The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has affected many areas of business with companies having to lay off workers in the worst-hit industries. This has prompted several measures from the Swedish government and Central Bank in order to weather the crisis.
Where is the most expensive rental apartment in Sweden? Perhaps surprisingly, it's not in Stockholm. Here's a look at the ten most expensive rentals from 2019.
Several reindeer carcasses have been found in the far north of Sweden following a historic ruling over land rights for Sweden's indigenous people and reindeer-herders in the Swedish Supreme Court.
Recreational, competitive or for health reasons, Scandinavians aren't short on excuses for jumping into the cold winter waters of the north. In Skellefteå they even celebrate it with a yearly festival.
Escalators, the unsung heroes of Stockholmers' city-dwelling existence. They are as much a convenience on the morning commute as they are a nuisance when they break down. But what causes the breakdowns, and how frequent are they?
Since 2015, the number of home break-ins in Sweden has fallen by 36 percent. One senior police officer spoke to The Local about what they have learned about burglaries in Sweden, and how that has helped police work to prevent them.
Sweden's national bomb squad were called out to more than 100 blasts last year, a level not seen anywhere else in Europe. The Local speaks with the police commissioner in charge of a new task force cracking down on the spate of criminal bomb attacks.
A new exhibition at Stockholm's Vasa Museum explores the 17th century ship's role both as a warship and a form of propaganda. The Local visited the museum ahead of the February 8th exhibition opening.
Where is the safest place to live in Sweden, and could the rest of the country learn from it? According to a new study, it's a small community that overlooks the country's largest lake, Vänern, in west central Sweden.
After winning a historic battle over hunting and fishing rights in the Swedish Supreme Court, members of Sweden's indigenous Sami community have reported receiving several threats of violence both online and in person.
In Sweden, it's only a matter of time before you'll be asked about Swish, the payment app that's used by millions of people in this increasingly cashfree society. But what is Swish, how do you start using it and why are Swedish police not too happy about it?
