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Radio Sweden Weekly: Tension, relief and a landmark deal for Sweden at Nato summit 10.07.2026 25:14

A huge Saab deal was announced at the Nato summit in Ankara this week, but ahead of the main meeting on Wednesday, tensions were high between Trump and Europe. And: We hear from one of the almost 3,000 people who have had their citizenship applications rejected in June, after tougher eligibility rules came into force. Also: We head to Slussen in Stockholm to find out how the city of Stockholm is w...

Volkswagen crisis could be felt in Sweden, berry picker permits, Malmö drug prosecution, Sweden's oldest guillemot found 10.07.2026 1:56

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 10th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Citizenship application rejections, new work permit rules flagged, French soldiers headed to Sweden, royal court on Bonnie Tyler 09.07.2026 2:18

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 9th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Arlanda Airport chaos, archipelago ferry fire, inflation falls in Sweden, boa constrictor found near Mjölby 08.07.2026 2:13

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 8th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Nato buys Saab surveillance tech, Swede arrested in Spain, voting cards sent out, penalties for bad customer service 07.07.2026 1:52

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 7th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Stenungsund landslide charges, PFAS in agriculture, Skåne midwife shortage, emergency landing after bird strike 06.07.2026 2:07

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 6th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Swedish language test could get delayed, climate court case, no damages for PFAS contamination, how to trick burglars 03.07.2026 2:47

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 3rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship test on Sweden's society all booked out — but what happens if you fail? 03.07.2026 22:29

The 1,000 spots available for Sweden's new citizenship test on civic knowledge have been filled, but it seems like the Swedish language portion may face further delays. And: A Swedish court orders tech giant Google to pay SEK 14 billion in damages to the price comparison website Pricerunner. Swedish Radio News tech reporter Sven Carlsson explains what it's all about. Also: The Cosmos local footbal...

Sweden-Somalia support extended, foster home register, mosque shooting convictions, prison escapes now illegal 02.07.2026 2:20

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 2nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Google ordered to pay Swedish website damages, aid for Venezuela, PhD student wins migration fight, cheaper fuel 01.07.2026 2:16

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 1st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

SAS invests in more planes, financial support for SVT and Swedish Radio, poor harvest expected, Sweden plays France tonight 30.06.2026 2:10

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Poland buys Swedish submarines, 'vulnerable areas' improve, krona performs poorly, Swedish melon hopes 29.06.2026 2:11

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 29th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: Election fever hits Sweden 26.06.2026 24:02

This week we hear what's been going down at Almedalen on the island of Gotland, the location for Sweden's biggest annual political gathering. Swedish Radio News political commentator Helena Gissén highlights the week's biggest talking points, and Parisa Höglund, host of Swedish Radio's politics podcast Det politiska spelet, discusses some of the more unconventional parties registered for the elect...

Moderates promise tax deduction for working parents, Sweden criticised over care access, double homicide sentence, forest fire warning 26.06.2026 2:10

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Greens call for rail transport reform, government reaches nuclear deal, hot weather warning, Sweden play Japan 25.06.2026 2:25

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 25th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Sweden Democrats want 'citizens veto', Greta Thunberg trial, blood donations still too low, poisonous toys and jewellery 24.06.2026 1:56

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 24th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Bus attack in Malmö, men charged over T-Centralen incident, Christian Democrats want higher child benefits, Sweden's oldest shoe 23.06.2026 2:16

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 23rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Almedalen security, LKAB and Kiruna sign agreement, money to keep kids out of gang crime left unspent, hot weather warning 22.06.2026 2:06

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 22nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: A Swedish Midsummer 19.06.2026 27:31

We hear about Sweden's much loved Midsummer traditions. Also, how an international theft ring was uncovered after a stolen quad bike with a hidden GPS transmitter in Leksand was tracked all the way to Poland. Plus: SVT's Fouad Youcefi on first time voters and their key role in the elections this September. Presented by Kris Boswell and Dave Russell

Inquiry into Political Islam, municipality to pay damages for discrimination, midsummer traffic, Uppsala politician's messy accident 18.06.2026 2:17

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 18th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Cancer bosses quit, Swedes think opposition will win election, climate emissions down, Carola documentary to get Way Out West premiere 17.06.2026 2:01

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 17th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Man convicted of selling wife for sex, Swedish kids bad at reading, Swede arrested in Turkey, obligatory Swedish language preschools 16.06.2026 2:13

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Sweden win World Cup opener, alleged spy denies accusations, three guilty of harassing minister, warm weather for Midsommar 15.06.2026 2:14

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 15th 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: Government forced into last-minute u-turn due to parliamentary uncertainty 12.06.2026 27:37

It's been a week of rising political temperatures in Sweden, with the government withdrawing one of its most high-profiled political proposals when they realised it may not get through parliament. We also hear from the leader of the Centre Party, who this week announced which party is their favoured partner after the election, and check in on the Social Democrats to find out why they voted the way...

Pilot arrested after drug test, bird flu outbreak, 118 repatriation grants, Swedes fined for throwing stones 12.06.2026 2:27

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 12th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.