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Which areas in Sweden have the best economic prospects?
As Sweden sinks deeper and deeper into the economic downturn, only Norrland and its booming green industry sector is expected to see its economy grow next year.. Delningar
Swedish police open arson case after mosque fire
Swedish police said on Tuesday they were investigating whether a fire that reduced a mosque to rubble the previous day in central Sweden was arson.. Delningar
KEY POINTS: What changes in Sweden in October 2023?
October looks to be a busy month for Sweden, as the police gain new surveillance powers, Nobel Prize recipients are announced, and there could be some movement in Sweden's Nato application. You can also expect one of the highlights of the Swedish culinary calendar.. Delningar
Swedish police investigate after facade blown off building in explosion
The facade was blown off an apartment block in Linköping on Tuesday morning, with Swedish media reporting the explosion is linked to an ongoing conflict in the so-called Foxtrot gang.. Delningar
How this researcher in Luleå played a role in India's moon landing
By the time Avijit Banerjee watched India's Chandrayaan-3 land on the south pole of the moon from his home in the far north of Sweden, he was no longer involved. But the landing algorithm he developed played a key role in the mission's success.. Delningar
'Not urgent' for Sweden to join Nato, says Hungary's Viktor Orbán
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told parliament that ratifying Sweden's Nato bid was not 'urgent', potentially further delaying the Nordic country's bid to join the military alliance.. Delningar
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Three injured in explosion in western Stockholm, fire at major mosque may have been deliberate, Swedish krona bounces back, and mother-tongue classes used textbooks linked to Chinese state. Here's the latest news.. Delningar
Swedish motorway landslide: What happens next?
A landslide on the E6 motorway between Gothenburg and Oslo has been described by the local municipality as “a severed artery”. What’s next and when can we expect the road to be repaired?. Delningar
8 signs you've been living in Malmö too long
Do you live in Malmö, the self-proclaimed capital of southern Sweden? 'Malmöiter' are known for their love of falafel, their cocky nature and their almost incomprehensible accents. Read on for eight signs you're one of them.. Delningar
What happens if you don't pay a bill in Sweden?
Sweden's Enforcement Authority is responsible for collecting unpaid debts, fines, and declarations of bankruptcy. So, what happens if an unpaid bill reaches the Enforcement Authority, and can you do anything if you have a black mark on your record?. Delningar
Nordic countries urged to set common working from home rules
The Nordic countries should have common conditions on working from the place of residence, including working from home, to fulfil the objective of an integrated labour market, says a report by the region's Freedom of Movement Council.. Delningar
IN PICTURES: How a landslide completely wrecked Gothenburg-Oslo motorway
A mudslide destroyed the busy E6 motorway at Stenungsund, north of Gothenburg, and created a sinkhole which authorities expect will take months to repair.. Delningar
Swedish word of the day: jordskred
Jordskred is the Swedish word for a landslide. It’s a compound word, just like its English counterpart, made up of two words: jord and skred.. Delningar
IN NUMBERS: Sweden's lucky escape as landslide causes huge motorway sinkhole
A busy Swedish motorway moved 50 metres as waves of mud came crashing down on the road. The incident is expected to cause months of traffic chaos – but numbers show that it could have been much worse.. Delningar
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
King of Sweden to visit landslide site, hiking paths may have to close due to budget gap, and what's next for Sweden's Nato bid as Turkish parliament reopens? Here's the latest news.. Delningar
Iran demands Sweden act against Koran burnings, free prisoner
Iran has demanded Sweden take action over Koran burnings before the two countries can exchange ambassadors again, and urged it to release a jailed Iranian citizen, the foreign ministry said Sunday.. Delningar
Coughs, colds and flu: What to say and do if you fall sick in Sweden
It's the season when the horrible bugs strike and have us all spluttering into a tissue, so here's the vocab you need to deal with coughs, colds and flu in Sweden.. Delningar
Swedish wine and cheap rentals: Essential articles for life in Sweden
In this week's essential articles, we look at topics including how the new budget could affect you, our readers' tips for finding a cheap first-hand rental, and who's who in Swedish politics, as well as a long read on the Swedish wine industry from our archives.. Delningar