‘More teachers needed’ to cut long waits for Swedish classes
More Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) teachers are needed to cut waiting times for foreigners wanting to learn the language, a new report by Sweden's education authority suggests.
Day: April 19, 2017
Meet Sweden’s Social Democrats
Ahead of the election, the SI News Service meets Sweden's current governing party to find out more about their history and policies.
Five irks and quirks for a Czech in Sweden
The Local contributor Veronika Chlumska picks out five 'irks and quirks' she noticed after moving to Stockholm from her native Czech Republic.
Why a Swedish gift to Barcelona is still causing a fuss 90 years later
Most people aren't even aware of it, but a Swedish gift to Barcelona from 1929 is still causing a stir all these years later.
More than one in six schoolkids get bullied in Sweden: study
A new OECD survey looks at student wellbeing in Sweden and elsewhere.
Sweden warned about wildfire risk days after ‘white Easter’
"The grass is almost like gunpowder at this time of the year."
Young Swedes becoming more politically engaged, but don’t trust politicians: survey
Young Swedes are growing more politically engaged, but almost half of them have little confidence in politicians, a new survey shows.
Five ‘Swemojis’ that will help you understand Sweden
Having a tough time getting your head around Sweden? These 'Swemojis' should help!
Study of Swedish kids questions autism link with antidepressants in pregnancy
"This study suggests use of these medications while pregnant may be safer than previously thought."