Sweden in Focus end of year quiz 2024
Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months__In this week's episode of Sweden in Focus we look back at the Swedish year in news. As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the ...
28 Des 202418min
'It's not Christmas in Sweden without a culture war'
Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months__In this week's episode: the best things about Christmas in Sweden, interview with the Greens' migration spokesperson on citizenship slowdo...
21 Des 202429min
What do Syrians in Sweden think of calls for them to 'go home'?
Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months__Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Emma Löfgren. Here are links to some of the topics discusse...
14 Des 202423min
What we know so far about Sweden’s plan for fewer new citizens
In this week's episode: Sweden’s Lucia tradition, who was Princess Birgitta, what we know about the government’s plan to stall citizenship grants.Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two ...
7 Des 202423min
All you need to know about Sweden's planned new 'snitch law'
In this week's episode: Swedish Advent traditions, ‘snitch law’ exemptions and a tricky Swedish language quiz. Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months__Host Paul O’Mahony is joine...
30 Nov 202423min
Curb your immigration: Swedish politicians ramp up the rhetoric
Special offer for members of The LocalGet free 2-month upgrade to Membership+ __In this week's episode: why Sweden's deputy PM wants to restrict immigrants’ voting rights, how to get your body and min...
23 Nov 202420min
Why Tesla and striking Swedish unions are still deadlocked one year on
Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months__In this week's episode: will immigrants become cultural canon fodder? How Swedish politicians have reacted to Donald Trump’s victory, what...
16 Nov 202418min
What does a Trump victory mean for Americans in Sweden (and everyone else)?
Special offer for membersGet Membership+ free for two months__In this week's episode: We chat to Americans about the US election result and how it will affect Sweden, Riksbank slashes key interest rat...
9 Nov 202422min
