Swedish word of the day: julskyltning
Sat Dec 11 2:00 am
Here's a word you may be seeing a lot over the next few weeks.
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TELL US: What do you miss most from home, and how do you get it in Sweden?
Mon Nov 17 9:41 am
Whether it's dill pickles, proper corn tortillas or just a wider range of spices, it's not always easy to satisfy a craving for a food from back home. Which items do you miss the most, and have you found anywhere in Sweden you can buy them?
What changes in Sweden in December 2025?
Mon Nov 17 8:44 am
December in Sweden brings the Nobel Prize ceremony, a Roxette concert, and Christmas of course. Here's everything on the agenda in Sweden.
How and where Americans in Sweden can celebrate Thanksgiving
Mon Nov 17 7:28 am
Americans in Sweden may be looking to celebrate a taste of home in the coming days for Thanksgiving. Here's how to make the best of it.
'They're smiley but don't usually joke': Your verdict on Swedish humour
Mon Nov 17 4:12 am
Dry and sarcastic, dull bordering on non-existent, or simply infantile? We asked our readers what they thought about the Swedish sense of humour and got almost as many opinions as answers.
Christmas in Sweden 2025: The best julbord in the Gothenburg area
Thu Nov 24 5:10 am
Whether you're a Swedish Christmas newbie or a seasoned julbord connoisseur, here's The Local's selection of some of the best (often fishy) festive meals in the Gothenburg area this winter. Feel free to share other tips in the comments!
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Mon Nov 17 1:53 am
Hospitalised bus crash victims in stable condition, weather warning issued for Stockholm, Liberals torn over Sweden Democrat collaboration and Swedish krona still performing well. Here's Sweden's news on Monday.
Can you lose your Swedish citizenship if you've never lived in Sweden?
Wed Aug 23 6:40 am
Children of Swedish citizens can be eligible for citizenship by descent, but it's important to know the rules for hanging on to your Swedish citizenship if you've never lived in the country.
Gorbys, Kalles and Billys: The faces behind Sweden’s favourite brand names
Thu Nov 06 6:14 am
It’s hard to visit a supermarket without noticing a few brand names, like Kalles kaviar, Annas gingerbread, Billys pizza and Gorbys pirogi. But where do these names come from?
Inside Sweden: the dark message behind the Sweden Democrats' immigrant map
Sat Nov 15 5:55 am
The Local's Nordic Editor Richard Orange rounds up the biggest stories of the week in our Inside Sweden newsletter.
Fatal Stockholm bus incident was not deliberate, police say
Sat Nov 15 4:43 am
Swedish police said on Saturday they believed a fatal incident in which a bus rammed into a queue of people in Stockholm the previous day was an accident.
Why is the Sweden Democrats' 'immigration map' not getting more pushback?
Sat Nov 15 1:42 am
In this week's podcast: reactions to Sweden Democrats' 'immigration map'; where did brands like Billys and Gorbys get their names?; Swedish humour, Migration Agency contact centres closing; delays to language tests for citizenship.