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'All must have prizes': what Easter egg socialism says about Sweden
The Local's Nordic Editor Richard Orange wonders in this opinion piece why he still feels so outraged by the peculiar way Easter egg hunts happen in Sweden.
How to maximise Sweden's public holidays in 2026
Make your annual leave last longer by mastering these tricks for maximising Sweden's public holidays.
Swedish Migration Agency works to cut backlog as waiting time passes 1,000 days
Three months after the Swedish Migration Agency aimed to clear its backlog of four-year-old cases, thousands of applicants from the period are still waiting to be assigned case officers.
Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries
The number of people acquiring the citizenship of a European country has increased massively compared to a decade ago. Experts say that the trend has accelerated in recent years due various factors.
Tackle this week’s Swedish crossword and word search puzzles
Have you been paying attention to the headlines? Do Saturday morning fika right with a cup of coffee and a mental workout. Every Saturday morning, we bring you a fresh crossword and word search that test your grasp of the Swedish zeitgeist.
Swedish coast guard boards suspected false-flagged tanker
Sweden's coast guard said it boarded a vessel subjected to EU sanctions on Friday, suspecting it of an environmental crime after an oil spill in the Baltic Sea.
What's open and what's closed in Sweden over Easter weekend?
How are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected by the long weekend in Sweden?
Swedish union leaders warn 'haphazard' citizenship reforms could harm international reputation
With less than a month until parliament is set to vote on Sweden's biggest citizenship overhaul in years, Spotify Workers Unionen and the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees (TCO) have thrown their support behind a campaign to include transitional rules for those already in the Migration Agency's queue.
'We can go elsewhere': Skilled workers question future in Sweden over citizenship reforms
Chandra and Vibha are one of many highly educated – and high-earning – working families reevaluating their commitment to Sweden in light of the government's plan to apply big citizenship rule changes even to those who applied years ago.
Swedish government allies push back on PM's election pact with Sweden Democrats
A central source has said that the Christian Democrats and the Liberals are irritated with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson for appearing to promise the Sweden Democrats specific areas of government responsibility if they are re-elected in September.
Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders
A landmark agreement has been reached by the European Parliament and Council on the reform of EU rules around customs that include new measures to tackle e-commerce from non-EU countries. What will it mean for consumers?
IN DATA: How many teen deportations are there in Sweden?
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson claims the issue of teen deportations affects only a few "individual cases". We know from our readers that it's more common than that, but statistics are hard to find.
Why is Maundy Thursday a holiday in Denmark and Norway but not in Sweden?
People in Denmark and Norway have the day off on Maundy Thursday, but people in Sweden still have to work. Why is this?
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Swedish opposition leader says Ulf Kristersson would be 'weakest PM in history' in future right-wing government, union leaders warn 'haphazard' citizenship reforms could harm international reputation, and Swedish statues get giant penises for April Fool's Day. Here's the latest news.
Why do Swedes celebrate holidays a day early?
Sweden is getting ready to celebrate Easter this weekend, although Swedes will be tucking into eggs and herring on Saturday, rather than celebrating on Sunday as Christians do in many other countries. But why is this?
Sweden Democrats to be in charge of immigration in a future right-wing government
The far-right Sweden Democrats will wield significant influence in government if the four centre-right parties win the September 2026 election, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Wednesday.
GUIDE: Travelling through Copenhagen airport with kids
Flying with children can be stressful at the best of times, so here are The Local’s best tips for departing from Copenhagen airport with your kids in tow.
Moderates to allow far-right Sweden Democrats into government if elected
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of the Moderates said on Wednesday that his party will change their position and agree to work with the Sweden Democrats in government, if the Tidö coalition is elected in September.
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Swedish government in bid to create 15,000 summer jobs for teenagers, new mortgage rules as of April 1st, and your weekly food shopping should be cheaper from today onwards. Here's the latest news.
Crucial citizenship vote and cheaper food: What changes in Sweden in April 2026
Parliament to vote through stricter citizenship law, VAT on food halved, and an early Easter. Here are some of the main things happening in Sweden in April.
Five ways in which Sweden's government is eroding the rule of law
Sweden has been named once again as one of the EU countries undergoing "a decline in democratic standards" in the annual report of the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties), with the human rights group highlighting the government's abuse of the legislative process.
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Sweden snubs EU move to post salaries in job ads, Riksbank chief warns of protracted war in Iran, and is this Sweden's ugliest building? Here's the latest news.