Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short roundup of the news in less than five minutes.
FOR MEMBERS
VIDEO: How Gothenburg is leading the world towards emission-free travel
As the global search for cleaner, more sustainable ways to get around gathers pace, Gothenburg on Sweden's west coast has established itself as an international leader in the field. From electric planes for international and domestic short-haul flights to a city centre zone with zero emissions – here's how Gothenburg is turning its ambitious vision into reality.
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Sweden’s electricity rebate: Here’s how much cash you’ll get back on your bills
Here's our guide on how much compensation households in Sweden will get for their record-high energy bills this winter.
How Stockholm’s foodtech scene is helping people and planet
“I really love cheese and I wanted to tackle a really difficult problem," says Sorosh Tavakoli. The Local discovers why one entrepreneur is bringing talent from around the world to Stockholm to create plant-based cheeses (and fight climate change). And why this is just one example of the exciting projects taking shape in the city to create a better food system.
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My first year in Sweden: ‘It’s OK to lighten up and like your country a little’
Learn Swedish. Get a personnummer. Go cashless. Moving to a new country means going through a series of 'firsts'. The Local reader Alexander de Nerée writes about some of the challenges, quirks and adventures he has faced since moving to Sweden.
FOR MEMBERS
When will Sweden have daylight again?
Swedish word of the day: slarva
Here's how to tell your partner they've done a bad job of the washing up.
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What are the Covid rules in place at ski resorts across Europe?
The winter spike in Covid infections across Europe means another ski season will take place under health restrictions and recommendations. Here's what you need to know about the rules in different countries.
Austria becomes first EU country to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory
Austria's parliament on Thursday approved making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month, becoming the first European country to do so.
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