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 This week: Christmas travel, birds attack giant straw goat, White Christmas dreams, rumours of a new political party, and what can immigrants do to increase their prospects of landing a job in Sweden? https://www.thelocal.se/20231221/christmas-travel-new-political-party-rumours-and-how-can-immigrants-get-jobs-in-sweden Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:14:48 +0100 christmas-travel-new-political-party-rumours-and-how-can-immigrants-get-jobs-in-sweden This week: banks cut rates, the state of Sweden’s democracy, new Pisa rankings, how child refugees have integrated, the ex-Syrian banker behind a successful hummus restaurant, government counts cost of migration, compulsory courses for newcomers, Lucia, Nobel banquet. https://www.thelocal.se/20231216/cheaper-home-loans-immigration-costs-sweden-course Sat, 16 Dec 2023 10:25:31 +0100 cheaper-home-loans-immigration-costs-sweden-course This week: Gävle’s famous Christmas goat, a leaked report linking Russia to anti-Islam demos in Sweden, Social Democrats self-critical on integration, calls for tougher checks on permanent residency permits, major new staff cuts at Spotify, and what newcomers need to know about life in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20231209/networking-is-the-key-to-everything-in-sweden Sat, 09 Dec 2023 10:31:26 +0100 networking-is-the-key-to-everything-in-sweden Jimmie Åkesson talks about demolishing mosques, the latest on the Tesla strike, Sweden’s Advent celebrations, solutions journalism, and why some criminologists think it’s time for Sweden to ditch zero tolerance on drugs. https://www.thelocal.se/20231202/sweden-democrat-demolish-mosques-shock-waves Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:06:22 +0100 sweden-democrat-demolish-mosques-shock-waves In this week's episode: practical Swedes, saying hej to strangers, dithering Liberals, Sweden awaits central bank decision, climate movement split over Greta Thunberg's Palestine support, how Swedish attitudes to Israel-Palestine have changed over the years. https://www.thelocal.se/20231120/how-is-sweden-reacting-to-the-israel-hamas-war Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:04:52 +0100 how-is-sweden-reacting-to-the-israel-hamas-war In this episode we discuss how the incoming right-wing government has said it plans to govern Sweden for the next four years. https://www.thelocal.se/20221015/listen-how-will-the-new-government-affect-foreigners-lives-in-sweden Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:55:47 +0200 listen-how-will-the-new-government-affect-foreigners-lives-in-sweden In this week's episode we discuss: losing your driving licence; a Swedish Nobel prizewinner; no to high-speed rail; Nord Stream; Nato; and foreigners trapped by work permit delays. https://www.thelocal.se/20221008/listen-why-foreigners-are-furious-about-humiliating-work-permit-delays Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:08:34 +0200 listen-why-foreigners-are-furious-about-humiliating-work-permit-delays In this week's episode we discuss: manic bun days, post-election coalition building, Baltic Sea gas blasts, work permit delays, and how to tackle the cost of living crisis. https://www.thelocal.se/20221001/listen-baltic-gas-blasts-key-swedish-words-and-how-to-keep-living-costs-low Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:30:24 +0200 listen-baltic-gas-blasts-key-swedish-words-and-how-to-keep-living-costs-low On this week's episode we discuss: the view from abroad on Sweden's election result, mushroom picking, government negotiations, the Riksbank's unexpectedly high interest rate hike, and how Sweden's unique for-profit school system works (or doesn't). https://www.thelocal.se/20220924/podcast-why-does-sweden-allow-profit-making-schools Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:52:22 +0200 podcast-why-does-sweden-allow-profit-making-schools All the latest election fallout on The Local's regular news podcast. https://www.thelocal.se/20220917/podcast-what-are-the-sweden-democrats-plans-for-immigrants Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:41:51 +0200 podcast-what-are-the-sweden-democrats-plans-for-immigrants A special election edition of The Local's regular news podcast. https://www.thelocal.se/20220912/podcast-what-next-for-sweden-as-far-right-catches-scent-of-real-power Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:58:25 +0200 podcast-what-next-for-sweden-as-far-right-catches-scent-of-real-power A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. 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Every Saturday with The Local Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20220827/podcast-how-to-combat-segregation-and-is-this-swedens-ugliest-ever-election Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:30:56 +0200 podcast-how-to-combat-segregation-and-is-this-swedens-ugliest-ever-election A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20220820/podcast-parties-target-immigrant-sweden-democrats-election-prospects Sat, 20 Aug 2022 10:51:11 +0200 podcast-parties-target-immigrant-sweden-democrats-election-prospects A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20220813/podcast-what-are-the-swedish-election-pledges-that-most-affect-foreigners Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:03:39 +0200 podcast-what-are-the-swedish-election-pledges-that-most-affect-foreigners A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20220806/podcast-why-sweden-is-following-denmark-on-language-tests-and-integration Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:14:54 +0200 podcast-why-sweden-is-following-denmark-on-language-tests-and-integration A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20220625/podcast-holiday-traditions-and-why-has-the-centre-party-lost-support Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:01:26 +0200 podcast-holiday-traditions-and-why-has-the-centre-party-lost-support A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20220618/podcast-why-swedophiles-move-to-sweden Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:23:36 +0200 podcast-why-swedophiles-move-to-sweden A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20220611/podcast-tensions-rise-in-swedish-politics-as-crucial-election-looms Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:09:02 +0200 podcast-tensions-rise-in-swedish-politics-as-crucial-election-looms