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 It may take months, or even years, after you move to Sweden to start picking up local habits, but it will inevitably happen. The Local asked our readers what Swedish habits they've made their own. https://www.thelocal.se/20190529/the-locals-readers-what-swedish-habits-do-you-pick-up-even-as-a-newcomer Wed, 29 May 2019 14:28:20 +0200 the-locals-readers-what-swedish-habits-do-you-pick-up-even-as-a-newcomer Sweden has a reputation for high taxes, but how does the income tax system compare with its Scandinavian neighbours? Here's a look at the details. https://www.thelocal.se/20201015/how-does-swedish-income-tax-compare-to-the-other-nordic-countries Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:32:04 +0200 how-does-swedish-income-tax-compare-to-the-other-nordic-countries From July 1st it is no longer be legal in Sweden to smoke in outdoor public places including bus and train station platforms and outdoor areas of bars and restaurants, meaning there is now almost no public place left where smokers can indulge their habit. https://www.thelocal.se/20190701/what-you-need-to-know-about-swedens-new-smoking-ban Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:40:51 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-swedens-new-smoking-ban 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 things you should know. https://www.thelocal.se/20190617/five-things-you-should-know-about-malms-wave-of-explosions Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:46:00 +0200 five-things-you-should-know-about-malms-wave-of-explosions In the past few years, the co-working scene has boomed in Stockholm, with dozens of shared workspaces set up to accommodate the city's growing population of entrepreneurs, creatives and freelancers. Each spot has a different vibe ranging from simple café spots where you're welcome to plug in, log on and spend the day, to more elaborate office hubs with extra perks and materials available. https://www.thelocal.se/20180813/ten-of-the-best-co-working-spots-across-stockholm-for-freelancers-and-entrepreneurs Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:16:14 +0200 ten-of-the-best-co-working-spots-across-stockholm-for-freelancers-and-entrepreneurs From boiled pork to owls in the bog, the Swedish language has some seriously silly sayings. But do you know what they all mean? Try our quiz for Members to find out. https://www.thelocal.se/20180511/quiz-swedish-for-members-do-you-know-what-these-swedish-sayings-really-mean Fri, 11 May 2018 12:21:23 +0200 quiz-swedish-for-members-do-you-know-what-these-swedish-sayings-really-mean