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 Sweden has the EU's lowest proportion of people living in serious poverty, with around one percent of the population falling into that category according to national statistics agency SCB. https://www.thelocal.se/20181017/sweden-has-eus-lowest-proportion-of-people-living-in-serious-poverty Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:59:32 +0200 sweden-has-eus-lowest-proportion-of-people-living-in-serious-poverty A fresh opinion poll from Sweden's largest statistics agency suggests that the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats have taken the lead over the opposition Moderate Party as Sweden's second-largest political party. https://www.thelocal.se/20170601/anti-immigration-sweden-democrats-overtake-moderates-as-swedens-second-largest-party-poll Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:28:07 +0200 anti-immigration-sweden-democrats-overtake-moderates-as-swedens-second-largest-party-poll A new opinion poll from Sweden's biggest statistics agency suggests that the country's centre-left political bloc has doubled its lead on the centre-right opposition in the past six months. https://www.thelocal.se/20161201/heres-how-swedes-would-vote-if-an-election-were-held-today Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:27:49 +0100 heres-how-swedes-would-vote-if-an-election-were-held-today While Alice remained the most common name for baby girls in Sweden for the third year running, William was dethroned as the most popular boys' name for the first time in years, new statistics show. https://www.thelocal.se/20140121/swedens-most-popular-baby-names-revealed Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:10:00 +0100 swedens-most-popular-baby-names-revealed Sweden's two largest political parties suffered drops in voter support, the country's most-watched opinion poll revealed on Wednesday, while the far-fight Sweden Democrats solidified their position as Sweden's third-largest party. https://www.thelocal.se/20131204/opposition-gains-fail-to-secure-majority-as-sweden-democrats-gain-and-moderates-drop-ahead-of-elections Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:09:00 +0100 opposition-gains-fail-to-secure-majority-as-sweden-democrats-gain-and-moderates-drop-ahead-of-elections Unemployment in Sweden took an unexpectedly large dip in October, easing pressure on the Riksbank to lower interest rates, as new statistics point to a strengthening job market. https://www.thelocal.se/20131114/surprise-dip-in-swedens-jobless-figures Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:27:00 +0100 surprise-dip-in-swedens-jobless-figures While the latest Statistics Sweden (SCB) opinion poll contained few surprises, the results point to the possibility of new political constellations following the 2014 parliamentary elections. https://www.thelocal.se/20130604/48320 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:48:00 +0200 48320 Sweden's centre-left opposition parties have the support of the majority of Swedish voters, a much-watched opinion poll revealed on Tuesday, while support for Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's Moderates continues to sink. https://www.thelocal.se/20130604/48314 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:25:00 +0200 48314 Sweden's economy grew by 0.6 percent in the first quarter from the previous three-month period, Statistics Sweden (Statistiska centralbyrån - SCB) said on Wednesday as it released fresh data that beat expectations. https://www.thelocal.se/20130529/48210 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:45:00 +0200 48210 For years, Johansson has been the most common surname in Sweden, but fresh statistics reveal the storied name can no longer lay claim to the top spot. https://www.thelocal.se/20130417/47394 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:14:00 +0200 47394 Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt blamed the Social Democrats for Sweden's growing wealth gap following the publication on Monday of a report showing that Swedes are nevertheless much better off today than they were a decade ago. https://www.thelocal.se/20130218/46266 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:29:00 +0100 46266 The average Swede is just over 40 years old, enjoys a bag of sweets per week, yet likes to keep active, according to the 2013 Statistical Yearbook of Sweden from Statistics Sweden (Statistiska Centralbyrån -SCB). https://www.thelocal.se/20130117/45676 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:07:00 +0100 45676 The far-right Sweden Democrats have recorded their highest voter-support poll results ever, shooting up to 11.2 percent, with party leader Jimmie Åkesson stating the party is on "the road to success". https://www.thelocal.se/20121112/44366 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:48:00 +0100 44366 The wage gap between men and women persists in Sweden despite efforts to eradicate it in a country that prides itself on promoting gender equality, according to a report released on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.se/20121107/44276 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:24:00 +0100 44276 Sweden's second-quarter seasonally adjusted economic growth was far weaker than expected, with expansion at just 0.7 percent instead of 1.4 percent as previously forecast, official data showed on Friday. https://www.thelocal.se/20120914/43226 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:48:00 +0200 43226 The Swedish economy grew a faster-than-expected 1.4 percent in the second quarter, compared with the first three months of the year, official data showed Monday. https://www.thelocal.se/20120730/42308 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:45:00 +0200 42308 The far-right Sweden Democrats are Sweden's third largest political party, according to a new poll, while another survey shows the three centre-left parties have enough support to command a majority in parliament. https://www.thelocal.se/20120604/41236 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:09:00 +0200 41236 Swedes bearing the surname Johansson are in for a tough match if they wish to defend their title as Sweden’s most common surname. After 60 years on the top, the name Andersson is now gaining speed rapidly. https://www.thelocal.se/20120513/40808 Sun, 13 May 2012 14:35:00 +0200 40808 Sweden's industrial output rose by 3.6 percent in January from the December level, pulled by the pharmaceutical and textile industries, Statistics Sweden (Statistiska Centralbyrån, SCB) said on Friday, also revising its 2011 numbers due to a calculation error. https://www.thelocal.se/20120309/39578 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:45:00 +0100 39578 2011 marked the largest exodus from Sweden in history with over 50,000 people leaving the country, with China proving to be an ever more popular destination for Swedes who move abroad. https://www.thelocal.se/20120221/39228 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:06:00 +0100 39228