Ericsson to lay off one in ten workers in Sweden
Thu Jan 15 3:24 am
The Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson has announced plans to lay off one out of every ten workers in Sweden, a total of 1,600 employees, as it seeks to bolster its competitiveness.
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Thu Jan 15 2:02 am
Sweden ready to send troops to Greenland, unemployment hits lowest level since spring 2024, and other news from Sweden on Thursday.
'People who have done everything by the book are being kicked out of Sweden'
Wed Jan 14 12:14 pm
This week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra features an interview with Niels Paarup-Petersen, the Centre Party's immigration spokesperson .
Swedish Migration Agency temporarily halts all deportations to Iran
Wed Jan 14 11:06 am
The Swedish Migration Agency is temporarily halting all deportations to Iran for up to four months due to the ongoing government crackdown against protestors.
Number of people granted Swedish citizenship drops 40 percent
Wed Jan 14 9:57 am
The number of people awarded Swedish citizenship fell by more than 40 percent in 2025 after the Migration Agency brought in a new system of security checks, according to annual statistics.
Migration Agency to process visas for family of Swedes abroad in 90 days
Wed Jan 14 9:30 am
From January 12th, the Migration Agency has adopted a new pledge to process visas for family members of Swedes abroad wishing to return home in 90 days or less.
Swedish word of the day: nollåtta
Thu Nov 14 7:52 am
You can still hear this Swedish relic – a pejorative word for Stockholmers – from the pre-mobile phone age.
Where can you go for help if you have an immigration issue in Sweden?
Tue Nov 04 2:55 am
When something goes wrong when applying for and extending permits, or seeking permanent residence or citizenship, it's often a good idea to get expert help. Here's our guide to the private law firms and websites, non-government organisations, and government websites that can help you get the right support.
TELL US: What Swedish food habits have you adopted as your own?
Wed Jan 14 7:45 am
From forgetting the top slice in sandwiches to putting banana on pizzas, Swedes have some peculiar food habits. We want to hear from readers which habits they've ended up adopting and which they are still resisting. Tell us in the survey below.
Klarna launches Swish rival connecting Sweden to 13 European countries
Wed Jan 14 6:57 am
The payments company Klarna has launched a competitor to Swish, the Swedish peer-to-peer payments service, which will allow users to instantly transfer money from Sweden to friends and family in 13 different European countries.
Swedish intelligence chief says 'risk' of security situation deteriorating
Wed Jan 14 4:48 am
The head of Sweden's intelligence service told AFP on Tuesday that there was a "risk" that an already serious security situation would continue to deteriorate, pointing primarily to a threat from Russia.
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Wed Jan 14 2:29 am
Liberals' support at 1.8 percent, business owners optimistic about 2026, intelligence chief says 'risk' of security situation worsening and more news from Sweden on Wednesday.
