REVEALED: The countries in Europe that will buck the trend and grow in population
Sat Apr 25 5:32 am
The populations of certain countries in Europe are expected to grow by 2100, but there will be a big drop on average across Europe, new predictions reveal. So which countries will see a population growth?
'Unfair': High-skilled workers in Sweden hit by degrading of LTR
Fri Apr 17 3:26 am
When Migration Minister Johan Forssell announced that Sweden was pushing ahead with phasing out permanent residency, he framed it as targeting asylum migration. But the changes will also affect some Long-Term Resident (LTR) applicants, many of them skilled workers.
Sweden orders new icebreaker from South Korea
Sat Apr 25 3:35 am
Sweden on Friday signed a deal with South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a new icebreaker to be delivered in 2029, the Swedish Maritime Administration said.
'Resigned to it': Long waits at Copenhagen Airport six months after EES start
Thu Apr 23 6:44 am
More than six months after EES biometric border checks began at Copenhagen Airport, passengers are still reporting queues of longer than an hour just to get through passport control.
Tackle this week’s Swedish crossword and word search puzzles
Sun Mar 08 4:05 am
Have you been paying attention to the headlines? Do your morning fika right with a cup of coffee and a mental workout. Every week, we bring you a fresh crossword and word search that test your grasp of the Swedish zeitgeist.
Why that Swede glaring at you on the street might be trying to be polite
Thu Apr 16 1:10 am
It can feel very rude to foreigners, but if you've had the experience in Sweden of a stranger looking coldly at you, only to look away when you return the look with a smile, try to take comfort in knowing that it might actually be Swedish politeness, writes The Local's Mandy Pipher.
Work-life balance and family chief draw for high-skilled workers in Sweden
Tue Apr 21 6:16 am
The work-life balance and generous support for family life offered by Sweden is the main factor attracting highly skilled workers to the country, eclipsing salary levels, and the opportunities offered by the labour market, according to a new report.
Tell us: How do you find banks in Sweden?
Fri Apr 24 9:03 am
Getting a bank account is usually a top priority for people moving to Sweden – but how good are Swedish banks at catering for newcomers? We'd like to hear from our readers about your experiences of banking in Sweden.
Will you be compensated if your European flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages?
Fri Apr 24 7:10 am
Europe is bracing for potential jet fuel shortages resulting from the ongoing international conflict in the Middle East. If your flight is affected, what are your rights?
Swedish word of the day: het
Tue Oct 22 5:43 am
Today's word of the day may seem simple enough, but it's useful to be aware of how exactly you should use it.
How to survive a children's birthday party in Sweden
Thu Mar 12 9:59 am
If you've moved to Sweden as a family, you might find that children's birthday parties are your first big opportunity to make Swedish friends. So here's The Local's guide on what to expect and how to host one.
Sweden's migration crackdown 'goes beyond what most voters want'
Fri Apr 24 6:00 am
The public in Sweden is increasingly at odds with the government's draconian moves to restrict immigration, a new survey has found, with over 81 percent of respondents saying foreigners who follow the law and support themselves should be allowed to stay.
