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?
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..
No one outside of Sweden has heard of it, and people in Sweden's larger cities farther south tend to speak about it with a drop of disdain, but The Local's Mandy Pipher says she wouldn't want to live anywhere in Sweden b…
Just a day after Sweden's central bank raised the country's key interest rate to 2 percent, banks are starting to follow..
Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as at least 14 European flights were hit by hoax bomb alerts for the third day this week, authorities and airlines said..
Starting December 1st, registered residents of Sweden who don't have citizenship can apply for SverigeID – a new, state-issued, alternative to BankID. What is it, and how can you apply for it?.
Regional trains have been cancelled on several routes south of Stockholm following an accident during track work last night. Current estimates are that disruptions will continue throughout the day and into early tomorrow…
Swedish inflation is dropping faster than expected, new figures suggest..
Travel chaos south of Stockholm following overnight rail collision – and northern municipal chief steps down after porn career revealed. Here's the latest news..
An agreement set to be announced at the upcoming EU-UK summit could mark the return of pet passports allowing easier travel across the Channel for holidaymakers with dogs, cats and ferrets..
Sweden's Riksbank has raised the country's key interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2 percent, with more increases expected in the new year. How can foreigners in Sweden best plan their finances accordingly?.
American Democrats gathered over pancakes and coffee in Malmö on the morning of November 4th to celebrate their party's victories in the US midterm elections. But alongside the jubilation, some described the frustration…
The financial markets are banking on the Riksbank raising Sweden's key interest rate at least four times – possibly even five – within the space of a single year..
Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, on Wednesday hiked the country's key interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2 percent..
Clock ticks towards snap election as Sweden's prime minister votes hit deadlock – and markets brace for aggressive Sweden rate hikes as Riksbank plays catch-up. Here's the latest news..
Sweden doesn't have a government yet, more than 50 days after the election. When will it get one? Here's your chance to ask The Local's editor about that and anything else politics-related on your mind..
Sweden's outgoing conservative prime minister Ulf Kristersson has been tasked with trying to form a new government amid a political deadlock more than seven weeks after the country's general election..
Several European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the temporary closure of an airport, but all planes landed safely and no explosives were found, authorities said..
The Swedish parliament has, as expected, voted against Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister. Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson will now get the next shot at forming a government..
Prices for detached houses in Sweden fell unusually sharply in October, while apartment prices rose, according to new figures from state-owned bank SBAB and property portal Booli..
Swedish cyber security centre urges vigilance after fridge attack – and parliament set to vote on Centre Party leader as prime minister. Here's the latest news..
This week's Sweden in Focus Extra podcast features an interview with Simon Montgomery, a British-American father facing expulsion from Sweden despite wanting to stay to take care of his one-year-old son..
It's now 50 days since Sweden's election and formally at least, the political parties have not moved even the tiniest step closer to forming a government. Here's what happens next..
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said Monday it would launch a cost-cutting drive and hike fares next year to help offset the impact of soaring jet fuel prices driven by the Middle East war..
A handful of Swedish supermarkets saw temperatures in their refrigerators and freezers soar, following similar incidents related to cyberattacks in other countries..
Martin Ådahl, economics spokesperson for the Centre Party, has ruled out any deal which will see his party support a right-wing government dependent on the far-right Sweden Democrats, telling The Local simply that "it wi…
Sweden's five major industrial trade unions – IF Metall, Unionen, Engineers of Sweden, GS and Livs – will today announce their joint wage demand ahead of the 2027 bargaining round..
Sweden Democrats and Centre Party deny rumours of secret government talks – and Swedish unions set to unveil wage demands ahead of crucial 2027 negotiations. Here's the latest news..
The Local's Emma Löfgren writes about her annual TV obsession, and lists Sweden's top stories of the week..
Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that exist?.
Some Sweden Democrats think the only true Swedes are those who can trace back their ancestry to the dawn of time. It's an extreme idea that collapses under its own contradictions, argues The Local's James Savage..
This week: Why are the Social Democrats acting like bit players? Why have a mother-to-be and an active father been told to leave Sweden? Are immigration laws scaring off foreign workers?
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson has waded into an ongoing internal party row over what defines Swedish identity..
When The Local's Mandy Pipher tells people she moved to Sweden from Canada, the response is usually: what’s the difference? Both countries have snowy winters and are known for being polite and reserved. But beyond these…
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