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Hana Zrida and Chakib Ammar have jobs in Sweden, are married and expecting a child. But because authorities do not consider them to be living together, Ammar now risks being deported.
If you’re planning a visit to Stockholm this summer, here’s an offer you won’t want to miss.
Sweden's national police chief has presented a new report about the country's problem areas, increasing the number of districts classified as vulnerable or especially vulnerable.
She grew up surrounded by water, stumbled into politics, and is now one of the most important political voices in the entire Nordic region. The Local finds out more.
Midsummer takes place in June - but what exactly is it all about? The Local's James Savage answers your questions about why Swedes go nuts for the annual festival.
In a globalised world, transferring money abroad doesn't have to be costly and complicated.
Find out why Sweden is this American's favourite country when it comes to investing and doing business abroad.
Think a world-class public healthcare system, a stable of leading tech firms, and an impressive track-record of digital innovation make Sweden a shoe-in for the top spot globally in digital healthcare? Think again.
Increased cash flow. Financial freedom. Sound good to you? Maybe you need a Rich Dad Education.
Record tourism figures for Sweden, but not all areas are benefiting from the boost.
Designer Susana Nakatani's career has taken her on a trek from Spain to France, Switzerland, Morocco, and Germany – to name just a few places.
But then she discovered Malmö – and she's here to stay. Susana tells The Local about her favourite places – and what makes the city perfect for a designer.
Is Sweden really a 'rape capital' as repeatedly suggested by sections of the international media? The Local consulted experts to get to the bottom of the matter.
Allergies come in all shapes and sizes, but whatever their form, they really are a pain. Sometimes literally. Here’s how to fight them – like a Swede!
How a 20th century diary and days of exploring Stockholm gave Faisal Khan hope for Sweden's future.
Financial planning. The words make sense, kind of – but what is it really? And who cares?
Here's a recipe for a cake with a unique flavour of summer.
Learning Swedish on your own is easier than ever!
Several Swedish universities have made the cut in the latest edition of an international ranking of top higher education institutions.
Surrogacy in in the Nordics can be complicated - or impossible. Ahead of the region's first surrogacy education conference, one parent of children born via international surrogacy looks at how Nordic citizens are handling the issue.
On June 19th, Swedish folk-rock sisters First Aid Kit played a gig at Gröna Lund, Stockholm, before their summer tour.
What makes Stockholm the creative capital of the world – and what are the best places in the city to really experience the creative vibe? Natalia Brzezinski shares her insights.
Unemployment is falling among foreign-born people in Sweden, as well as the population on the whole.
No two people and no two expat stories are the same – so why should health plans be?
Kids are less likely to gender stereotype and more open to socializing with peers of the opposite sex if they attend a gender-neutral preschool, a study shows.
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has pledged to step up the fight against drug gangs in vulnerable areas in Sweden.
On June 24th each year, Florence's main square turns into an arena for a sport which is a brutal combination of rugby, football, and wrestling. The Local explores the history of the unique tradition.
Meet ex-rugby player Anthony Sullivan, now running a gym in Stockholm.
