European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.”
The oldest application in Sweden's queue for citizenship has been waiting for a decision for nine years, possibly ten. Here are the numbers on Sweden's citizenship backlog.
The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules.
Girl, 15, held over murders in Stockholm and Malmö, Swedish government to put forward bill on teen deportations by the end of May, and measles infection confirmed in Stockholm. Here's the latest news.
A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.
We're not entirely convinced spring is here just yet. But when it does arrive in Sweden, there are a few telltale signs that will show you winter is finally over. Keep an eye out for them...
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
Nordic Editor Richard Orange explains why April will be decisive for Swedish citizenship applicants, before running through the other stories The Local has covered this week.
The weekend is here and if you find yourself with some spare time, don't let yourself get bored and instead test your brain on one of The Local's games.
Sweden's Migration Agency has stopped automatically requesting passports at the start of citizenship applications to lessen the inconvenience to applicants who want to travel.
At the Ålidhem language café in Umeå, people of all ages and cultural backgrounds come to learn Swedish – and about each other. In a political landscape where immigration is often seen as a problem, community spaces like this tell a different story.
From lively, ethnically mixed Möllevången to upmarket Limhamn or Västra Hamnen, Malmö has a huge variety of districts to choose from. We want to hear from readers about which is best for foreigners.
Sweden's Social Democrats have joined the rest of the opposition parties in calling for transitional rules to be included in Sweden's controversial citizenship law when it comes before by parliament for a vote next month.
The British government has alerted UK tourists travelling to the Schengen area around Easter about the full implementation of EU’s new Entry/Exit border system (EES), urging travellers to allow additional time for journeys.
Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell didn't fully commit to meeting campaigners who are urging the government to change its mind on including transitional citizenship rules – but he didn't rule it out either.
Ever felt like spending your summers lounging around on your own island? Or have you always wanted to build a James Bond-style supervillain fort in the middle of the Stockholm archipelago?
The Swedish border town of Strömstad will be keeping its local Systembolaget store shut on Maundy Thursday, to avoid being flooded with Norwegians in search of a tipple.
Majorna, the long-gentrified former working class district of central Gothenburg, and the adjoining Linné have been ranked the best district for foreigners in the city by readers of The Local, although many readers also rated Hisingen as a convenient and comfortable place to settle.
Swedish justice minister slams 'terrible acts of violence' after five shootings in less than a week, government in bid to boost election turnout of Swedes abroad, and there's a considerable risk of avalanches in the Swedish mountains. Here's the latest news.
The government is pushing ahead with a watered-down proposal to make a number of state employees obligated to report foreigners without valid permits to the police.
New stop-and-search zone takes effect in Stockholm, Swedish banks raise mortgage rates following Iran war, and Liberals celebrate Sweden Democrat boost in the polls. Here's the latest news.
Hej and welcome to the latest instalment of The Local's Fika Calendar, where we guide you through the most important cake, pastry and other food-related days in the Swedish year.
