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Taking an exchange semester in Sweden as a US student: 7 key things to keep in mind

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:00:26 +0100

Applying to an exchange programme can be truly stressful, considering each application and country has its own set of unique requirements. For those coming to Sweden from a US university, here are the key things to bear in mind when wading through the administrative parts of the application.

Swede to meet US penpal 36 years after first letter

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:28:00 +0100

Two women who have been exchanging hand-written letters between the United States and Sweden for more than three decades are set to meet in person for the first time, thanks in part to an innovative internet fundraising tool.

Sweden Democrats hit all-time high in new poll

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:48:00 +0100

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".

Sweden Democrats third largest party: poll

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:09:00 +0200

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.

Overcrowding persists in Sweden's hospitals

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:56:00 +0200

Despite stricter rules, Swedish hospitals still struggle to avoid overcrowding and any institution caught breaking the rules will now face heftier fines, after previous measures have shown only limited effects, according to a report by Sveriges Radio (SR).

Government in labour market policy retreat

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:10:00 +0200

The Swedish government has announced changes to its unemployment policy to extend access to labour market training even for the long-term unemployed, bowing to broad criticism of existing regulations.

Navigating the employment - unemployment roundabout

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:23:00 +0200

Losing your job may be traumatic, but there are worse places to find yourself out of a job than Sweden, The Local's Geoff Mortimore explains.

Labour migration law 'costs Sweden IT jobs'

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:24:00 +0100

Top Swedish IT companies are facilitating the disappearance of Swedish jobs by abusing work permits which allow them to bring skilled foreign workers into the country, a Swedish union has complained.