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17:13 Swedish word of the day: julhög
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Should British-Swedish dual citizens still apply for post-Brexit residence status?
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10:29
British man remanded in custody over fatal ship crash south of Sweden
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Sweden's ill-fated yule goat burns down a week before Christmas
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The five weirdest attacks on Sweden's arson-prone yule goat
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Swedish word of the day: annandag jul
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
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Swedish word of the day: snapsvisa
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15:34
Stockholm's new plan for opening Covid booster bookings to over-18s
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EXPLAINED: What new Covid-19 rules will Sweden bring in next week?
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Lucia with Sweden's vaccine pass: How my daughter's friends' relatives got blocked
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
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Sweden rolls out new travel restrictions ahead of Christmas holidays
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How The Local’s members are helping us get betterÂ
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16:44
'Vaccines not enough': European countries urged to act against Omicron variant
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16:09
Swedish word of the day: uppesittarkväll
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15:47
EXPLAINED: How to book your Covid booster dose in each Swedish region
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15:44
Three questions to help guide constructive reporting on migration
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EXPLAINED: Card, status, or permit? The different types of permanent residence document in Sweden
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11:57
Brits warned not to miss deadline for residence status applications
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
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Sweden could face new restrictions as Covid hospitalisations surge
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15:15
Swedish word of the day: julbock
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12:22
How Sweden's Migration Act unexpectedly abandoned doctoral students
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11:52
Sweden's inflation rate rises to highest level in 28 years
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
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Two arrested after British and Danish ships collide south of Sweden
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'A dangerous night': The historical dark side of Sweden's Lucia tradition
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Swedish word of the day: lussekatt
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WATCH: How to make Swedish Lucia saffron buns like a professional baker
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The Local's guide to Lucia in Sweden
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How to buy an apartment in Sweden, step by step
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Swedish word of the day: mula
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Hackers steal research data from Sweden's Volvo Cars
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RECIPE: How to make Swedish saffron buns for Lucia
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9:23
The Local guide: 52 ways to save money in Sweden
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Ship to be towed to Gothenburg as fire crews battle to put out six-day blaze
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EXPLAINED: How to get the flu vaccine in Sweden
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Coronavirus: The latest news about the pandemic in Sweden
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Swedish word of the day: julskyltning
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ANALYSIS: Why has Sweden's digital response to Covid-19 been so slow?
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Swedish word of the day: glögg
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
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Sweden reveals new vaccine pass plan for restaurants and long-distance trains
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When will Sweden introduce vaccine passes in restaurants?
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IN BRIEF: How to get your Covid-19 vaccine pass in Sweden
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Swedish word of the day: jul
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
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Swedish word of the day: vinterkräksjuka
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Swedish PM defends new minister over teenage 'Hitler salute' photo
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EXPLAINED: What are Sweden's new Covid-19 recommendations?
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Sweden rolls out new Covid-19 measures to curb rise in infections
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EXPLAINED: How to save money on your energy bill in Sweden
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KEY STEPS: How to set up and pay for your electricity contract in Sweden
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Swedish word of the day: julklapp
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Tiny Swedish settlement sets new record as temperature plummets to -43.8C
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HOOONNNK! What's that noise? No need to freak out, Sweden
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#AdventCalendar: The man who was the voice of Swedish Christmas
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Sweden's Greta Thunberg is Time's person of the year
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Here's what you need to know to send Swedish post in time for Christmas
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ASAP Rocky back in Stockholm for concert four months after assault trial
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'Misleading': Greta Thunberg criticizes wealthy nations for inaction on climate
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WATCH: How to make Lucia saffron buns like a pro
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8:24
Hundreds protest in Stockholm as Austrian writer receives Nobel Prize
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Why did several Swedish TV channels go off air at midnight?
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#AdventCalendar: The forgotten underground war hospital in the midst of Stockholm
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It must have been love: Six Marie Fredriksson hits to listen to today
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Sweden will be short of 45,000 teachers in 15 years, school chiefs warn
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Swedish Roxette star Marie Fredriksson dies aged 61
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A complete guide to the perfect Christmas in Stockholm
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Deported engineer sues Sweden over work permit rejections
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#AdventCalendar: The dinner that proves Sweden is anything but lagom
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Swedish #MeToo activist told to pay damages to man she accused of rape
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Opinion: Who will be crowned the Lucia of the Brexit election?
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Ex-Swedish ambassador to China faces trial over Gui Minhai meeting
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December 31st is the last day to apply for post-Brexit residence status in Sweden, and in some cases it may be worth applying even if you hold Swedish citizenship. 
A British sailor is in custody in Sweden after a ship collision this week left one person dead and another missing. 
Sweden's most famous yule goat, Gävlebocken, has once again succumbed to flames in an arson attack. A man with soot on his hands was arrested close to the scene. 
The Local takes a look at some of the most outrageous attempts to destroy an iconic straw yule goat that gets torched almost every year in the town of Gävle, Sweden. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short roundup of the news in less than five minutes. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
Region Stockholm has opened up bookings for booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to all those over the age of 18 who had received their second dose by May 16th, and plans to extend it to more people in the new year. 
Sweden is to bring in Covid-19 restrictions and recommendations next week, both on travel and in other areas. This is what we know so far. 
At his first event requiring a Covid-19 vaccine pass, The Local's correspondent Richard Orange was surprised at how many people, all fully vaccinated, ended up having problems (including himself). 
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short roundup of the news in less than five minutes. 
Sweden is set to introduce travel restrictions from the Nordic countries ahead of Christmas over concerns of a rising number of Covid infections. 
Just over three years since the launch of our membership programme we are humbled to announce that you have helped us reach a milestone of 50,000 members. 
Governments across Europe have been advised to step up restrictions against Covid-19 after being warned that vaccinations alone won't be enough against the rise of the Omicron variant. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
Here is the latest information on how to book your Covid-19 booster vaccine in each of Sweden's 21 regions. 
Throughout 2020 and 2021, The Local offered free training in solutions-focused journalism on migration for reporters across Europe. 
There are multiple types of permanent residence documents in Sweden, which can lead to confusion about residency status. The application processes and rights granted depend on your citizenship and what you're doing in Sweden. 
The Swedish Migration Agency warns that Brits who still need the new post-Brexit residence status have just over two weeks left to apply, or they risk losing their right to stay in Sweden. 
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short roundup of the news in less than five minutes. 
Covid-19 hospital admissions are on the rise in almost all of Sweden, and if the increase continues more restrictions could be in the pipeline, warns the Public Health Agency. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
It's hard to see anything positive for Sweden coming from the new residency rules imposed on foreign doctoral students under the Migration Act. So why are they there and why won't anyone get rid of them? 
Higher energy prices are fuelling rising inflation in Sweden. 
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short roundup of the news in less than five minutes. 
Two crew members of a British-flagged ship which collided with a Danish ship south of Sweden have been arrested. One of the men onboard the Danish ship has been found dead and the other was still missing on Tuesday morning. 
Learn the unique history behind how Swedes used to celebrate this popular Christmas tradition. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
In Sweden, Lucia Day on December 13th is celebrated with music, candles, and sweet saffron buns. The Local visited bakery Gateau to get a hands-on lesson in making the perfect golden bun. Watch the video to learn from an expert baker. 
It's one of the most enduring Swedish winter traditions. Lucia brings some much needed light into Sweden's winter darkness as The Local's James Savage explains. 
We've outlined the steps you need to take and the pitfalls to look out for in this guide for potential buyers. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars said Friday that hackers had stolen research and development data from its systems in a cyberattack. 
Swedes love to indulge on traditional Lucia saffron buns (lussekatter) on December 13th. Food writer John Duxbury shares his favourite recipe with The Local. 
Sweden may have a reputation for being an expensive country, but there are ways to save money. Here are our top tips. 
A cargo ship off the Swedish coast will be towed into the port of Gothenburg as firefighters continue to battle a blaze on board the vessel. 
Most Swedish regions' influenza vaccine programmes are now well underway. How much does the flu vaccine cost in Sweden, and how can you book your jab? 
Follow the latest news about how the coronavirus pandemic is developing in Sweden with The Local's paywall-free blog. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
Sweden is one of the world's top tech nations, with Stockholm second only to Silicon Valley in the number of $1 billion startups per capita. So why has the country lagged behind when it comes to its digital response to Covid-19? 
Fun to say, more fun to drink. 
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short roundup of the news in less than five minutes. 
If Covid-19 infections continue to rise, Sweden could start using vaccine passes at restaurants and long-distance public transport, according to a new government proposal. 
As of December 1st, many public events in Sweden require attendees to show proof of double-vaccination status. Here's how to apply for a Swedish Covid-19 vaccine pass – and what to do if you can't get one. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short roundup of the news in less than five minutes. 
Here's the next word in The Local's winter-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
A week after she was appointed, Sweden's new minister for public administration, Ida Karkiainen, 33, is in the news after a picture emerged of her extending her right arm at a party when she was in her mid-teens. 
The first stage of Sweden's new three-step plan for new Covid-19 recommendations will come into effect from Wednesday, December 8th. 
Sweden will introduce new measures on Wednesday amid a rise in Covid-19 infections, including recommendations to work from home and wear face masks on public transport. And vaccine passes at restaurants may be in the pipeline. 
Historically high electricity prices are affecting many this winter – but what can you do on an individual level to lower your energy bills? 
So you're ready to move house, what next? In Sweden setting up electricity requires two separate contracts. 
Here's the next word in The Local's Christmas-themed word of the day series, running from December 1st to Christmas Eve. 
Sweden just set a new seasonal cold record – and it could get even colder. 
Don't be alarmed if you hear a long, deafening siren on Monday afternoon in Sweden. It is just 'Hoarse Fredrik' – and it is only a test. 
