Radio Sweden
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MPs discuss citizenship bill, Stegra funding boost, pre-school teacher acquitted for taping mouths, 'lagom' voted best Swedish word
Spring Budget, Swedish PM welcomes Magyar's win, last Shah's son speaks in Stockholm, Abba Voyage passes another milestone
Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship changes to be discussed by MPs
Terrorism arrest, Swedish university cuts links to Chinese uni, Swede arrested in Phuket, IT attack against municipalities in north
Three Swedes killed in Lebanon, double prison time for gang criminals,MP's to oversee Hungary election, mystery illness shuts hospital wing
Swedish PM on ceasefire, prosecutor drops Uppsala poisoning investigation, employers want lower pay rises next year, new allergy guidelines
Stop and search time extended, Malmö hand grenade, million in old cash, injured Lundgren misses World Cup
Radio Sweden Weekly: Relief at the checkout
Sweden's VAT on foodstuffs and takeaways was slashed in half this week. We asked a shop owner and restaurateur what they think of the new rules, and we hear from an economist on the impact the tax cut could have on households in Sweden.And: The incumbent centre-right Moderate Party this week welcomed the nationalist Sweden Democrats into a potential future government. Listen to hear analysis from political correspondent at daily newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Evelyn Jones.We also delve into the latest figures on deadly violence in Sweden — and find out why they're dropping.And hear about the triumphant win for Sweden's national men's football team, which gets them a ticket to the World Cup in North America.Presented by Dave Russell and Liv LewitschnikProduced by Michael Walsh
Gun violence continues, Volvo Cars sales fall, inquiry on HIV duty to inform law, Easter rush for sweets
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 2nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Mitch CordnerProducer: Michael Walsh
Moderates say 'yes' to Sweden Democrats in government, Swede arrested in Morocco, police can't wear uniform in Pride parades, World Cup
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 1st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Banks raising home loan rates, food sales tax cut and burgers, 84 killed by violent crime last year, Sweden faces Poland tonight
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 31st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Man arrested for bus murder, man charged for forcing wife to sell sex, discrimination reports reach record levels, rain and snow for Easter
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Radio Sweden Weekly: A return of deadly gun violence
Five shootings in less than a week. Deadly gun-violence has returned to the streets of Sweden after a long period of calm. We speak to a reporter at Swedish Radio's crime podcast, P3 Krim to hear what's going on.We've the latest from Uppsala on the case of two siblings who were brought to Sweden from the United States by their aunt seven years ago after their mother died suddenly. And despite being adopted by their aunt in 2022, they've been told by the Migration Agency that they must leave the country. We find out why more species are being added to Sweden's Red List.And hear about a night of triumph for Sweden's national men's football team.Presented by Ulla Engberg and Dave Russell.Produced by Kris Boswell
Social Democrats want transition rules for citizenship applications, teens in custody for murder, grass fire danger, clocks go forward
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Girls behind shootings, avalanche update, Swedes drinking less, World Cup play-off
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Avalanche in north, Iran war dampening Swedish economy, more ID checks on streets, moose migration TV show to return
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 25th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Residence permit 'character' requirement, teens charged over murder plot, snowy owls extinct in Sweden, royal couple drama series
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 24th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer and presenter: Michael Walsh
Mohamsson re-elected Liberal leader, Government plans fuel tax cuts, police stop-and-search zone in Stockholm, Roxette streaming success
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 23rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Radio Sweden Weekly: A shift in the centre ground of Swedish politics
It's been a week with several bombshells in Swedish politics, which has put the country's two liberal parties - the Liberals and the Centre Party - firmly on two different sides of the political divide. The Liberal Party's decision to accept the nationalist Sweden Democrats in government has upset many people in the party, and to add insult to injury, the former Liberal party politician Birgitta Ohlsson announced she will come back to Swedish politics, but for the Centre Party. In this Radio Sweden Weekly, we hear Birgitta Ohlsson and Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist, but also speak to a disappointed Liberal party politician - and a liberal op-ed writer who welcomes the latest developments.And political earth quakes aside, in Garpenberg in Dalarna, there has been a real-life earth tremor that had one local thinking a Russian invasion was on the way.Producer: Kris BoswellPresenters: Michael Walsh and Ulla Engberg
Former Liberal leader makes comeback, two die in workplace accident, convicted Eurovision plotter allowed to keep studying in Stockholm
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 20th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Swede injured in United Arab Emirates, Ikea flags job cuts, Stockholm Stock Exchange falls, PFAS in cherry tomatoes
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 19th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Swede executed in Iran, citizenship revocation proposal, Liberal heavyweight to candidate for Centre Party, KAJ most played song in 2025
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 18th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
No Swedish language requirement for PR, top Liberal resigns from party board, US falls in democracy ranking, thermos bomb scare
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 17th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Liberal ministers say they'll quit if Mohamsson goes, Kristersson on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran embassy staff moved, Skansen bears wake up
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell
Radio Sweden Weekly: Migration Minister on changes to citizenship law
We've an interview with Sweden's Migration Minister Johan Forssell on the coming changes to citizenship laws. Prices at the vets have skyrocketed — now the competition watchdog wants veterinary clinics and animal hospitals to be more transparent about treatment costs.We also talk cash and instant payments with the Governor of Sweden's Central bank, the Riksbank.And we're joined by the presenter of one of Swedish Radio's most popular night time shows that can put people to sleep!Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell
Liberals and Sweden Democrats make deal, prosecutors start investigation into seized ship, new Mondo world record.
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Citizenship law change, cash transaction cap proposal, Lufthansa cancellations, another Paralympic gold for Årsjö
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 12th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt
Varberg water crisis, Swedish prenup record, Sollefteå birth rates, another Paralympic medal for Modin
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt
Ship captain remanded in custody, bus driver harrassment case, Swedish economic downturn, more Paralympic medals
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 10th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt
High electricity prices in south, preparedness cash for municipalities, US embassy warning, Sweden's Ebba Årsjö wins two Paralympic medals
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 9th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Radio Sweden Weekly: Sweden pauses teen deportations
We hear about the Swedish government putting teen deportations on hold, pending a change in the rules, as well as other updates to migration rules. We find out what the Iranian diaspora in Sweden thinks about the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.And we hear from teen deportees Donya and Darya in Iran, Radio Sweden spoke with them together with their contact person in Sweden, they called him from Iran on a landline.Plus: We talk to the Defence Minister Pål Jonson on Nato and we look at which Swedish institutions the Swedes have the most confidence in.Presenter: Dave RussellReporters: Liv Lewitschnik, Samuel Williams, Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell
Government announces migration changes, chartered plane to Gulf, woman guilty of insulting judge, Paralympics start tonight
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 6th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Åkesson backs pause on teen deportations, war may impact Sweden's economy, extremism in preschools, spring arrives
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 5th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Swedish consular team in Riyadh, bird flu in Stockholm, two arrested over will fight, Zara Larsson tops global chart
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 4th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Problem to get home stranded Swedes, man gored by bull, southern Swedes urged to save tap water, Elk train disruption
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 3rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer Dave Russell
Swedish PM on Middle East war, crisis operations for Foreign Ministry, 400 foreign criminals not expelled, bad weather for Vasaloppet
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 2nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Radio Sweden Weekly: Could Sweden's proposed new citizenship rules face a legal challenge?
The government's citizenship proposal is facing legal criticism from Sweden's Council on Legislation: but does this mean they could be challenged in court? We hear from law professor Joakim Nergelius at Örebro University, who gives his view of the likelihood of a legal challenge the lack of transition rules in the government's draft bill.Also: Why are Nordic citizens not getting a longer residency requirement for citizenship, and is the gap between Nordic and non-Nordic residents fair?Plus: Finland is in the process of its own citizenship shake-up – and foreign residents there aren't happy. We're joined by journalist Ronan Browne from Finnish public service channel YLE's English podcast All Points North.Presenter: Ulla EngbergReporter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell
Lyten finally takes over Northvolt, conviction for threats against ministers, Russian drone, first crane at Lake Hornborga
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer: Kris BoswellPresenter: Ulla Engberg
Baltic Sea monitoring, youths detained after Eskilstuna murder, prescription medication, Karolinska on list of world's top hospitals
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt
Expelling foreign criminals, supermarket food prices, man shoots sister, bats hibernate at hospital
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 25th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Michael Walsh.Producer: Kris Boswell.
Lawyers criticise revoking PR permits, aid to Ukraine, problems at Migration Agency return centre, blood rain coming to west Sweden
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 24th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Minister on citizenship criticism, fire in Stockholm, benefits restrictions for immigrants, record Winter Olympics for Team Sweden
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 23rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Michael Walsh.Producer: Kris Boswell.
Radio Sweden Weekly: Minister says highly-skilled labour should feel welcome in Sweden
The Minister for Employment Johan Britz responds to high-skilled work permit holders' disappointment with the lack of transition rules in the new citizenship legislation. We also get an update on the debate on ”teen deportations” currently hitting headlines in Swedish media, as well as a glimpse from the courtroom at the first day of the trial into the triple murder in Uppsala. Plus a look at how the 2026 Winter Olympics are going for Sweden.
Terror suspect detained, Social Dems in favour of chemical castration for paedophiles, hundreds of fish frozen, another Olympic bronze
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 20th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell
Åkesson on revoking PR permits, minister responds to baby Emanuel case, prisons for children, gold fish taken into care
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 19th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Liberals might rebel on permanent refugee permits, new Rinkeby blast, publishers ask EU to probe Meta scam ads, Sweden wins more medals
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 18th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell
Teen deportations proposal voted down, young Swedes more intolerant of minorities, a long trip to the mailbox
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 17th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Alleged forced sex case, Fiscal Council slams loan-funded rearmament, more fall through Stockholm ice, Sweden up to 11 Olympic medals
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell
Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship changes in focus — here's everything we know
All you need to know about the historic changes to Swedish citizenship law set to come into effect on June 6, all in the one place. Listen to hear comments from Sweden's Migration Minister as well as those impacted directly by the proposed changes, including highly-qualified foreign professionals, researchers, students and partners of Swedish citizens.And: We speak to a spokesperson for Fair Transition Sweden, a new grassroots initiative calling for transition rules to prevent the law change from impacting pending citizenship applications.Presenter: Dave RussellReporters: Michael Walsh and Liv LewitschnikProducer: Kris Boswell
New gang criminal offences proposed, murder suspect not suffering from serious mental illness, condom use up, Swede in space
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Dave Russell. Producer: Kris Boswell