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 How to visit Stockholm without leaving your couch Travel this year will look very different, with restrictions in place globally. Even within Sweden, the summer won't feature any of the usual large events and festivals, and trips between regions could be limited. So with the help of our readers, here's how you can experience the best of Stockholm from home. https://www.thelocal.se/20200512/how-to-visit-stockholm-without-leaving-your-couch Tue, 12 May 2020 12:40:44 +0200 how-to-visit-stockholm-without-leaving-your-couch Coronavirus: 'Foreign workers need flexibility from the government and Migration Agency' Sweden's foreign-born population are particularly vulnerable to many of the negative consequences of the coronavirus. Many may lack a social support network, secure housing and jobs. For many of them, a layoff caused through no fault of their own can mean they lose their right to live in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20200407/coronavirus-my-job-was-cancelled-before-it-even-started Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:18:36 +0200 coronavirus-my-job-was-cancelled-before-it-even-started Swedish #MeToo defamation trial: Here's what you need to know A trial underway in Stockholm will judge whether one of the first prominent Swedish figures to post as part of the #MeToo movement is guilty of defamation for naming the man who allegedly raped her. Here's what you need to know about the landmark trial. https://www.thelocal.se/20191121/swedish-metoo-defamation-trial-heres-what-you-need-to-know Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:04:30 +0100 swedish-metoo-defamation-trial-heres-what-you-need-to-know Explained: The Nordic countries' secret action plan for times of crisis The defence ministers of the five Nordic countries met this week to prepare for the event of emergency security situations, natural catastrophes, and provocations from foreign military. https://www.thelocal.se/20191120/explained-how-the-nordic-defence-ministries-plan-to-work-together-in-times-of-crisis Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:35:16 +0100 explained-how-the-nordic-defence-ministries-plan-to-work-together-in-times-of-crisis UPDATED: What you need to know if you're affected by the SAS strike Pilots for the SAS airline in Denmark, Sweden and Norway are striking, putting many flights at risk. Here's what you need to know about the strike and how it could affect you. https://www.thelocal.se/20190425/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-sas-strike-threat Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:03:06 +0200 heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-sas-strike-threat