The research led to new discoveries around the development of Old Norse in Scandinavia.Lyssna: New clues to the origins of the Vikings and their language uncoveredInternational researchers have examined ancient DNA to learn more about Viking ancestry and the origins of Germanic languages.The team, which included archaeologists from the University of Gothenburg, analysed DNA from more than 4,500 ancient individuals.They uncovered a previously unknown migration of people from what's now northern Germany to Scandinavia centuries before the Viking age, who brought with them a new religion and culture. Michael Walsh michael. Läs mer på SR
The Pogues' Fairytale of New York, the gritty tale of love gone wrong many consider the greatest Christmas song ever written, has its origins in Sweden, at least according to a new commemorative plaque erected in the cit…
The government says it's up to the Migration Agency to assess which other Swedish tests meet the language requirement for citizenship.Lyssna: Government and Migration Agency point fingers over citizenship language test r…
At the Ålidhem language café in Umeå, people of all ages and cultural backgrounds come to learn Swedish – and about each other. In a political landscape where immigration is often seen as a problem, community spaces like…
If you're new to Sweden, going to get your hair done in a new country and in a new language can feel a little scary, so here are some top tips and Swedish vocab to help you out.
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Falun will host the Nordic Ski World Championships in Februar-March 2027.Lyssna: Swedish Ski Association urges visa ban for Russian and Belarus skiersSweden's Ski Association and Sports Confederation has asked the govern…
Selma Gúsic from the Swedish Institute for Human Rights and (left) childrens artwork.Lyssna: Overcrowding and privacy shortcomings reported at Swedish Migration Agency’s asThe Migration Agency says it is working to impro…
Brent higher last week and today as fresh attacks by Iran and the Houthis shattered a sense of temporary normality exports from the Persian Gulf. Brent crude traded in a range of $97.06 – 105.92/b and closed the week at…
The Swedish Council of Higher Education (UHR) has proposed delaying the introduction of language tests for citizenship by two more years, with the reading and listening test taking place in autumn of 2029 and the speakin…
17 percent of 9-16-year-olds say they have been bullied in the last two months, according to a survey from the anti-bullying organisation Friends.Lyssna: Bullying on the rise in Swedish schools — calls for a national ant…
The Öresund bridge linking Sweden to Denmark.Lyssna: Sweden to extend internal border checksThe caretaker government says it's extending the period for internal border checks for another six month period in Sweden based…
The now former chief executive of Jokkmokk council, Lars Eriksson.Lyssna: Porn film producing council chief executive firedLars Eriksson, the chief executive of Jokkmokk municipal council in the far north of Sweden has b…
The Green Party enjoyed big success in Gnesta while the Sweden Democrats are in the ruling coalition running Södertälje.Lyssna: Post election: Sweden Democrats and Greens having more of an influence in localIn the Septem…
Lyssna: Inflation fell in OctoberSweden's rate of inflation dropped to 0.9% in October from 1.1% in September, according to preliminary estimates from Statistics Sweden. Economists had expected a fall in inflation measur…
The police tactical unit was called to the Risbergska campus shooting. Lyssna: Sweden's elite police unit struggling to find recruitsSweden's elite national police task force is struggling to find the right calibre of re…
Fredrik Hagerman is a GP and the chair of Kalmar county's pharmaceutical committee.Lyssna: Can't get certain cough medicines in Sweden? Here's whyMany of Sweden's regions are recommending against prescribing patients cou…
Märsta detention centre, north of Stockholm.Lyssna: Increasingly long stays at Migration Agency's largest detention centreDetention times for rejected asylum seekers and other individuals facing deportation who are being…
The carved wooden 'Dala' horses.Lyssna: Sweden's Dala Horse receives EU protection statusThe Dala Horse is set to become Sweden’s first product included in the EU’s system for the geographical protection of craft and ind…
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