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 The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place. https://www.thelocal.se/20260429/experimental-cafe-run-by-ai-opens-in-stockholm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:07:35 +0200 experimental-cafe-run-by-ai-opens-in-stockholm The work-life balance and generous support for family life offered by Sweden is the main factor attracting highly skilled workers to the country, eclipsing salary levels, and the opportunities offered by the labour market, according to a new report. https://www.thelocal.se/20260421/work-life-balance-and-family-chief-draw-for-high-skilled-workers-in-sweden Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:16:11 +0200 work-life-balance-and-family-chief-draw-for-high-skilled-workers-in-sweden Foreigners are driving the fall in unemployment in Sweden, but there's a concerning number of layoffs. https://www.thelocal.se/20260416/fewer-foreigners-unemployed-in-sweden-than-this-time-last-year Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:43:59 +0200 fewer-foreigners-unemployed-in-sweden-than-this-time-last-year A good number of Sweden's public holidays fall on weekdays in 2026. Here's the full list to help you plan the year ahead. https://www.thelocal.se/20241128/key-dates-swedens-public-holidays-in-2026 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:31:15 +0100 key-dates-swedens-public-holidays-in-2026 Make your annual leave last longer by mastering these tricks for maximising Sweden's public holidays. https://www.thelocal.se/20251208/how-to-maximise-swedens-public-holidays Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:19:30 +0100 how-to-maximise-swedens-public-holidays Sweden's government has announced plans to delay and renegotiate the EU's Pay Transparency Directive, which it argues is so "administratively burdensome" that it threatens gender equality gains. https://www.thelocal.se/20260331/swedish-government-wants-to-renegotiate-pay-transparency-directive Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:20:59 +0200 swedish-government-wants-to-renegotiate-pay-transparency-directive The Swedish job market poses unique challenges for newcomers. The Local's readers share their best tips for cracking the career code. https://www.thelocal.se/20240410/how-to-find-a-job-in-sweden-five-tips-from-those-whove-been-there-done-that Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:32:50 +0200 how-to-find-a-job-in-sweden-five-tips-from-those-whove-been-there-done-that Moving to another country for work is an adventure and a privilege, but also a risk. Sometimes things don't go according to plan and however meticulously you prepared for your life overseas, you could get thrown a curveball, like losing the job that brought you here. https://www.thelocal.se/20180419/everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-lose-your-job-in-sweden Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:49:38 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-if-you-lose-your-job-in-sweden Furniture giant Ikea has announced plans to cut 945 jobs, of which 625 are based in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20260319/ikea-to-slash-more-than-600-jobs-in-sweden Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:34:47 +0100 ikea-to-slash-more-than-600-jobs-in-sweden Sweden’s work permit salary threshold is set to rise once again from the current level of 80 percent of the median salary, to 90 percent on June 1st. How will this affect you if you’re on a work permit? https://www.thelocal.se/20260319/what-does-swedens-new-work-permit-salary-threshold-mean-for-you Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:26:26 +0100 what-does-swedens-new-work-permit-salary-threshold-mean-for-you In the excitement of getting stuck into life in a new country and tackling all the challenges that presents, it's easy for pensions to slip down the list of things to keep track of. But don't let it fall off the radar, follow The Local's guide to manage your Swedish pension. https://www.thelocal.se/20180223/how-to-manage-your-pension-in-sweden-even-if-youre-not-planning-to-stay Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:36:44 +0100 how-to-manage-your-pension-in-sweden-even-if-youre-not-planning-to-stay Sweden's system for determining pension age changes this year. What are the rules and how can you get your pension when the time comes? https://www.thelocal.se/20220301/reader-question-when-am-i-eligible-for-a-swedish-pension Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:59:44 +0100 reader-question-when-am-i-eligible-for-a-swedish-pension Unemployment is at the lowest level since the end of 2023, but layoff notices are on the increase and the war in Iran could put another damper on things. https://www.thelocal.se/20260312/unemployment-falls-in-sweden-but-no-one-knows-what-the-future-holds Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:41:58 +0100 unemployment-falls-in-sweden-but-no-one-knows-what-the-future-holds Six out of ten foreign doctoral students stay in Sweden at least three years after graduating, but they struggle to compete with their Swedish peers on the job market. https://www.thelocal.se/20260303/six-in-ten-foreign-doctoral-students-still-in-sweden-three-years-after-graduating Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:02:20 +0100 six-in-ten-foreign-doctoral-students-still-in-sweden-three-years-after-graduating The number of graduates registered with Sweden's Public Employment Service as unemployed is rising, while companies are facing a shortage of blue-collar workers. https://www.thelocal.se/20260303/number-of-unemployed-graduates-rise-in-sweden-as-companies-want-blue-collar-workers Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:12:56 +0100 number-of-unemployed-graduates-rise-in-sweden-as-companies-want-blue-collar-workers Whether you’re a student, job-seeker or just looking to boost your finances over the summer, now is the time to start looking for summer and seasonal work. https://www.thelocal.se/20260223/how-a-summer-job-can-help-you-break-into-the-swedish-labour-market Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:57:43 +0100 how-a-summer-job-can-help-you-break-into-the-swedish-labour-market Yearly salary negotiations take place in the spring for many workers as collective bargaining agreements are renegotiated. How do salary reviews work and how can you prepare? https://www.thelocal.se/20260126/how-to-handle-a-salary-review-in-sweden Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:14:58 +0100 how-to-handle-a-salary-review-in-sweden Losing your work permit doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no chance you can stay in Sweden. But what other permits are there, and how do you qualify? https://www.thelocal.se/20240930/how-can-i-stay-in-sweden-if-i-lose-my-job Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:36:46 +0200 how-can-i-stay-in-sweden-if-i-lose-my-job The number of people born abroad who are working has risen dramatically in recent years, and the gap between immigrants and Swedes has been shrinking since 2020, a new report by Nordea has concluded. https://www.thelocal.se/20260218/sharp-decline-in-unemployment-for-foreign-nationals-in-sweden Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:45:36 +0100 sharp-decline-in-unemployment-for-foreign-nationals-in-sweden For many international workers in Sweden, joining a trade union might not be something that crosses your mind, especially if it's not common in your home country. Here are the benefits and key things to bear in mind when considering joining. https://www.thelocal.se/20190807/should-you-join-a-union-in-sweden-the-locals-guide-to-whats-in-it-for-you Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:25:06 +0200 should-you-join-a-union-in-sweden-the-locals-guide-to-whats-in-it-for-you