ANALYSIS: How did politics in Sweden get so fiendishly complicated?
How on earth did predictable Sweden get so complicated?
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Meet the international entrepreneurs making Stockholm’s neighbourhoods vibrant
Stockholm is full of vibrant local communities. While the likes of Södermalm, Hornstull, and Aspudden have attracted much attention, you can find bustling little enclaves across the whole city, attracting young families, creative minds and new businesses.
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So… who is the prime minister of Sweden right now?
Magdalena Andersson, the first woman to get confirmed as prime minister by the Swedish parliament, quit before even taking office. So who's running the country?
Studying in Sweden: seven tips for perfecting your application letter
Thinking of applying to study at a Swedish university? You’ve got a lot to consider. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Narmina Guseinova, an international student at Stockholm University and digital ambassador for Study in Sweden, to bring you seven tips for writing a successful application letter.
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Working in Sweden: five reasons to protect your income
Uncertainty is a fact of life even at the best of times and much of what we thought was certain or secure has proven to have shaky foundations over the past couple of years. Long-term unemployment in Sweden recently hit a record level of 190,000, while tens of millions of jobs have been lost worldwide due to the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: The latest news about the virus in Sweden
Follow the latest news about how the coronavirus pandemic is developing in Sweden with The Local's paywall-free blog.
Magdalena Andersson nominated as Sweden’s new prime minister
Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson will face her first big test on Wednesday, when parliament will vote on whether or not to confirm her as Sweden's first female prime minister.
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READERS REVEAL: Five tricks for winning the apartment hunt in Sweden
The best tips always come from those who've been there, done that. The Local's readers share their top tactics for successfully finding, viewing and buying your first apartment in Sweden.
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Buying vs renting in Sweden: Which is best?
Swedish vocabulary: The words and phrases you need to survive the job hunt
In many companies across Sweden, English is the working language, but understanding at least some Swedish will serve you well in the search for a job.
How Denmark plans to attract more workers from Sweden
A new cross-border collaboration to match Swedish job seekers with Danish employers aims to solve the late-pandemic labour crises in both countries.
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Nine spooky spots and ghosts around haunted Sweden
As the days grow darker and the Swedish weather chillier, The Local lists some of the most haunted places in the Nordic country to help you get into the Halloween spirit.
What travellers from Europe need to know about new Covid entry rules in UK
With the worsening Covid-19 situation across Europe and the spread of the new Omicron variant, it's all change again for people travelling to the UK from Europe. Here's what you need to know.
