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The Local's Emma Löfgren writes about her annual TV obsession, and lists Sweden's top stories of the week.

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The Local's Emma Löfgren writes about her annual TV obsession, and lists Sweden's top stories of the week.
This year, Sweden's National Day is also the day when tough new citizenship rules come into effect, even on applicants who applied years ago under different rules. The Local asked our readers how they're feeling about th…
In this video, we break down the 4 things every investor needs to know about crypto – including what it is, why people buy it, how it fits in a portfolio, and how to get exposure. Whether you’re new to crypto or explo…
Swedish national day is celebrated on June 6th each year, with local municipalities holding events to welcome new Swedish citizens. If you're in a celebratory mood this year, where are the best events in 2026?
Sweden's National Day is celebrated on June 6th, which this year is also the day when new, much stricter, rules for Swedish citizenship will come into effect – even on pending applications. So we want to know: do you fee…
Sweden's music festival season kicks off on Thursday, May 14th, when the Norwegian hip-hop trio Roc Boyz take to the stage at Gröna Lund in Stockholm. Here are some of the events you should try not to miss.
It can feel very rude to foreigners, but if you've had the experience in Sweden of a stranger looking coldly at you, only to look away when you return the look with a smile, try to take comfort in knowing that it might a…
When you hear the word ‘library’, you probably think of borrowing books and maybe the odd film. But what about a ukulele, a sewing machine, or even tickets to the opera?
New immigrants to Sweden should sign a contract pledging to adhere to the country’s laws and norms, according to Sweden’s governing Moderate Party. Details are thin on the ground but we’ve come up with a few suggestions…
The Local's Fika Calendar walks you through a whole year of Sweden's coffee-and-cake tradition, with information on the pastries and the history behind them. Today is Sweden’s National Day, which means it’s time to tuck…
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PersonerA 19-year-old man in Sweden has been charged with planning a knife attack on a high school in the name of the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group, prosecutors said Friday.
Last month, The Local's Mandy Pipher wrote a grumpy op-ed about Swedish attempts at Halloween – but then actually had a good time going trick-or-treating in her Umeå neighbourhood. Read about her experience – and the wee…
Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has launched a bidding process for her party's support, saying it will back whichever candidate for prime minister can offer the best 'total package' of policies and governme…
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson has announced that his party will unconditionally 'tolerate' Ulf Kristersson as prime minister, dropping its demand for both ministerial positions or policy promises. What does this…
At a press conference in his hometown of Sölvesborg, Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson dropped his party's demand for governing positions in order to allow a right-wing government, however he said his party intends t…
Authorities are yet to confirm who is behind the bomb hoaxes affecting air travel in Europe this week, but experts suggest there are indications to explain who might be behind the spate of threats.
The National Anti-Corruption Unit has closed the investigation into voter fraud which originated from information in a newspaper opinion piece.
This week: Is Sweden heading for a second election? How can a citizenship test take half a decade to produce? Why are the Sweden Democrats bickering about Swedishness? And what's the hardest Swedish sound to pronounce?
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson is set to hold a press conference in his hometown of Sölvesborg around lunchtime today to address the ongoing government formation talks.
Sweden Democrat leader to give update on far right's cabinet demands – and Stockholm taxi firms rattled as low-cost rival branches into Sweden. Here's the latest news.