Sweden’s first and only Catholic cardinal is one of the possible candidates to become the next pope after Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. How likely is it that he takes over?.
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Iceland will go to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to resume talks on EU membership. In case of a “yes” win, Iceland will become the 11th country aspiring to join the bloc. Claudia Delpero looks at the states queui…
Swedish Cardinal Anders Arborelius, who took part in the conclave to elect the Catholic Church's new pope, hailed Leo XIV on Friday as "gentle and humble" -- and very "unlike" US President Donald Trump.
A leading Swedish business organisation is urging the next government – whenever it is formed – to step up the work of attracting and retaining crucial international talent.
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Speaker Andreas Norlén with Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats. Lyssna: Swedish Speaker to outline next steps on Monday after PM vote setbackThe speaker of parliament, Andreas Norlén, says he will take the weeke…
Magdalena Andersson, the leading contender to become Sweden's next prime minister, has promised a new era for those who "in recent times have not felt welcome in our country", in a video published on social media after t…
Hundreds of thousands of extra votes are being counted in the Swedish election on Wednesday and Thursday. Could this change the outcome?
A tax rebate, cheaper food and even a potential pay rise ? April looks like it could be a good month financially for many people in Sweden.
A new report predicts that Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, could cut the country's key interest rate as early as next month.
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Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that exist?
Some Sweden Democrats think the only true Swedes are those who can trace back their ancestry to the dawn of time. It's an extreme idea that collapses under its own contradictions, argues The Local's James Savage.
This week: Why are the Social Democrats acting like bit players? Why have a mother-to-be and an active father been told to leave Sweden? Are immigration laws scaring off foreign workers? And what do you need to know abou…
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson has waded into an ongoing internal party row over what defines Swedish identity.
When The Local's Mandy Pipher tells people she moved to Sweden from Canada, the response is usually: what’s the difference? Both countries have snowy winters and are known for being polite and reserved. But beyond these…
The Swedish Migration Agency will not freeze the controversial deportations of young adults – yet.
If you live in Sweden and have an account with a non-EU bank, you may have recently received a message telling you about a new EU directive – here's what it means for foreigners in Sweden.
The EU will charge an extra €2 "processing fee" on parcels imported into the European Union from Sunday November 1st in a bid to reduce the influx of cheap Chinese products bought on the internet. The fee is on top of th…
Social Democrat leader slams speaker's surprise decision to call PM vote on Centre Party leader – and Stockholm stock exchange defies Wall Street tech slump. Here's the latest news.
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