In this week's episode: why the centre-right has hit a new low in polls, cocaine at the Riskdag, the effects of growing unemployment and falling inflation, why opposition parties failed to depose Sweden's environment minister in a confidence vote, and why public sector workers are fuming over workplace coffee cuts..
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Sweden’s left-wing parties would govern with a large majority if only women were allowed to vote. But if men had their way, the right would dominate completely. Why do women and men in Sweden view politics so differently…
Just because northern Swedes can be good-humoured about southern prejudice doesn’t mean it doesn’t bother them. Behind the jokes there are some very material resentments, and a complicated history.
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My Levin Klintfors (on the right) thinks young people drink less because they spend more time on their screens than being social and partying. Lyssna: Report: Fewer Swedes drink alcohol: 'Spend more time on screens than…
The so-called 'red-green' parties of Sweden's left and centre-left wing have been keeping silent about any meetings about forming a government that may or may not be happening. But an unnamed Left Party source says the C…
Why did it take almost a full week for the Swedish election results to come out? Here, we explain how the Swedish Electoral Authority counts votes and delve into why this year took a bit longer.
With less than a month left until Sweden's September 13th election, the Centre Party is now going all-in on aiming to attract voters to its "Middle Alternative", with its dream government consisting of the centre-left So…
Centre Party leader Anna-Karin Hatt announced on October 15th that she will step down at the party’s upcoming conference in November following threats and hate directed towards her. But why is the Centre Party leader so…
Right-wing influencers are increasingly dominating Swedish social media. Is this a sign that US-owned platforms are favoring politicians in the Trump mould, or does the right just have the better tunes at the moment, ask…
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Carina BergfeldtSvensk journalist och författare
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The word of the day is perhaps Sweden’s second favourite pastime, after 'fika', and they often go hand in hand.
Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as at least 14 European flights were hit by hoax bomb alerts for the third day this week, authorities and airlines said.
Starting December 1st, registered residents of Sweden who don't have citizenship can apply for SverigeID – a new, state-issued, alternative to BankID. What is it, and how can you apply for it?
Regional trains have been cancelled on several routes south of Stockholm following an accident during track work last night. Current estimates are that disruptions will continue throughout the day and into early tomorrow…
Swedish inflation is dropping faster than expected, new figures suggest.
Travel chaos south of Stockholm following overnight rail collision – and northern municipal chief steps down after porn career revealed. Here's the latest news.
An agreement set to be announced at the upcoming EU-UK summit could mark the return of pet passports allowing easier travel across the Channel for holidaymakers with dogs, cats and ferrets.
Sweden's Riksbank has raised the country's key interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2 percent, with more increases expected in the new year. How can foreigners in Sweden best plan their finances accordingly?
American Democrats gathered over pancakes and coffee in Malmö on the morning of November 4th to celebrate their party's victories in the US midterm elections. But alongside the jubilation, some described the frustration…