Sweden in Focus

In this week's Sweden in Focus we speak to an immigration expert about the pros and cons of moving to Sweden for work.  Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by Lena Rekdal , founder of the immigration and relocation company Nimmersion .  They discuss what immigrants find most appealing about Sweden, how companies and their international employees are reacting to Sweden’s increasingly s...

Family reunification clampdown, Swedish town's one-krona plots go viral, and is now a good time to buy property? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's deputy editor Becky Waterton.  Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Immigration Swedish government announces new plans to limit family reunification permits Property Should you buy a home in Sweden this...

In this week's Sweden in Focus we speak to Vida Mehrannia, the wife of the Karolinska Institute researcher Ahmedreza Djalali who was sentenced to death in Iran in 2017 and was not part of a recent prisoner exchange that saw two Swedes return home.  Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week Vida Mehrannia .  She talks about why the family moved to Sweden, what life was like for them here bef...

In this special episode of Sweden in Focus James Savage travels to the Almedalen political week on Gotland, where he asks the chief economist of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, Sven-Olov Daunfeldt, whether things might get better for work permit holders any time soon. Also in this episode: Russia is waging a hybrid war against European countries including Sweden. But what does that mean,...

Strawberries linked to organised crime, US designates Swedish neo-Nazis as terrorists, opinion divided over prisoner swap with Iran. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists James Savage and Emma Löfgren.  Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Crime Illegal Swedish strawberry sales raise billions of kronor for organised crime Terrorism US designates...

Celebrate Midsummer like a Swede, EU election analysis, Sweden's most offensive words.  Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists James Savage and Becky Waterton.  Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Midsummer The Local's ultimate guide to Midsummer's Eve 2024 European Elections Who are the winners and losers of Sweden's EU election?   Fi...

Striking nurses, European election preview, Sweden Democrats' anti-Arab trolling, how can Sweden get more inclusive?  Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Becky Waterton.  Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Healthcare strike Nurses in Sweden launch first strike in 16 years European elections Six ways the EU election migh...

Iran accused of deploying Swedish gangs, Ebba Busch sparks anger over Islam remarks, how Sweden can make immigrants feel more welcome on National Day? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and James Savage.  Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Iran Swedish security chiefs: Iran recruits gangs to hit Israeli targets in Sweden Swed...

This week in Sweden in Focus: Nurses plan to strike, Sweden Democrats vow to keep on trolling, and how can Sweden combat discrimination? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local Sweden's editor Emma Löfgren and our Nordic correspondent Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Greg Fernando , the founder of New to Sweden, an organisation promoting greater workplace diversity, and...

In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra: Green Party joint leader Daniel Helldén on criticism of government climate policy, the EU elections, immigration and online attacks from far-right troll accounts.  After a turbulent period for the party, the Greens recently put in place a new leadership duo: Daniel Helldén, previously vice mayor of Stockholm, and Amanda Lind, the former culture minister....

This week: Fallout from Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal, how Stockholm has prepared for Taylor Swift, excerpts from interview with Green Party leader Daniel Helldén. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Nordic correspondent, Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Dagens Nyheter's reporter Evelyn Jones , Stockholm Business Region's communications direc...

In this week's episode: Security fears and parties in Malmö for Eurovision, how lower interest rates affect people in Sweden, and Sweden Democrats get caught running a social media troll factory.  -- Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus E...

In this week's episode: Ascension Day holiday, Nazis storm political meeting in Stockholm, preview of interview with gardening expert John Taylor, and who is the Green Party's new joint leader?  -- Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday. Please visit the l...

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This week: New migration stats and a uniquely Swedish kids' magazine.  Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's  Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, and we also chat to the editor of KP, Lukas Björkman, about the children's magazine's enduringly popularity in a digital age and how to stay relevant by listening to children and ignoring parents.  Here are links to some of the topics...

How does someone who grew up in a Stockholm suburb become the leader of a traditionally agrarian party? Why is the party opposed to new work permit rules? And what's it like being Sweden's first culturally Muslim party leader? This and more in our interview with Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok. In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host  Paul O’Mahony  is joined by T...

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