- BreakingKing and Queen of Sweden receive Covid-19 vaccine
King Carl XVI Gustaf, 74, and Queen Silvia of Sweden, 77, have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the Royal Court confirmed on Friday.
- 7 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 4:36pm - - BreakingCoronavirus: The latest news about the outbreak in Sweden
Follow the latest news about how the coronavirus outbreak is developing in Sweden with The Local's paywall-free blog.
- 10 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 1:34pm - - BreakingWhere is Sweden up to with the Covid-19 vaccine?
Several regions have already vaccinated all care home residents and staff against the coronavirus, or will have reached that goal soon, Health Minister Lena Hallengren told media this week.
- 10 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 1:15pm - - Money-saving tips: How to get the best deal on your mortgage in Sweden
Taking out a mortgage is a big commitment not only financially, but it also ties you more closely to both Sweden and anyone you're buying the property with. Here's our complete guide to understanding a Swedish mortgage.
- 12 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:48am - - 9 graphs and maps that explain the state of the pandemic in Sweden
UPDATED: From the tests carried out to vaccination rate, there are a lot of numbers to keep track of when it comes to following the coronavirus. These graphs and maps give you some of the most essential data for understanding how the pandemic is deve…
- 13 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 9:57am - - Today in Sweden: A round-up of the latest news on Friday
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short round-up of the news in less than five minutes.
- 16 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 6:47am - - Sweden extends ban on travel from UK and Denmark with new exemptions
Sweden has extended an entry ban on travel from Denmark and the United Kingdom.
- 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 5:28pm - - COMPARE: Nine charts to show how European countries are faring in battle against Covid-19 surge
These charts show how the Covid-19 second wave continues to hit countries around Europe as governments try slightly different approaches to deal with the pandemic. Here's a round up of the latest Covid- 19 rates and restrictions around Europe.
- 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 4:21pm - - The key numbers as Sweden's coronavirus death toll passes 10,000
Sweden on Thursday passed 10,000 deaths of people who have tested positive for coronavirus, and health chiefs say they expect the number to keep rising.
- 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 3:13pm - - VIDEO: Why you may struggle to buy a bike in Europe in 2021
Demand for bicycles has soared in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, but conversely the global supply is at record low levels, with consumers having to wait months or over a year for their bike of choice.
- 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 1:41pm - - Who's the man in the red scarf at the US Capitol? Sweden wants to know
Three years ago, a town in northern Sweden handed out around 1,000 scarfs as Christmas gifts to former residents. Now, one of them has turned up in the violent attack on the US Capitol, and Swedes – and the Washington DC police – are tr…
- 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 12:23pm - - OPINION: 'We should not abandon Raoul Wallenberg'
"Raoul Wallenberg was one of the greatest heroes of humankind. He, who risked his life to save innocent lives, should not be left behind," writes Baruch Tenembaum, founder of the International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation, in this opinion piece.
- 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 10:24am - - This old Swedish law means you could be responsible for shovelling snow
The blanket of snow currently covering large parts of Sweden means residents can expect travel delays, difficulties driving and even walking. But for some property owners, it can also mean they are legally required to shovel snow from municipal roads…
- 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 10:05am - - These are the key talking points from Sweden's first party leader debate of 2021
The first Swedish party leaders' debate of the year saw politicians go head-to-head on issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccination programme.
- 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 10:03am - - Today in Sweden: A round-up of the latest news on Thursday
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short round-up of the news in less than five minutes.
- 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 7:16am - - Swedish language tests for citizenship: Here's what we know about the proposal so far
Sweden is moving a step further to making language tests part of the process for gaining Swedish citizenship.
- 2 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 3:39pm - - Until the convoys return: Cambridgeshire charity finds new ways to help refugees in the pandemic
Cambridge Convoy Refugee Action Group, otherwise known as CamCRAG, is a small Cambridgeshire-based charity that was established in response to the migrant crisis in 2015. A small number of people, eager to make a difference, started to travel across…
- 2 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 2:21pm - - Sweden proposes language requirement for would-be citizens
People applying for Swedish citizenship should be required to show proof of Swedish language skills and understanding of the Swedish society, according to a new inquiry.
- 3 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 10:42am - - Nine pictures that show how the blizzard swept through Sweden
A lot of places in Sweden have been treated to snow this week, ranging from sunny winter days to icy havoc.
- 3 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 8:31am - - COMPARE: How fast are European countries vaccinating their populations?
Governments across Europe are hastily vaccinating their populations against the Covid-19 virus as infection rates remain worryingly high. We look at how some countries are having more success than others and the reasons why.
- 3 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 6:21pm -