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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
Poll on burqa ban, Swedes advised to avoid Cuba, EU resolution supporting journalists, more Olympic medals for Sweden
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 12th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
Split over permanent residence inquiry, bribery allegations, more snow for Skåne, Swedish men's ice hockey stars begin Olympic campaign
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Ulla EngbergProducer: Kris Boswell
PM rejects pausing teen deportations, Spotify exceeds expectations, Olympic clean sweep for Sweden
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 10th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
New citizenship rules, Social Democrats on 'teen deportations', Örebro region row, Sweden wins first Olympic medals
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 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: One year after deadly mass shooting in Örebro
We visit the town of Örebro, which on Wednesday this week honoured the victims of of Sweden's worst mass shooting in modern times. Is it possible to work fewer hours and still get as much done and be happier for it? We look at the issue of the shorter working week which has become topical again.And as the 2026 Winter Olympics officially get underway in northern Italy we speak to Swedish Radio Sport's Bengt Skött for an expert preview on Sweden's medal chances.Presented by Michael Walsh and Dave Russell.Reporter in Örebro: Ulla EngbergProduced by Kris Boswell.
Swedish language tests delayed, inflation up, snow causes trouble on Skåne roads, Winter Olympics start tonight
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 6th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Social Democrats back strict migration policies, social media hurts birth rate, heavy snow on the way for southern Sweden
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 5th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Örebro shooting anniversary, five face trial for Uppsala triple murder, longer sentences for racist attacks, tax agency to scrap mobile app
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 4th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Union wants shorter working week, proposal on registering EEA citizens, Ukraine military support, temperatures drop
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 3rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Örebro shooting compensation, UNHCR boss steps down due to Epstein links, treacherous ice in Stockholm, Ludwig Göransson wins two Grammys
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 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: Lapland Sami, mining and their fears for the future
We revisit Arctic Kiruna to hear how over a century of mining and other industries has impacted the reindeer herding indigenous Sami of northern Sweden. We meet the renowned Sami textile artist Britta Marakatt-Labba who for years has been depicting Sami mythology and culture through embroidered art.We visit Abisko, one of the best places on earth to see the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights.And away from Kiruna, in domestic politics, it's been a depressing week for the Liberals.Presented by Dave Russell and Michael Walsh.
Murder confession withdrawn, child found dead at care home, Centre Party calls migration policy 'a disgrace”, tap water ok in Visby
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
MP tests positive for narcotics, Sunday roast back on menu, cold children's hospital, Stockholm metro honours musicians
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 29th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
Government wants new work permit salary exemptions list, mobile ban in schools, Falun streams most Melodifestival songs
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 28th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Sundsvall police raid, Clemenger still facing charge, municipalities want migrants, SVT open to AI songs in Melodifestivalen
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Jail for 13 year olds, PM critical of dance judge disappearance, Swedes sceptical to school uniforms, heavy snow in Skåne
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 26th 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 navigates Trump, Greenland, and Nato tensions
After a turbulent week in world politics, we look at how president Trump's threats and claims over Greenland affect Sweden, and get a glimpse from behind the scenes in Davos. This was the week that the Swedish government ministers sharpened the tone towards US President Trump after his various statements about Greenland and its Nato allies. We look at the economic and security policy implications of the week.Plus: Disaster figures for Swedish film - what can be done to save it? We hear an analyst and a representative from the industry.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell
Minister threats, increased profits for Ericsson, delayed payout for students, Polar Music Prize put on pause
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 23rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Hundreds of billions in turnover from crime, US criticism of Swedish snub, multiple Oscar nominations, sportsperson of the year
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 22nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
Swedish officers back from Greenland, Kristersson sceptical to Trump's Board of Peace, teen terror conviction, King's sister dies
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 21st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
PM heading to Davos, Sweden invited to Trump's 'Board of Peace', solar storm brings northern lights, most popular baby names
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 20th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Swedish government reacts to Trump tariff threats, stock market falls, freedom of information for free schools, awards season in Sweden
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 19th 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: Job cuts loom at Ericsson — one in 10 to go
Ericsson's flagged major layoffs but work permit holders will be given more time to find new jobs. Listen to analysis from Swedish Radio's business commentator Knut Kainz Rognerud, as well as union Engineers of Sweden's response to the cuts. Meanwhile: Sweden joins a group of countries sending military personnel to Greenland, as Denmark tries to find a way forward from US threats to annex the semi-autonomous territory.Also: We hear about a sexist ”pick-up guide” circulating at Lund University, and P3 News music journalist Tina Mehrafzoon tells us about the White House's social media swipe at Swedish pop star Zara Larsson.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Dave Russell
Swedish economy update, another weather warning, barrage of complaints over poor snow clearance, surge of insurance claims after storms
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Dave Russell
Quran burner seeks US asylum, Ericsson job cuts, unemployment down, Eurovision jubilee tour
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 15th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
Sweden protests Iran killings, Lyten Northvolt purchase delayed, Liberals struggling in polls, Ibrahimovic Jr to Ajax
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 14th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Swedish Central Bank backs US Fed chief, record cocaine haul, more snow, stick-less hockey team
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
Gang leader arrested in Iraq, 1500 Swedish citizens in Iran, Foreign Minister wants more Russia sanctions, TV4 leaves terrestrial tv
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 12th 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: Winter hits hard in northern Sweden
Heavy snow has caused travel disruptions and weather warnings across northern and western Sweden this week. We hear from a Swedish Radio reporter in Västernorrland about how communities are coping there. We also look at the latest developments in international politics and talk about Swedish etiquette as the new year gets underway.Presenter: Babak Parham & Dave Russell.Producer: Babak Parham.
Heavy snow eases, fewer asylum seekers last year, Säpo says threat landscape will worsen, Sweden gets first ever Olympians in ice dance
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 9th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.
Severe weather warning in Västernorrland county, MP's drunk driving arrest, Medin trial delayed, expensive gym memberships
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 8th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh