- BreakingBrexit: Why won't the EU act to protect the rights of Britons in Europe?
While the British government appears to have cottoned on to the importance of protecting the citizens' rights of Brits in the EU and EU citizens in the UK, Brussels appears reluctant to act. Five million people living in limbo are in need of action.
- 2 hours ago, 19 Jun 19, 11:42am - - BreakingIN PICTURES: British marines retake Sweden from 'foreign power' in military exercise
The UK's Royal Marines have made a landing on the Swedish coast north of Kivik, and are trying to take a beachhead as part of a multinational exercise seeking to win back Skåne county from an occupying force.
- 5 hours ago, 19 Jun 19, 8:25am - - BreakingIs Sweden about to cut taxes for pensioners?
Sweden wants to cut taxes for pensioners – here's what that means.
- 7 hours ago, 19 Jun 19, 7:12am - - BreakingImmigration: Sweden rolls back strict rules on family reunification
The Swedish parliament has voted in favour of a law change that will make it slightly easier for migrants to bring their families to Sweden.
- 8 hours ago, 19 Jun 19, 6:23am - - UK appoints new ambassador to Sweden
The United Kingdom is set to get its first female ambassador to Sweden.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 19, 12:33pm - - Can Sweden cope with another summer heatwave?
Sweden's summer of 2018 caused an unprecedented spate of wildfires, destroyed forests and forced farmers to send animals to emergency slaughter. What happens if the country gets another summer like that?
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 19, 11:41am - - Swedish word of the day: semester
This word might mean the exact opposite of what you'd expect.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 19, 9:42am - - Weather forecast: Sweden set for 'lagom' Midsummer holiday
One of Sweden's most hyped weather forecasts of the year is here: Midsummer's Eve.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 19, 8:48am - - Helicopters water bomb wildfire outside Stockholm
A fire that broke out at a former shooting range in northwest Stockholm on Monday has not yet been extinguished despite water-bombing, as experts warn that several parts of the country are at high risk of forest fires.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 19, 6:59am - - Meet the Swedish over-90s who are regulars at the gym
As Sweden's population ages, interest in social activities for the older age groups has soared. The Body Joy gym in Värmdö, outer Stockholm, is one of many where pensioners regularly meet to train together.
- 1 day ago, 18 Jun 19, 5:53am - - Booze to your doorstep? Sweden opens up alcohol home delivery to everyone
After a long trial period, Sweden's state-run Systembolaget chain will be able to deliver alcohol home to customers across the entire country.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 2:07pm - - Man jailed for luring homeless Romanians to Sweden to beg
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for luring two homeless men to Sweden from Romania and then forcing them to beg for money for up to 12 hours a day.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 1:37pm - - What does Sweden's withdrawal of EU-Cuba bill mean?
The Swedish government has withdrawn a proposal that would have ratified a landmark EU-Cuba deal covering trade and political dialogue, a move welcomed by civil rights activists who are critical of the country's one-party system.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 12:18pm - - Tell us: What are the pros and cons of Sweden's cashless society?
Tech-savvy Sweden is leading the world in terms of cashless payments. But how does this affect the country's international residents? Fill out The Local's questionnaire to help us make your voice heard.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 10:23am - - CRIME MAP: This interactive map shows the explosions in Malmö in 2019
Hopes that a new policing strategy had brought Malmö's problems with gang crime under control took a knock this month when three explosions rocked the city in just 24 hours. But how does this year's violence compare to earlier years? Here are five…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 7:46am - - 19 cars burned in suspected arson attack in Stockholm
Unknown criminals set fire to 19 cars in the Östberga area of southern Stockholm over the weekend.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 6:49am - - Stockholm introduces fire ban as temperatures rise
A fire ban has been introduced across Stockholm county as a result of recent warm, dry weather that has created a fire risk.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 5:52am - - Sweden cruise into knockouts at Women's World Cup
Sweden cruised into the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup on Sunday after comfortably seeing off Thailand 5-1 to move top of Group F.
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 4:57am - - Number of bomb attacks in Sweden has surged this year
The number of attacks with explosives has increased significantly so far this year, according to the latest official figures, with 93 attacks up until the end of May.
- 3 days ago, 16 Jun 19, 9:35am - - In pictures: Lightning strikes Öresund Bridge pylons
Lightning struck the pylons holding up the Öresund Bridge between Malmö and Copenhagen on Saturday, doing no damage but yielding some spectacular images.
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