Information on the traffic situation in Stockholm in end of May and early June
In the end of May and the beginning of June high school students completing the final year take their "studentexamen" which is widely celebrated in Sweden. The tradition has been that on graduation day the graduates are driven across the City on a decorated lorry platform resulting sometimes in traffic disturbances.
Reminder on the new location for diplomatic parking spaces outside the MFA
The Protocol Department wishes to remind of the fact that it is no longer permitted to park at the parking spaces at Fredsgatan 6-8 that was previously reserved for diplomats when visiting the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on short-term visits. For the location of the new parking spaces that may be used instead outside the Opera click the link below.
Invitation to an information seminar on pension matters applicable for employment of local staff, etc
The Protocol Department arranges seminars on a regular basis on topics with immediate interest to Embassies, Career consulates and International organisations in Sweden. This time the seminar will focus on the Swedish pension system.
Information upon ending your posting in Sweden
The Protocol Department would like to draw the attention of staff nearing the end of your posting at an embassy, career consulate or international organisation in Sweden to the Department's memorandum with practical advice and instructions ahead of your transfer to your new posting. The memorandum is available on the Diplomatic Portal in the Diplomatic Guide section for Arrival and Departure.
Another successful trainee mingle at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Once is nice, but twice might make a tradition. That, at least, was part of the incentive to have another trainee mingle at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 9th of May.
Swedish Integration Policy presented to Ambassadors
On the 10th of May, some 60 foreign diplomats based in Stockholm were invited to the Ministry of Employment to listen to a presentation of Sweden's integration policy by the Minister of Integration, Mr Erik Ullenhag. The Minister pointed out that immigrants should not be considered as a weak group. Instead, their qualifications ought to be utilized as extensively as possible.
New information on the employment of local staff
Chapter 3 A 1 of the Diplomatic Guide on employment of local staff by diplomatic missions and career consular posts in Sweden has been updated. The new chapter now also includes information on the Swedish Employment (Co-Determination in the Workplace) Act.
Tips on finding information via the website of the Government Offices
Below you will find some tips for searching information on the website of the Swedish Government Offices: www.sweden.gov.se. - This website includes the links to all Swedish Ministries' websites and has an A-Z search option.
Invitation to a study trip to Södermanland on 24 May
Heads of Mission are invited to a study trip to the county of Södermanland on 24 May. The Programme includes visits to the castle of Gripsholm, the cathedral of Strängnäs and the Volvo factory and other sites in Eskilstuna. A copy of the draft programme is available via the link below.
New ambassadors
Four new ambassadors, from Chile, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Lesotho presented their letters of credence today to His Majesty the King.
