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'Today we have a France that looks to Sweden on many issues'
Sweden's Ambassador to France, Veronika Wand-Danielsson, spoke to The Local about issues where the two countries can learn from each other, from gender values to openness to EU cooperation.
Sweden's injured World Cup hero Jakob Johansson signed by Rennes
French top flight outfit Rennes have signed Sweden's injured World Cup hero Jakob Johansson from Greek champions AEK Athens, the Brittany club said on Monday.
Meet the entrepreneur who wants to bring the best of French culture to Stockholm
"There's not a lot happening for French speakers in Stockholm at one specific place, and I want to provide that," Pauline Mialhe explains to The Local as we sit down at her co-working space in a grand old building which dates back to the 1700s in Stockholm's Old Town.
French prosecutors push for Ikea trial over spying charges
French prosecutors are pushing for Ikea France and 15 people, including police officials, to be put on trial on charges of spying on employees and customers, a source close to the inquiry said on Thursday.
LISTEN: Austria turns right, Venice bids for freedom, France stamps on sex pests
In this week's podcast we look at how Austria's government could soon include an ex-Nazi party. How right wing could it get?
French and US troops head to Gothenburg as Sweden's biggest military drill in 20 years kicks off
The biggest Swedish military exercise in over 20 years has started in Gothenburg, with French and US air defence units as well as other overseas troops joining the Swedes in the Aurora 17 drill of more than 20,000 military personnel.
The Swedish model is a 'true source of inspiration': Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has praised the "Swedish model", calling it a "true source of inspiration" following a meeting with Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven in Paris.
'A lot of inspiration for En Marche comes from the Scandinavian countries'
The Local met Alexandre Holroyd, En Marche’s parliamentary candidate for the Third constituency for French overseas residents, in Copenhagen to talk about the upcoming elections, Brexit, Scandinavian social welfare and President Macron’s first weeks in power.
Macron win 'a victory for European cooperation': Swedish PM Löfven
Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on winning the French presidential election, hailing it as a victory "for European cooperation".
Swede plunges to death after escaping car crash
A Swedish woman from the Norrland region has died in southern France, the foreign ministry has told The Local.
Sweden no longer on high terror threat alert
After raising the threat level in November, Sweden has lowered it from four to three on a five point scale.
How did this Swedish cat turn up in south France?
A Swedish cat owner was left scratching his head after his adventurous feline, who went missing eight weeks ago, turned up in southern France – some 1,700 kilometres from home.
Police seek 'tips' after suspect's photo shared
UPDATED: Police say they're hoping a leaked photo of a man suspected of planning terror crimes in Sweden will lead to fresh tips about his potential whereabouts.
PM: Sweden has been 'naive' about terror threat
Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has said his country is stepping up security measures after being "naive" about the possibility of a terror attack.
Sweden on 'high' terror alert for the first time
UPDATED: Sweden's terror threat level was raised to 'high' for the first time in history, as the head of security service Säpo revealed at a press conference that police were hunting a suspected terrorist.
Sweden will help with France's war on Isis
UPDATED: European ministers have backed a French request for help in defeating Isis, following Friday's Paris terror attacks. But Sweden has said it is unclear what its role will be.
Swedes join Europe's silence for Paris victims
Flags are flying at half mast around Sweden and a minute’s silence has been held across Europe for the victims of the terror attack in Paris on Friday.
Madonna cries for Paris at Stockholm concert
An emotional Madonna asked the crowd to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Paris terror attacks and their families during a concert on her Rebel Heart tour in Stockholm on Saturday night.
Sweden remembers France attack victims
The mood was sombre in Stockholm over the weekend as people gathered to pay tribute to the victims of the Paris terror attacks, which included one Swedish citizen.
Swedish police on alert in wake of Paris attacks
Security was stepped up in Sweden on Saturday after more than 120 people were killed in a series of terror attacks in Paris on Friday night.
Swedes in flap about 'brutal' French bird dish
French cooks are in hot water for contributing to the decline of Sweden's ortolan bunting population. The rare birds are turning up on plates in southern France, according to a Nordic scientific journal.
Zlatan calls suspension ‘a farce’
Paris Saint-Germain's controversial Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hit out at his four-match suspension for an anti-French outburst last month.
Zlatan outburst greeted with shrug at home
Star Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic faces a French disciplinary commission next week as a result of a foul-mouthed outburst he made in March. But Swedes seem largely unconcerned by it all, seeing the Paris Saint-Germain star as a straight-talking underdog.