'We have let the Sweden Democrats become our voice on immigration'
In this clip from Sweden in Focus Extra, The Local's Richard Orange catches up with Douglas Thor, the head of the Moderate party’s youth wing, to talk about his ideas for combating teen deportations.A...
10 Syys 20257min
Is Sweden's new cultural canon helpful for immigrants?
In this week's episode, panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange tell us how they've recently embellished their Swedish credentials through woodland activities and crayfish parties. In news, we loo...
6 Syys 202534min
Moving to Sweden: 'The help I got from Dalarna was mind-blowing'
In this clip from Sweden in Focus Extra, host Paul O'Mahony chats with Iain Forbes, a medical professional from the UK who moved to Falun shortly after the 2016 Brexit vote.In the interview Forbes spe...
3 Syys 20254min
Why Swedish universities are refusing to design citizenship tests
In this week's episode we talk about the government’s plans for citizenship tests and why universities want nothing to do with creating them. And when does autumn start in Sweden? Have we given up on ...
30 Elo 202522min
So you moved to Sweden. Are you an immigrant, a foreigner or an expat?
In this week's episode we talk about the latest from the trial of Sweden’s former national security chief, Henrik Landerholm, over the negligent handling of classified documents.We also discuss the la...
23 Elo 202527min
Cricket in Sweden: how can an immigrant-powered sport attract new players?
In this week’s episode we look at the past, present and future of cricket in Sweden.With interest soaring in Sweden in recent years, The Local’s James Savage attended an event recently introducing Swe...
20 Elo 202515min
Why is Sweden deporting young adult children of permanent residents?
In this week's episode we talk about the resurrection of Northvolt and what new ownership will mean for the bankrupt battery maker.We also ask if the government is likely to do anything to stop the tr...
16 Elo 202518min
