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 Flying with children can be stressful at the best of times, so here are The Local’s best tips for departing from Copenhagen airport with your kids in tow. https://www.thelocal.se/20230818/what-parents-need-to-know-about-travelling-through-copenhagen-airport-with-kids Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:53:34 +0200 what-parents-need-to-know-about-travelling-through-copenhagen-airport-with-kids UPDATE: Germain rail company RDC has stepped in to continue the EuroNight overnight service between Stockholm and Berlin from September 2026. Swedish rail company SJ will continue to operate the route jointly with RDC through August 2026. https://www.thelocal.se/20251215/whats-changing-for-international-train-travel-from-sweden-in-2026 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:11:22 +0100 whats-changing-for-international-train-travel-from-sweden-in-2026 The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind. https://www.thelocal.se/20251127/how-rail-journeys-across-europe-could-be-made-faster-in-the-coming-years Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:54:24 +0100 how-rail-journeys-across-europe-could-be-made-faster-in-the-coming-years The cheapest way to travel by train in Sweden this Christmas is to buy your tickets as soon as they go on sale. For SJ tickets, that means from October 1st, while VR started selling tickets in mid-September. https://www.thelocal.se/20250930/swedens-sj-train-company-to-release-christmas-tickets-on-october-1st Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:34:35 +0200 swedens-sj-train-company-to-release-christmas-tickets-on-october-1st Sweden's Transport Administration has said that it will take 25 years to catch up on all the maintenance Sweden's railways need. But what exactly does the proposed plan include? https://www.thelocal.se/20250930/whats-in-swedens-1200-billion-kronor-plan-to-fix-the-countrys-railways Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:10:53 +0200 whats-in-swedens-1200-billion-kronor-plan-to-fix-the-countrys-railways The Swedish government has given the go-ahead to begin building the next stage of the North Bothnia railway line in northern Sweden, seen as crucial for the green industrial transition. https://www.thelocal.se/20250212/swedish-government-green-lights-largest-infrastructure-project-in-a-century Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:21:40 +0100 swedish-government-green-lights-largest-infrastructure-project-in-a-century Flight delays and cancellations can throw a serious spanner into the works when it comes to your travel plans. So, how likely is disruption in Norway, Sweden and Denmark? https://www.thelocal.se/20250121/which-nordic-country-is-the-worst-for-flight-disruptions Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:49:05 +0100 which-nordic-country-is-the-worst-for-flight-disruptions The cost of getting to and from Arlanda Airport could vary by several hundreds of kronor depending on which option you choose. https://www.thelocal.se/20241115/the-fastest-and-cheapest-ways-of-getting-from-stockholm-to-arlanda-airport Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:47:16 +0100 the-fastest-and-cheapest-ways-of-getting-from-stockholm-to-arlanda-airport EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year. How will this historic decision impact Europe’s borderless travel zone and the EU economy? https://www.thelocal.se/20241211/what-romania-and-bulgarias-full-schengen-membership-means-for-europe Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:07:36 +0100 what-romania-and-bulgarias-full-schengen-membership-means-for-europe Sweden's electric hydrofoil start-up Candela on Tuesday launched a new ferry service which will halve travel time between central Stockholm and the suburb of Ekerö. https://www.thelocal.se/20241029/worlds-first-electric-hydrofoil-ferry-service-launches-in-stockholm Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:20:01 +0100 worlds-first-electric-hydrofoil-ferry-service-launches-in-stockholm Taxi prices in Sweden are not regulated, so the cost of your journey can vary wildly depending on the company you travel with. How can you make sure you're not getting ripped off? https://www.thelocal.se/20240905/how-to-avoid-taxi-scams-at-stockholms-arlanda-airport Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:12:39 +0200 how-to-avoid-taxi-scams-at-stockholms-arlanda-airport The number of commuting journeys by car across the Øresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark rose by more than 11 percent in the first half of this year, indicating that cross-border commuting is starting to bounce back. https://www.thelocal.se/20240812/denmark-sweden-bridge-sees-surge-in-commuter-traffic Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:40:04 +0200 denmark-sweden-bridge-sees-surge-in-commuter-traffic Flight delays are, unfortunately, becoming increasingly common for Swedish travellers. Here are the statistics on how much it costs. https://www.thelocal.se/20240726/cost-of-flight-delays-for-swedish-travellers-revealed Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:29:31 +0200 cost-of-flight-delays-for-swedish-travellers-revealed Sweden is not a cheap country by any means, and the extra charges at airports can make travelling feel even more costly. Luckily, there are ways to make trips to Swedish airports more affordable. https://www.thelocal.se/20240711/how-to-save-money-at-swedens-airports Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:30:08 +0200 how-to-save-money-at-swedens-airports Swedish train operator SJ has announced it will halt all train services between Malmö and Copenhagen from July 3rd to August 4th due to a shortage of trains. https://www.thelocal.se/20240704/sj-suspends-malmo-copenhagen-train-service-this-summer Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:43:29 +0200 sj-suspends-malmo-copenhagen-train-service-this-summer Stockholm council has announced plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in an area of the city centre, in order to improve air quality for residents. https://www.thelocal.se/20231010/stockholm-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-in-city-centre Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:34:03 +0200 stockholm-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-in-city-centre Stockholm’s resident parking permits - which allow residents to park in the city centre at a highly discounted price compared to standard day rates - have remained the same price since 2016, but that’s about to change. https://www.thelocal.se/20231002/stockholm-to-hike-resident-parking-charges-by-500-kronor-a-month Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:14:20 +0200 stockholm-to-hike-resident-parking-charges-by-500-kronor-a-month Sweden is rolling out a restaurant price cap at its main airports, in an effort to avoid customers being charged extortionate amounts for a quick pre-boarding lunch. https://www.thelocal.se/20230927/swedish-airports-to-introduce-price-cap-on-food Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:35:01 +0200 swedish-airports-to-introduce-price-cap-on-food Commuting to work is hardly the most joyful of experiences whatever the scenario, but when your train hasn't shown up and the tannoy announcements are in a language you don't speak, it can go from mild annoyance to major frustration. https://www.thelocal.se/20190508/the-words-and-phrases-that-will-help-you-survive-your-commute-in-sweden Wed, 08 May 2019 19:16:00 +0200 the-words-and-phrases-that-will-help-you-survive-your-commute-in-sweden At Volvo's factory near Gothenburg, the global truck industry is undergoing a revolution. https://www.thelocal.se/20230519/electric-trucks-pick-up-speed-at-volvos-sweden-factory Fri, 19 May 2023 10:52:58 +0200 electric-trucks-pick-up-speed-at-volvos-sweden-factory