In the latest of our interviews with ambassadors to Sweden, we catch up with Canada's Jason LaTorre to talk about Canadians in Sweden, the countries' growing trade relationship, indigenous rights, and why he'll likely be wearing green and white on the first Sunday of April.
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Swedish word of the day: vårdagjämning
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Politics in Sweden: What is being done to cut the cost of living?
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Foreign buyers snap up cheaper Swedish holiday homes
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Today in Sweden: a roundup of the latest news on Monday
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'Death cleaning' and money saving tips: Essential articles for life in Sweden
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Five tricks Swedes use to avoid the long wait for rental apartments
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What you need to know about preschool in Sweden
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The difficulties of moving to Sweden as a non-EU spouse... even if you marry a Swedish princess
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Do children born in Sweden automatically get Swedish citizenship?
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How long can you leave Sweden for and not risk your permanent residency?
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Swedish foreign minister disappointed by Turkey not acting on Nato bid
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LISTEN: Swedish language reform controversy, and who are all the Skarsgårds?
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ErdoÄŸan asks parliament to vote on Finland's Nato bid alone
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Jailed Swedish spy admits selling information to the Russians
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What do we know about the 'Tove' murder that has shocked Sweden?
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Finnish president in Turkey for Nato talks with ErdoÄŸan
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Swedish word of the day: dom
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Swedish Migration Agency boss admits confusing 'patchwork' of rules
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Swedish study finds footballers more likely to get dementia
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Sweden and UK strike deal to get more artillery to Ukraine
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Swedish TV: Watch these series to understand Swedish society
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Why are food prices in Sweden going up so much more than elsewhere?
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Explosion goes off outside nightclub in central Gothenburg
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Second energy price subsidy approved for users across Sweden
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
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Sweden to make it illegal to be active in a terrorist organisation
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Strange but true: North Korea owes Sweden millions for Volvos from the 1970s
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New rail service planned through Norway, Sweden and Denmark to Hamburg
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POLL: Majority of Finns want to join Nato before Sweden
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'The market isn’t completely dead': Swedish house prices rise slightly in January
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How jellyfish in Gothenburg's archipelago reveal impact of climate change
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
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How do you watch the Swedish extravaganza that is Melodifestivalen?
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Swedish word of the day: vabruari
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UPDATED: What do we know about Sweden's energy subsidy?
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EXPLAINED: How to register for Sweden's energy price subsidy
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How will Sweden's ban on unregistered pre-paid phone sims affect foreigners?
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How will Sweden's ban on unregistered pre-paid phone sims affect foreigners?
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Reader's story: How Sweden's perplexing parking rules left me out of pocket
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What changes in Sweden in February 2023?
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How to avoid getting too many parking fines in Sweden
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How to avoid getting too many parking fines in Sweden
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
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Income inequality in Sweden higher than at any time in nearly 50 years
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Swedish word of the day: dryg
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Politics in Sweden: The migration paradigm shift we need isn't the one we're getting
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MORTGAGE Q&A: Your questions on Swedish interest rates answered
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MORTGAGE Q&A: Your questions on Swedish interest rates answered
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Spotify posts net loss of 430 million euros – but beats expectations
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TOP TEN: These are the most popular baby names in Sweden
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The Ambassadors: 'Sweden and New Zealand are two of the most like-minded countries you can find'
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BONUS EPISODE: How Sweden became a paradise for billionaires, Part 2
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PROPERTY Q&A: Your questions on the Swedish housing market answered
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Finland hopes to join Nato with Sweden despite ErdoÄŸan remarks
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Swedish economy unexpectedly shrinks in fourth quarter
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KEY POINTS: Should foreign workers in Sweden join a union?
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KEY POINTS: Should foreign workers in Sweden join a union?
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ErdoÄŸan: 'Sweden will be shocked when we give a different response for Finland'
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ErdoÄŸan: 'Sweden will be shocked when we give a different response for Finland'
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
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EXPLAINED: What's the current status of Sweden's planned migration laws?
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EXPLAINED: What's the current status of Sweden's planned migration laws?
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'Don't wear bright colours': Eight tips on how to dress like a Swede
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What changes in Sweden in August 2022?
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How working for a student radio station inspired me to stay in Sweden
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Explained: How to understand what your Swedish payslip really means
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Swedish passenger causes Copenhagen Airport evacuation with bomb joke
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How to get tax deductions on household maintenance in Sweden
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Sweden proposes lowering age limit for changing legal gender
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Swedish word of the day: lathund
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‘Playtime's over’: Sweden to introduce new law on e-scooters
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Nudity to BBQs: What you can (and can't) do on your balcony in Sweden
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Sweden to begin offering vaccinations against monkeypox
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The light and the dark side are now in balance. 
Here's the roundup of the week in Swedish politics, in the latest edition of The Local's Politics in Sweden column. 
Sweden’s weak krona is creating a property boom for estate agents selling houses to foreign buyers who wish to settle down in the Swedish countryside. 
New 'Sweden course' for immigrants, Sweden's Nato chances 'not worsened', political chaos at an end in Botkyrka and much more. Here's some of the news on Monday. 
Tax season deadlines, Swedish slang words, how Americans can move to Sweden and how to save money... here are six must-reads from The Local about life in Sweden. 
The official waiting time for apartments in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö varies between three and eleven years. But Swedes have their own tricks for jumping the queue. 
Starting preschool is a big step for every child (and parent!), especially if you are not sure how it works or how to apply. This article will aim to demystify the process and give you an idea of what to expect. 
Sweden's Princess Madeleine and her British-American husband, Chris O'Neill, are returning to Sweden after living in Florida since 2018. But how can Chris move to Sweden as a non-EU citizen? 
A Swedish passport comes with many benefits, and the country allows dual citizenship. But what are the rules for the children of foreign nationals born in Sweden? 
Several respondents to a recent survey by The Local said that one of the problems they faced in Sweden was uncertainty over how long they can leave the country without losing their right to stay. Here are the rules so far as we understand them. 
Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom on Friday said he regretted Turkey's decision to hold off moving forward on his country's Nato bid, while pushing ahead with that of Finland. 
President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan asked Turkey's parliament on Friday to vote on Finland's application to joint the Nato defence alliance, but reiterates that a vote on Sweden's is dependent on extraditions. 
Peyman Kia, 42, the eldest of the two brothers jailed in January for spying for Russia's GRU intelligence service, has for the first time admitted to passing over information for money. 
Two young women, 18 and 20, were charged on Friday for luring a 21-year-old woman home and then strangling her to death after an argument at a nightclub. Here's what we know about the so-called 'Tove' case. 
Finland's President, Sauli Niinistö, arrived in Ankara on Friday to receive Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's verdict on his Nordic country's stalled drive to join the NATO defence bloc. 
Today's word of the day has a number of different meanings, one of which is not technically correct when used in written Swedish - at least not yet. 
Mikael Ribbenvik, the outgoing Director General of the Swedish Migration Agency, has acknowledged that Sweden's migration rules are a messy "patchwork", saying that he understands why applicants are confused. 
Top level Swedish football players -- except for goalkeepers -- were significantly more likely to develop dementia than the general public over the last century, according to a large Swedish study published on Friday. 
Sweden on Thursday announced a deal to sell its Archer mobile cannon system to the United Kingdom, allowing London to donate its older AS90 artillery system to Ukraine. 
So, you've got a good grasp of Swedish but still feel like there are some cultural references you don't quite 'get'. You're not sure what faluröd means and don't understand why Swedes love eating tacos on Fridays. Here's a list of TV programmes to get you up to speed. 
Pressure is growing on ICA, Coop and Axfood, Sweden's traditional supermarket triopoly, after Sweden's finance minister Elizabeth Svantesson said it was "hard to understand" why food prices were rising so much faster in Sweden than in neighbouring countries. But is it their fault? 
An explosion was reported early on Friday morning outside a nightclub on Avenyn, Gothenburg's main boulevard. 
Sweden's second energy price subsidy, which will be offered to all users in Sweden for energy costs incurred in November and December 2022, has been approved by the Energy Market Inspectorate. 
Snow warning, new patient fees confirmed, new international rail service, Sweden moves to criminalise membership of terror groups and majority of Finns want to join Nato without Sweden. Here's Sweden's news on Friday. 
Sweden's government has submitted a new terror bill which could help convince Turkey that the country is acting to crack down on Swedish residents active in the Kurdish PKK terror group. 
Sweden is no stranger to odd stories, but the tale of how North Korea owes the Scandinavian nation millions in unpaid bills for items including a thousand Volvos from the 1970s is definitely one of the weirdest of all. 
Plans for a new rail service running from Oslo and stopping in Gothenburg, Malmö and Copenhagen before arriving in Hamburg are in the works, Swedish state-owned rail operator SJ has said. 
A majority of Finns want to go it alone and join Nato without Sweden, if the latter country's membership is delayed, a poll suggested on Thursday, after Turkey said it could accept Finland without Sweden. 
House prices increased by 1.8 percent across Sweden last month, according to new statistics from SBAB bank and Booli property site. However, this doesn’t mean that the property crisis is over, warned Robert Boije, senior economist at SBAB. 
A global increase in jellyfish sparked by climate change is impacting communities in the Gothenburg archipelago, with local restaurants and fishing reporting the effects. 
House prices up, FM comments Nato process, young Swedes have grim outlook for future and what does a drop in coffee prices mean for inflation? Here's Sweden's news on Thursday. 
Here's a guide to what to expect from this year's Swedish tryouts for the Eurovision Song Contest, ranging from Sami tunes to chart-breaking pop anthems. 
If you have children, or work or socialize with people who do, here's a word you're going to hear a lot this month. 
Sweden's government is offering two energy subsidies this spring, one which will only be for users in southern Sweden, and one which will be offered to all Swedish residents. So, how will they work? 
To receive Sweden's energy price subsidy by February 20th, eligible users must register their account in Swedbank's payment register. Here's how to do so, as well as what happens if you don't have BankID or a Swedish bank account, or if you live abroad. 
From February 1st, people in Sweden have to register their identities to activate a pre-paid mobile phone sim card. How will this affect foreigners living in the country? 
If you get a parking ticket in Helsingborg, it’s your own fault, concludes writer and journalist Stella Bongertz. All you need to do is to stay up to date, have a bit of luck, do your research and check in on your car a couple of times a day. 
Energy price subsidy payouts, a probable new interest rate hike, new Centre Party leader and Finland's PM Sanna Marin in Stockholm. Here's what changes in Sweden February 2023. 
Foreigners (or maybe it's just us...) often find that when they start driving in Sweden they get ticketed almost as often as they park. It is all too easy to fall foul of the country's many complex parking rules. If you learn these ones, though, you should keep your annual ticket bill to a minimum. 
Swedish party leaders discuss national security, gap between rich and poor highest in almost five decades, and much more in the latest news in Sweden. 
Income inequality in Sweden rose sharply in 2021, hitting the highest level since records began nearly 50 years ago, according to a report from the country's statistics agency. 
The story of long-lasting dishwashing liquid via a 14th century manuscript, the Swedish word for 'queen', and someone acting a little bit cocky. 
Malfunctioning bureaucracy at the Migration Agency is the single biggest hurdle to Sweden's ability to attract international talent – and yet it receives shockingly little attention in the political debate, writes The Local's editor Emma Löfgren. 
In the second part of our property Q&A, we answer reader questions on when interest rates will start going down, as well as how and when to negotiate rates with your bank. 
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify reports deepening losses, but for the first time climbed past 200 million paying subscribers. 
What did Swedes name their children in 2022? The results are in and there's a new name in one of the top spots. 
New Zealand ambassador Andrew Jenks reflects on how Sweden has changed in the 20 years since he last lived here. 
Have house prices stabilised? Is now a good time to buy? Should I buy or rent? What is an 'avgift' and what does it include? We answer your questions here. 
Finland still hopes to join Nato together with Sweden, the country's foreign minister said on Monday after Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan's weekend remarks that Turkey could accept Finland without its Nordic neighbour. 
Sweden's economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter of 2022, official figures showed on Monday, as the country battles decades-high inflation. 
For many international workers in Sweden, joining a trade union might not be something that crosses your mind, especially if it's not common in your home country. Here are the benefits and key things to bear in mind when considering joining. 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said his country might be prepared to accept Finland into Nato – without Sweden. 
Spotify workers unionise, avalanche alert, handball defeat and how many Swedes divorced last year? Here's the latest news. 
There are a number of migration-related laws and policies in the pipeline in Sweden, including changes to work permits, citizenship and permanent residency requirements, and plans to tighten up permanent residency and asylum applications. Here's a quick overview. 
Swedes have an international reputation for dressing well, with Scandi style a popular trend outside Sweden. The Local asked Swedes and foreigners living in Sweden to try and figure out the best tips and tricks for how to dress like a Swede. 
Swedes go back to work and school, travel chaos looks set to continue and a possible Covid peak. Here's what changes in Sweden in August 2022. 
Two international students tell The Local how joining a student radio station in Sweden helped them settle in the country and ultimately decide to stay. 
Getting your monthly payslip should be a positive experience if you've found a job in Sweden. But as long as the money finds its way to your account, it's easy to forget to look over the paperwork, especially when it's written in bureaucratic Swedish. 
Police were forced to evacuate Terminal 2 at Copenhagen Airport on Friday morning after a Swedish national handball trainer joked to security personnel that he had a bomb in his suitcase. 
Did you know you can get deductions for household costs, from cleaning to renovations? Here's how. 
The Swedish government has proposed lowering the age at which an individual can change their legal gender from 18 to 16 years. The current age limit for medically changing gender - the age at which an individual can receive gender correction surgery - will remain the same. 
This Swedish word is a lazy dog that will help you do something. 
Sweden's infrastructure minister Tomas Eneroth has announced new rules for e-scooters valid from September 1st. 
What better way to enjoy summer in your apartment than by making full use of your balcony? The Local spoke to Henric Gartz, a lawyer who specialises on issues related to housing, to find out how to stay on the right side of the law. 
Region Stockholm and Region Skåne will begin offering monkeypox vaccines to those who have been in contact with infected individuals this week. 