From playgrounds to healthcare, these are the best things about raising a family in Sweden, plus some areas for improvement, from those who know a thing or two about it.
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6:00 Readers reveal: What it's like raising an international family in Sweden
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Trump calls Swedish PM to 'vouch for ASAP Rocky's bail'
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Swedish prosecutor seeks longer detention for rapper ASAP Rocky
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French court rejects damages over 1994 Stockholm-Tallinn ferry disaster
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Taliban allows Swedish charity clinics to re-open in Afghanistan
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Sweden has EU's second highest rate of drugs-related deaths
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Swedish police want to introduce facial recognition technology to fight crime
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ASAP Rocky assault allegations: What happens now?
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Swedish word of the day: hemester
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Volvo hits record sales, but trade war dents profits
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Sweden's Disgusting Food Museum gets a permanent home
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Seven Swedish destinations that are perfect for a summer break
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Swedish word of the day: friggebod
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Taliban shut down dozens of Swedish clinics in Afghanistan
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Police search for suspects behind Lund car burnings after more vehicles destroyed
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Readers' tips: Where to find the best of Italian culture in Sweden
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Swedish word of the day: uteservering
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Stockholm police announce extra resources to deal with wave of watch thefts
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Flygskam: Are Swedes really going green and swapping overseas travel for 'staycations'?
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Danes depart from Swedish overnight train plans
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How migrants' values change after moving to Sweden
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What will Sweden look like in 2070?
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Sweden will repatriate children of Isis fighters 'if possible': Foreign Minister
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Three police officers to be charged over fatal shooting of disabled man
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#MySweden: 'There's nothing we need that's more than a few minutes away'
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Greta Thunberg: From quiet schoolkid to global climate activist
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More than 7,000 Swedish trains were late last month BUT here's how many arrived on time
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Malmö man found guilty in Denmark 'matchstick' terror case
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Save the Children urges Sweden to repatriate children of Isis fighters
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Swedish word of the day: najs
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Swedish prosecutor urged to reopen rape investigation into Julian Assange
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How do you give up flying if your family lives on the other side of the world?
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Easter weather: What can we expect over the holiday weekend?
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'It's unique': The Swedish view as Brexit talks move to the next stage
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EU agrees to delay Brexit until end of October after tense summit
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The day a naked Swedish footballer caused an unexpected scandal
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Six great spots in Sweden for a springtime getaway
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Swedish word of the day: varuberg
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What Sweden's new budget means for internationals
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The Swedish apartments where it is compulsory to chat to neighbours
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Denmark encroaches on Sweden's airspace more often than Russia
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Brexit, US and housing may weaken Sweden's economic growth: report
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Brexit expected to be postponed again at crunch meeting of EU leaders
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Here's what Stefan Löfven and Vladimir Putin talked about in their first one-on-one meeting
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Why people in Sweden are breaking a steady trend and travelling less
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Swedish word of the day: kosläpp
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Here's what you need to know about Sweden's crisis-hit postal service
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'There are people in Sweden who can open doors for you – just look for them'
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Sweden to hand back 13.7 billion kronor in tax refunds this week
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Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold talks with Swedish PM Stefan Löfven
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IN PICTURES: Spectacular light display in skies above northern Sweden
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Sweden's national theatre sacks chief over harassment scandal
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Outrage after Malmö council officers shoot aggressive swan dad
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Tell us: What's your one best tip for people moving to Sweden?
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11 ways to optimize your search for a job in Sweden, even if you're overseas
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Stockholm quietly remembers victims of terror attack
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Why international students are flocking to Stockholm
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Strong winds and slippery conditions across large parts of Sweden
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A stay in the know: Stockholm's fanciest hotels
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Report reveals what people around the world think of Sweden
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Watchdog launches probe into Swedbank after money laundering allegations
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Iranian could be deported because Sweden doesn't believe he's gay
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Several Swedish airport workers linked to criminal gangs: police report
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Swedish word of the day: pröjsa
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Self-driving buses to hit Swedish public roads next year
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The day Stockholm was bombed by the Soviet Union
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Swedish teen’s worldwide strike for climate ‘without precedent’
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Skåne has become the Danes' favourite getaway
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Sweden-Hungary relations turn frosty as diplomatic row escalates
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Swedish word of the day: hörni
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Indian billionaire told to pay debt to Ericsson – or go to jail
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Obama set to speak to creative stars at Stockholm tech bash
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Billions of kronor may have been laundered through major Swedish bank
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Poland summons Swedish ambassador over extradition of Stalinist-era judge
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Vocabulary guide: the words and phrases you need to know as a student in Sweden
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US President Donald Trump called Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Saturday to guarantee the bail of rapper ASAP Rocky, detained in Sweden on suspicion of assault following a street brawl. 
A Swedish prosecutor on Friday requested the extension of US rapper ASAP Rocky's detention on suspicion of assault during a street brawl in Stockholm, despite pleas from fellow artists demanding his release. 
A French court on Friday refused a claim for compensation by the survivors and victims' relatives of the 1994 Stockholm-Tallinn ferry disaster. The Estonia is considered to be the deadliest ship incident since the Titanic, killing 852. 
A Swedish aid clinic was given "permission" by the Taliban to re-open its doors on Friday. The facilities in Kabul had recently been shut down due to a controversial Afghan army raid that happened ten days prior. 
Sweden has the second highest number of drugs-related deaths in relation to its population of any EU country, according to a new report. 
Swedish police reportedly want to introduce new facial recognition technology to help identify criminal suspects after testing the technique this spring. 
UPDATED: A Stockholm court on Friday ordered that US rapper ASAP Rocky, detained in Sweden on assault allegations, should be kept in custody for another week while the prosecutor completes his investigation. 
Here's a word that's sure to spark some debate around the fika table this month. 
Volvo Cars, the Swedish luxury brand owned by China's Geely, defied a slowing global auto market to set a record for sales in the first half of the year, although US trade war tariffs and falling prices squeezed profits. 
A museum dedicated to the world's most disgusting delicacies has found a permanent home after attracting global attention when it launched as a temporary exhibit last year. 
Summer is an excellent season to explore Sweden, with the long days allowing you to pack more into each one. If you're looking for ways to fill the long Swedish summer holiday, here are seven destinations worthy of a visit. 
Today's word will come in handy if you're looking into buying a traditional Swedish summer cottage or 'sommarstuga'. 
The Taliban have shut down dozens of health facilities run by a Swedish aid group in a move affecting thousands of people, especially women and children, the agency said on Wednesday. 
The southern city of Lund has seen around a dozen car burnings since the Midsummer holiday, and this week further incidents were reported. 
Have you ever found yourself wishing you could swap your daily bryggkaffe for a foamy cappuccino, and replace Swedish kebabpizza with, well, normal pizza? The good news is that there's a huge amount of Italian food, events, and more to be found across the country. Our readers helped us track down the very best. 
This word is key for those long Nordic evenings. 
Police are bringing in extra resources and calling on the public to be vigilant after a "dramatic increase" in high value watch thefts in central Stockholm. 
Swedish tourism boards and travel agencies have invested in promoting domestic travel in response to a growing interest in sustainable travel. But has it really convinced Swedes to ditch air travel and opt for a staycation? 
Denmark's national rail operator DSB has poured cold water on the prospect put forward by Sweden to expand its overnight connections to European destinations. 
How do foreign-born people feel about their lives in Sweden? For the first time, a major study has mapped out the answer to that question, looking at the extent to which some of them feel at home, as well as how their personal values match up with those of native Swedes. 
In 2018, Sweden was a country of 10.2 million, with a quarter of the population born abroad. But how will the country look in 2070? A new report makes some detailed predictions. 
Sweden's Foreign Minister has said the country is working to facilitate the return to Sweden of children of Swedish nationals who travelled overseas to join the Isis terror group. 
Three police officers will be charged over the fatal shooting of a severely disabled man, Eric Torell. 
Erin Gisby-Fears from Los Angeles shows us around her neighbourhood in southern Stockholm. 
The Local interviewed Greta Thunberg on the fifth day of her school strike back in August 2018. Since then, her campaign has gone global. Watch our video below. 
If your train is late today, know that it is only one of few delays this year. At least according to new stats. 
A 32-year-old Malmö asylum seeker has been found guilty by a Danish court of planning a terror attack using a bomb made of sulphur stripped from 17,000 matchsticks. 
Charity Save the Children has called on Sweden to repatriate the children of Swedish Isis members, as the country's foreign minister said no decision had yet been made on the controversial issue. 
Here's a word that should be familiar to Swedish learners with a knowledge of English. 
The lawyer of the Swedish woman who accused Julian Assange of rape in 2010 said on Thursday she and her client would ask Swedish prosecutors to reopen the investigation which was dropped in 2017. 
People in Sweden typically fly much more than the global average, perhaps due to the country's isolated location and long winters, but the past year has seen growing calls for Swedes to 'stay on the ground' and give up air travel, at least for a year. 
After an early spell of warm weather, spring has been cooler than usual over much of Sweden with some early April snow, but there's good news for anyone with plans to be outdoors over the coming Easter weekend. 
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven welcomed a deal to extend Brexit until October, and expressed delight that the UK was taking a leaf out of the Swedish political playbook. 
European leaders agreed with Britain on Thursday to delay Brexit until the end of October saving the continent from what could have been a chaotic no-deal departure at the end of the week. 
In 1949, a Swedish football player made international headlines when he dared to bare in Brazil. 
With the Easter weekend and May Day not far off and temperatures finally starting to creep up, it's an excellent time to start planning travel within Sweden. Here are six wonderful destinations for a springtime staycation. 
Understanding this peculiar word will help you to avoid accidentally alienating people in Sweden. 
After Sweden's government on Wednesday announced its spring budget, The Local looks at some of the most important points for internationals living in Sweden. 
A city in southern Sweden is trying to fight loneliness among old and young Swedes and immigrants with a new apartment building where residents are required to socialize with each other for at least two hours a week. 
When fighter aircraft from other countries enter Sweden's airspace, an alarm is activated. 
The Swedish government presented its economic forecast on Wednesday. 
European leaders were expected to postpone Brexit once again on Wednesday, when Prime Minister Theresa May comes to another last-ditch summit still without a ratified divorce deal. 
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has listed some of the issues he addressed during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
People in Sweden carried out half a million fewer journeys in 2018 than the year before, breaking a steady trend of growing travel. 
Today we'd like to introduce you to a word that describes one of the strangest Swedish springtime traditions. 
Swedish postal service Postnord announced on Tuesday that its CEO would leave his role with immediate effect, the latest news from the crisis-hit service. Here's all you need to know about the challenges facing Postnord and the changes it's already introduced, from delivery times to postage costs. 
MY SWEDISH CAREER: For journalist Ali al-Abdallah, a move from Syria to Sweden became his ultimate commission. 
More tax payers than ever are set to receive their Swedish tax rebate in April this year. Here's how to know if you might be one of them. 
After years of a frosty relationship between Sweden and Russia, leaders Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and President Vladimir Putin are today set to have their first one-on-one meeting. 
Aurora-gazers in the far north of Sweden were treated to a truly incredible sight on the early hours of Saturday morning. 
Sweden's Royal Dramatic Theatre said on Monday it had sacked its CEO and artistic director following allegations of longstanding harassment at the institution, the latest figure to face consequences for allegations linked to the #MeToo movement. 
A swan living on a canal in central Malmö was shot dead by professional hunters on Sunday night, just weeks before the birth of his eight cygnets. 
What's the number one tip you wish someone had told you when you first moved to Sweden? Here's your chance to share your best advice with future Swedish residents. 
Dreaming of a move to Sweden, but not sure how to start the job-hunt from overseas? Non-EU workers usually require a job offer before they can relocate to Sweden for work, and EU citizens might also prefer to have a job contract before uprooting their lives. It can be daunting to look for a job from abroad, but it's not an insurmountable obstacle: here are 11 tips for improving your chances. 
Stockholm did not organize an official commemoration on the two-year anniversary of a terror attack that killed five, but many still turned out to honour the victims. 
In the past three years, the number of international university students making their way to Stockholm has increased by a staggering 20 percent – and the quality of education is not the only reason. The Local takes a closer look at the reasons why. 
Large parts of Sweden can expect an icy start to the weekend with slippery conditions on the roads, and in the mountainous regions strong winds are expected. 
There are times when you want to push the metaphorical boat out. When you're looking to slip into something a little more exclusive. With those moments in mind, here's our insider's guide to Stockholm's fanciest hotels. 
Sweden's international reputation has remained mostly stable despite a number of negative reports about the country overseas, a new study suggests. 
Sweden's finance watchdog has announced an investigation into Swedbank over allegations that the lender may have been used for money laundering of billions of kronor, on the same day that the bank launched its own external investigation into the claims. 
An Italian student in Stockholm is campaigning to save his boyfriend from being deported to Iran, after the 19-year-old's asylum application was rejected. 
Several people working at Sweden’s biggest airport have direct or indirect links to some of the country’s most notorious criminal networks, a leaked police report showed on Thursday. 
Learning this word is sure to pay off. 
Two full-length self-driving buses are set to start trafficking a popular Stockholm route next year, reportedly making Sweden the first country in Europe to start deploying autonomous buses on public roads. 
Seventy-five years ago, Sweden's questionable wartime neutrality, a Russian spy, and three "missing" Soviet bombers led to devastation in Stockholm. 
”Strike for climate”. With that simple plea, 16-year-old Swede Greta Thunberg has inspired children worldwide to boycott classes under the anxious gaze of adults who don’t quite know how to react. 
If you go to a spa hotel, campsite, or nature reserve in Skåne this year, you may notice a strange yelping and rasping sound echoing around you. That is Danish. 
A diplomatic row over Budapest's new family policy heated up between Sweden and Hungary on Wednesday. 
Here's one of those words that will help you fake fluency in Swedish, as long as you use it correctly. 
An Indian businessman has been ordered to pay his multimillion debts to Sweden's Ericsson – or risk imprisonment. 
Former US President Barack Obama has been revealed as one of the speakers at the invite-only Brilliant Minds conference in Stockholm this summer. 
One of Sweden's major banks is thought to have been used for the laundering of millions of kronor over a period of several years. 
Poland on Tuesday summoned the Swedish ambassador to protest Stockholm's latest refusal to extradite a Stalinist-era judge who sentenced several Polish anti-communist dissidents to death in the early 1950s. 
International students make up almost a tenth of Stockholm's total university student population, with many more across the rest of the country, and the experience is likely to stick with you for the rest of your life. Here are the words and phrases you'll need to navigate Swedish student life and make the most of your time here.