Friday, January 15 - 5:36pm King and Queen of Sweden receive Covid-19 vaccine Sweden - Staff Writer King Carl XVI Gustaf, 74, and Queen Silvia of Sweden, 77, have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the Royal Court confirmed on Friday. ...
Friday, January 15 - 5:31pm Kind and Queen of Sweden receive Covid-19 vaccine Sweden - Staff Writer King Carl XVI Gustaf, 74, and Queen Silvia of Sweden, 77, have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the Royal Court confirmed on Friday. ...
Friday, January 15 - 2:15pm Where is Sweden up to with the Covid-19 vaccine? Sweden - Staff Writer Several regions have already vaccinated all care home residents and staff against the coronavirus, or will have reached that goal soon, Health Minister Lena Hallengren told med ...
Friday, January 15 - 11:48am Money-saving tips: How to get the best deal on your mortgage in Sweden Sweden - Staff Writer Taking out a mortgage is a big commitment not only financially, but it also ties you more closely to both Sweden and anyone you're buying the property with. Here's our complete ...
Thursday, January 14 - 6:28pm Sweden extends ban on travel from UK and Denmark with new exemptions Sweden - Staff Writer Sweden has extended an entry ban on travel from Denmark and the United Kingdom. ...
Thursday, January 14 - 5:21pm COMPARE: Nine charts to show how European countries are faring in battle against Covid-19 surge Sweden - Staff Writer These charts show how the Covid-19 second wave continues to hit countries around Europe as governments try slightly different approaches to deal with the pandemic. ...
Thursday, January 14 - 4:13pm The key numbers as Sweden's coronavirus death toll passes 10,000 Sweden - Staff Writer Sweden on Thursday passed 10,000 deaths of people who have tested positive for coronavirus, and health chiefs say they expect the number to keep rising. ...
Thursday, January 14 - 2:41pm VIDEO: Why you may struggle to buy a bike in Europe in 2021 Sweden - Staff Writer Demand for bicycles has soared in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, but conversely the global supply is at record low levels, with consumers having to wait months or over ...
Thursday, January 14 - 1:23pm Who's the man in the red scarf at the US Capitol? Sweden wants to know Sweden - Staff Writer Three years ago, a town in northern Sweden handed out around 1,000 scarfs as Christmas gifts to former residents. Now, one of them has turned up in the violent attack on the US ...
Thursday, January 14 - 11:24am OPINION: 'We should not abandon Raoul Wallenberg' Sweden - Staff Writer "Raoul Wallenberg was one of the greatest heroes of humankind. He, who risked his life to save innocent lives, should not be left behind," writes Baruch Tenembaum, founder of t ...
Thursday, January 14 - 11:05am This old Swedish law means you could be responsible for shovelling snow Sweden - Staff Writer The blanket of snow currently covering large parts of Sweden means residents can expect travel delays, difficulties driving and even walking. But for some property owners, it c ...
Thursday, January 14 - 11:03am These are the key talking points from Sweden's first party leader debate of 2021 Sweden - Staff Writer The first Swedish party leaders' debate of the year saw politicians go head-to-head on issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccination programme. ...
Wednesday, January 13 - 4:39pm Swedish language tests for citizenship: Here's what we know about the proposal so far Sweden - Staff Writer Sweden is moving a step further to making language tests part of the process for gaining Swedish citizenship. ...
Wednesday, January 13 - 11:42am Sweden proposes language requirement for would-be citizens Sweden - Staff Writer People applying for Swedish citizenship should be required to show proof of Swedish language skills and understanding of the Swedish society, according to a new inquiry. ...
Wednesday, January 13 - 9:31am Nine pictures that show how the blizzard swept through Sweden Sweden - Staff Writer A lot of places in Sweden have been treated to snow this week, ranging from sunny winter days to icy havoc. ...
Tuesday, January 12 - 7:21pm COMPARE: How fast are European countries vaccinating their populations? Sweden - Staff Writer Governments across Europe are hastily vaccinating their populations against the Covid-19 virus as infection rates remain worryingly high. We look at how some countries are havi ...
Tuesday, January 12 - 5:03pm More Covid-19 patients in Sweden's hospitals than at any point in 2020 Sweden - Staff Writer More patients are currently being treated in Sweden's hospitals for Covid-19 than at any point in 2020, as the total death toll approaches 10,000. ...
Tuesday, January 12 - 3:23pm Sweden won't open criminal case against Eritrea over journalist jailing Sweden - Staff Writer Swedish prosecutors have said they will not pursue a case against top Eritrean officials over the 20-year imprisonment of Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Isaak. ...
Tuesday, January 12 - 12:06pm Sweden has vaccinated almost 80,000 people against the coronavirus Sweden - Staff Writer Around 80,000 people in Sweden have received the vaccine against Covid-19, figures published by the Public Health Agency show. ...
Tuesday, January 12 - 11:23am The Local guide: 52 ways to save money in Sweden Sweden - Staff Writer Whether 2020 was good or bad for your personal finances, January is a good time to review your situation and see if there are ways to cut down on expenses or spend your money m ...
Tuesday, January 12 - 8:04am SWEDEN IN PICTURES: Your best snow snaps Sweden - Staff Writer News photographers and The Local's readers have been out capturing a snow-swept Sweden. Here are some of the best pictures. ...