Tiny Swedish settlement sets new record as temperature plummets to -43.8C
Sweden just set a new seasonal cold record – and it could get even colder.
‘Dalarna stole my heart’: 16 reasons to visit Sweden’s winter gem
When we asked The Local’s readers for your best winter memories of Dalarna in the heart of Sweden, you had plenty to say. “There are many places in the world I love but Dalarna stole my heart completely,” one reader told us. From cross-country skiing and dog sledding to tips for reinvigorating your mind, here's your guide to the best of this region in winter.
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Explained: Why is so Sweden so worried about the EU’s minimum wage plan?
EU labour ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss the European Commission's planned minimum wage directive. Why is the proposal causing such unease in Sweden?
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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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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Which foreign Covid vaccine passes are valid at public events in Sweden?
Sweden introduced Covid-19 vaccine passes at certain public events and gatherings on December 1st. But which foreign vaccine certificates are accepted?
Anders Tegnell: ‘Omicron won’t change Sweden’s Covid strategy’
The emergence of the Omicron variant won't lead to any major changes in Sweden's Covid response, state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell told AFP on Tuesday, insisting "it has worked in the past".
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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.
Covid-19 in Austria: Follow the latest developments as they happen
The seven-day Covid incidence rate has dropped below 1,000 in all Austrian regions, though intensive care admissions are still increasing.
