Today it's 488 years since this guy was crowned King of Sweden, which for one thing dissolved the Kalmar Union once and for all, and for another lead to the escalating complexity of the Wasa succesion. In four generations, we had seven kings. (Christina was officially "king" rather than "queen ( Read more... )

Democratic duty complete! I have now voted in the Swedish General Election of 2010. Let the democratic process unfold!

As I arrived at the election spot for my district I passed by several people handing out voting slips.
Moderate: Would you like some voting slips?
Me: Sure, why not?
*receives and passes by a social democrat who does nothing and ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday Sweden! National day today, y'all ( Read more... )