https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Sweden has one of the cleanest, greenest capitals in the world. But you don't have to go too far outside the city centre to find some even more magical beauty spots. https://www.thelocal.se/20150520/nine-stunning-hikes-on-stockholms-doorstep Wed, 20 May 2015 09:00:00 +0200 nine-stunning-hikes-on-stockholms-doorstep Distant locals and a difficult housing market are among the factors resulting in a poor ranking for Scandinavian capitals in a survey on life for internationals in major cities. https://www.thelocal.se/20181122/copenhagen-stockholm-given-dismal-rankings-in-expat-city-survey Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:05:57 +0100 copenhagen-stockholm-given-dismal-rankings-in-expat-city-survey Recently chosen as the best bookstore in the world by the London Book Fair, The English Bookshop in Uppsala knows a thing or two about the written word. The Local asked owner Jan Smedh to hand-pick ten must-read titles for the summer. https://www.thelocal.se/20180711/ten-essential-summer-reads-according-to-the-swedish-bookstore-voted-worlds-best Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:59:00 +0200 ten-essential-summer-reads-according-to-the-swedish-bookstore-voted-worlds-best Ikea, Volvo and meatballs. What could be more Swedish than that? Quite a lot, it turns out. The Local investigates six super 'Swedish' things that actually came from abroad. https://www.thelocal.se/20160120/six-totally-swedish-things-that-actually-arent Wed, 20 Jan 2016 08:55:00 +0100 six-totally-swedish-things-that-actually-arent There are plenty of Nordic traits that might first seem unusual, but can quickly become part of everyday life if you move to Sweden. Here, The Local's former editor Maddy Savage lists some of the ways she's changed after relocating to the frozen north. https://www.thelocal.se/20151020/seven-swedish-habits-you-pick-up-without-trying Tue, 20 Oct 2015 22:29:19 +0200 seven-swedish-habits-you-pick-up-without-trying The Local's former northern Sweden correspondent Paul Connolly is shocked so few foreigners know about the summer charms of northern Sweden. Here he suggests five tips to persuade travellers they should change their itineraries. https://www.thelocal.se/20160405/five-reasons-you-must-visit-northern-sweden-in-the-summer Tue, 05 Apr 2016 09:11:13 +0200 five-reasons-you-must-visit-northern-sweden-in-the-summer A string of potentially world-altering votes and the deaths of a number of icons mean 2016 is a year few will forget, and in the cold north it was also a year full of twists and turns. One that made us laugh, worry, and reflect, above all, it was a year that made us think ‘only in Sweden’. Here are 11 of the most incredible Swedish stories 2016 had to offer. https://www.thelocal.se/20161231/bikini-cops-to-sex-pigs-the-most-incredible-swedish-stories-of-2016 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 01:00:01 +0100 bikini-cops-to-sex-pigs-the-most-incredible-swedish-stories-of-2016 International media have gone crazy for the idea that Swedish employers are introducing a six-hour work day, but for those of us living in the Nordic nation, the hype has little to do with the reality, writes Maddy Savage. https://www.thelocal.se/20151001/why-sweden-is-a-long-way-from-six-hour-days Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:59:23 +0200 why-sweden-is-a-long-way-from-six-hour-days From raving in Stockholm to relaxing Gothenburg's most beautiful gardens, here's our pick of activities to try during the Easter weekend as well as our regular interactive listings. https://www.thelocal.se/20160323/five-egg-cellent-events-in-sweden-over-easter Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:30:15 +0100 five-egg-cellent-events-in-sweden-over-easter Love reacting to our debate articles, whipping up our recipes or getting inspired by our expat career profiles? Here's a guide to where and when you can find our regular features, alongside our daily blend of hard news and entertaining reporting. https://www.thelocal.se/20160212/how-to-never-miss-your-favourite-features-on-the-local Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:13:23 +0100 how-to-never-miss-your-favourite-features-on-the-local A cold snap in Sweden has created perfect skating conditions this winter. But how can you make sure you stay safe on the ice? https://www.thelocal.se/20160125/five-top-tips-for-staying-safe-on-the-ice-in-sweden Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:17:45 +0100 five-top-tips-for-staying-safe-on-the-ice-in-sweden It's below fffreezing across most of Sweden at the moment so here are five toasty tips for things to do over the next week as well as our regular listings. https://www.thelocal.se/20160114/the-best-places-to-go-to-warm-up-this-week Thu, 14 Jan 2016 07:50:02 +0100 the-best-places-to-go-to-warm-up-this-week It's been a turbulent year for Sweden and the world. But to put a smile on your face as we leave behind a gloomy 2015, we bring you some our favourite articles from the past 12 months. https://www.thelocal.se/20151231/the-swedish-stories-that-made-us-smile-in-2015 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:58:38 +0100 the-swedish-stories-that-made-us-smile-in-2015 A Syrian Stockholmer who stopped his refugee sister from drowning, an enthusiastic TV signer and a Swedish athlete who helped rescue a south American street dog are among the top ten interviewees who made us learn, gasp or laugh over the last 12 months. https://www.thelocal.se/20151229/the-locals-most-inspiring-interviews-of-2015 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 13:00:00 +0100 the-locals-most-inspiring-interviews-of-2015 Scandinavians are world famous for design and November is the perfect time to check out three exhibitions in Sweden showcasing Nordic talent. Here's our top pick alongside our regular arts and entertainment listings. https://www.thelocal.se/20151119/three-stylish-swedish-design-exhibitions Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:25:22 +0100 three-stylish-swedish-design-exhibitions It's getting chilly in Sweden so why not treat yourself to a few hours of culture inside a warm gallery this week? Not into art? You'll find our regular interactive guide to music, family and outdoor events at the bottom of this article. https://www.thelocal.se/20151008/five-ace-autumn-art-and-photography-exhibitions Thu, 08 Oct 2015 08:31:29 +0200 five-ace-autumn-art-and-photography-exhibitions Tech-savvy Swedes have rushed to book evening meal slots at McDonald's branches around the country, as the global fast food giant tests the idea for the first time. https://www.thelocal.se/20151002/swedes-bite-into-online-fast-food-bookings Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:21:02 +0200 swedes-bite-into-online-fast-food-bookings To see you through the chilly autumn, The Local's music guru, Paul Connolly, offers up a selection of great new Swedish pop. https://www.thelocal.se/20151002/the-locals-top-swedish-songs-for-october-2015 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:45:04 +0200 the-locals-top-swedish-songs-for-october-2015 Here are our top tips for making the most of Sweden during drizzly weather, alongside our regular interactive guide to events around the country. https://www.thelocal.se/20150723/seven-places-to-beat-the-swedish-rain-this-week Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:09:35 +0200 seven-places-to-beat-the-swedish-rain-this-week Two are pregnant, four are under 40 and nearly half are women. The Local's beginners' guide to Swedish political leaders reveals who has clung on to power and whose heads have rolled in the months since Sweden's general election in September 2014. https://www.thelocal.se/20150427/ultimate-guide-to-whos-who-in-swedish-politics-2015 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:34:22 +0200 ultimate-guide-to-whos-who-in-swedish-politics-2015