Woman looking through apartment rental listings on a laptop in Stockholm at dusk. AI-generated illustration.

She Was Looking for a Room in Stockholm. Men Wanted Something Else.

A study of women seeking temporary accommodation in Stockholm reveals how sexual harassment can change the way applicants use rental websites and Facebook housing groups. Continue reading She Was Looking for a Room in Stockholm. Men Wanted Something Else.

Swedish flag at a road fork with signs showing directions to Stockholm, Södertälje, Nyköping, and Norrköping with a city skyline at sunset

Sweden’s “Glass Ceiling”: How Bureaucratic Bias Affects Expats in 2026

Sweden’s administrative climate for expats is changing, raising significant challenges. A new salary threshold for work permits and delays in implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive increase risks for foreigners. Additionally, security zones have introduced potential ethnic profiling, while systemic biases in bureaucracy remain. Expats must navigate these complexities cautiously. Continue reading Sweden’s “Glass Ceiling”: How Bureaucratic Bias Affects Expats in 2026