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Defence Minister calls for deescalation, travel warnings issued, new pay and conditions deal agreed, Mondo breaks world record again
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell, Producer: Kris Boswell
Radio Sweden Weekly: Political tensions over Gaza aid
Sweden's government insists it has increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, but is being criticised for its decision to put support for the main UN organisation in Gaza on hold. We look at the debate in Sweden, and hear an aid organisation's perspective on the arguments.Also: Migration Minister Johan Forssell's gathered business representatives to find out how Sweden can get better at attracting and retaining international talent.And we take a look the case of 14-year-old Muhamed, whose death has raised questions about trust in the police and equality before the law.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell
Swedish PM on Iran attacks, EU extends protection directive for Ukrainians, work permit checks to be simplified, more Swedish streams abroad
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 13th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Activists entered minister's apartment building, terror trial, Gotland water strategy, risk of Midsummer strawberry shortage
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt
Thunberg back in Sweden, SVT cyber attacks continue, bag ban lifted, Liberal leader gets farewell gifts
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 11th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
One more triple-killing suspect, proposed changes to constitution, weapons found to be replicas, Stockholm Building of the Year
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 10th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt
Swedish Foreign Minister on Gaza ship seizure, SVT hit by cyberattacks, Östermalm arrests, Sweden Rock Festival phone thefts
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Radio Sweden Weekly: Sweden urged to stop international adoptions
A government-appointed inquiry recommends Sweden stop international adoptions due to irregularities, including instances of child trafficking. And: We hear about threats to a mainstay of Swedish cuisine, the humble Baltic herring. Radio Sweden's Ulla Engberg's been looking into the issue.Presenters: Michael Walsh & Dave RussellProducer: Sujay Dutt
PM and other ministers criticised by committee, antisemitism on the rise, prison for parents who neglected children's dental health
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 5th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt
Sweden-Estonia deal on prison places, Thailand to buy Swedish fighter jets, PM open to adoption apology, bag ban stays for Sweden Rock
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 4th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Health care strike notice, air force exercise called off, CEO salaries, Swedish wolf population on the decline
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 3rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt
Proposal to stop international adoptions, Örebro investigation closed, Arlanda transport plans, Tesla sales down again
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Radio Sweden Weekly: Social Democrats look to the future
In this weeks episode: the Social Democrats are holding their party conference in Gothenburg what direction are they taking ahead of the 2026 election? We hear from political reporter My Rohwedder from newspaper Aftonbladet who is there. Plus, major layoffs at Volvo Cars, changes to the Migration Agency's citizenship routines, and this weekend’s Stockholm Marathon.Presenters: Babak Parham & Michael Walsh.
A-tractor death, Andersson holds conference speech, Swedish BNP shrank
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 30th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Criminal investigation into Northvolt workplace death, Justice Ombudsman criticizes Employment Service, owner of fat cat faces fine
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 28th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Sweden sharpens tone against Israel, Swede charged with war crime, men poor at spotting cancer signs, unusual Nobel discovery
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 27th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presented and produced by Dave Russell.
Social Democrats fined, Volvo Cars layoffs, Uppsala University calls on government to condemn Israel, sex crimes during hockey champs
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 26th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell
Radio Sweden Weekly: The parent pact for a smartphone-free childhood
The growing grassroots movement campaigning for a smartphone-free childhood. The genetic genealogy method to catch a killer that will become legal in Sweden this summer.Also, we speak to a reporter from P4 Västmanland on the grave robbing of a Viking power centre.And a farmer's daughter who became one of the greatest opera singers of the twentieth century.Presenters: Dave Russell & Kris Boswell.
Terrorism threat level lowered, taxi driver released, Migration Agency shakes up citizenship queue, travel warning to west Ukraine changed
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 23rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell
Northvolt to end production in Skellefteå, fight at European Parliament, new nuclear law, Swedish 'spy bird' captured
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 22nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Poland intervenes near Baltic cable, dockworkers strike, man suspected of privacy crimes, sound engineer behind Abba's hits has passed away
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 21st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Free TBE shots for Stockholm kids, DNA for solving crimes, mosque arson prosecution, temperatures falling
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 20th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
Malmer Stenergard on Netanyahu comments, more Ukrainian food in Swedish shops, fire risk, Sweden comes fourth in Eurovision
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 19th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell
Police present Örebro shooting investigation, diplomat suspected of spying dies, police report filed over football pitch attack
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Radio Sweden Weekly: Diplomat suspected of spying has died
The Swedish diplomat that was arrested last week on suspicion of spying is dead. Questions are asked about the manner of his arrest and possible links to the resignation of the national security advisor. And police have presented their investigation into the Örebro mass shooting. Their conclusion: his motive was to end his own life at the Risbergska school, due to an ”increasing frustration and hopelessness” about his life.Also, we speak to the makers of a new documentary series about Sweden during the Second World War — why is the time right to tell the story now?Plus from Basel, a report looking ahead to tomorrow's Eurovision Song Contest.
Students facing repayment claims, shooting victim dies, May flowers for millions, new music from Avicii
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 15th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Sujay Dutt
Inquiry calls for more deportations, Värmdö bag murder ruling, parents charged over kids' teeth, KAJ through to Eurovision final
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 14th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Spying suspect detained, Örebro victims can leave hospital, man arrested for sex buying, KAJ performing tonight at Eurovision
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 13th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Prison for high-ranking Foxtrot figure, European police operation, Minister comments on Gaza, risk of forest and grass fires
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Radio Sweden Weekly: US embassy's DEI demands get a cold response in Stockholm
The US embassy has sent letters to its suppliers among them Stockholm City Council's planning office asking about diversity, equity and inclusion programs that violate US anti-discrimination law. We hear from Stockholm vice mayor Jan Valeskog. And: A man suspected of spying on members of Sweden's Uyghur diaspora on behalf of China was himself a leading figure in the community. Swedish Radio's China reporter Hanna Sahlberg has been following the case.Also: Linköping plans to put a begging ban in place this summer, citing links to organised crime. We hear from journalist Jenny Grentzelius at P4 Östergötland.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell
One dead and one injured in Västerås attack, national security advisor quits, government lowers growth forecast, hockey world champs start
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.
Delgado Varas defies Left party, nightclub racism, 1,000 phone calls to ex, nuclear reactor safety
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 8th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt
Stabbing outside school in Ystad, Swedish minister's Gaza comments, Foreign Ministry travel advice, inflation unchanged
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 7th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Uppsala triple murder detention, Pehrson conflict of interest, apartment ruined by smoking and cat pee, busy wedding season
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 6th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt
Uppsala suspect remanded in custody, Swedish PM on Medin, pedestrian killed by cyclist, former Liberal leader gets top Royal Court job
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 5th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Radio Sweden Weekly: Latest on triple shooting in Uppsala
This week, we begin with the shocking triple murder in central Uppsala, where three young men were shot dead inside a barbershop. We bring you the latest updates. We also look at the sudden resignation of Johan Pehrson, leader of the Liberal Party, and what it means for Sweden's political center. Political writers Annie Reutersköld and Torbjörn Nilsson weigh in on the party’s future—and the possibility of a merger with the Centre Party.Then, we ask if Sweden could face a major blackout, like the one that hit Spain and Portugal this week. MSB's Jan-Olof Olsson explains how ready Sweden really is — and why having cash and a transistor radio might still matter.Finally, we hear from Swedish Radio's Victor Jensen about Volvo Cars plan to cut SEK 18 billion in costs, a move that may lead to major layoffs in Gothenburg and beyond.Presenters: Babak Parham and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell
Four in custody for Uppsala murders, Tesla sales plummet further, windy in Stockholm, Royals plant oak in Windsor
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Uppsala murder arrest, more on Liberal leader's shares, hospital clothes worth millions disappearing, students' pee turned into fertiliser
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Proposed tightening of aid for immigrants, Volvo predicting lay-offs, cocaine-smuggling indictments, Spotify growing
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 29th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
Liberal leader quits, global military spending up, new food advice, more tattooists shut up shop last year
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 28th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Radio Sweden Weekly: Capturing everyday life in Sweden 2025
In this week's programme, we'll hear about the charges and court hearing facing Swedish journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey. Also, the lawyer who's been talking to children and young people about gang recruitment, for her book, Child soldiers. Samuel Pepys, Virginia Wolff, Bridget Jones... there have been some famous diarists down the years, and now the Nordic Museum has selected five people from over 2,000 applicants to chronicle their everyday lives for future generations to read.And we hear from a person employed in the Swedish-speaking countryside of Finland who has the job title ”KAJ Coordinator” to look after the huge interest in saunas and Sweden's entry for Eurovision.Presenters: Dave Russell and Mitch Cordner.Producer: Kris Boswell
Swedish authorities to exchange more info, Djalali sends message from Iranian jail, SAAB profits, Malmö sculpture sabotage
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 25th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Children without enough help in schools, US discussed Swedish freedom of expression, trains running on time, planes losing passengers
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 24th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt
Swedish journo to face Turkish court, PM to go to Pope's funeral, Volvo to increase production, Swedish chocolate bars to shrink
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 23rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Duplantis named World Sportsman of the Year, personal assistance ties to crime, four-country defence purchase, risk of water shortage
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 22nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presented and produced by Sujay Dutt
Radio Sweden Weekly: Centre Party leadership and storytelling at Easter
What route ahead for the new leader of the Centre Party? Anna-Karin Hatt has been nominated, and her decisions may affect the political landscape in Sweden. There is analysis of the government's spring amendment budget and a visit to the big open-air museum Skansen for some Easter stories in this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly. Plus: how decisions in the White House have affected an exhibition in Gothenburg.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Dave RussellProducers: Kris Boswell and Sujay Dutt.
Elk population boost, avalanche warning, new hope for heart attack victims, hockey women crash out
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 17th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Produced and presented by Sujay Dutt
Swedish teen arrested in Sydney, protesters climb Vasa ship, Gothenburg museum says no to DEI ban contract, birthday day for 26,000 Swedes
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell
Spring budget, double shooting murder, damaged undersea cables, fish and seafish less popular
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 15th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Produced and presented by Dave Russell
Centre Party closer to getting new leader, Swedish krona stronger, jobs up north wanting Swedish language skills, moose migration early
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 14th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell