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In the News: Five Things

Each week our editors highlight a handful of Swedish stories that catch out attention.

First Aid Kit Wants a Revolution

We’re in a bit of First Aid Kit musical drought, but fear not Swedish-Americana fans! Sisters Klara and Johanna are back on a track with Van Pierszalowski called “Revolution.” Check out the video on The Wild Honey Pie.

Apartment envy, Swedish style

Oh, la la. Shabby Swedish chic. We’re digging this 480 square feet Swedish studio, decked out in white on Apartment Therapy.

Sweden’s Top 10 Eurovision performances

You know we have a fondness for Eurovision, right? Marvel at Sweden’s Top-10 performances on the Eurovision homepage.

That apartment is so lagom

Want to live like a Swede, stateside? Thanks to Skanska USA Commercial Development, you have the chance. Skanska is designing its first residential product with the Swedish concept of “lagom” in Washington, D.C., reports WTOP.

Hat’s off to Princess Sofia

Why was Princess Sofia wearing a traditional Swedish hat for this year’s royal family photo? You’ll have to click this People.com link to find out.