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's work permit salary threshold is as of June 1st set at 90 percent of the most recent median salary. But the threshold is about to increase again in just a week. https://www.thelocal.se/20240529/when-will-sweden-raise-the-work-permit-salary-threshold Wed, 29 May 2024 09:41:25 +0200 when-will-sweden-raise-the-work-permit-salary-threshold Telecoms giant Ericsson is moving its entire headquarters and their 8,500 employees from Kista to Hagastaden. https://www.thelocal.se/20260526/ericsson-vows-to-make-new-hq-in-hagastaden-a-great-workplace Tue, 26 May 2026 08:42:01 +0200 ericsson-vows-to-make-new-hq-in-hagastaden-a-great-workplace Danes and Norwegians are enjoying the day off because of Pentecost and Whit Monday. But not Swedes. Why? https://www.thelocal.se/20240517/why-is-pentecost-not-a-public-holiday-in-sweden Fri, 17 May 2024 10:17:52 +0200 why-is-pentecost-not-a-public-holiday-in-sweden Inter Ikea Group, the holding company that oversees Ikea, is cutting 850 jobs, including 300 in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20260518/ikea-to-cut-more-than-800-jobs-including-300-in-sweden Mon, 18 May 2026 13:03:03 +0200 ikea-to-cut-more-than-800-jobs-including-300-in-sweden Workers in Sweden enjoy relatively generous rights, especially when it comes to holiday. In fact, you actually get paid a bonus for not being at work. https://www.thelocal.se/20200122/why-do-you-get-paid-more-when-you-take-time-off-in-sweden Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:20:44 +0100 why-do-you-get-paid-more-when-you-take-time-off-in-sweden Whether you're in tech, media, or a different industry entirely, it's increasingly common to work as a freelancer these days, and internationals coming to Sweden are no exception. Struggling to get set up and navigate the country's system? Read our guide for some help with the basics. https://www.thelocal.se/20180103/how-to-register-as-a-freelancer-in-sweden Wed, 03 Jan 2018 06:59:00 +0100 how-to-register-as-a-freelancer-in-sweden Sweden's quiet summer period can surprisingly be the perfect time to make progress in your job hunt – if you know the right steps to take. Here are some of the best ways job seekers can make the most of the summer months to find new opportunities. https://www.thelocal.se/20180516/summer-find-job-work-in-sweden Wed, 16 May 2018 08:15:09 +0200 summer-find-job-work-in-sweden The deadline to submit your income tax declaration in Sweden falls on Monday May 4th in 2026. Here's what to do if you haven't managed to get it together in time. https://www.thelocal.se/20230502/what-happens-if-you-cant-meet-swedens-tax-declaration-deadline Tue, 02 May 2023 11:38:09 +0200 what-happens-if-you-cant-meet-swedens-tax-declaration-deadline 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 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 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 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