Dry and sarcastic, dull bordering on non-existent, or simply infantile? We asked our readers what they thought about the Swedish sense of humour and got almost as many opinions as answers..
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Swedish women are much more likely to jump into bed on a first date, The Local's male readers have told us in our survey, while several female readers complained that Swedish men are "boring" and do not take the initiati…
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.
The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Eu…
Were the Swedish election results what you expected, or did they come as a surprise? Let us know your views in our reader survey.
The Swedish Migration Agency has been instructing people invited to take the new civics test for citizenship not to apply if they cannot already demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Swedish, leading many who have received…
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?
From forgetting the top slice in sandwiches to putting banana on pizzas, Swedes have some peculiar food habits. We want to hear from readers which habits they've ended up adopting and which they are still resisting. Tell…
Is your child set to turn six this year? Then it’s time to start thinking about which school they’re going to attend.
A Stockholm court will give a verdict on Tuesday for four men accused of assaulting immigrants in a case that has shone a spotlight on a growing European movement of white supremacist fitness clubs.
When applying for Swedish citizenship, applicants are asked how they renewed or obtained the passport or ID document they use to confirm their identity. Why is this question important?
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Gullan BornemarkSvensk kompositör och sångtextförfattare
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Pedro SánchezSpaniens premiärminister 2018–
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Anna BennichSvensk psykologThe EU and Canada want to bring their relationship to the "highest level possible" as they face a "world of growing rivalries," the 27-nation bloc's chief said Thursday ahead of a meeting with Canadian leader Mark Carney…
All Saints' Day always falls on a Saturday, so weekday workers don't get a special day off, even though it's a public holiday. But how are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected?
Sweden's parliamentary speaker Andreas Norlén is set to hold a press conference at 3.30pm to announce the next steps in the process of forming a government.
The Christian Democrats believe that Sweden should explore the possibility of deporting people to countries other than their home countries.
Sweden's Social Democrats have been the largest party in the country for a hundred years. But according to a new opinion poll, the Moderates are closing in.
A committed father was left 'speechless' by a Swedish Migration Court decision saying moving to 'visa-free visits' from the UK would not unduly affect his relationship with his one-year-old son. He is fighting the deport…
Major disruptions to Stockholm commuter trains, Moderates close to toppling Social Democrats as largest party, and more news from Sweden on Thursday.
Statistics Sweden has released a report with data on which immigrant groups have become Swedish citizens after over a decade in the country – and how many have left again.
Payments between Nordic countries are still expensive, despite close economic ties, according to a new analysis from Nordic central banks.
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.