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Varberg water crisis, Swedish prenup record, Sollefteå birth rates, another Paralympic medal for Modin 11.03.2026 2:26

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

Ship captain remanded in custody, bus driver harrassment case, Swedish economic downturn, more Paralympic medals 10.03.2026 2:30

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 10th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

High electricity prices in south, preparedness cash for municipalities, US embassy warning, Sweden's Ebba Årsjö wins two Paralympic medals 09.03.2026 2:13

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 9th 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: Sweden pauses teen deportations 06.03.2026 17:24

We hear about the Swedish government putting teen deportations on hold, pending a change in the rules, as well as other updates to migration rules. We find out what the Iranian diaspora in Sweden thinks about the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. And we hear from teen deportees Donya and Darya in Iran, Radio Sweden spoke with them together with their contact person in Sweden, they called him from Iran o...

Government announces migration changes, chartered plane to Gulf, woman guilty of insulting judge, Paralympics start tonight 06.03.2026 2:12

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 6th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Åkesson backs pause on teen deportations, war may impact Sweden's economy, extremism in preschools, spring arrives 05.03.2026 2:25

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 5th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Swedish consular team in Riyadh, bird flu in Stockholm, two arrested over will fight, Zara Larsson tops global chart 04.03.2026 1:55

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 4th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Problem to get home stranded Swedes, man gored by bull, southern Swedes urged to save tap water, Elk train disruption 03.03.2026 2:00

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 3rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer Dave Russell

Swedish PM on Middle East war, crisis operations for Foreign Ministry, 400 foreign criminals not expelled, bad weather for Vasaloppet 02.03.2026 2:28

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 2nd 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: Could Sweden's proposed new citizenship rules face a legal challenge? 27.02.2026 22:28

The government's citizenship proposal is facing legal criticism from Sweden's Council on Legislation: but does this mean they could be challenged in court? We hear from law professor Joakim Nergelius at Örebro University, who gives his view of the likelihood of a legal challenge the lack of transition rules in the government's draft bill. Also: Why are Nordic citizens not getting a longer residenc...

Lyten finally takes over Northvolt, conviction for threats against ministers, Russian drone, first crane at Lake Hornborga 27.02.2026 2:09

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

Baltic Sea monitoring, youths detained after Eskilstuna murder, prescription medication, Karolinska on list of world's top hospitals 26.02.2026 2:21

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

Expelling foreign criminals, supermarket food prices, man shoots sister, bats hibernate at hospital 25.02.2026 1:51

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

Lawyers criticise revoking PR permits, aid to Ukraine, problems at Migration Agency return centre, blood rain coming to west Sweden 24.02.2026 2:31

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

Minister on citizenship criticism, fire in Stockholm, benefits restrictions for immigrants, record Winter Olympics for Team Sweden 23.02.2026 2:28

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

Radio Sweden Weekly: Minister says highly-skilled labour should feel welcome in Sweden 20.02.2026 26:33

The Minister for Employment Johan Britz responds to high-skilled work permit holders' disappointment with the lack of transition rules in the new citizenship legislation. We also get an update on the debate on ”teen deportations” currently hitting headlines in Swedish media, as well as a glimpse from the courtroom at the first day of the trial into the triple murder in Uppsala. Plus a look at how...

Terror suspect detained, Social Dems in favour of chemical castration for paedophiles, hundreds of fish frozen, another Olympic bronze 20.02.2026 1:55

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

Åkesson on revoking PR permits, minister responds to baby Emanuel case, prisons for children, gold fish taken into care 19.02.2026 2:25

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

Liberals might rebel on permanent refugee permits, new Rinkeby blast, publishers ask EU to probe Meta scam ads, Sweden wins more medals 18.02.2026 2:00

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

Teen deportations proposal voted down, young Swedes more intolerant of minorities, a long trip to the mailbox 17.02.2026 2:08

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

Alleged forced sex case, Fiscal Council slams loan-funded rearmament, more fall through Stockholm ice, Sweden up to 11 Olympic medals 16.02.2026 2:26

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship changes in focus — here's everything we know 13.02.2026 26:52

All you need to know about the historic changes to Swedish citizenship law set to come into effect on June 6, all in the one place. Listen to hear comments from Sweden's Migration Minister as well as those impacted directly by the proposed changes, including highly-qualified foreign professionals, researchers, students and partners of Swedish citizens. And: We speak to a spokesperson for Fair Tran...

New gang criminal offences proposed, murder suspect not suffering from serious mental illness, condom use up, Swede in space 13.02.2026 2:00

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

Poll on burqa ban, Swedes advised to avoid Cuba, EU resolution supporting journalists, more Olympic medals for Sweden 12.02.2026 2:25

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

Split over permanent residence inquiry, bribery allegations, more snow for Skåne, Swedish men's ice hockey stars begin Olympic campaign 11.02.2026 1:59

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Ulla Engberg Producer: Kris Boswell