The Local Sweden 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 Opinion: 'Swedish lagom doesn't cut it in a crisis' In a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic, rules cannot follow the Swedish mantra of lagom or 'everything in moderation', argues columnist Lisa Bjurwald. Especially not in a Sweden that is more individualistic than ever. https://www.thelocal.se/20200625/opinion-lagom-doesnt-cut-it-in-a-crisis Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:01:59 +0200 opinion-lagom-doesnt-cut-it-in-a-crisis What you need to know about Sweden's new cash law Living and working in Sweden's cashless society is easy and convenient -- until, that is, you need to get hold of or handle cash. A new law that came in force on January 1st aims to force banks to continue to offer cash services. Here's what it means for you. https://www.thelocal.se/20200105/what-you-need-to-know-about-swedens-new-cash-law Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:52:46 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-swedens-new-cash-law How does Sweden's criminal justice system work? Here's an introduction to the Swedish criminal legal system. https://www.thelocal.se/20190801/six-things-to-know-about-the-swedish-legal-system Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:20:31 +0200 six-things-to-know-about-the-swedish-legal-system Here's how Sweden's public transport tickets could be changing Sweden's government has begun looking into a national ticketing system for public transport across the entire country. https://www.thelocal.se/20190809/swedens-public-transport-tickets-might-be-changing Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:08:53 +0200 swedens-public-transport-tickets-might-be-changing 'The church's role in northern Sweden has been bothering me' OPINION: Sweden's north isn't always as secular as you might expect, writes Paul Connolly, who has observed plenty of support for the church in over six years living in the region. https://www.thelocal.se/20190109/the-church-still-plays-a-role-in-northern-swedish-communities Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:59:59 +0100 the-church-still-plays-a-role-in-northern-swedish-communities Election Q&A: Where does your party stand on dual citizenship? The Local asked Sweden's eight parties to answer a number of questions relevant to internationals living and working in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20180907/election-qa-where-does-your-party-stand-on-dual-citizenship Fri, 07 Sep 2018 20:29:06 +0200 election-qa-where-does-your-party-stand-on-dual-citizenship Members' Forum: Tell us about YOUR Sweden What's the top restaurant in Malmö and what's the best thing about living in Umeå? Help us tell the world about YOUR town in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20180426/members-forum-tell-us-about-your-town-in-sweden Thu, 26 Apr 2018 17:35:39 +0200 members-forum-tell-us-about-your-town-in-sweden