Political scientist Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson comments on the election trust survey. Lyssna: Survey: public trust in elections not what it wasPublic trust in Sweden regarding the integrity of general elections in the cou…
In this week's Politics in Sweden, Richard Orange argues that only one question will determine which candidate gets to be Sweden's next prime minister: the ultimate wishes of Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in an interview broadcast Wednesday that rejoining the EU was among the potential answers to the unavoidable question of what Britain's future relationship with Europe could look like.…
Sweden's migration minister has defended the country's unusually high refusal rate for post-Brexit residency, in a response to a parliamentary question asking if he would act to stop high profile deportations of elderly…
An MP from the Left Party has submitted a written question to Migration Minister Johan Forssell asking what he is doing to prevent the deportation of elderly, vulnerable British citizens as a result of the UK's decision…
Whether or not to tip in restaurants and bars is a question that often confuses newcomers to Sweden, so we thought we'd ask our readers what their approach is, and also get their opinions about whether Swedish tipping ha…
The Migration Agency's Gothenburg citizenship chief told The Local that applicants should ask for a deferral if they lack proof of civics or language skills, but conceded there aren't yet any specific guidelines on who q…
Bitcoin ended June near $60,000, down nearly 19%, its worst month of the year and its weakest since the collapse of Three Arrows Capital in 2022. The instinct to question the long-term thesis is understandable: is this t…
With three months to go until Sweden's general election on 13th September, parties are jostling for position. So far, one classic political question looks set to dominate. But could all that change?.
***TRANSLATION BY AI – REVIEWED BY EDITORS*** The share price is off the charts. But behind the scenes, Sivers Semiconductors is bleeding. The question is not if the bubble will burst, but how long management can keep up…
***TRANSLATION BY AI – REVIEWED BY EDITORS*** The stock has staged an astronomical rally, but behind the scenes, Sivers Semiconductors is bleeding. The question is not if the bubble bursts, but how long management can k…
Alma Dautovic, Aimee Miles, Igor Ryazanov, and Fubu Ngubu, from the SULF union, question whether the government's proposals to making it easier for international researchers like them to settle in Sweden will make a subs…
Chandra and Vibha are one of many highly educated – and high-earning – working families reevaluating their commitment to Sweden in light of the government's plan to apply big citizenship rule changes even to those who ap…
When geopolitical and macroeconomic volatility hits, it’s only natural to feel inclined to reassess your investment portfolio and the path forward. Long-term investors know that selling during dips historically leads to…
The US and Israel’s lightning attack on Iran has left Sweden with a dilemma. As Nato’s newest member with a large Iranian community – but also a traditional stickler for international law – Sweden has so far chosen to si…
Welcome to the State of Crypto Weekly, an investor-focused newsletter from 21shares on what’s driving the digital asset landscape.
This week, we’re exploring:
The latest developments in Aave’s governance crisis.…
Welcome to the State of Crypto Weekly, an investor-focused newsletter from 21shares that dives into the key trends driving the digital asset landscape.
This week, we’re exploring
Conviction over speculation: The l…
Can politicians simply refuse to follow Swedish law without facing any consequences? That’s the question being asked by the Migration Agency’s former chief after politicians in a southern town were cleared of wrongdoing…
By 2026, XRP is no longer defined by regulatory uncertainty. With the SEC case resolved, price discovery is increasingly driven by institutional access, ETF flows, and real-world settlement activity on the XRP Ledger.…
Welcome to this year’s final edition of the State of Crypto, the weekly investor-focused newsletter from 21shares.
Some holiday food for thought to keep you ahead of the curve:
We’re closing out the year with one…
The Liberals were on Friday set to decide whether or not to collaborate with the Sweden Democrats after the next election ? and to say the debate looks like it will be heated is an understatement..
Den brittiska skådespelaren Prunella Scales är död, 93 år gammal, rapporterar brittiska medier.Hon blev mest känd för rollen som Sybil Fawlty i ”Pang i bygget” - en serie där hon spelade mot John Cleese.Hon nominerades ä…
The Swedish Public Health Agency wants a total ban on snus in schools – not only for students but for teachers as well. The question now is whether the government will act on the proposal..
When applying for Swedish citizenship, applicants are asked how they renewed or obtained the passport or ID document they use to confirm their identity. Why is this question important?.
I dag är det 80 år sedan den första atombomben släpptes över Hiroshima. Richard Flanagans uppmärksammade roman ”Question 7” kretsar kring minnet. Alexandra Borg har läst den – och påminner om John Herseys klassiska repor…
Nazitysklands massmord på funktionsvarierade hade en lång förhistoria, men kastar också långa skuggor över världen efter kriget. Merete Mazzarella läser Dagmar Herzogs ”The question of unworthy life” – och berörs..
So you’ve got an invitation to a Swedish wedding and it includes a mysterious dress code. What exactly are you supposed to wear? The Local's James Savage has the lowdown..
Swedish municipalities up and down the country host ceremonies for new citizens on National Day, June 6th. Do you have to attend one of these before you can officially call yourself Swedish?.
Over the past year, the crypto market has entered a new era. Bitcoin decoupled from the stock market and independently surged to several new all-time highs, outperforming most other cryptocurrencies. Unlike past cycles,…