It's mid-December and in Sweden that means Lucia: groups of white-robed people singing with candles on their heads. But what exactly is this strangely beautiful (and beautifully eerie) celebration about, and where did it come from?.
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Christoffer EdlundSvensk bandyspelareThe Local's Emma Löfgren tries to make sense of why Sweden doesn't have a new government, 34 days after the election, before running through the rest of this week's stories.
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…
The rollout of the EU's new Etias visa waiver has been delayed, but fake websites offering the service are catching out British travellers.
For The Local's Mandy Pipher, who grew up trick-or-treating on Toronto streets packed with jack-o-lanterns and costumed kids, the pale imitation of Halloween offered in Sweden would be better left in the grave.
Sweden's speaker of parliament has called a press conference for Monday to outline the next steps in forming a government.
Today's word has different meanings depending on whether it's used as a noun or a verb.
Passengers heading to the UK with a supposedly valid ETA might be turned away at the airport if they forget this crucial piece of travel preparation.
Drivers across large parts of western Sweden in particular face a high risk of black ice over the coming days.
This week: First month post-election ends with no government, breakthrough on ending teen deportations, a plan to help citizenship applicants hit retroactively by the new law, and a reminder of some of the best things ab…
Sweden's regional county administrative boards have announced a record-breaking wolf hunt this winter. A total of 72 animals may be shot starting on January 2nd.