Can your boss call you back from vacation in Sweden?
If your boss asks you to cancel your summer vacation, you may be obligated to do so. But not for just any reason.
Want to try your hand at growing your own food or flowers but you don’t have any outside space? Don’t let that stop you. Here are Becky Waterton's top tips for what to grow on your balcony in Sweden..
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If your boss asks you to cancel your summer vacation, you may be obligated to do so. But not for just any reason.
You might already be back at work after the summer break, but your kids aren’t necessarily back at school yet. What can you do with them during the last week of holidays to keep them occupied?
Even if you love living in Sweden and feel at home here, when you've moved to a different country from where you grew up, there will perhaps always be things you miss. What are those things for you?
This year, Sweden is also expecting its most extensive solar eclipse since 2015 – and the best chance to see one in Sweden until 2039. But what if you can't source eclipse glasses?
If your application for Swedish citizenship is at risk of getting rejected because it will be judged on the new rules which didn't exist when you applied, can you get a refund on the 1500 kronor application fee?
When you hear the word ‘library’, you probably think of borrowing books and maybe the odd film. But what about a ukulele, a sewing machine, or even tickets to the opera?
Celebrations in Sweden are all about the herring. At a julbord Christmas buffet you can expect five to ten varieties. The silvery fish also takes pride of place at Midsommar, plays a role at Easter, and often features in…
When something goes wrong when applying for and extending permits, or seeking permanent residence or citizenship, it's often a good idea to get expert help. Here's our guide to the private law firms and websites, non-gov…
Finding a job in Sweden is not easy for foreign residents. Share your experiences and frustrations with our readers as well as your best advice. Take our two minute survey.
Swedish summers are often wet, with downpours more common during the warmer months. Who is responsible if your home floods, and what can you do to prevent water damage?
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PersonerA Swedish journalist claims that coverage of the deportations of Brexit Brits amounts to nothing more than "sob stories". She couldn't be more wrong: the cases are an example of state failure, argues The Local's James Sa…
Sweden's Social Democrats and Moderates are set to present their government proposals to the Centre Party today, in a last-ditch attempt to win them over to their side.
As the process to form a Swedish government drags on past the two-month mark, The Local decided we could all use a bit of comic relief.
The Local has reported on several cases recently where foreigners have been forced to leave Sweden to apply for a residency permit on new grounds. Here are the rules to the best of our understanding.
Drivers told to leave their car at home after heavy snowfall continues in parts of northern Sweden – and Sweden Democrat MP resigns after sexual misconduct allegations. Here's the latest news.
A bitter blame game has erupted between leading Left Party and Centre Party MPs, with each accusing the other of squandering a chance to stop unfair deportations by blocking a Magdalena Andersson government.
Drivers in parts of northern Sweden are being warned to leave their car at home, after heavy snowfall continued overnight.
This week: Temperature rises but still stalemate in Swedish politics, cost of living on the up, and why is goose blood on the menu this weekend?
The Centre Party has hit back at the Left Party's ultimatum by throwing down its own gauntlet – giving it a deadline to announce whether it is willing to drop its demand for cabinet seats.
Several British travellers have told how they were incorrectly accused of overstaying their 90-day allowance due to the chaotic introduction of the EU's new EES biometric border checks.