August 27, 2025
Sweden is the only country in the EU where snus, a tobacco pouch placed between the upper lip and the gums, is permitted for sale. At the same time, it has the lowest smoking rate in the EU, nearing 5%.
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November 6, 2024
Euro advocates have renewed wind in their sails, with new supporters joining their cause.
November 28, 2019
In the shopping centre north of Charlottenberg in south-western Sweden, barely four miles from Norway and less than 90 minutes’ drive from Oslo, is a candy superstore.
January 9, 2019
The White House’s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) has published a report: “The Opportunity Costs of Socialism”. It is an interesting report with many relevant findings and conclusions. Its primary focus is describing the (negative) economic consequences of socialism as it was practiced in for example the Soviet Union. The report also includes a section about the Nordic countries including Denmark.
September 1, 2017
The Swedish labor market makes use of twelve different forms of employment subsidies involving three percent of the entire active work force.
August 16, 2017
Within the Swedish political arena, alcohol consumption has always been a hot topic.
July 6, 2017
Since the refugee crisis of 2015, the Swedish government has made strong efforts to implement a particularly ineffective policy.
May 19, 2016
The Swedish gender equality discussion is characterized by a remarkable paradox.
February 10, 2016
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gustav Blix as the new Director of EPICENTER.