The Local Sweden

Readers reveal: How our Swedish workplaces faced the coronavirus crisis

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:32:03 +0200

With the Swedish Public Health Agency recommending working from home until at least the end of 2020, many businesses have struggled to adapt – but there are also success stories. Here's what we learned from hearing what 100 The Local readers had to say about policies at their workplace.

Working in Sweden? Tell us about your employer's response to the coronavirus

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:34:45 +0200

We would like to hear from our readers about how your workplace has responded to the coronavirus. Please fill out this questionnaire to share your experiences and any concerns – you have the option to remain completely anonymous.

'We're THRILLED Kazuo Ishiguro has won the Nobel Prize'

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:51:20 +0200

British author Kazuo Ishiguro, best known for his novel 'The Remains of the Day', won the Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday, the Swedish Academy said.

Netflix goes Nordic Noir with new Swedish thriller

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:14:50 +0200

Are you a fan of Scandinavian crime series? You're in for a treat.

Anti-abortion midwife was not discriminated against, Swedish court rules

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:11:06 +0200

A Swedish court has rejected a midwife's attempt to sue Jönköping county for denying her employment when she refused to carry out abortions due to her religious beliefs.

Why Swedes are leaving the Swedish Church in record numbers

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:14:12 +0200

More than 90,000 people chose to quit the Swedish Church last year – almost twice as many as the year before.

'I think Sweden wants people to succeed'

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:59:00 +0200

Alex Arquati, from Cornwall in England, traded in the daily grind of a 9-5 for a grind of a different sort when he opened up Stockholm's first full-time eco-friendly bike cafe.

Premiere date for The Bridge final season revealed

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:37:24 +0200

It's a big day for Nordic Noir fans, as the premiere date for the fourth and final series of The Bridge (Bron) has finally been revealed.

20 firefighters battle blaze on boat in Gothenburg harbour

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:43:10 +0100

A 30 metre long vessel was on fire in central Gothenburg on Monday, with 20 firefighters battling to put it out.

The curious case of this Cold War map of Sweden found on a Soviet sub

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:53:03 +0100

Maritime history experts have tracked down a mysterious nautical chart of the Swedish archipelago found on an old Soviet Union submarine from the Cold War.

Swedish 'horny beer' is a smash hit, sells out

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:39:13 +0100

A newly launched beer from a Swedish microbrewery has proven to be an overnight sensation, selling out within a day and leading some Swedes to ponder whether the success could be to do with its unusual name.

Malmö police chief: 'Help us'

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:47:03 +0100

After a wave of violence in Sweden's third city, police boss Stefan Sintéus has appealed to residents in Malmö: "Help us. Help us to tackle the problems. Cooperate with us."

Avalanche warning for northern Sweden

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:52:44 +0100

Mountain areas in northern Sweden have been put on high alert for avalanches.

Sweden just set an incredible new wind record

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:40:06 +0100

Sweden measured its highest wind speeds since records began as a powerful storm swept through the northern regions.

'Natural Reality' glasses video mocks tech-obsessed Swedes

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 12:28:39 +0100

A Swedish video poking fun at the virtual reality (VR) craze has gone viral, chalking up over hundreds of thousands of views since it was posted on Facebook.

Le Pen: Sweden Democrats' choice was a 'mistake'

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:00:57 +0100

French National Front leader Marine Le Pen has criticized Swedish nationalists the Sweden Democrats (SD) for changing allegiances following the European Parliament elections in 2014.

Who's invited to Swedish nationalists' far-right gala?

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 15:11:31 +0100

On Friday night the Sweden Democrats (SD) are holding their gala event dubbed the 'European Freedom Awards' in Stockholm, with a prize due to be handed out and allies from across Europe set to attend.

Swedes join in huge online protest against Farage event

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:11:25 +0100

The luxury hotel venue for an 'alternative Nobel Prize' ceremony set to feature a speech by Ukip interim leader Nigel Farage has been targeted with a wave of negative online reviews by protestors, who disagree with allowing the nationalist-organized event to be held there.

Nigel Farage to speak at Swedish nationalists' gala

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:51:27 +0200

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage will make a speech at an ‘alternative Nobel Prize’ ceremony organized by the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) in Stockholm this November.

Visit to Parliament: Pictures from November 3rd

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:02:00 +0100

On November 3rd, NFGL students had the opportunity to attend a tour of Riksdagen, the Swedish parliament building. Take a peek inside!