'REVEALED': How Americans spend their income differently to Europeans
How do households in Europe and the United States spend their money? Official statistics reveal key and perhaps surprising differences when it comes to food and housing..
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Sweden's southern Kebnekaise peak shrinks further as glacier melt continues
Kebnekaise's southern peak is continuing to melt, according to this year's official measurement..
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Sweden Democrat official takes parental leave following Russia allegations – and Sweden to test new mobile emergency alert system today. Here's the latest news..
Russian partner of top Sweden Democrat accused of pro-Putin posts
The Russian live-in partner of a Sweden Democrat official who works in the heart of Sweden's government offices has been spreading pro-Putin propaganda on social media, the Expo news site has reported in an investigation…
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Swedish PM says no room for pro-Russian narratives after SD official linked to pro-Kremlin posts – and how much more will your electricity bill cost in Sweden this winter? Here's the latest news..
'Major strategic partnership': Macron seals French frigate deal in Sweden
France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Stockholm for Sweden's official purchase of four French frigates as the two countries seek to tighten cooperation against a backdrop of growing Russian threats..
Official Swedish election information now allowed on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has changed its mind on allowing the Swedish Election Authority to place election information advertisements on Instagram and Facebook, according to a press release from the Election Authority..
Swedish government to push ahead with mandatory language preschool despite legal warnings
The Swedish government plans to push ahead with proposals for a mandatory language preschool, despite its own official investigator warning against the move..
Joint Statement on the Official Visit of the Minister for Defence of the Federative Republic of Brazil, to the Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden
At the invitation of the Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden, Dr. Pål Jonson, the Minister of Defence of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Mr. José Múcio Monteiro Filho, paid an official visit to Sweden from 1…
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Favoriten Official Sox vann i V85-inledningen med Claes Sjöström.Sedan diskades de.– Hästen fick ett ben kapat, säger kusken Magnus A Djuse i TV12.
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QUIZ: Can you pass The Local's mock Swedish citizenship test?
Proof of knowledge of basic Swedish civics, history, geography, and culture will now be required to obtain Swedish citizenship. An official study booklet for the new test is now out. How well do you know the material?.
'Security reasons' behind lack of transitional rules for Swedish citizenship
Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell has told The Local that the decision to implement new citizenship rules with no transitional period, against the advice of the Council on Legislation and an official inquiry, is…
Swedish intelligence warns of increased Middle East war fallout
A top Swedish intelligence official has warned of increased threats against American and Israeli interests, as well as Iranian dissidents, in Sweden because of the war in the Middle East..
EU's EES biometric passport checks catch 4,000 over-stayers in first 4 months
One of the stated aims of the EU's new EES system of biometric passport checks is to catch people who 'over-stay' the 90-day limit, and 4,000 of those have been caught in the first months of its implementation, according…
Nya Zeelands centralbank lämnar räntan oförändrad
Nya Zeelands centralbank, Reserve Bank of New Zeeland (RBNZ), lämnade styrräntan Official Cash Rate (OCR) oförändrad på 2,25 procent på onsdagen. .
Sweden's language requirement will apply from June despite lack of test
The new language and civics requirements for Swedish citizenship will start to apply from June 6th, even though the official tests will not be ready. Applicants will be required to prove their ability in other ways, the…
What are the new words in Sweden's language rulebook?
Könsdysfori (gender dysphoria), sträcktitta (binge watch), and hantverksöl (craft ale) are in, and uä-barn (child born out of wedlock), åldersskröplig (frail due to old age) and bottenhederlig (honest to the core) are ou…
Why did Sweden greenlight so few new citizenships in 2025?
In this week's podcast: new citizenship and work permit stats, Swedish words for wintry weather, Swedish foods with official EU protections, and how to enrol your child in a Swedish school..
OPINION: Three reasons to make English an official language in Sweden
Magnus Hambleton, a partner at the Swedish tech fund byFounders, argues that if Sweden were to make English an official national language, it would open itself up to an entire world of talent..
Why The Local is investigating Sweden's immigrant detention centres
In this week's podcast: English as an official language, sub-standard immigrant detention centres, Knutby murder trial resurfaces, reader's predictions for 2026, and young Sweden Democrats target Islam..
Dual British-Swedish citizens left confused after embassy's ETA statement
Brits living in Sweden have been left confused after the British Embassy in Stockholm stated in a post on Facebook that dual citizens must hold a valid British passport when travelling to the UK, as opposed to the offici…
How easy is it to get a Swedish teacher qualification?
In Sweden, teaching requires an official certification. If you were trained abroad as a teacher or preschool teacher, you can apply for the recognition of your degrees through Skolverket.. In this guide, you will find an…
Swedish PM under fire for allowing parties at official residence
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has been criticised for letting friends and family use the prime minister's official country residence of Harpsund for private events, including a student party and a 70th birthday..
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Kristersson under fire after letting family host parties in official residence, Active Club hate-crime trial underway and winters in Kiruna are colder after moving city. Here's Sweden's news on Thursday..
How to choose the right Swedish language certificate
Getting a job or education in Sweden often requires you to prove your Swedish skills? There’s no single official certificate — instead, there's a mix of tests and providers. Here’s how they work, what they cost, and whic…
Swiftfeber på Filmstaden inför världspremiär
Under fredagen släppte Taylor Swift inte bara sitt tolfte studioalbum utan även filmen ”The official release party of a showgirl”. På kvällen samlades förväntansfulla fans i Örebro för världspremiären, som ägde rum samti…
'Those who get deported from Sweden will of course think this is tough'
Josephine Boswell, the former Sweden Democrat official who chaired the inquiry on stripping away existing permanent residency permits, acknowledges that doing so would be "highly invasive", but told The Local she believe…
Crude inventories builds, diesel remain low
U.S. commercial crude inventories posted a 3-million-barrel build last week, according to the DOE, bringing total stocks to 426.
Swedish work permit salary thresholds: Does exempted job list mean anything?
This week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ subscribers features an interview with the official tasked with improving the Migration Agency's handling of work permits, Hanna Geurtsen..
Sweden's new gender change law 'one less thing to worry about'
At the beginning of July, Sweden removed some of the restrictions for changing gender legally and how it appears on official documents. How has this affected people in the country wanting to change gender?.
Nya Zeeland lämnar styrräntan oförändrad
Nya Zeelands centralbank, Reserve Bank of New Zeeland (RBNZ), lämnade styrräntan Official Cash Rate (OCR) oförändrad på 3,25 procent på onsdagen. .
'Is it illegal to shake your bum?': Swedish bar reported for spontaneous dancing
An official police report has been filed after four guests started spontaneously dancing at the Terrassen bar and restaurant in Olofström earlier this month..
Swedish inquiry calls for official state apology to international adoptees
Sweden should ban international adoptions, set up a national centre to provide resources for adoptees and provide up to 14,700 kronor for them to travel to their country of origin, an inquiry has proposed..
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