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Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 15:22
Europe must stand up for freedom and democracy while increasing security, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a press conference in Brussels, in the wake of a terror attack which left two Swedes dead and one injured. -
Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 14:16
Today’s word of the day literally translates as ‘battle measures’, although it is more commonly used in decidedly less violent circumstances. 
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partager lire conserver COMPARED: What salary do you need to get a work permit in different European countries?Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 13:02
Several countries in Europe are reducing the salaries people from outside the EU need to be eligible for a work visa, although one – Sweden – is raising the threshold. Here's a comparison of current rules in the countries covered by The Local. 
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Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 11:16
In a Swedish nursing home, residents wait for a bus that never comes. Staff have installed a fake bus stop in a hallway to ease the minds of anxious dementia patients eager to leave. 
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Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 10:55
In this week's Essential Sweden, we look at the results of our work permit survey, Stockholm's plan to bar diesel and petrol cars from part of the city centre, and how some Swedish gangs are financing their criminal activity by welfare fraud or tax evasion. 
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Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 10:35
A tweet by Sweden Democrat MP Jessica Stegrud's following the terror attack in Brussels which killed two Swedes has been harshly criticised by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the leader of the Social Democrats, Magdalena Andersson. 
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partager lire conserver Swedish Tesla workers threaten to strike over collective bargaining agreementWednesday 18 October 2023 - 10:02
Tesla mechanics in Sweden are threatening to walk out on strike unless the global electric car manufacturer signs a collective bargaining agreement under the Swedish model. 
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partager lire conserver INTERVIEW: Why didn't the Social Democrats fix Sweden's school segregation problems?Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 09:01
In this bonus episode of Sweden in Focus, we speak to the Social Democratic former education minister Anna Ekström about Nordic 'folk high schools', budget cuts to study associations, worsening segregation in Sweden's schools, why boys are underperforming, and whether Sweden needs more external grading. 
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Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 08:59
Planning to travel somewhere by train within or from Sweden this Christmas or Easter? Ticket bookings just opened for winter and spring. 
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Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 08:24
A man accused of gunning down two Swedish football fans in Brussels had served a prison sentence in Sweden between 2012 and 2014, the Swedish Migration Agency said Tuesday. 
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Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 08:23
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a shooting in Brussels that killed two Swedes, saying the attack targeted Sweden for its membership in a global coalition battling jihadists. 
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Wednesday 18 October 2023 - 07:57
Brussels attacker's links to Sweden revealed, Isis claims responsibility for shooting, and train tickets released for Christmas and Easter. Here's the latest news. 
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Tuesday 17 October 2023 - 16:55
Work lights strung up along railings illuminate a dank cavern where workers are preparing to transform a former oil depot into a hot water "thermos" to heat the Swedish town of Västerås. 
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Tuesday 17 October 2023 - 15:19
UK police on Tuesday removed Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg from a protest outside the energy sector's annual London get-together. 
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partager lire conserver Reader question: Can I meet Sweden's new work permit threshold by working multiple jobs?Tuesday 17 October 2023 - 14:51
Sweden's work permit salary requirement will on November 1st be raised from 13,000 kronor to more than 27,000 kronor. But here's why you can't boost your earnings by picking up a second job on the side. 
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partager lire conserver Politics in Sweden: How the Israel-Gaza attacks became party politics in SwedenTuesday 17 October 2023 - 14:47
After terror group Hamas' savage attack on a kibbutz in Israel, a foreign policy issue quickly descended into Swedish party politics, explains The Local's Nordic editor Richard Orange. But it's not certain that only the political right stands to benefit. 
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Tuesday 17 October 2023 - 14:11
Sweden's intelligence agency said it was keeping its terror alert level unchanged despite the killing of two Swedes in Brussels. 
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Tuesday 17 October 2023 - 12:24
Abdesalem Lassoued, the suspected perpetrator of the Brussels terror attack, said in a video that he had 'killed three Swedes' as 'revenge in the name of Muslims'. Why would Swedish citizens be terror targets, and what precautions are they advised to take? 
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Tuesday 17 October 2023 - 12:07
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called for better border controls in Sweden and the EU and strengthened police powers at a press conference held in the wake of Monday's terror attack on Swedish football fans in Brussels. 
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Tuesday 17 October 2023 - 10:49
Two Swedes were shot dead and another was injured in Brussels by a man who claimed to be a 'soldier from the Islamic State'. What do we know so far about the Brussels terror attack? 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 13:17
Iran has demanded Sweden take action over Quran burnings before the two countries can exchange ambassadors again, and urged it to release a jailed Iranian citizen, the foreign ministry said Sunday. 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:09
It's the season when the horrible bugs strike and have us all spluttering into a tissue, so here's the vocab you need to deal with coughs, colds and flu in Sweden. 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:09
Many people are feeling the financial squeeze in Sweden, with high inflation, high interest rates and a high cost of living. How will the Swedish government's new budget affect your finances for the coming year? 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:07
In this week's essential articles, we look at topics including how the new budget could affect you, our readers' tips for finding a cheap first-hand rental, and who's who in Swedish politics, as well as a long read on the Swedish wine industry from our archives. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 14:14
A landslide tore apart a stretch of motorway in Sweden on Saturday, injuring three people, police and emergency services said. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 10:16
Spain's world champions and their Swedish opponents on Friday held up a banner with the slogan 'It's over' in protest over the sexism scandal, which has engulfed the Spanish football federation. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:17
Residents of Sweden's major cities who have not spent much time in more rural areas of Sweden may not be aware of the 'raggare' subculture, with key elements including American cars, Confederate flags and Swedish rockabilly music. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:16
Foreigners in Sweden are affected by many aspects of the budget to the same extent as Swedes, but are there any proposals which are particularly relevant for immigrants living in the country? 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:15
Did you know that several words that are still in use in Swedish today originally come from a secret language made up by travelling salespeople? 
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partager lire conserver LISTEN: How will the budget affect you, and why is Sweden's gang violence escalating?Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:14
In this week's podcast we discuss: mushroom foraging tips, why Sweden's highest mountain is melting, how the new budget will affect you, and what are the underlying factors behind a vicious new wave of violence in Sweden's ongoing gang feuds? -
Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:32
Anyone who has been to a wedding, dinner or even a birthday party in Sweden will know that there are usually A LOT of speeches. But who should speak, and when, and what should they say? 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:30
Renting second-hand in Sweden is tough, with high competition for homes in the big cities and contracts usually limited to a year at most. But the bright side is that you have a lot of rights as a renter in the country – just make sure you know what they are. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:03
The northern part of Landvetter airport in Gothenburg was closed and evacuated after a suspicious object, later deemed to be safe, was found at security. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 14:27
Researchers in Sweden have discovered large amounts of methane gas, a powerful planet-warming gas, leaking from unusual depths on the Baltic Sea seabed, they said on Friday. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 12:53
Personal networks account for a lot of career opportunities in Sweden, which makes the job-hunt a daunting task for foreigners even at the best of times. But with the right CV and cover letter, you can impress hiring managers in Sweden – here's how. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 10:36
Two people are dead and another two injured after a shooting in an Irish pub in the town of Sandviken. Police believe one of the dead people was the target and the other three innocent bystanders. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 09:33
Autumn is here across much of Sweden, meaning the season for coughs, colds and flu is upon us. Today's word of the day is a word you can use when you're feeling a bit under the weather. 
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Thursday 21 September 2023 - 15:08
Foreign tenants in Sweden often face stiff competition for apartments due to a housing shortage in the big cities and a queue system that benefits those who have lived in the country longer. Here are our tips for boosting your chances in the sublet hunt. 
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Thursday 21 September 2023 - 14:53
With interest rates increasing and the cost of living getting more expensive, you may be wondering how you can save money on what is most likely your largest household expense: your mortgage. Here are The Local's tips. 
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Thursday 21 September 2023 - 11:46
Simply put, stålar is a Swedish slang word for money. However, it has its roots in a secret language made up by walking salesmen in western Sweden around the 1800s. 
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Thursday 21 September 2023 - 10:12
Gothenburg-based gaming company Mindark is letting almost half of its staff go, reports trade union magazine Kollega. 
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Thursday 21 September 2023 - 09:36
Sweden's central bank hiked the key interest rate on Thursday by 0.25 percentage points from 3.75 to 4 percent, while flagging that further rate hikes are likely. 
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partager lire conserver Sweden's emissions to rise as budget relaxes green targets to fight inflationThursday 21 September 2023 - 06:18
Sweden's government conceded that greenhouse gas emissions would rise in the short term as a result of budget decisions, but insisted they would fall in the long term. 
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Thursday 21 September 2023 - 06:00
Snow chaos as Sweden's northernmost city sets new record, gaming company replaces half its staff with AI, electricity is almost free right now, and much more in Sweden's news on Thursday. 
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Sunday 11 June 2023 - 09:46
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other people injured in a shooting in Stockholm on Saturday, police said, adding that a motive had yet to be established. 
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Sunday 11 June 2023 - 08:22
In this week's list of essential articles, we cover the different kinds of permanent residency in Sweden, which Swedish banks give mortgages to foreigners, readers' tips on buying property, and weigh up the pros and cons of municipal and international schools. 
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Saturday 10 June 2023 - 07:46
Drought, wildfires and emergency slaughter of livestock. Could another summer like the 2018 heatwave be in store for Sweden this year? 
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Saturday 10 June 2023 - 06:42
In Sweden, a sambo is a domestic partner – someone you’re in a relationship with and live with, but to whom you aren’t married. If you, as a non-EU citizen, are in a sambo relationship with a Swedish citizen, you can apply for a residence permit on the basis of that relationship. But meeting the requirements of that permit is not always straightforward. 
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Saturday 10 June 2023 - 06:40
Sweden is often cited as one of the best countries in the world for raising children, but what do international parents need to know when planning a move here with their family? And can your children access schooling without a Swedish personal number? 
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Friday 09 June 2023 - 15:45
A prosecutor in Sweden has charged a Turkish citizen for attempting to raise money for the Kurdish PKK terror group in a landmark case which could help Sweden win Turkish approval for its Nato membership. 