Information on the forthcoming royal birth
The Protocol Department wishes to convey some information on the occasion of the forthcoming royal birth. Please see the Ministry's circular note as well as the information available at the Swedish Royal Court's website below.
New Ambassadors to Stockholm
Four ambassadors, from Paraguay, Morocco, Sudan and Ireland, presented their letters of credence to HM The King on Thursday 16 February 2012.
Statement of Foreign Policy 2012
Today the Minister for Foreign Affairs presented the 2012 Statement of Government Policy on Foreign Affairs to the Riksdag. You find it via the link below.
Forms now directly available at the Diplomatic Portal
You may now find forms directly under a new section headed 'Forms' at the Diplomatic Portal. The new section is available at the bottom left (or via the link below). The forms are placed in alphabetical order.
A piece of jewellery found at the Protocol Department
A piece of jewellery has been found at the Protocol Department. It may be returned upon description. Please send an email to the Protocol Department (ud-prot@foreign.ministry.se) or phone Andreas Rosenblad at tel. 405 53 17.
Arena Stockholm 1912-2012 - One Hundred Years of Sports and Culture
Arena Stockholm is an anniversary celebration held throughout the whole of 2012 to celebrate that a hundred years has passed since Stockholm arranged the Olympic games in 1912. The celebration will take place in Stockholm and its vicinity with more than hundreds of sport and culture events.
The Stockholm Health Care Guide (Vårdguiden) Hotline
First aid is closer than you think. You can ask the Stockholm Health Care Guide (Vårdguiden) Hotline for advice about health care around the clock all year round.
You just need one phone number. If you call 08-320 100 you can get general information - or get health advice from a nurse.
Speech by the Minister for the Environment
On 19 January 2012, the Minister for the Environment, Ms Lena Ek, made a presentation of "Swedish Environmental Policy in an International Context - positions and visions".
Please click the link below to find the Minister's speech.
Studyinsweden.se
Does the Embassy receive many questions from students who are planning to study in Sweden? The website Studyinsweden.se is a one-stop information centre for higher education in Sweden. The purpose of Studyinsweden.se is to provide international students wishing to study in Sweden with a convenient and comprehensive information resource.
It contains general information on the opportunities open to intenational students, admission procedures and other practical details. The service is designed for students at all levels. It provides information on undergraduate courses, Master's programmes and opportunities for researchers.
Information upon your first arrival in Sweden
The Protocol Department wishes to draw your attention as a newly posted member of staff at an embassy, career consulate or international organisation in Sweden to the thorough guidance on various matters that is available on the Protocol Department's website, the Diplomatic Portal (www.sweden.gov.se/protocol).
