Speaking in an interview, Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson said he does not believe that you can be a "fully practicing Muslim" and at the same time a fully integrated Sw ...

Speaking in an interview, Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson said he does not believe that you can be a "fully practicing Muslim" and at the same time a fully integrated Sw ...

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom condemned Saturday the execution of Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab, as the Iranian judiciary announced Chaab's death sentence h ...

Iran executed on Saturday Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab for "terrorism", the judiciary said, in the Islamic republic's latest use of the death penalty against dual nati ...

In this week's episode we're joined by Mikael Ribbenvik, the director general of the Swedish Migration Agency, for an interview covering work permits, long waiting times, post- ...

When foreigners send their children to Swedish schools, they often come back with a whole new vocabulary of playground slang, and you won't find it all in the dictionary. Here' ...

Sweden's Migration Agency will this month announce a new system for skilled labour migrants which will do away with the fast-track certified scheme, the Migration Agency's Dire ...

In a recent interview with The Local for our Sweden in Focus podcast, outgoing General Director of Sweden's Migration Agency Mikael Ribbenvik explained why Sweden's high Brexit ...

In a recent interview with The Local for our Sweden in Focus podcast, outgoing General Director of Sweden's Migration Agency Mikael Ribbenvik explained why Sweden's high Brexit ...

In an interview with The Local for our Sweden in Focus podcast, the outgoing head of Sweden's Migration Agency argued Sweden's high Brexit deportation figures don't tell the fu ...

Sweden's government announced on May 4th that it will soon double the minimum salary to be eligible for a work permit. Here's everything we know right now. ...

Sweden's government will soon launch an inquiry into changing the Swedish constitution so that people can be stripped of their citizenship if they, for instance, are shown to b ...

Witnessing Danes forced to speak English for Swedish conference-goers this week has convinced Deputy Editor Becky Waterton that Scandinavians should make more effort with one a ...

Chinese-owned Volvo Cars of Sweden announced on Thursday that it would cut 1,300 white-collar positions in Sweden in an effort to cut costs and warned that global cost-cutting ...

Sweden's government is hiking the minimum salary threshold for a work permit to 26,560 kronor a month, with the higher threshold expected to come into force on October 1st. ...

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson praised Ukrainian President Zelensky when the two met for the Nordic-Ukraine summit in Helsinki, promising to work hard with the countr ...

Sweden has one of the most conservative attitudes to narcotic use in the world. But as recently as the 1940s, the use of amphetamines was not only legal but encouraged. We spok ...

A teenage boy has been arrested after stabbing a member of staff at a school in Vällingby, western Stockholm. The staff member and the boy both suffered minor injuries. ...

So you think you can handle Sweden? Here are 18 of some of the most common mistakes that newcomers make when they first arrive in the Nordic country. ...

Sweden's prime minister Ulf Kristersson is set to meet Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting of Nordic leaders in Helsinki late on Wednesday afternoon. ...

No, you're not imagining it, spring is coming late again this year in Sweden. ...

Sweden's Seko union has called for strikes from May 11th after failing to make progress in discussions over a collective agreement with transport companies. ...

The leader of the Sweden Democrats reawakened the spectre of Swexit – Sweden leaving the European Union – on Tuesday penning a debate article which called for a reevaluation of ...

The leader of the Sweden Democrats bounced back into the political fray this week, reawakening Swexit, and pushing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to embrace the 'Denmark' model ...

The deadline to submit your income tax declaration in Sweden falls on Tuesday May 2nd. Here's what to do if you haven't managed to get it together in time. ...

Listen to part 2 of our interview with the author and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström. ...

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has spoken positively about Denmark’s hopes of setting up an offshore facility, outside of the EU, for processing people who are seeking asylum i ...

This week's six essential articles include a Valborg explainer, our tips on how to survive a Swedish board meeting and what happens to your work permit if you lose your job. ...

In this week's episode: Swedish culture shocks, Sweden Democrats threaten to fell government, asylum seeker child raises millions for charity, and our guest Lola Akinmade Åkers ...

May 1st has been a public holiday in Sweden since 1939, meaning that most people will have the day off from work or studies. But what is the history of May 1st, and why do we g ...

A Russian navy vessel specialised in submarine operations was photographed near the sabotaged Nord Stream gas pipelines shortly before mysterious blasts in September, Danish da ...

The three government parties, along with the Sweden Democrats, have indicated that there could be tax cuts of at least 10 million kronor next year. ...

The three government parties, along with the Sweden Democrats, have indicated that there could be tax cuts of at least 10 billion kronor next year. ...

Apartment prices in housing associations (bostadsrätter) in Stockholm went up 0.5 percent in April compared with March, according to a property price indicator by Danske Bank. ...

With May bank holidays not far off and temperatures finally starting to creep up, it's an excellent time to start planning travel within Sweden. Here are six wonderful destinat ...

People across Sweden will gather around Valborg bonfires this weekend to mark the end of the dark winter. But for Richard Orange, summer officially begins when his apartment bu ...

People across Sweden will gather around Valborg bonfires this weekend to mark the end of the dark winter. But for Richard Orange, summer officially begins when his apartment bu ...

The parliamentary Justice Committee has recommended that parliament approves a law which would make it illegal to take part in terror organisations, according to a press statem ...

Public holidays, cheaper fuel, electricity price subsidy for businesses, taxes, more expensive post and a seal hunt. Here's what changes in Sweden in May 2023. ...

May 2nd is the final deadline for filling out your Swedish tax return. If you haven't done yours yet, don't despair: these nine tips should make the process a bit easier to und ...

Sweden's Volvo Cars on Thursday reported a drop in its first-quarter profits, even as its revenue grew, with the automaker saying it was looking for areas to cut costs. ...

In this bonus episode, Spotify union club chairperson Henry Catalini Smith explains why he's urging his employer to sign a collective bargaining agreement. ...

A Swedish court on Wednesday sentenced three men to life in prison for killing a 12-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting that has become emblematic of Sweden's soaring gang vio ...

Sweden's foreign minister Tobias Billström has called on a tougher crackdown on the PKK, a Kurdish separatist terror group, saying that the group's activities in Sweden's terri ...

For many Indians, it can be a shock arriving in Sweden in winter, with streets deserted, temperatures below zero, and darkness by 3pm. But that's just the start! Here are some ...

The Walpurgis (Valborg) celebrations across Sweden on April 30th offer you a chance to welcome spring or summer with open arms. ...

For foreign correspondent Malin Mendel, moving to India in 2005 was "like coming home". The Local spoke to her about the cultural differences living in India as a Swede and her ...

More than 10 million airline passengers were hit by strikes and cancellations due to recent French air traffic control strikes - around half of them on flights that were only p ...

Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, hiked the key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.5 percent in a so-called "double hike", while predicting a further 25 point hike ...

The Norwegian foreign ministry expressed irritation on Tuesday with Sweden for not immediately informing it of a research rocket that crashed in Norway, in a rare spat between ...

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson praised Denmark for pioneering stricter immigration policies on Tuesday as he visited the agency responsible for sending refugees back t ...

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson praised Denmark for pioneering stricter immigration policies on Tuesday as he visited the agency responsible for sending refugees back t ...

Sweden's Social Democrat opposition has criticised the government for failing to hike the minimum salary for a work permit a full five months after a new law gave them power to ...

Sweden on Tuesday announced that it was expelling five Russian diplomats for "activities not compatible" with their diplomatic status. ...

Music streaming giant Spotify on Tuesday reported that it had 515 million monthly active users as of the end of March, beating expectations, as its operating loss deepened. The ...

Klarna and Spotify are both entering talks with unions over a collective bargaining agreement. What's in the best interests of foreigners working in the tech industry? ...

Twelve-year-old Murhaf Hamid from Glimåkra, southern Sweden, has raised a whopping 1.6 million Swedish kronor selling 'majblommor' flower pins for charity after a viral social ...

Twelve-year-old Murhaf Hamid from Glimåkra, southern Sweden, has raised a whopping 2.4 million Swedish kronor selling 'majblommor' flower pins for charity after a viral social ...

Sweden's government has appointed the economist Hans Lindblad to lead a 'productivity commission' tasked with suggesting potential reforms which could improve Sweden's producti ...

In this bonus episode: Part two of our interview with Sen Kanner, union club chairperson at Klarna, about what it's like leading union efforts in Sweden's fast-paced tech secto ...

A shortage of herring has pushed a producer of Sweden's famously stinky surströmming delicacy to experiment with fermenting roach instead. ...

This Swedish word is very useful to know if you're job-searching or experiencing problems at work. ...

Just because Swedes don't have a direct translation for the English word 'please' doesn't mean they're more rude than English speakers. Here are all the ways you can be polite ...

Unemployment is expected to rise in Sweden next year, according to some analysts. What are the rules for unemployment benefit if you lose your job in Sweden? ...

Sweden's public broadcaster SR will broadcast a "mobilisation message" twice on Monday morning, calling all home guard and civilian personnel with duties in the Aurora 23 milit ...

Around 90 percent of commuter trains were expected to run as normal Monday morning after the trains' operator, MTR, called back guards after the ST transport union called for a ...

Risk of new commuter chaos in Stockholm, Riksbank expected to raise rate by 50 points, and Swedish embassy in Sudan evacuated. Here's some of the day's news from Sweden. ...

Curious about how Sweden's latest spring budget will impact your wallet? From cutting down the bureaucracy to plans to reduce taxes on labour, we've got you covered on everythi ...

Members of the European Parliament are trying to reduce the time required for non-UE citizens living in EU countries to get long-term resident status and move more easily acros ...

Swedish is a fun language to learn, but there are some words which can bring a blush to English-speakers' cheeks. Here are eight words which we still find awkward to use in con ...

In this week's edition of our essential articles series, we look at how to argue like a Swede, the micronation in a southern Swedish nature reserve, Sweden's state-owned burger ...

So you want to get hitched in Sweden? Here's how. ...

In the latest edition of our Inside Sweden newsletter for members of The Local, editor Emma Löfgren writes about what we've been up to this week. ...

In this week’s episode we discuss: Swedish Easter traditions, terrorism arrests, Quran-burning controversy, study highlights fragile democracy, and Swedish attitudes to drugs.  ...

Epiphany on January 6th is a public holiday in Sweden. Why does one of the world's most secular countries have so many religious public holidays? ...

Sweden said Thursday it would extradite a Turkish citizen wanted by Ankara but rejected another request, with extraditions being one of Ankara's key demands to ratify Stockholm ...

Swedish police said Thursday they had appealed a court ruling which overturned a police decision to block two gatherings where protesters had planned to burn the Koran. ...

A Swedish prosecutor said it was "still unclear" who was behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, but that their main assumption was that a state was responsible. ...

In March, prices on houses and apartments went up, and prices have essentially remained stable since the beginning of the year despite ever-increasing mortgage rates. ...

The Swedish Migration Agency has put the deportation of an elderly woman with Alzheimer's "on hold" pending a doctor's assessment of her health, the woman's family said on Wedn ...

More than 422,000 non-EU citizens were ordered to leave European countries in 2022, new figures reveal but which states are the most prolific in forcing third-country nationals ...

From expected nudity in Nordic saunas to topless sunbathing on the French Riviera, attitudes and laws around nakedness differ across Europe. The Local's correspondents give you ...

Sweden's postal service Postnord is facing criticism after it failed to meet its delivery targets. ...

Sweden has ordered 1,100 Brits to leave the country since the end of the Brexit transition period, the highest figure in the EU, new data shows. ...

Here's what Swedes do slightly differently to other nations when it comes to Easter. ...

Sweden was left behind as Finland joined Nato on Tuesday. How will Nordic security be affected if its membership bid remains blocked? ...

We explain how the process works, and the potential pitfalls. ...

Leaders from the US, the UK and Germany celebrated Finland officially joining the Nato alliance on Tuesday, while urging holdouts Turkey and Hungary to accept Sweden into the a ...

Sweden's Migration Agency has called for a "temporary pause" in the processing of so-called delayed work permit and citizenship cases, meaning individuals will no longer be abl ...

Five people are being held on suspicion of planning a "terrorist act" following the burning of the Quran in Stockholm in January. ...

Swedish police were wrong to reject the burning of the Quran outside the embassies of Turkey and Iraq on two occasions earlier this year, an administrative court has ruled. ...

The days of the week leading up to Easter not only each have a special name in Swedish, they also have their own special insults. Prepare for Easter week, with the Local's guid ...

The price of common Swedish Easter food including eggs, salmon and dairy products like butter and cream has risen in the last year by almost 17 percent. ...

April brings with it probable changes to key interest rates, a spring amendment budget and tax rebates. How else could your finances be affected this month? ...

The tax rebate will bring a welcome relief to many people's Swedish bank accounts this year. Here are the key dates when you can expect to receive it. ...

Easter tends to be the busiest travel holiday in Sweden. Here's the latest on the planned rail works, changing road rules and European strikes which could disrupt your journey. ...

If you've spent Christmas or Midsummer in Sweden before, you'll probably recognise lots of the dishes at a Swedish Easter celebration. Here's our guide, as well as some vegetar ...

If you've spent Christmas or Midsummer in Sweden before, you'll probably recognise lots of the dishes at a Swedish Easter celebration. Here's our guide, as well as some vegetar ...

Here's the roundup of the week in Swedish politics, in the latest edition of The Local's Politics in Sweden column. ...

Have you not yet filled out your Swedish tax form? Don't despair: these nine tips should make the process a bit easier to understand. ...

Today's chosen word is a beautiful one that describes an exciting time of the year. ...

April brings with it a new key interest rate announcement and a spring amendment budget, as well as tax rebates for some and potentially some Nato news. Here's what's changing ...

The biggest culture shock for many foreigners arriving in Sweden comes when they are invited for a swim or a sauna and discover that everyone is expected to be naked. But this ...

In this week's episode: football interview sparks racism row; should Sweden follow Denmark's lead on Brexit Brits?; Nato updates; food price war; how comfortable are Swedes wit ...

After decades of staying out of military alliances, Finland and neighbouring Sweden announced bids to join Nato in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. Here are ...

A Swedish government inquiry into the payment system has called for the state to launch its own digital ID and a new type of basic, low-risk bank account to help the estimated ...

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg called for a 'rapid conclusion' of Sweden's stalled Nato ratification process, as he said that on Friday that Finland would formally become a member ...

Hundreds of Brits who failed to secure post-Brexit residency in Denmark will be given a second chance. Sweden should offer the same kind of amnesty, writes The Local’s editor E ...

Inquiry calls for better access to digital payments, electricity support 'worsened inflation', Turkey votes to ratify Finland's Nato membership, and Sweden's government launche ...

Sweden's government on Thursday announced plans for an "improved population register through a census". But to what extent is this the "large scale national census" agreed with ...

Sweden's government on Thursday announced plans for an "improved population register through a census". But it falls a long way short of the "large scale national census" agree ...

From Thursday March 30th, you can book train tickets on state-owned SJ services for the summer season, with tickets on sale for the period between May 29th and September 3rd. ...

When Sweden took over the EU Presidency at the start of this year, the first thing the government did was take the Brussels press corp to the Arctic to show off Sweden's world- ...

Our Swedish word of the day is another way of saying 'hello'. ...

Sweden's government, together with the far-right Sweden Democrats, have announced plans for what they claim will be first national census in more than 30 years, with officials ...

Turkey was set on Thursday to become the final Nato nation to approve Finland's membership of the US-led defence alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ...

The biggest culture shock for many foreigners arriving in Sweden comes when they are invited for a swim or a sauna and discover that everyone is expected to be naked. But this ...

Although parts of Sweden are still under snow at this time of year, spring is on the horizon here in Skåne in the south of Sweden. Here are The Local's top tips for what you ca ...

Hungary called on Sweden to "clear the air" and address "an ample amount of grievances" on Wednesday for parliament to ratify the Nordic country's Nato accession. ...

Sweden said on Wednesday it was summoning the Russian ambassador after he said the country and neighbouring Finland would become a "legitimate target" of retaliatory measures" ...

People with mortgages are seeing more strain on their finances than at any time in the last 12 years, Sweden's financial stability watchdog has said in a new report, although i ...

The body set up to judge Sweden's climate policies has condemned the "striking and serious" changes to climate policy brought in by Sweden's new right-wing government, warning ...

Having a discussion with a Swede is a delicate art. ...

The Swedish national football team won a Euros qualifying match on Monday night. However, that's been completely overshadowed by national team trainer Janne Andersson storming ...

Gender inequality in workplaces, household chores and healthcare prejudices are all factors behind Sweden's gender gap in stress-related sick leave, according to experts. ...

The Local's vocabulary guide to some of Sweden's most essential weather words and sayings. ...

As a snowstorm hits much of southern and central Sweden, today we're looking at another Swedish word for snow (yes, there are a lot of them). ...

A snowstorm battered southern and central Sweden on Tuesday. Here's what it looked like. ...

A snowstorm is causing travel chaos in southern and central Sweden. Here's what we know about which public transport services are cancelled in the Stockholm, Gothenburg and Mal ...

A delegation of Hungarian parliamentarians met senior Swedish politicians on Tuesday to discuss Sweden's Nato application. ...

Trains and buses were cancelled across southern and central Sweden as a snowstorm swept in on Tuesday. It was expected to hit Stockholm in the afternoon. ...

Sweden's weather agency on Tuesday issued an orange warning for a snow storm in central Sweden, the second most serious on a three-point scale. But what does the weather alert ...

Snow and wind warnings have been issued for large areas of southern Sweden throughout Tuesday, with orange warnings – the second most serious – issued for multiple areas. Here' ...

It's an important week for Sweden's Nato application, with talks with Turkey set to resume on Thursday. Here are the key events this week. ...

Snow and wind warnings have been issued for large areas of southern Sweden throughout Tuesday, with orange warnings - the second most serious - issued for multiple areas. Here' ...

Currently in the process of filling in your Swedish tax return? Make sure you don't miss out on any tax deductions you may be eligible for. The Local highlights some of the mor ...

If you've moved to Sweden as a family, you might find that children's birthday parties are your first big opportunity to make Swedish friends. So here's The Local's guide on wh ...

In honour of her daughter's third birthday, Becky Waterton looks at the Swedish word for birthday: födelsedag, and how Swedes celebrate another year around the sun. ...

Meteorologists are warning of heavy snow across large parts of southern and central Sweden, including Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Here’s what you need to know. ...

Here's the roundup of the week in Swedish politics, in the latest edition of The Local's Politics in Sweden column. ...

Swedish food prices increased more in February than in any single month since at least 2015, the year when food price comparison site Matpriskollen started keeping records. ...

Struggling to understand Sweden's southern 'skånska' accent? Here's our guide to some of the regional words. ...

From the ins and outs of income tax and what to do if you're stuck in the healthcare queue to how Swedish newspapers work, here are six must-reads from The Local about life in ...

In the latest edition of our Inside Sweden newsletter for members of The Local, editor Emma Löfgren writes about the unseasonable season of spring. ...

In this week's episode of Sweden in Focus: Will Hungary let Sweden join Nato? Sweden's shocking 'snippa' debate; recriminations after Stockholm police chief found dead; intervi ...

This word literally translates to "on G", but is actually an acronym with a number of different meanings. Here's an explanation. ...

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has said it will pay a $207 million fine for breaching a deal with US authorities by not disclosing an investigation relating to suspec ...

With only five weeks left until Easter, it is still impossible to buy train tickets between Stockholm and Gothenburg or between Stockholm and mountain ski resorts. What's behin ...

In the latest of our interviews with ambassadors to Sweden, Australia's Bernard Philip tells The Local that while Sweden's links to Australia go back to Captain Cook's 1770 'Vo ...

New research by a Malmö University academic into the experience of immigrants coming to Sweden, paints "a very grim picture", with many struggling to make meaningful social tie ...

No, they're not Russian drones or Chinese spy balloons. But what are those two bright lights you've seen hovering right next to each other in the Swedish sky? ...

A girl is in ‘critical’ condition after she was stabbed in central Gothenburg shortly after noon on Thursday. ...

A girl is seriously injured after she was stabbed in central Gothenburg shortly after noon on Thursday. The suspected knife man was seized by passersby. ...

You've no doubt seen these domed, bright green cream cakes at your local bakery, but what's the story behind Sweden's princess cakes (and what's the difference between a paj, a ...

Should Sweden ditch the krona and adopt the Euro as its currency? That’s what just over half of all business leaders who responded to a fresh survey think. ...

These are the food events you should stir into your schedule in Sweden. ...

Living in Småland and wondering what all the fuss about the first Thursday in March is? Here's everything you need to know about the increasingly popular "fössta tossdan i mass ...

Here's our favourite recipe for marzipan cake, perfect for your 'fössta tossdan i mars' celebrations, courtesy of Swedish food writer John Duxbury. ...

Despite inflation at over 10 percent in Sweden, prices of beer, wine and spirits at the country's Systembolaget alcohol monopoly only went up an average of less than 3 percent ...

The likelihood of Finland joining Nato before Sweden increased on Wednesday as the Finnish parliament voted in favour of joining the military alliance, awaiting ratifications f ...

Although Sweden and Finland submitted their Nato applications together, there's an increasing possibility that Finland could join before Sweden. What would it mean for Sweden i ...

It's time to start thinking about your Swedish tax returns. When and how you file your taxes impacts when you get any rebate, so here are a few key deadlines to keep in mind. ...

Sweden's 'racial ideology' movement carried out more activities last year than in 2021, and viewed the Sweden Democrats as a party representing its interests to a greater degre ...

Hate tax return season? These ten tips should make the process less painful. ...

The Aurora Borealis was out in full force in Sweden this week, as were The Local's readers, who sent us these pictures of the dazzling phenomenon from Kiruna to Kullaberg. ...

The Aurora Borealis was out in full force in Sweden this week, as were The Local's readers, who sent us these pictures of the dazzling phenomenon from Kiruna to Kullaberg. ...

You may have seen 'reader question' in some of our recent reports, but who can ask a reader question and what can be asked? Here's what you need to know. ...

Are you self-employed and thinking about moving to Sweden? Not sure what to do, or what rules apply to you? Here's our guide. ...

The Swedish economy shrank more than initially estimated in the last quarter of 2022, new statistics showed on Tuesday, with a recession looking increasingly inevitable. ...

Stunning displays of the Northern Lights have been dazzling Swedish skies for the past couple of days – even all the way down to Malmö. ...

In this special bonus episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast we hear more from Ukraine's ambassador to Sweden, Andrii Plakhotniuk.  ...

There are two changes due to come into effect which will affect travel in and out of the European Union for non-EU citizens such as Brits, Americans, Australians and Canadians. ...

The EU has postponed the start date of its €7 ETIAS visa for tourists - due to come into effect later this year - until 2024. ...

Despite inflation at over 10 percent in Sweden, prices of beer, wine and spirits at the country's Systembolaget alcohol monopoly are only going up an average of less than 3 per ...

A Swedish appeals court's decision to clear a man of raping a 10-year-old girl, after the judges could not confirm what a common word for female genitalia actually meant, has s ...

Alcohol is set to get more expensive and tax declaration season gets under way. Here's more on that and everything else that changes in Sweden in March 2023. ...

In the latest edition of our Politics in Sweden column, The Local's editor Emma Löfgren explains the week in politics, and a new poll sheds light on which party leaders Swedish ...

After 11 years in Sweden, James, a British citizen working in the building industry, found out he no longer had residency in Sweden after calling the Migration Agency to ask ab ...

Nato accession talks are set to be held between Turkey, Sweden and Finland next month, after the former postponed them over a row about protests in Stockholm. ...

Sámi words, bad jokes about Swedish things, where Sweden's immigrants are from, why red stugor are red, bomb shelters and studying for free... here are six essential articles f ...

If you're expecting to be in Sweden long-term, you're going to want to set up a bank account, but as in many countries, this can be problematic if you've only just arrived. Her ...

On this week's Sweden in Focus: What's the story behind the 'sportlov' school holiday? Why Turkey is reopening Nato talks with Sweden, the latest on work permit reform, a look ...

Sweden's government now plans to raise the minimum salary threshold for work permits in two stages, with a smaller rise planned for this year followed by a rise to close to the ...

Sweden has decided to send ten Leopard 2 tanks and two ground-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, the government announced at a press conference held to mark the one-year annive ...

One year on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we speak to Ukrainian ambassador Andrii Plakhotniuk about how the war has altered and strengthened the Swedish-Ukraini ...

Will Sweden and Finland become members of Nato in time for the security alliance's summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, at the start of July? Here are some of the big steps ahead. ...

Norwegians are spending less money cross-border shopping in neighbouring Sweden, the latest figures from Norway's national data agency show.  ...

Economic headwinds are continuing for Scandinavian airline SAS, which has posted a loss of 2.7 billion Swedish kronor for the first quarter of this year. ...

Hungary’s president, Viktor Orbán, has said that while he personally supports Swedish and Finnish accession to Nato, many MPs in his Fidesz party are worried because of the way ...

The Swedish rental market is notoriously difficult for immigrants to break into, so many consider buying a property instead. But can you get a Swedish mortgage without a perman ...

Almost 40,000 international students started courses in Sweden last year. How does this compare to previous years? What countries are they from, and which universities are most ...

It's a lönehelg this weekend, so don't be surprised if Sweden's city centres feel a bit busier than usual on Saturday and Sunday. ...

Hungarian lawmakers will vote on Finland and Sweden’s Nato bids in early March, according to the parliamentary agenda published on Wednesday. ...

More than 100,000 people became Swedish residents in 2022 but where are they all from? ...

How the Swedish pension works, and what you need to do about yours – even if you don't plan to stay in Sweden long-term. ...

Have house prices stabilised? Is now a good time to buy? Should I buy or rent? What is an 'avgift' and what does it include? We answer your questions here. ...

The Swedish winter may be dark and cold, but there are better days ahead. Spring has officially sprung in southern Sweden. ...

Applicants for temporary work or residence permits in Sweden must currently travel to a Swedish embassy or consulate for an ID check. The government is now working on a solutio ...

Sweden’s birth rate is falling – in some places to the lowest since records began. ...

Swedes gave birth to fewer children last year than in any other year since 2005. ...