Background: A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substantial welfare elements was challenged in the 1990s by high unemployment and in 2000-02 by the global economic downturn, but fiscal discipline over the past several years has allowed the country to weather economic vagaries. Indecision over the country's role in the political and economic integration of Europe delayed Sweden's entry into the EU until 1995, and waived the introduction of the euro in 1999.
January 12th 2003Europe » Sweden » Skane The night ferry between Rostock, Germany, and Trelleborg, Sweden is by no possible means designed to carry regular passengers. A crappy cafeteria, a small shop, a reception that does not strike me as ... [full story]
March 5th 2008Europe » Sweden » Skane Hello! So last weekend I got a last minute opportunity to take a trip to Sweden with the Biology Department from the Danish University that I take a class at. One of my professors was attending this t ... 53 photos[full story]
August 31st 2002Europe » Sweden » Skane Not often does a standard 90 minute train ride in your own home territory make you feel good, particularly when the train is late and you're going to a party. The party in this case is "The Sail" in K ... [full story]
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