This week: Temperature rises but still stalemate in Swedish politics, cost of living on the up, and why is goose blood on the menu this weekend?.
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Sweden has one of the world's best systems for mid-career retraining, with generous grants and loans available, and quality vocational training matched to employers' needs. The Local spoke to two foreigners who seized th…
Snowy and windy conditions are coming later this week.Lyssna: Snow and sleet may be on the way in Sweden — here's where it might fallSnow and sleet are expected across large parts of Sweden towards the end of the week.It…
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.
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On current figures, a 'Tidö 2' government lacks a mandate, as does the Centre Party's dream 'middle government', and two of the four opposition parties who could form a majority refuse to rule together. If nothing change…
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From new immigration and work reforms to tax breaks and extra benefits, here are the pledges made by the political parties campaigning in Sweden's 2026 general election which could have a real impact on foreigners.
The Centre Party has said that it firmly opposes removing the unpaid 'deductible' first sick day off work, despite that being one of the Social Democrats' most important election promises.
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While Malmö and Skåne are suffering high unemployment, Denmark's capital is screaming out for workers. Is now the time for foreigners living in southern Sweden to look for work on the other side of the Öresund Bridge?
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Birgitta OhlssonSvensk politikerThe Local has reported on several cases recently where foreigners have been forced to leave Sweden to apply for a residency permit on new grounds. Here are the rules to the best of our understanding.
Drivers told to leave their car at home after heavy snowfall continues in parts of northern Sweden – and Sweden Democrat MP resigns after sexual misconduct allegations. Here's the latest news.
A bitter blame game has erupted between leading Left Party and Centre Party MPs, with each accusing the other of squandering a chance to stop unfair deportations by blocking a Magdalena Andersson government.
Drivers in parts of northern Sweden are being warned to leave their car at home, after heavy snowfall continued overnight.
The Centre Party has hit back at the Left Party's ultimatum by throwing down its own gauntlet – giving it a deadline to announce whether it is willing to drop its demand for cabinet seats.
Several British travellers have told how they were incorrectly accused of overstaying their 90-day allowance due to the chaotic introduction of the EU's new EES biometric border checks.
Sweden's Left Party will be ready to negotiate with the Centre Party, its leader Nooshi Dadgostar announced at a hastily called press conference, but didn't immediately drop her party's demand for cabinet seats.
After almost 60 days without a new government, there's suddenly a flurry of activity among Swedish party leaders. We asked The Local’s readers how you feel about this nail-biter.
Large parts of Sweden had their first proper snowfall on Thursday morning, but there are also sharp warnings in place that the snow could cause serious disruption.