KEY DATES: The deadlines you need to know for Sweden's 2026 tax season
Wed Dec 03 2:19 am
The 2026 tax season gets underway in March. Here are the major dates and deadlines coming up.
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UPDATED: What does Sweden's plan to restrict benefits for newcomers mean for work permit holders?
Fri May 09 8:34 am
Sweden is pushing forward with new rules which will make it harder for foreigners to qualify for social insurance, including parental benefits and child support, with the government set to publish a draft bill proposing tougher rules.
When is Sweden's parliament set to vote on new migration laws?
Tue Feb 24 9:32 am
Sweden's government is currently racing to get some of the most important laws in its "paradigm shift on migration" passed by parliament before September's election. Here are the dates when key votes are scheduled.
Sweden confirms Russian drone buzzed French aircraft carrier in Malmö
Sat Feb 28 9:51 am
The Swedish military confirmed Friday that a drone jammed near a French aircraft carrier this week was Russian as France slammed the spy attempt as a "ridiculous provocation".
Culture, politics, food: what makes Europeans proud of their country?
Sat Feb 28 6:49 am
A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons.
INSIDE SWEDEN: Why it's crunch time for foreigners' migration rights in March
Sat Feb 28 6:03 am
In this week's Inside Sweden newsletter The Local's Nordic Editor Richard Orange runs through the massive amount of migration news in the pipeline in March, and then rounds up the week's stories.
They contribute to Swedish society: now the government is changing the rules
Sat Feb 28 5:59 am
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.
Why a legal watchdog slammed Sweden's citizenship plan
Sat Feb 28 2:24 am
In this week's podcast: three years of teen deportations, legal experts blast lack of transitional rules for citizenship applicants, Swedish birthday traditions, and how Sweden is restricting immigrants' access to welfare benefits.
How to influence political decisions on Sweden's new citizenship rules
Fri Jan 24 9:05 am
A number of The Local's readers have reached out since more details of the planned changes to Swedish citizenship rules were unveiled in February asking how they can share their opinions with decision-makers. Here are a few ways to do so.
OPINION: 'Sweden's parliament should add transitional rules to the citizenship law'
Thu Feb 26 9:58 am
If Sweden’s parliament passes a new citizenship law without transitional rules, it risks undermining the reputation for fairness and stability that has long helped Sweden attract skilled international workers, says Patrick Gallen, spokesperson of the Fair Transition campaign.
Tackle this week’s Swedish crossword and word search puzzles
Sat Feb 21 3:05 am
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.
NEW: The Local’s self-paced Swedish course
Mon Aug 25 4:02 am
Due to popular demand The Local's self-paced online Swedish course for beginners is back, designed to make learning flexible and practical.