The Gävlebocken goat in the Swedish city of Gävle has become a worldwide symbol of the Christmas season for many who eagerly follow news of the straw goat to see if it survives until Christmas day. Here's where you can watch it online.. Läs mer på The Local
Three million households in Sweden buy a Christmas tree every year, either from one of the stalls that pop up in town squares across the country, from an out-of-town retailer, or direct from a grower. Here's how to get y…
Even if you love living in Sweden and feel at home here, when you've moved to a different country from where you grew up, there will perhaps always be things you miss. What are those things for you?
This year, Sweden is also expecting its most extensive solar eclipse since 2015 – and the best chance to see one in Sweden until 2039. But what if you can't source eclipse glasses?
Sweden is rolling out tougher citizenship laws, including increasing the time you have to live in Sweden before you're eligible for citizenship. But the exact time depends on your residency permit. Here's a rundown of wh…
Citizenship applicants will need to prove knowledge of Swedish language and civics from June 6th – even if they applied before this date. The only problem? Sweden’s citizenship tests won’t be ready then. How else can you…
In this week's podcast: How Sweden can get beyond immigrant stereotypes, Indians' relationship with Sweden, Sweden reacts to US talk of 'civilisational erasure' in Europe, how to get your Swedish to 'gymnasium' level, an…
Whether it's dill pickles, proper corn tortillas or just a wider range of spices, it's not always easy to satisfy a craving for a food from back home. Which items do you miss the most, and have you found anywhere in Swed…
Celebrations in Sweden are all about the herring. At a julbord Christmas buffet you can expect five to ten varieties. The silvery fish also takes pride of place at Midsommar, plays a role at Easter, and often features in…
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.
The EU will charge an extra €2 "processing fee" on parcels imported into the European Union from Sunday November 1st in a bid to reduce the influx of cheap Chinese products bought on the internet. The fee is on top of th…
Social Democrat leader slams speaker's surprise decision to call PM vote on Centre Party leader – and Stockholm stock exchange defies Wall Street tech slump. Here's the latest news.
The European Union and Canada are set to announce on Friday a new strategic alliance that will include more opportunities for Canadians and Europeans to live and study and work on the opposite side of the Atlantic.
The 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.
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.
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Andreas NorlénSvensk jurist och politiker (moderat)
Christine LagardeFransk ekonom, advokat och diplomat
Patrick StewartBrittisk skådespelare
Magdalena AnderssonSveriges statsminister 2021–2022
Elisabeth Thand RingqvistSvensk politiker
Ulf KristerssonSveriges statsminister 2022–
Jimmie ÅkessonSvensk politiker
Donald TrumpUSA:s 45:e och 47:e president 2017–2021 respektive 2025–
Gullan BornemarkSvensk kompositör och sångtextförfattare
Fredrik FurtenbachSvensk journalist och politisk kommentator
