In Sweden, there are several different classifications of relationships, which each give the partners a different legal status and rights. Here’s what you need to know about what it means to be a sambo in Sweden.

• The difference between sambo and marriage in Sweden

Moving to Sweden can be a culture shock, no matter where you come from, whether it’s the cold winters, the hatred of small talk or bureaucracy. However, you might not have expected a culture shock in your local supermarket. This article will lead you through the Swedish food mistakes you only make once.

• 5 Swedish food mistakes you only make once

When moving to Sweden, a lot of the paperwork is mercifully simpler than in many places – at least once you arrive. But one crucial insurance can be easily missed, and can end up costing a lot if you fail to apply.

• The essential insurance many foreigners in Sweden forget to sign up for

Sweden can be a cold and unforgiving place, with strange rules and customs. For newbies there can be some surprising culture shocks, so here are some tips to make your life in Sweden a little easier.

• 11 Swedish life hacks that will make you feel like a local

It’s a good year for employees in Sweden, with many of the country’s “red days” falling during the week. The Local breaks down what they are and when they take place.

• FULL LIST: When are Sweden’s public holidays in 2023?

What do I do and who am I when nature goes to rest? The Local’s contributor Anne Grietje Franssen writes about life in the Gothenburg archipelago this time of the year, when the Swedish winter makes it feel like there’s no end in sight.

• How will I endure another Nordic winter? What I’ve learned after five years