday, June 15th!
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Let’s make Midsommar delicious together 🌞🍓

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🥒 Swedish Pressgurka - my summer obsession 💛
 I fell in love at first bite and now I always keep a jar in my fridge. It’s that good. Even on its own. Here’s how I make it:

✂️ Thinly slice 1 cucumber 🌿 Mix 4 tbsp vinegar, 1.5 dl water, 1 tbsp of salt, 6 tbsp sugar, and 1 dl chopped parsley 🍶 Pour over the cucumbers 🕒 Let it rest overnight (or up to 3 days for max flavor!)

You’ll find this and 30 more stunning recipes in my e-book “Midsommar: The Swedish Way” - your ultimate guide to Swedish midsummer magic 🇸🇪🌸

📖 Inside: ✨ 31 Swedish summer recipes ✨ Food safety tips from a certified food engineer (hi, that’s me 👋) ✨ Midsummer traditions explained ✨ Ingredient swaps for international kitchens ✨ Personal notes from my life in Sweden

💛 Available now at a special price until Sunday, June 15th!
 📥 Comment PRESSGURKA below to get the link in your DMs!

Let’s make Midsommar delicious together 🌞🍓

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Let’s make Midsommar delicious together 🌿🍓
 No stress. No complicated steps. Just pure Swedish summer on your plate - made simple.

✨ Whether you’re new to sill and flower crowns or a seasoned snaps sipper, this e-book is your shortcut to a truly magical Midsummer table.
 Inside? ✔️ 31 foolproof recipes – traditional with a twist ✔️ Quick, easy prep (because who wants to spend hours in the kitchen?) ✔️ Food safety tips from an actual food safety engineer (that’s me!) ✔️ Cultural gems + beautiful photography that’ll make you feel like you’re already in Sweden

👉 Grab your copy now and host the kind of Midsommar feast people remember for years.

Because this isn’t just a meal. It’s a memory in the making. 
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Let’s make Midsommar delicious together 🌿🍓
 No stress. No complicated steps. Just pure Swedish summer on your plate - made simple.

✨ Whether you’re new to sill and flower crowns or a seasoned snaps sipper, this e-book is your shortcut to a truly magical Midsummer table.
 Inside? ✔️ 31 foolproof recipes – traditional with a twist ✔️ Quick, easy prep (because who wants to spend hours in the kitchen?) ✔️ Food safety tips from an actual food safety engineer (that’s me!) ✔️ Cultural gems + beautiful photography that’ll make you feel like you’re already in Sweden

👉 Grab your copy now and host the kind of Midsommar feast people remember for years.

Because this isn’t just a meal. It’s a memory in the making. 
🔗 Link in bio

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🇸🇪 Glad Nationaldag, Sverige!

Do we have any new Swedish citizens here?

Because it is also your day!

Why do Swedes celebrate June 6?

Because on this day in 1523, Gustav Vasa became king, ending the Kalmar Union.
 And in 1809, a new constitution changed how Sweden was governed.

But Nationaldagen hasn’t always been a big deal.

📅 It only became a public holiday in 2005, replacing Whit Monday

Any plans for today? Share them in the comments 👇

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🇸🇪 Glad Nationaldag, Sverige!

Do we have any new Swedish citizens here?

Because it is also your day!

Why do Swedes celebrate June 6?

Because on this day in 1523, Gustav Vasa became king, ending the Kalmar Union.
 And in 1809, a new constitution changed how Sweden was governed.

But Nationaldagen hasn’t always been a big deal.

📅 It only became a public holiday in 2005, replacing Whit Monday

Any plans for today? Share them in the comments 👇

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💸 A Swedish businessman paid 125% tax.

After a long legal fight, a court ruled that the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) must pay him back over 13 million SEK.

But instead of following the decision… Skatteverket refused.
 Now, Kronofogden is demanding money from the state itself.

🕵️‍♂️ And it gets worse: 89 Skatteverket employees accessed his private records without reason. There’s now a criminal investigation into data breach and misconduct.

Legal experts call this case “exceptional.” Because when a government agency ignores a court order - who holds them accountable?

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💸 A Swedish businessman paid 125% tax.

After a long legal fight, a court ruled that the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) must pay him back over 13 million SEK.

But instead of following the decision… Skatteverket refused.
 Now, Kronofogden is demanding money from the state itself.

🕵️‍♂️ And it gets worse: 89 Skatteverket employees accessed his private records without reason. There’s now a criminal investigation into data breach and misconduct.

Legal experts call this case “exceptional.” Because when a government agency ignores a court order - who holds them accountable?

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I got stuck on a quest in Oblivion back in 2011… so I looked up a gameplay video and realized - wait, people record themselves playing games?! 😮 I figured I could do that too.

That moment led to launching my YouTube channel, becoming one of the first Minecraft creators in Poland, and meeting a fellow gamer who lived in Sweden.

We were both successful YouTubers from 2011 to 2014 - what a wild ride.

Now, years later, I live in Sweden with him as my husband, and I get to do what I love: creating content about a country I’ve truly fallen for, helping others move here, travel here, and fall in love with it too. 💙🇸🇪

The butterfly effect is real 🥹

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I got stuck on a quest in Oblivion back in 2011… so I looked up a gameplay video and realized - wait, people record themselves playing games?! 😮 I figured I could do that too.

That moment led to launching my YouTube channel, becoming one of the first Minecraft creators in Poland, and meeting a fellow gamer who lived in Sweden.

We were both successful YouTubers from 2011 to 2014 - what a wild ride.

Now, years later, I live in Sweden with him as my husband, and I get to do what I love: creating content about a country I’ve truly fallen for, helping others move here, travel here, and fall in love with it too. 💙🇸🇪

The butterfly effect is real 🥹

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Confused about glass bottle deposits in Sweden? 🧃🍾
Here’s a quick follow up to yesterday’s news!

Here’s what you need to know:
🔁 Yes, return system exists but only for certain bottles
🍺 Mostly applies to beer/cider at Systembolaget (about 60 products)
⬇️ Return rates were low - that’s why the deposit just increased
🧃 Most glass bottles (like juice or wine) = not returnable, just recycle ♻️
📦 Crate deposits exist but are rare here - more common in Denmark 🇩🇰

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Confused about glass bottle deposits in Sweden? 🧃🍾
Here’s a quick follow up to yesterday’s news!

Here’s what you need to know:
🔁 Yes, return system exists but only for certain bottles
🍺 Mostly applies to beer/cider at Systembolaget (about 60 products)
⬇️ Return rates were low - that’s why the deposit just increased
🧃 Most glass bottles (like juice or wine) = not returnable, just recycle ♻️
📦 Crate deposits exist but are rare here - more common in Denmark 🇩🇰

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Swedes are pretty hardcore when it comes to recycling 🫧
 But when it comes to glass bottles? Not so much. 😅

Turns out, most people don’t even know that reusable glass bottles are still a thing and that you can return them for money. 💸

That’s why from June 1, Sweden is TRIPLING the deposit on reusable glass bottles to 3 kronor per bottle🧴↩️

Why the change?
 👉 Because only 15% of glass bottles sold at Systembolaget or grocery stores actually get returned.
 Even though they can be reused almost forever if returned.

You won’t find a fancy machine for them - you just hand them over at the regular checkout at Systembolaget (or at about 1,200 grocery stores around Sweden).

So if you’ve got glass bottles at home that say “returglas”…
 Bring them back and cash in ♻️💰

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