This week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ subscribers features an interview with Iain Forbers, a British medical worker who highly recommends Dalarna for anyone considering a move to Sweden..
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The Local’s Nordic Editor Richard Orange reflects on how easy it was for him to come to Sweden and then get citizenship ten years ago, and contrasts that with the gruelling process faced by his colleagues, before running…
If you're considering moving away from Sweden, whether that's back home or to another country, or have already done so, we want to know why. Let us know in this survey.
You'll often hear that networking is essential for getting a job in Sweden, and it often is. But a majority of readers who responded to our survey nonetheless got their jobs in Sweden through simply sending in an applica…
TV4 which airs the programme denies reports that a rogue AI agent was responsible.Lyssna: Sweden's TV4 postpones reality show premiere — season got deleted by mistakeThe upcoming season of the Swedish version of reality…
Sweden's population could shrink by four million by 2100, government report warns – and can fika help Ebba Busch mend rift with Sweden Democrats? Here's the latest news.
The 'safety clause' Sweden's government has promised to announce this month to help teenagers and young adults facing deportation without their parents will not allow those who have already left to return, Migration Mini…
In this week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra, we hear from the Umeå-based Canadian writer. Mandy Pipher about what it's been like moving to Umeå in northern Sweden.
No matter where you come from, you’ve almost certainly found yourself missing some kind of food or drink from back home since moving to Sweden. We asked our readers what they miss, and how they can get hold of it in Swed…
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…
Norrland economy slowing while southern Sweden improves, fines for parents who refuse help and government plans to lower criminal age to 13. Here's Sweden's news on Wednesday.
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Mette FrederiksenDanmarks statsminister 2019–As Sweden doesn't yet have a new government, outgoing Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson will present a caretaker budget in November. It will be completely devoid of election pledges and fresh policy initiatives – exc…
Sweden is expected to hike its interest rate – and the budget deadline is fast approaching, as well as the deadline for sending Christmas presents outside Europe. Here's that and everything else that changes in November.
This week's Sweden in Focus Extra podcast features an interview with Matilda Molander, head of the green and liberal Fores think tank.
A 60-year-old woman who was rejected for a job because of her age has been awarded 50,000 kronor in compensation.
Speaker to call party leaders after Centre Party fails to forge centrist government – and Swedish security firm pays out 50,000 kronor over age discrimination. Here's the latest news.
When something in a culture becomes so iconic that it's ubiquitous, it can be easy to assume that its status is overblown. But even after all this time and exposure, Pippi Longstocking still lives up to the hype, writes…
As Sweden's annual 'reading break' for schoolchildren gets under way, we want to know what Swedish children's books have had a real impact on you or your children.
Winter is coming, and in Sweden, that means darkness – in some places, round-the-clock. Reflectors are a key safety tool in the Swedish winter darkness, and they're not just for kids. Here's how they work, and how to use…
Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is ending her bid to forge a centrist coalition and has handed her exploratory mandate back to the speaker of parliament.
Fresh weather warnings for Sweden in wake of Storm Boelo – and far more children tied to gang violence in Sweden than previously thought. Here's the latest news.
