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

PM rejects pausing teen deportations, Spotify exceeds expectations, Olympic clean sweep for Sweden 10.02.2026 2:23

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

New citizenship rules, Social Democrats on 'teen deportations', Örebro region row, Sweden wins first Olympic medals 09.02.2026 2:42

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 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: One year after deadly mass shooting in Örebro 06.02.2026 25:56

We visit the town of Örebro, which on Wednesday this week honoured the victims of of Sweden's worst mass shooting in modern times. Is it possible to work fewer hours and still get as much done and be happier for it? We look at the issue of the shorter working week which has become topical again. And as the 2026 Winter Olympics officially get underway in northern Italy we speak to Swedish Radio Spo...

Swedish language tests delayed, inflation up, snow causes trouble on Skåne roads, Winter Olympics start tonight 06.02.2026 1:59

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

Social Democrats back strict migration policies, social media hurts birth rate, heavy snow on the way for southern Sweden 05.02.2026 2:16

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

Örebro shooting anniversary, five face trial for Uppsala triple murder, longer sentences for racist attacks, tax agency to scrap mobile app 04.02.2026 2:38

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

Union wants shorter working week, proposal on registering EEA citizens, Ukraine military support, temperatures drop 03.02.2026 2:27

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

Örebro shooting compensation, UNHCR boss steps down due to Epstein links, treacherous ice in Stockholm, Ludwig Göransson wins two Grammys 02.02.2026 2:01

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 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: Lapland Sami, mining and their fears for the future 30.01.2026 27:31

We revisit Arctic Kiruna to hear how over a century of mining and other industries has impacted the reindeer herding indigenous Sami of northern Sweden. We meet the renowned Sami textile artist Britta Marakatt-Labba who for years has been depicting Sami mythology and culture through embroidered art. We visit Abisko, one of the best places on earth to see the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights. An...

Murder confession withdrawn, child found dead at care home, Centre Party calls migration policy 'a disgrace”, tap water ok in Visby 30.01.2026 2:10

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

MP tests positive for narcotics, Sunday roast back on menu, cold children's hospital, Stockholm metro honours musicians 29.01.2026 2:30

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

Government wants new work permit salary exemptions list, mobile ban in schools, Falun streams most Melodifestival songs 28.01.2026 2:31

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 28th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Sundsvall police raid, Clemenger still facing charge, municipalities want migrants, SVT open to AI songs in Melodifestivalen 27.01.2026 2:26

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Jail for 13 year olds, PM critical of dance judge disappearance, Swedes sceptical to school uniforms, heavy snow in Skåne 26.01.2026 3:00

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 26th 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 navigates Trump, Greenland, and Nato tensions 23.01.2026 28:59

After a turbulent week in world politics, we look at how president Trump's threats and claims over Greenland affect Sweden, and get a glimpse from behind the scenes in Davos. This was the week that the Swedish government ministers sharpened the tone towards US President Trump after his various statements about Greenland and its Nato allies. We look at the economic and security policy implications...

Minister threats, increased profits for Ericsson, delayed payout for students, Polar Music Prize put on pause 23.01.2026 2:19

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

Hundreds of billions in turnover from crime, US criticism of Swedish snub, multiple Oscar nominations, sportsperson of the year 22.01.2026 2:40

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

Swedish officers back from Greenland, Kristersson sceptical to Trump's Board of Peace, teen terror conviction, King's sister dies 21.01.2026 2:14

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 21st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

PM heading to Davos, Sweden invited to Trump's 'Board of Peace', solar storm brings northern lights, most popular baby names 20.01.2026 2:21

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

Swedish government reacts to Trump tariff threats, stock market falls, freedom of information for free schools, awards season in Sweden 19.01.2026 2:20

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 19th 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: Job cuts loom at Ericsson — one in 10 to go 16.01.2026 25:00

Ericsson's flagged major layoffs but work permit holders will be given more time to find new jobs. Listen to analysis from Swedish Radio's business commentator Knut Kainz Rognerud, as well as union Engineers of Sweden's response to the cuts. Meanwhile: Sweden joins a group of countries sending military personnel to Greenland, as Denmark tries to find a way forward from US threats to annex the semi...

Swedish economy update, another weather warning, barrage of complaints over poor snow clearance, surge of insurance claims after storms 16.01.2026 2:14

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

Quran burner seeks US asylum, Ericsson job cuts, unemployment down, Eurovision jubilee tour 15.01.2026 2:30

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 15th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Sweden protests Iran killings, Lyten Northvolt purchase delayed, Liberals struggling in polls, Ibrahimovic Jr to Ajax 14.01.2026 1:59

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 14th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Swedish Central Bank backs US Fed chief, record cocaine haul, more snow, stick-less hockey team 13.01.2026 2:26

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