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…
Mats Gullberg says there are still a rotation of different staff in his home almost daily. Lyssna: New home care law not helping elders as intended -- staff don't have enough timMore elders with home care services are be…
SVT's televised immigration debate showed being tough on immigration isn't a straightforward vote-winner any longer. But by focusing almost entirely on refugees, the debate managed to ignore the people who actually migra…
Sweden isn't only holding national elections on September 13th, but regional and municipal ones too. Here's what you need to know about the issues in the Stockholm elections..
From right-wing liberals to cake with the speaker: explaining the intricacies of Swedish coalition politics for your friends at home isn't always easy. James Savage has written a handy crib sheet to help you sound like a…
Don't worry, today's word isn't going to slap you..
Large parts of northern Sweden could be hit by torrential rain and thunderstorms on Monday. And the heatwave isn't even over yet..
When traditional markets went dark during the geopolitical shock on February 28, legacy infrastructure stalled. The CME was closed, leaving a critical gap in price discovery. Hyperliquid remained open.
The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers..
In a former office building estate in an industrial estate in southern Sweden, a world exists that isn't quite a prison — yet few are free to leave. The Local's Richard Orange visits the Migration Agency's detention cent…
Douglas Thor, leader of the Moderate Party’s youth wing, raised the issue of unfair deportations long before it became a top political issue. He isn’t seeking credit – he wants a solution for those affected..
After the UK government recently unveiled immigration plans inspired by another centre-left government in Copenhagen, The Local looks to Spain and considers how the hardline Danish model isn't the only way to respond to…
Getting your hands on a detached or terraced house in Malmö or Gothenburg isn't quite as prohibitively expensive as it might be in Stockholm. But you can still save more than two million kronor by moving out to a commute…
Swedes are celebrated for many fine qualities, but humour probably isn't one of them. Having said that, the Swedish dating comedy Diary of a Ditched Girl is a Netflix hit and several Swedish standups now work in the UK.…
Interrupting a political debate isn’t good manners, but it is good TV — and good for democracy. Sweden needs more rowdy debates, not fewer, argues James Savage..
Recent articles in Swedish newspapers have warned that Swedish runs the risk of dying out as more and more Swedes speak English in their daily lives. The Local's Becky Waterton doesn't think there's any real cause for co…
Even buying Bitcoin at its yearly peak since 2020 would still have doubled your investment, proving the power of long-term growth versus trying to time the market. Why Solana matters: Exploring its use cases a…
Demokratimässan DSEI 2025 hade en stor svensk och nordisk närvaro inklusive de snabbt växande försvarsindustrin hos våra baltiska grannar. Svenska bolag som Saab och Bae Hägglunds/Bofors hade bland de största och mest vä…
One of Sweden's most famous spices isn't just used in kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) – it also describes what can happen on a night out..
The UK is shaking up crypto. This month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed lifting its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes for retail investors, a positive step in a global race to regulate digital assets an…
People have long joined clubs and social circles to talk about sports, politics, business, and more. As the internet evolved, social networking began complementing these physical spaces, offering a more accessible, democ…
“Bitcoin hitting $100,000 once again isn’t just a milestone: it’s a loud confirmation that crypto is entering a new era,” says Duncan Moir, President at 21Shares. “Over the past weeks, we’ve witnessed Bitcoin break away…
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