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Your best source of news from Sweden – Swedish news in English Ansvarig utgivare: Klas Wolf-Watz

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Radio Sweden Weekly: Anonymous social media accounts rock government co-operation 17.05.2024 28:57

The Sweden Democrats have been using anonymous accounts in social media to try to forward their agenda, and have attracted criticism from the opposition as well as the government parties. We speak to the reporters who uncovered the story. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Swedish Radio's CEO Cilla Benkö shares her concerns about the parliamentary commission into the future of Public Se...

Sweden urges Israel against Rafah offensive, Liberal party funding demands, Dutch Eurostar denies allegations, Swifties arrive in Stockholm 17.05.2024 2:34

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 17th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Babak Parham Producer: Kris Boswell

Sweden Democrats reassign pair after TV4 report, Skärholmen arrest, FHM to review health effects of social media, Swedes shun sun protection 16.05.2024 2:21

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 16th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Sujay Dutt Producer: Dave Russell

Cause of the blaze at Liseberg revealed, new inflation numbers, new medical equipment for Ukraine 15.05.2024 2:31

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 15th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Babak Parham Producer: Kris Boswell

Tent protests spread to Swedish universities, Germany eyes Swedish conscription model, Gothenburg police op, April jobless figures 14.05.2024 1:46

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 14th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Babak Parham Producer: Dave Russell

Prime Minister open to placing nuclear weapons in Sweden, public service inquiry, chains to stop selling cigs, Eurovision prosecution latest 13.05.2024 2:48

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 13th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Babak Parham Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö 10.05.2024 23:10

We spoke to our reporter in Malmö about what's been happening in the city during Eurovision week and we discuss the favourites for Saturday's grand final. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Also, we're joined by a bank chief economist dissecting the effects of the Central Bank's first cut in interest rates in over eight years. And find out about a groundbreaking potential new treatment...

Protests in Malmö, election authority website downed, cyclists given spring bike warning, Eurovision contest 10.05.2024 2:32

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 10th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Sujay Dutt Producer: Dave Russell

Interest rate cut, government extends border control, teenager jailed for Västerås murder, Swedish music awards 08.05.2024 2:21

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 8th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Ulla Engberg

Several arrests after Stockholm shooting, mass brawl at Gothenburg school, snow moving in, Swedish dishcloths all the rage Stateside 07.05.2024 1:26

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 7th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Alex Maxia Producer: Dave Russell

Ukrainian refugees bill, threat to widen healthcare strike, Danish Royal visit, Marcus and Martinus in Malmö 06.05.2024 2:27

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 6th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden Weekly: SFI reform reaction 03.05.2024 21:07

The government wants to see changes in how Swedish for Immigrants, SFI, is taught. These include more focus on basic reading and writing. We ask former SFI students for their experiences in the classroom. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Also, we speak to expats in Uppsala who are finding ways to support each other. All that and more in this week's edition of Radio Sweden Weekly. Pres...

Sweden's soaring youth unemployment, forced labor at berry farms, drastic drop in museum attendance, Ace of Base to come back as avatars? 03.05.2024 2:33

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 3rd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Roza Bicer Producer: Sujay Dutt

Syrian man freed of war crimes, Quran burning before Eurovision, Youth care homes criticised, deported Sara dead in channel crossing 02.05.2024 2:12

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 2nd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Alexander Maxia Producer: Dave Russell

Man jailed over horse stampede, 'Snippa' case appeal rejected, Kiruna's relocation, Valborg celebrations 30.04.2024 2:40

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Michael Walsh

Compulsory Swedish language preschools, party drug use soars, Postnord collection cuts, season's first new potatoes 29.04.2024 1:54

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 29th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Sweden's plan to strengthen its defence 26.04.2024 26:04

Sweden should spend more on defence and increase the number of conscripts up to 2030, a Swedish parliamentary commission recommended Friday. We hear from members of that commission and have expert analysis of the moves to strengthen the country's armed forces and civil defence. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Also, we speak to a member of the climate activist group, Återställ Våtmark...

Södertälje father remanded, operations cancelled over labour conflict, fewer babies until 2070, warmer weather on the way 26.04.2024 1:42

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 26th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

Healthcare industrial action, Södertälje mother released, Crown Princess to get military training, snowy weather warning 25.04.2024 1:59

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 25th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Ulla Engberg Producer: Michael Walsh

Parents suspected of killing children in Södertälje, support for Government falls, low prices for illegal drugs, SJ posts a loss 24.04.2024 1:52

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 24th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

Mother who tattooed children sentenced, Finland's president in Sweden, E6 to reopen this summer, gang ring to be auctioned again 23.04.2024 1:44

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 23rd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Alexander Maxia Producer: Michael Walsh

Man remanded after Västerås knife attack, Gothenburg lift accident, money laundering arrests at Arlanda, scattering ashes by drone 22.04.2024 1:40

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 22nd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

People injured in Västerås incident, two jailed after explosives find, repatriation for Finnish skulls, decade-high wildlife road accidents 19.04.2024 2:04

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 19th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: New trans law and bravery award for civil courage 19.04.2024 27:17

A law that will make it easier to change your legal gender has been voted through parliament. We speak to one of those affected by the changes. And meet with a man who has been awarded for his civil courage. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. And find out what the rules are for burning garden waste on your own property, after the Swedish interpretation of an EU-directive has come under...

Woman jailed for abusing daughter, Swedish trauma team to Red Sea, low Covid vaccine uptake, Folklistan gets municipal seats 18.04.2024 2:12

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 18th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Michael Walsh