As far as regional edition goes, we've only had one. In 2009 I believe. Punch northern lights. A petit robusto that has been frowned upon for some time alltough I've recently heard that it's starting to deliver. I've only had two of them. Kinda great and the other one kinda meh. Prices are generally steep and the variety of cigars imported by our distributor, Habanos nordic, is not too bad but missing, if I'm not mistaken, a couple of marcas and some other great sticks. However, your buddy shouldn't have to go cigarless, as long as he's not working a low waged internship.
As for cigar friendly locations in Stockholm, I'm sure one of the members in that area will PM you shortly if they haven't already.