The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) looks set to significantly narrow the list of occupations proposed for exemption from the government’s new salary requirement for labour migrants, with under 60 job titles currently on a provisional list.
It's easy to feel isolated from the political process, especially as a foreigner living in another country. But even if you’re not a Swedish citizen, it’s still possible for you to influence politics here.
From Majorna, with its cafés and boutiques, to suburbs like Eriksberg, Kålltorp and Mölndal, people living in Gothenburg are spoiled for choice. We want to hear from readers about which district is best for foreigners.
Right-wing extremist culture growing among young men, high grass fire risk in southern Sweden, Iran war expected to affect electricity prices and more news from Sweden on Tuesday.
Sweden's Consumer Agency estimates a monthly food cost of 2,700 kronor for a single adult or 8,440 kronor for two adults and two children, but how can you lower that? Here are our top tips.
Both Swedish citizens and registered foreign residents of Sweden will be eligible for the planned government-issued electronic identification and verification service, which is currently being developed by the Swedish Police Agency.
Sweden's government has struck an agreement with the Sweden Democrats to stop the deportation of young adults and of foreigners hit by the abolition of the track change law. We want to hear your views on this and whether it will affect you.
There's a considerable risk of avalanches in the Swedish mountains and experts believe that the Iran war means Swedes can kiss any further interest rate cuts goodbye. More on that and the latest news here.
Sweden has detained a crew member of a Russian 'shadow fleet' cargo ship suspected of transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, the Swedish coast guard said on Sunday.
Sweden's government is considering allowing so-called 'track changers' the possibility to apply for a new work permit from within Sweden, instead of having to leave the country and reapply.
Police in Sweden have seized a false-flagged cargo ship off its southern coast believed to belong to Russia's shadow fleet and suspected of transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, authorities said Saturday.
Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require?
The Local’s Editor Emma Löfgren reflects on her first week back after maternity leave before running through the other stories The Local has covered this week.
Naval architects, fundraising experts, doctors, software engineers, tech entrepreneurs, executive management consultants: meet the people reconsidering their lives and careers in Sweden as a result of the government’s new citizenship laws.
Sweden's government has struck an agreement with the far-right Sweden Democrats to stop the deportation of young adults and of foreigners hit by the abolition of the track change law, backing down after a month of heavy media pressure.
Sweden's government parties have backed down under pressure on teen deportations, announcing a 'safety clause' to reduce the number of young adults facing deportation after they turn 18. But the details are hazy. Here's what we know so far.
The Swedish government is chartering a plane to fly home Swedes in the UAE who are stranded as a result of the Iran war. The plan is for it to take off from Dubai late on Saturday.
Are you worried about your Swedish citizenship application being denied, despite you meeting all the requirements at the time of application? Here are your next steps, as well as how to appeal if you think the Migration Agency has made a mistake.
Property prices rise as spring hits, Moderates want social media ban for under-15s, Sweden Democrat leader calls for teen deportation freeze and more news from Sweden on Friday.
A top Swedish intelligence official has warned of increased threats against American and Israeli interests, as well as Iranian dissidents, in Sweden because of the war in the Middle East.
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson has called for the country’s controversial ‘teen deportations’ to be suspended with immediate effect until a solution has been found.
Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious.
It may not feel like it quite yet, but spring has now officially arrived in Stockholm, with winter officially over for the entire southern half of the country.
