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Sweden and Denmark buy combat vehicles, Stockholm restaurant fight, camera surveillance proposal, Kiruna to be European Capital of Culture 06.12.2024 2:14

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 6th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: A Swedish witch hunt 06.12.2024 25:03

In this latest edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we'll be hearing about a very real Swedish witch hunt inspired by the devil. Also, Swedish school children buck the trend in an international maths and science test. And we head to the far north along the border with Finland where the minority language of Meänkieli is celebrated. Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg Producer: Michael Walsh

Convictions for Israeli company bomb attack, embassies to report on refugees, older first-time mums, man detained near Crown Princess's home 05.12.2024 2:12

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 5th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Ulla Engberg Producer. Michael Walsh

Swedish kids get better at math, Hässelby blast arrest, female politicians face obstacles, summer farming added to UNESCO list 04.12.2024 2:10

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 4th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Sara Assarsson Producer: Michael Walsh

Nitrous oxide imports rise, more aid to six countries, taxi driver threatened in Gothenburg, Duplantis wins Bragdguldet 03.12.2024 2:34

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 3rd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Babak Parham Producer: Michael Walsh

Terror charges after mosque raid, more teenage boys gambling, Ingrosso tops P3 Guld nominations, coffee prices keep rising 02.12.2024 2:00

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 2nd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

Unions prepared to strike for each other, politician jailed for attempted murder, icy roads warning, Gävle goat ready for Christmas 29.11.2024 1:57

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 29th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: ”Immigration needs to be good for Sweden” minister says 29.11.2024 26:58

Sweden's new minister for migration explains why he wants to focus on attracting international talent and highly qualified labour to Sweden, and why the number of asylum seekers should be kept to a minimum. We also find out more about the political upheaval in Norrköping, as part of a new segment in our weekly programme, where our colleagues at Swedish Radio's local channels will be telling Radio...

Sweden requests China cooperation, terror attack trial, anonymous witnesses, Oasis in gingerbread comeback 28.11.2024 2:20

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 28th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Mitch Cordner Producer: Dave Russell

Nordic and Baltic leaders meet at Harpsund, European Commission voted through, Swedes arrested in Germany, minister forgets to register hens 27.11.2024 2:03

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 27th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

Teachers exempt from report duty, Kristersson in talks with the Chinese, teenage boy jailed and next year's Eurovision artists finalised. 26.11.2024 2:48

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 26th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Sara Assarsson Producer: Dave Russell

Swedish navy halts cable probe, COP29 deal slammed as vague, quake shakes central Sweden, national exams go digital 25.11.2024 2:33

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 25th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presentor: Babak Parham Producer: Kris Boswell

Northvolt bankruptcy, pre-school child rape, Ukraine support, Hollywood weddings to continue 22.11.2024 2:55

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 22nd 2024. 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: Baltic Sea cables damaged again — but is it sabotage? 22.11.2024 22:17

A Chinese vessel is the centre of attention as authorities investigate two damaged cables in Baltic Sea. It's been described as potential sabotage, but this is rarely proven says Hans Liwång from the Swedish Defence University and KTH. And: Northvolt files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as its CEO Peter Carlsson steps down. Also: Ever wondered why so much of your personal information is out...

Winter storms raging in Sweden, Åkesson wants halt to new citizenships, suspects detained in Östermalm blackmailing scheme, soccer face-off 21.11.2024 2:09

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 21st 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Roza Bicer Producer: Dave Russell

Prime minister on cable breaks, weather warning for snow, snus health warning, Jerring prize nominations 20.11.2024 2:38

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 20th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

Police to investigate sabotage on Baltic sea cables, season's first snow storm, more deadly shootings solved, online shopping increases 19.11.2024 1:52

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 19th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Roza Bicer Producer: Ulla Engberg

Kungens Kurva shooting, war booklet, two fall down hole, winter tyres scamble 18.11.2024 2:16

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 18th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

Millennium misery, serial rapist detained, gang leader's prosecutor cousin found guilty, heavy turbulence forces plane u-turn 15.11.2024 2:36

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 15th 2024. 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: Thirty years after Sweden voted to join the EU 15.11.2024 28:27

This week marks thirty years since Sweden's EU referendum. We'll listen to what Radio Sweden sounded like on the evening of the 13th November 1994. We talk to Hans Lindqvist who was chair of the cross-party ”No to the EU” campaign at the time, and we catch up with some political scientists who explain why Sweden voted yes, and what it has meant to the country. And finally, Swedish Radio's man in B...

Fatal flaws in the beauty industry, polio vaccine given instead of flu, 'Marijuana' not a suitable name, Christmas gift causes a stink 14.11.2024 2:33

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 14th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Michael Walsh

Serial rapist 'Nytorgsmannen' arrested, 8 billion to green climate fund, almost half of all Swedes sleep badly, MP's pay rise 13.11.2024 2:34

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 13th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Michael Walsh

Teenagers lack basic computer literacy, Emporia murder appeal, unemployment up, invasive worm in Skåne 12.11.2024 2:39

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 12th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Michael Walsh

Rules for divorce to be reviewed, father charged with killing children, bank not liable for customer fraud, dodgy dentist 11.11.2024 2:17

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 11th 2024. 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: Donald Trump wins again - how will Sweden be affected? 08.11.2024 23:39

Radio Sweden Weekly focuses on Donald Trump's return to the White House after Americans voted for a new president on Tuesday. We'll be looking at what a second Trump administration could mean for Sweden over the next four years in terms of its export economy and security. And we hear from Swedish politicians and Americans living in Sweden - what are they saying about the US election results? Prese...