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​​Swedish word of the day: riksdag
SWEDISH WORD OF THE DAY

​​Swedish word of the day: riksdag

Still struggling with Swedish? Here’s how to accelerate your learning
PARTNER CONTENT

Still struggling with Swedish? Here’s how to accelerate your learning

‘Mild recession likely’: IMF presents new report on Swedish economy
ECONOMY

'Mild recession likely': IMF presents new report on Swedish economy

Sweden can expect a 'mild' recession this year, experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have predicted, with growth projected at around -0.3 percent and inflation expected to drop to 6.5 percent in 2023.

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
TODAY IN SWEDEN

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

What happens to your Swedish work permit if you lose your job?
WORK PERMITS

What happens to your Swedish work permit if you lose your job?

POLITICS

Swedish PM’s top aide resigns over illegal eel fishing

Swedish PM’s top aide resigns over illegal eel fishing
Al-Azhar university calls for Sweden boycott over Koran burning
RELIGION

Al-Azhar university calls for Sweden boycott over Koran burning

Swedish EU presidency pushes for greater returns of migrants denied asylum
IMMIGRATION

Swedish EU presidency pushes for greater returns of migrants denied asylum

Sweden doesn’t rule out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine
MILITARY

Sweden doesn’t rule out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine

From ‘new kid’ to a young ‘man on a mission’: How boarding school gave Axel skills for life
PARTNER CONTENT

From ‘new kid’ to a young ‘man on a mission’: How boarding school gave Axel skills for life

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
TODAY IN SWEDEN

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

How many people got Swedish citizenship in 2022 and where were they from?
SWEDISH CITIZENSHIP

How many people got Swedish citizenship in 2022 and where were they from?

East Sweden: the growing tech hotspot attracting international talent
PARTNER CONTENT

East Sweden: the growing tech hotspot attracting international talent

OPINION: This clash of world views leaves Sweden vulnerable
OPINION & ANALYSIS

OPINION: This clash of world views leaves Sweden vulnerable

EXPLAINED: How did a far-right extremist derail Sweden’s Nato application?
NATO

EXPLAINED: How did a far-right extremist derail Sweden’s Nato application?

33 sure-fire ways to truly offend a Swede
LEARN ABOUT SWEDEN

33 sure-fire ways to truly offend a Swede

IN CHARTS: How bad is the situation in Scandinavian housing markets?
PROPERTY

IN CHARTS: How bad is the situation in Scandinavian housing markets?

Highlights of 2022: Top five Stockholm tech stories of the year
PARTNER CONTENT

Highlights of 2022: Top five Stockholm tech stories of the year

KEY POINTS: What’s the current status of Sweden’s planned migration laws?
RESIDENCY PERMITS

KEY POINTS: What's the current status of Sweden's planned migration laws?

There are a number of migration-related laws and policies in the pipeline in Sweden, including changes to work permits, citizenship and permanent residency requirements, and plans to tighten up permanent residency and asylum applications. Here's a quick overview.

Everything you need to know if you lose your job in Sweden
WORKING IN SWEDEN

Everything you need to know if you lose your job in Sweden

Swedish Prime Minister condemns Koran burning
NATO

Swedish Prime Minister condemns Koran burning

SWEDEN IN FOCUS

The Ambassadors: ‘I find Sweden’s egalitarian social space interesting’

The Ambassadors: ‘I find Sweden’s egalitarian social space interesting’
Brexit: Brits in EU feel European and don’t want to return home
BREXIT

Brexit: Brits in EU feel European and don’t want to return home

Sweden’s NATO bid hit by repeated rows with Turkey
NATO

Sweden’s NATO bid hit by repeated rows with Turkey

Five signs you know you’re crushing it living abroad
PARTNER CONTENT

Five signs you know you’re crushing it living abroad

EXPLAINED: These are the weapons Sweden is sending to Ukraine
MILITARY

EXPLAINED: These are the weapons Sweden is sending to Ukraine

‘Dagens’ lunch specials – an unexpected window into Swedish society
OPINION & ANALYSIS

‘Dagens’ lunch specials – an unexpected window into Swedish society

LISTEN: Dual citizens’ loyalties, new sleeper train, and a green game changer in Kiruna
SWEDEN IN FOCUS

LISTEN: Dual citizens’ loyalties, new sleeper train, and a green game changer in Kiruna

My night on board Sweden’s new sleeper service from Hamburg
TRAIN TRAVEL

My night on board Sweden’s new sleeper service from Hamburg

Low emission zones: What you need to know if you’re driving in Europe
DRIVING

Low emission zones: What you need to know if you’re driving in Europe

The Ambassadors: ‘There’s a vibrant cultural calendar for Indians in Sweden’
SWEDEN IN FOCUS

The Ambassadors: ‘There’s a vibrant cultural calendar for Indians in Sweden’

From US tech to French fashion: the MBA unlocking global opportunities
PARTNER CONTENT

From US tech to French fashion: the MBA unlocking global opportunities

From doubling salaries to exciting careers in the international fashion industry, The Local spoke to two students from HEC Paris about the benefits studying an MBA in Europe can provide.

Swedish word of the day: tangorabatt
SWEDISH WORD OF THE DAY

Swedish word of the day: tangorabatt

Five Swedish children’s songs international parents will inevitably have to learn
FAMILY

Five Swedish children’s songs international parents will inevitably have to learn

WORKING IN SWEDEN

EXPLAINED: Why Sweden’s unions are asking for a four percent real pay cut

EXPLAINED: Why Sweden’s unions are asking for a four percent real pay cut
Property guide, saving money and Swedish in-laws: Essential articles for life in Sweden
MONEY

Property guide, saving money and Swedish in-laws: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Buying vs renting in Sweden: What’s the best option?
HOUSING

Buying vs renting in Sweden: What’s the best option?

LISTEN: Money-saving tips, migration law updates, and why is the King so annoyed?
SWEDEN IN FOCUS

LISTEN: Money-saving tips, migration law updates, and why is the King so annoyed?

Nine terrible AI-generated jokes about Swedish things
TECH

Nine terrible AI-generated jokes about Swedish things

Reader question: When am I eligible for a Swedish pension?
READER QUESTIONS

Reader question: When am I eligible for a Swedish pension?

How to make the most of Sweden’s public holidays in 2023
WORKING IN SWEDEN

How to make the most of Sweden’s public holidays in 2023

Swedish word of the day: idrott
SWEDISH WORD OF THE DAY

Swedish word of the day: idrott

Your January budget: Five ways to save money in Sweden this month
MONEY

Your January budget: Five ways to save money in Sweden this month

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