Sveriges Radio

Radio Sweden

News EN ↓ 500 episodes

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

Author

Sveriges Radio

Episodes

Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship changes to be discussed by MPs 10.04.2026 24:00

This coming Tuesday, the government's citizenship bill will be examined by a parliamentary committee which will then take a position on the reforms. Meanwhile, a grassroots organisation calling for transition rules for people with citizenship applications already in the queue is running a letter-writing campaign targeting MPs — among them Liberal Party politicians — to try and sway them to vote ag...

Terrorism arrest, Swedish university cuts links to Chinese uni, Swede arrested in Phuket, IT attack against municipalities in north 10.04.2026 2:08

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

Three Swedes killed in Lebanon, double prison time for gang criminals,MP's to oversee Hungary election, mystery illness shuts hospital wing 09.04.2026 2:36

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 9th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Produced and Presented by Dave Russell

Swedish PM on ceasefire, prosecutor drops Uppsala poisoning investigation, employers want lower pay rises next year, new allergy guidelines 08.04.2026 2:12

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

Stop and search time extended, Malmö hand grenade, million in old cash, injured Lundgren misses World Cup 07.04.2026 2:33

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 7th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

Radio Sweden Weekly: Relief at the checkout 03.04.2026 24:03

Sweden's VAT on foodstuffs and takeaways was slashed in half this week. We asked a shop owner and restaurateur what they think of the new rules, and we hear from an economist on the impact the tax cut could have on households in Sweden. And: The incumbent centre-right Moderate Party this week welcomed the nationalist Sweden Democrats into a potential future government. Listen to hear analysis from...

Gun violence continues, Volvo Cars sales fall, inquiry on HIV duty to inform law, Easter rush for sweets 02.04.2026 2:12

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

Moderates say 'yes' to Sweden Democrats in government, Swede arrested in Morocco, police can't wear uniform in Pride parades, World Cup 01.04.2026 2:30

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

Banks raising home loan rates, food sales tax cut and burgers, 84 killed by violent crime last year, Sweden faces Poland tonight 31.03.2026 2:06

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 31st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Man arrested for bus murder, man charged for forcing wife to sell sex, discrimination reports reach record levels, rain and snow for Easter 30.03.2026 2:24

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 30th 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: A return of deadly gun violence 27.03.2026 24:21

Five shootings in less than a week. Deadly gun-violence has returned to the streets of Sweden after a long period of calm. We speak to a reporter at Swedish Radio's crime podcast, P3 Krim to hear what's going on. We've the latest from Uppsala on the case of two siblings who were brought to Sweden from the United States by their aunt seven years ago after their mother died suddenly. And despite bei...

Social Democrats want transition rules for citizenship applications, teens in custody for murder, grass fire danger, clocks go forward 27.03.2026 2:23

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Girls behind shootings, avalanche update, Swedes drinking less, World Cup play-off 26.03.2026 2:13

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

Avalanche in north, Iran war dampening Swedish economy, more ID checks on streets, moose migration TV show to return 25.03.2026 2:20

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 25th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Residence permit 'character' requirement, teens charged over murder plot, snowy owls extinct in Sweden, royal couple drama series 24.03.2026 2:02

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

Mohamsson re-elected Liberal leader, Government plans fuel tax cuts, police stop-and-search zone in Stockholm, Roxette streaming success 23.03.2026 2:48

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 23rd 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: A shift in the centre ground of Swedish politics 20.03.2026 26:10

It's been a week with several bombshells in Swedish politics, which has put the country's two liberal parties - the Liberals and the Centre Party - firmly on two different sides of the political divide. The Liberal Party's decision to accept the nationalist Sweden Democrats in government has upset many people in the party, and to add insult to injury, the former Liberal party politician Birgitta O...

Former Liberal leader makes comeback, two die in workplace accident, convicted Eurovision plotter allowed to keep studying in Stockholm 20.03.2026 2:29

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 20th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Swede injured in United Arab Emirates, Ikea flags job cuts, Stockholm Stock Exchange falls, PFAS in cherry tomatoes 19.03.2026 1:52

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 19th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Swede executed in Iran, citizenship revocation proposal, Liberal heavyweight to candidate for Centre Party, KAJ most played song in 2025 18.03.2026 2:28

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

No Swedish language requirement for PR, top Liberal resigns from party board, US falls in democracy ranking, thermos bomb scare 17.03.2026 2:05

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

Liberal ministers say they'll quit if Mohamsson goes, Kristersson on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran embassy staff moved, Skansen bears wake up 16.03.2026 2:10

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 16th 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: Migration Minister on changes to citizenship law 13.03.2026 26:57

We've an interview with Sweden's Migration Minister Johan Forssell on the coming changes to citizenship laws. Prices at the vets have skyrocketed — now the competition watchdog wants veterinary clinics and animal hospitals to be more transparent about treatment costs. We also talk cash and instant payments with the Governor of Sweden's Central bank, the Riksbank. And we're joined by the presenter...

Liberals and Sweden Democrats make deal, prosecutors start investigation into seized ship, new Mondo world record. 13.03.2026 2:21

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Citizenship law change, cash transaction cap proposal, Lufthansa cancellations, another Paralympic gold for Årsjö 12.03.2026 2:44

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 12th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt