You might have noticed that Sweden’s cities seem to empty out in July as thousands leave to go on holiday. But who are the stragglers? One of The Local's reporters investigates.
Sweden's ex-NBA star Jonas Jerebko has quit CSKA Moscow, the team said on Saturday, less than three months after his controversial decision to join the organisation amid international condemnation of Russia.
Stefan Ingves, the central bank governor who helped steer Sweden through the 2007 financial crisis, and then presided over years of negative interest rates, is to step at the end of the years.
A lot of foreigners who move to Sweden did so because they fell in love with a Swede or got a job in the country. But not everyone. In the third of our Swedophile series, we look at two people drawn by a love of fashion and design.
Given Sweden’s involvement in the Assange case, the government’s continued silence over his impending extradition to the US is indefensible, says David Crouch
Iranians living in Sweden are complaining that relatives are no longer being granted visas to visit, causing pain and heartbreak for one of Sweden's most established immigrant communities.
The queue at security at Stockholm's Arlanda airport was down to ten minutes on Friday morning, after a new terminal was opened and temporary staff brought in.
Sweden proposed their extra amendment budget on June 17th. In order for it to pass, it must be supported by independent MP Amineh Kakabaveh. However, no negotiations have taken place, according to Sweden's finance minister Mikael Damberg.
Uppsala's university museum is to return a Sami skeleton to ethnic Sami living in Arctic Lapland, following a campaign by the Sami parliament, Amnesty, and the Bishop of Luleå.
Sweden's opposition leader has called for an agreement with Sweden's Prime Minister that no government should be allowed to form in future if it does not have support in parliament for its budget.
A court in Sweden has found the scandal-hit Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini guilty of a serious crime causing bodily harm for one of three experimental operations implanting synthetic windpipes in patients.
Swedish furniture giant Ikea said Wednesday it would "scale down" its activities in Russia and Belarus, after putting them on hold following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The majority of Sweden’s estate agents are now expecting a sharp drop in flat and house prices over the coming year, with most now calling a buyer's market.
The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on white nationalists from Russia and Sweden, warning they posed a threat and that one raised funds for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
In 2020, 2.7 million non-EU citizens were issued a so-called "single permit" to both reside and work in the EU. But what is the single permit, how does it work and what could change in the future?
In 2020, 2.7 million non-EU citizens were issued a so-called "single permit" to both reside and work in the EU. But what is the single permit, how does it work and what could change in the future?
The USS Kearsarge, a 257-metre amphibious assault ship, arrived in Stockholm on June 2nd. It is in the region to take part in the Baltic Operations (Baltops) military exercise.
The USS Kearsarge, a 257-metre amphibious assault ship, arrived in Stockholm on June 2nd. It is in the region to take part in the Baltic Operations (Baltops) military exercise.
Sweden's government is facing yet another existential parliamentary vote, after the Sweden Democrats called a no-confidence vote in Justice Minister Morgan Johansson. Here's why it might make reaching a Nato deal with Turkey even trickier.
Sweden's government is facing yet another existential parliamentary vote, after the Sweden Democrats called a no-confidence vote in Justice Minister Morgan Johansson. Here's why it might make reaching a Nato deal with Turkey even trickier.
Norway’s government is reported to be considering purchasing shares in Scandinavian airline SAS, which is currently part-owned by the Danish and Swedish states.
Multiple fires broke out in Trollhätten, north of Gothenburg, on Thursday night. A multi-storey car park, an abandoned terraced house and almost 20 cars were set alight.
Multiple fires broke out in Trollhätten, north of Gothenburg, on Thursday night. A multi-storey car park, an abandoned terraced house and almost 20 cars were set alight.
For Swedish-speaking foreigners one of the most entertaining aspects of #Swedengate has been the reaction of the Swedish media, with experts discussing everything from food shortages in the 19th century to the impact on Sweden's national brand.
For Swedish-speaking foreigners one of the most entertaining aspects of #Swedengate has been the reaction of the Swedish media, with experts discussing everything from food shortages in the 19th century to the impact on Sweden's national brand.
Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has threatened to resign if the opposition succeeds in its vote of no confidence in the country's justice minister.
Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has threatened to resign if the opposition succeeds in its vote of no confidence in the country's justice minister.
Sweden on Thursday announced additional aid of one billion kronor ($102 million, €95 million) to Ukraine, consisting of both financial aid and military equipment including anti-ship missiles and anti-tank launchers.
Sweden on Thursday announced additional aid of one billion kronor ($102 million, €95 million) to Ukraine, consisting of both financial aid and military equipment including anti-ship missiles and anti-tank launchers.
Sweden's new work permit laws, which came into effect on Wednesday, have brought in a lot of changes. We spoke to Carl Bexelius, the Migration Agency's Head of Legal Affairs, about how significant they are
Sweden's new work permit laws, which came into effect on Wednesday, have brought in a lot of changes. We spoke to Carl Bexelius, the Migration Agency's Head of Legal Affairs, about how significant they are
Nato's Secretary-General said on Wednesday that he hoped to end Turkey's opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance in time for a summit in Madrid at the end of this month.
Nato's Secretary-General said on Wednesday that he hoped to end Turkey's opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance in time for a summit in Madrid at the end of this month.
Global leaders this week mark 50 years since the United Nations held its first environment conference, as the world faces intensifying climate disasters and war in Ukraine that threatens to overshadow efforts to slow global warming.
Global leaders this week mark 50 years since the United Nations held its first environment conference, as the world faces intensifying climate disasters and war in Ukraine that threatens to overshadow efforts to slow global warming.
Support for Sweden's ruling Social Democrats has surged more than four percentage points to 33.3 percent in the last Party Sympathy Survey from Statistics Sweden before September's election.
Support for Sweden's ruling Social Democrats has surged more than four percentage points to 33.3 percent in the last Party Sympathy Survey from Statistics Sweden before September's election.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres met Sweden's Prime Minister in Stockholm on Wednesday, ahead of the conference marking the 50th anniversary of the city's historic environment summit .
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres met Sweden's Prime Minister in Stockholm on Wednesday, ahead of the conference marking the 50th anniversary of the city's historic environment summit .
Sweden's ruling Social Democrats have proposed a compromise deal on pensions with the opposition, in a last-ditch attempt to break the spring budget deadlock.
Sweden's ruling Social Democrats have proposed a compromise deal on pensions with the opposition, in a last-ditch attempt to break the spring budget deadlock.
Non-EU citizens living in the European Union, including Britons who moved both before and after Brexit, are eligible for a special residence status that could allow them to move to another EU country. Getting the permit is not straightforward but may get easier, explains Claudia Delpero.
Nyamko Sabuni has announced that she is resigning as leader of the Liberal Party, shortly after she was widely condemned for appearing to say she would flee to Norway if Sweden was attacked.
Is there really such a thing as the Swedish Management style? Well yes, argues David Crouch, author of a book on how Sweden works. And what's more, it's very effective.
Sweden theoretically has a "healthcare guarantee" limiting your wait to see a GP to three days, and to see a consultant to three months. The reality is somewhat different. Here's what you can do if you face a long wait.
Sweden political parties have unanimously backed the world's first consumption-based emissions target, with the country aiming to hit net zero by 2045.
Sweden's Crown Princess and Prime Minister on Thursday marked the fifth anniversary of the terror attack on Drottninggatan, Sweden's main shopping street, with a solemn ceremony.
"Everyone who can work, should work," Sweden's immigration minister, Anders Ygeman, has at a press conference on jobs for Ukrainian refugees on Thursday. So what is Sweden's government doing to to make sure this happens?
A reader got in touch to ask whether there is a Swedish equivalent of writing to your senator or MP to protest, voice a political opinion, or raise a local issue. Here's how it works in Sweden.
Easter is probably the busiest time of the year for travel within Sweden. Here's the latest on how to travel safely and where you might face delayed trains or ugly traffic jams.
Tourism to Sweden has been limited for the past two years for obvious reasons, but visitors are starting to return. And those living in countries where Covid-19 is still a thing might be in for a bit of a surprise.