Radio Sweden

Sweden to cut fuel taxes further, 12-year-old guilty of grenade attack, long undiscovered dead, Felicia loses her voice

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:44:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Produced and Presented by Sujay Dutt.

Uppsala triple-murder conviction, Indian PM Modi to visit Sweden, Säpo fare-dodger, announcement of World Cup squad

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 12th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

Kristersson denies favouring sister-in-law, two suspected of supplying Russian war effort, SFI classes, big diamond wedding jubilee year

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:28:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

SEK 130 million recovered from drug sales, Dalarna mine tremor, cracked sewage pipe fixed, Isak back in training

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:01:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 8th 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: Citizenship test study brochure released

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Sweden's constitution, its geography and its modern history are just some of the topics included in new educational material for the country's upcoming citizenship test, published online this week.

Listen as we look at some of the topics covered in the brochure released by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, as well as what we know about how the test that's set to be taken for the first time this August will work.

Also: The drama over the now-defunct pairing agreement between Sweden's political parties continues, following last week's vote on transition rules for the government's new citizenship rules.

Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh
Reporter: Liv Lewitschnik
Producer: Sujay Dutt

Fighter plane talks with Ukraine, local SD politician rape conviction, Medin trial postponed, interest rate unchanged

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:37:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 7th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Vote-pairing chaos continues, Swedish inflation falls, citizenship test info released

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 6th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Swedish fuel taxes set to be lowered, Youtube overtakes conventional TV, Malmö sewage leak, National Museum hacked

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:05:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 5th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Speaker calls 'pairing' meeting, fewer road accident deaths in 2025, patient record purchases to be investigated, Yung Lean video criticism

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 4th 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: No transition rules as citizenship bill voted through

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

This week a narrow majority of MP's in parliament voted through tougher rules for Swedish citizenship. There will be no transition rules for pending citizenship applications.

We talk to the Swedish Migration Agency about the impact the new rules will have on citizenship applications.

We hear from the debate in parliament on the citizenship vote and hear reactions from MPs.

Also in the programme, we speak to security analyst Hans Brun about why Säpo needs longer time to investigate some citizenship applications.

And we speak with some of the people affected by the new citizenship rules.

Presented by Dave Russell and Liv Lewitschnik

Reporter: Ulla Engberg

Produced by Kris Boswell

Opposition anger at Sweden Democrats, Örebro police in UK operation, King turns 80, Zara Larsson and Viagra Boys awarded

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:35:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Parliament votes through citizenship laws, Kristersson critical of Iran war, Swedbank to cut jobs, wildfire warnings for weekend

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:48:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 29th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Opposition counter-proposal on citizenship, mystery illnesses at steel mill, thousands travel for care, teens steal Hesa Fredrik sirens

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 28th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

PM says government offices should have been faster, regions slow on hearing aids, cost of raising a child up, warm weather for weekend

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 27th 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: Will the energy crisis derail Sweden's economy and send summer travel plans into a tailspin?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

We discuss the government's comments on the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis on Sweden's economy and what sky-high jet fuel prices can mean for your summer holidays.

In politics, TikTok has emerged as a key platform for political communication ahead of the September election, especially among young first time voters. We ask if Sweden's political party leaders' attempts to woo young voters on Tik Tok will pay-off or are they a bit cringe!

And we chat with Pelle Almqvist, frontman for the rock band, The Hives, who this week were awarded the Honorary Prize at the Swedish Music Export awards.

Presented by Ulla Engberg and Dave Russell

Produced by Kris Boswell.

Diplomat faces prosecution, Borlänge suspect freed, EMPACT Trident police raids, winter vomiting bug behind outbreak in Lerum

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 24th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

War has 'substantial' impact on the Swedish economy, Ukraine loan, shorter route to a driver's licence, new alcohol patterns

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:55:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 23nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Ulla Engberg

Borlänge schools to reopen tomorrow after threat, Pokemon cards crime payments in Uppsala, embassy stop and search zone to end, museum award

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 22nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Amnesty criticism of Sweden, call for tariffs on goods from Israeli settlements, gunfire at police in Stockholm, FIFA fines Sweden

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:19:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 21st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

Man arrested for hacking, Left Party keeps cabinet seat demand, retailers want energy drink age limit, World Cup warm-up games announced

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 20th 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: Will the new citizenship civics test be ready in time?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The government says the citizenship test to show you have 'basic knowledge about Swedish society' will be ready in August.

But according to the people drawing up the test, what will be ready then is merely a number of 'example questions' that then need to be tried out.

We also look at the new financing deal for the Stegra 'green steel' plant in Boden, and record numbers are applying for university.

Presenters: Kris Boswell and Ulla Engberg
Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedish King in Ukraine, Alzheimer's drug 'too pricy', Swedish krona falling, boy convicted of throwing banana at Speaker

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 17th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Government to lower age of criminal responsibility, six repatriation grants approved, boom for weight-loss drugs, rare gull sighted

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:47:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Benefits ban for serious crimes, SEK 2 billion worth of forest felled by Storm Dave, more cheats at Swedish unis, Zara Larsson AMA noms

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 15th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

MPs discuss citizenship bill, Stegra funding boost, pre-school teacher acquitted for taping mouths, 'lagom' voted best Swedish word

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:45:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 14th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Spring Budget, Swedish PM welcomes Magyar's win, last Shah's son speaks in Stockholm, Abba Voyage passes another milestone

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 13th 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: Citizenship changes to be discussed by MPs

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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 against their own bill. We speak with Patrick Gallen from Fair Transition and political scientist Patrik Öhberg from the University of Gothenburg.

Also: The government this week presented its draft bill to remove pathways to permanent residence for refugees and their relatives, a move aimed at further reducing asylum-related migration and improving integration. But concerns have been raised over unintended consequences for other types of migrants. We hear from Olle Hammar, assistant professor in economics at Linnaeus University and a researcher at the Center for Migration and Integration Research at the Stockholm School of Economics.

And: A shaky temporary ceasefire has been reached between the US, Israel and Iran. But this week's also seen US President Donald Trump's attention turn back to matters a bit closer to home, namely Nato and Greenland. We asked Jan Hallenberg, professor emeritus of political science at the Swedish Defence University, to share his analysis.

Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

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

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:28:00 GMT

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

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:42:00 GMT

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

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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 political correspondent at daily newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Evelyn Jones.

We also delve into the latest figures on deadly violence in Sweden — and find out why they're dropping.

And hear about the triumphant win for Sweden's national men's football team, which gets them a ticket to the World Cup in North America.

Presented by Dave Russell and Liv Lewitschnik

Produced by Michael Walsh

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

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:42:00 GMT

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

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 being adopted by their aunt in 2022, they've been told by the Migration Agency that they must leave the country.

We find out why more species are being added to Sweden's Red List.

And hear about a night of triumph for Sweden's national men's football team.

Presented by Ulla Engberg and Dave Russell.

Produced by Kris Boswell

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

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 Ohlsson announced she will come back to Swedish politics, but for the Centre Party.

In this Radio Sweden Weekly, we hear Birgitta Ohlsson and Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist, but also speak to a disappointed Liberal party politician - and a liberal op-ed writer who welcomes the latest developments.

And political earth quakes aside, in Garpenberg in Dalarna, there has been a real-life earth tremor that had one local thinking a Russian invasion was on the way.

Producer: Kris Boswell
Presenters: Michael Walsh and Ulla Engberg

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

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:40:00 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:58:00 GMT

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

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 of one of Swedish Radio's most popular night time shows that can put people to sleep!

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell

Producer: Kris Boswell

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:54:00 GMT

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

Varberg water crisis, Swedish prenup record, Sollefteå birth rates, another Paralympic medal for Modin

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:05:00 GMT

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

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:05:00 GMT

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

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 on a landline.

Plus: We talk to the Defence Minister Pål Jonson on Nato and we look at which Swedish institutions the Swedes have the most confidence in.

Presenter: Dave Russell
Reporters: Liv Lewitschnik, Samuel Williams, Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

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

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:38:00 GMT

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

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 residency requirement for citizenship, and is the gap between Nordic and non-Nordic residents fair?

Plus: Finland is in the process of its own citizenship shake-up – and foreign residents there aren't happy. We're joined by journalist Ronan Browne from Finnish public service channel YLE's English podcast All Points North.

Presenter: Ulla Engberg
Reporter: Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

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

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:25:00 GMT

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

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:36:00 GMT

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

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:32:00 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 the 2026 Winter Olympics are going for Sweden.

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

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:46:00 GMT

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 Transition Sweden, a new grassroots initiative calling for transition rules to prevent the law change from impacting pending citizenship applications.

Presenter: Dave Russell
Reporters: Michael Walsh and Liv Lewitschnik
Producer: Kris Boswell

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:45:00 GMT

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

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

PM rejects pausing teen deportations, Spotify exceeds expectations, Olympic clean sweep for Sweden

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:36:00 GMT

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

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 Sport's Bengt Skött for an expert preview on Sweden's medal chances.

Presented by Michael Walsh and Dave Russell.

Reporter in Örebro: Ulla Engberg

Produced by Kris Boswell.

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

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:10:00 GMT

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

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:46:00 GMT

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

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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.

And away from Kiruna, in domestic politics, it's been a depressing week for the Liberals.

Presented by Dave Russell and Michael Walsh.

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

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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 of the week.

Plus: Disaster figures for Swedish film - what can be done to save it? We hear an analyst and a representative from the industry.

Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

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

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:29:00 GMT

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

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:39:00 GMT

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

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:38:00 GMT

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

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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-autonomous territory.

Also: We hear about a sexist ”pick-up guide” circulating at Lund University, and P3 News music journalist Tina Mehrafzoon tells us about the White House's social media swipe at Swedish pop star Zara Larsson.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell
Producer: Dave Russell

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

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:25:00 GMT

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

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:42:00 GMT

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

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:07:00 GMT

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

Gang leader arrested in Iraq, 1500 Swedish citizens in Iran, Foreign Minister wants more Russia sanctions, TV4 leaves terrestrial tv

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 12th 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: Winter hits hard in northern Sweden

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Heavy snow has caused travel disruptions and weather warnings across northern and western Sweden this week. We hear from a Swedish Radio reporter in Västernorrland about how communities are coping there.

We also look at the latest developments in international politics and talk about Swedish etiquette as the new year gets underway.

Presenter: Babak Parham & Dave Russell.
Producer: Babak Parham.

Heavy snow eases, fewer asylum seekers last year, Säpo says threat landscape will worsen, Sweden gets first ever Olympians in ice dance

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 9th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Severe weather warning in Västernorrland county, MP's drunk driving arrest, Medin trial delayed, expensive gym memberships

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 8th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Foreign Minister says USA didn't follow international law, suspected spy remanded in custody, more snow, junior world ice hockey champs

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 7th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Suspected spy arrested, Kristersson comments on Greenland, more snow, Sweden in World Junior Ice Hockey Champs final

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 5th 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: 2025 yearly review

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Welcome to our first Radio Sweden Weekly of 2026.

We are joined by newspaper journalists and editorial writers Anders Lindberg from Aftonbladet and Mattias Svensson from Svenska Dagbladet to help us to look back at the biggest news headlines in Sweden last year.

Presented and produced by Dave Russell.

Motorway bus crash, heavy snow, help offered for Swiss fire victims, government wants lessons on mental health in Swedish schools

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 2nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Rönninge suspect remanded, Russian export warning, Christmas trade rises, snowy New Year's Eve expected

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:22:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 29th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Storm causes damage across central and northern Sweden, suspected murders in Boden and Rönninge, Gävle Christmas Goat removed

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 29th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Kiruna, the town on the move

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

We visit the Arctic mining town of Kiruna, Sweden's northernmost town, to hear first hand the challenges of living in a place undergoing a massive urban transformation.

In August, state-owned mining company LKAB announced that another 6,000 people in the old Kiruna will need to be relocated to the new town centre under construction, due to the ongoing operations of the world's largest underground iron ore mine.

Presented by Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg.

Trump and Greenland, judges critical of politicians, Swedes' debts rising, neighbourhood Christmas elves

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:47:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 23rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Somalia deportations resume, Russian ship in Swedish waters, convictions for involving kids in crime, Swedish letters to Santa

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:15:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 22nd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: Meatballs, herring and Disney — a Swedish Christmas explained

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

From meatballs and herring to strict julbord rules and Disney at three oclock, we look at what Swedes expect from Christmas Eve, and why some traditions are much newer than you might think.

We also look at reactions to a new report on the MS Estonia disaster, the poisoning investigation at a hospital in Uppsala, and how the lack of sunlight affects our bodies, sleep and mood as Christmas approaches.

Presenters: Babak Parham & Dave Russell.

Death sentence in Iran reported for Swedish dual citizen, prosecutors drop investigation into Stockholm bus crash, SAS strike, cinema visits

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 19th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

First cousins marriage ban, prosecutor will not reopen Palme case, social welfare threatened by so few babies, interest rates unchanged

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:08:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 18th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Produced and Presented by Dave Russell

Unemployment remaining high, car accidents in Västerbotten, new names for Scandinavian storms, Sweden's entry loses out in Oscar noms

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 17th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Final report about Estonia, greenhouse gas emissions up, unemployment remains high, Avicii law suit

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:48:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 16th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Ulla Engberg.

Swedish Jews react to Bondi attack, wolf hunt halted, stronger Swedish krona, gloomy Sweden

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 15th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: What to do if you want to annoy a Swede

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week we start with a new international study examining everyday social norms in Sweden, including why silence in the cinema matters so much, and how these behaviours compare across countries.

We then turn to a serious incident at a workers’ housing complex in northern Sweden, where an alleged attempted murder has raised concerns about safety and living conditions.

After that, Swedish Radio’s political commentator explains the latest positioning among Sweden’s governing parties and their cooperation with the Sweden Democrats.

Finally, we look at Lucia traditions with an anthropologist at the Nordic Museum, as Sweden enters the Christmas season.

Presenters: Babak Parham & Dave Russell.

Poo attack on Västerås newspaper, new fees for small non-EU packages, winter vomiting bug here, alcohol licence rules for terraces

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 12th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Swedish princess met Epstein, man released over Hörby killing, Islamic education centre loses state funds, AI cheating at universities

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 11th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Nobel Prizes, GDP down, Swedes could be hit by new US tourism rules, modern Christmas classic written in Malmö

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 10th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Paramedic murder conviction, terror financing on TikTok, ministers and shares, brakes pulled on Sweden-Switzerland train link

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:32:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 9th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Bus crash driver was unconscious, woman in custody for suspected poisoning, suspected attempted murder at Stegra, Musikhjälpen record

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 8th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Learning Swedish — here's what works

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

The Swedish language can be challenging, but learning it isn't impossible especially for English speakers. On this special edition of the podcast, we hear what learning strategies help the most.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Ingrid Forsberg from Radio Sweden på lätt svenska, our news podcast in easy to understand Swedish.
Producer: Kris Boswell

Citizenships could be revoked, Swede may train Gaza police, Swedish embassies to close, Swedish skiing success in Norway

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 5th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter: Roza Bicer

Producer: Kris Boswell

Foreign criminals who can't be deported, Eritrean church loses Swedish state funds, inflation fell, less football violence in Sweden

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:36:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 4th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

Ukraine loan proposal, search engine link controversy, Cap Verde arrest, bird flu warning

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 3rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Deportation proposal, far-right march in Salem, Social Democrats online accounts, beach volleyball stars win Bragdguld

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 2nd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

New care law proposal, Meta stopping election information ads, Tata buys Swedish car parts manufacturer, Swedish curling gold

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 1st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Ukrainians in Sweden reflect on talks of a 'peace plan'

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

When people talk about giving up territories - they forget that these territories have homes, says one of the Ukrainians that we speak to about the latest US push to end the war in Ukraine.

We also hear what Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard makes of the different plans for peace in Ukraine, and what she sees as Sweden's and the EU's priorities.
The murder of a pastor's wife in the small community in Knutby over twenty years ago came back into focus this week when tabloid Aftonbladet published what they say are new findings by independent forensic experts.
And next week sees the start of Musikhjälpen, one of Sweden's biggest charity events - and possibly also the wackiest.

Minister wants meeting with power companies, Swedish economy growing, AI face recognition for police, Ariana overtakes Swedish Xmas classic

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 28th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Woman dead after knife attack, Swede jailed for Eurovision terror plans, gang criminals on benefits, national football training centre

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:36:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 27th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Produced and Presented by Dave Russell

High-profile murder case hits headlines again, discrimination in Swedish schools, Swedish ministers on Syrian visit, Pippi turns 80

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:54:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 26th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Örebro stabbing, Sweden bolsters air defence, CSN technical issues, August Prize winners

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 25th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter: Dave Russell
Producer: Michael Walsh

Swedish ministers visit Syria, Norrköping blasts arrests, bus crash victims families informed, man gets overpaid rent back

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 24th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Convictions over racist attacks in central Stockholm

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Four men linked to the far-right extremist organisation Aktivklubb Sverige were this week convicted over a violent rampage in central Stockholm, targeting people with a foreign background. We hear from two of the men attacked that night.

And: A doctor who worked for several years in Sweden has been told by the Migration Agency they deem him a 'threat to public order' following an administrative error.

Plus: Snow has caused traffic chaos in Sweden's south, we hear from reporter Emma Sandebäck at Swedish Radio's local P4 Kalmar channel.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

Kristersson on Ukraine peace plan, bus crash investigation, source of listeria outbreak still unknown, Nazi salutes at Stockholm school

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 21st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Winter weather warnings, Northvolt workers' support package, Ukraine peace plan rumours, play-offs for World Cup

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:32:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 20th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

New SFI law passed, snow causes traffic troubles in south, number of shops falling, four sentenced to jail in Norway for gang shooting

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:31:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 19th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Terror suspect confession, indictment for killing of paramedic, new train Stockholm-Hamburg, Swedish nominees for Game Awards

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:25:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 18th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

Bus crash victims identified, low electricity prices in north, new antibiotic strategy, Swedish men's football team loses again

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:32:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 17th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Correction: In the original version of this podcast we said the driver was released on bail. This was an incorrect translation, it's correct to say he was released from custody. This correction was made on the 18th of November

Deadly bus accident in Stockholm, Swedes convicted in Denmark, Kristersson reported to parliamentary committee, unemployment rises

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:47:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 14th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: Centre Party announces new leader

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Swedens Centre Party has chosen a new leader. We speak with political editor at Södermanlands Nyheter, Olof Jonmyren, about what it could mean for the party.

We also hear from Swedish Radio’s correspondent at COP30 in Brazil, where climate talks continue.

Meanwhile in northern Sweden, new details emerge about suspected illegal labour linked to a major green steel development that's under construction.

And finally, we talk music, as Robyn releases a new track for the first time in several years. Hear music journalist Tina Mehrafzoon's reaction.

Presenters: Babak Parham & Dave Russell

Producer: Michael Walsh

New Centre Party leader, Liljeholmen axe attack, mushroom drug concerns, Siw Malmkvist SVT's Christmas host

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:46:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 13th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

Christian Democrats upset at Moderates, Swedish citizenship tests may be delayed, Prison Service no to lower criminal age, Robyn's new song

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 12th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Terror trial underway, 32 at Stegra to be deported, Swedes working longer, new Swedish Music Hall of Fame inductees

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 11th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

Swedish Transport Administration buys access to car slip data, fourth suspected poisoning confirmed, Zara Larsson's Grammy nod

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 10th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Raising men's awareness of prostate cancer

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

November is prostate cancer awareness month in Sweden with the prostate cancer society running its' blue moustache campaign using women bikers to shed light on the most common cancer among men in Sweden.

We hear from Sweden's intelligence service Säpo after prosecutors announced they've charged an 18-year-old with planning a suicide bomb attack which would have targeted a large music and arts festival which takes place in central Stockholm.

We're also discussing the latest cooperation agreement between Sweden and Ukraine and hear about Alexander Skarsgård who'll be appearing at the Stockholm International Film Festival.

Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh.

Producer: Kris Boswell

17,500 gang members in Sweden, hackers stole personal info, Stockholm demos cause bus issues, equality ombudsman on discrimination

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 7th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Undercover cop busted terror plot, 19 workers at Stegra site must leave Sweden, patient transfer driver warned over shopping detour

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:53:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 6th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

Suspected poisoning at Uppsala hospital, government to investigate foreign school ownership, EU climate deal, interest rate unchanged

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 5th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Teen suspected of planning IS terror crime in Stockholm, Jehovah's Witnesses lose state funding, grim fireplace find in Vadstena

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 4th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Plans to allow police to provoke crimes, Skåne still wants Millennium, woman sentenced for drug smuggling, flu season on the way

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 3rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Municipalities push back against government's repatriation plans

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A letter from the government's national co-ordinator on voluntary repatriation has seen municipality after municipality take a stand against it.

We also hear the judge in a case that gained international attention, with people like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr commenting on social media. Why did they rule against expelling a man convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl? We take a look at the new fishing quotas set for the Baltic Sea next year, and visit Skansen, that for the first time is celebrating Halloween this year.

More councils say no to repatriation meeting, government to expand Council on Legislation, Swedish FA fined, Berlin night trains to continue

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 31st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Money for former Northvolt workers, hotel shut over prostitution, Jewish film festival finds a venue, MPs get a pay rise

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:47:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 30th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Appeals court affirms life sentence for terrorist, economy growing, two Swedes charged in Denmark, Swedish Olympians' money worries

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 29th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Swedish PM on deporting criminals, stolen data could end up in Russia, Stockholm power outage, carp problem in Hässleholm

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 28th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Fatal shooting may be hunting accident, 2000-year-old bones of child found, 'International Swede of the Year', new Björn Borg biopic

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:26:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 27th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Radio Sweden Weekly: Is another Northvolt disaster looming in Sweden's north?

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Green steel start-up Stegra which is building a steelworks in the town of Boden in northern Sweden is reportedly facing financial troubles and needs a further SEK 10 billion in funding.

Also: A thousand Volvo Cars employees in Sweden found out their jobs are being cut this week.

The leader of Swedens Centre Party has stepped down, saying hate and threats have made the political climate unbearable. We take a closer look at the pressures facing politicians today.

And we take a look at Sweden’s National Safety Survey, where while fear of crime in society is growing, most people still feel safe in their own communities.

And later, after a string of brutal losses, the Swedish men’s national football team parts ways with its head coach. We get reaction from sports journalist Olof Lundh.

Presenters: Babak Parham & Dave Russell

Sweden's Foreign Minister in China, gang leader extradited from Mexico, truffle mix behind listeria outbreak

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 17th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Salwan Momika murder suspect identified, TV4 journalist charged with buying sex, PFAS brain changes, Jewish film festival cancelled

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:40:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 16th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Centre Party leader to quit, Swedish military following Russian sub, Swedes drinking less booze, hunt on to find new Sweden coach

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 15th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Sweden wants Afghanistan deportation plan, climate efforts criticised, Helsingborg apartment fire, Sweden coach sacked

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 14th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Swedish PM 'shares happiness' for released hostages, gang leader arrested in Mexico, televised debate complaints, Economics prize

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 13th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: It's Stockholm Calling, Nobel Prize Week

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

We take a look at this year's Nobel Prizes, including a 'brave and committed champion of peace'.

As part of Nobel Week in Stockholm, we gain access to the underground bunker that contained Sweden's first nuclear reactor.

From June next year, the minimum salary needed to get a Swedish work permit will be increased, but not to 100 per cent of the median monthly salary, as the government and the Sweden Democrats had long agreed to do. We'll hear from the government's side and as well as employer organisations.

And two investigative reporters at P4 Halland talk of their story about workers exposed to toxic dust.

Presenters. Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg

Reporters. Michael Walsh and Babak Parham.

Producer: Kris Boswell

Liberals don't want Sweden Democrats in next government, Nobel Peace Prize, Stockholm shooting, SJ to stop Berlin sleeper trains

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 10th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

False alarms at Campus Risbergska, Liberals critical of SD cooperation, first wild bird flu case, Swedish universities slip in rankings

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:50:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 9th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Producer and presenter: Michael Walsh

Ministers reported to parliamentary committee, another suspect in Gävle shooting, berry-pickers to get compensation, Nobel Chemistry winners

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 8th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Winter power shortage warning, SD still the most influential party online, Swedish teachers happy despite stress, Nobel Prize in Physics

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 7th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

New work permit salary level, Thunberg deported, listeria outbreak test results, medicine Nobel for immune system research

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 6th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Government in hot water over ”very risky” aid project

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

We take a closer look at one of the aid projects at the centre of the government's criticised agreement with Somalia, and find out what can be learnt from the failed law on textile recycling.

Plus: More people visited Sweden this summer from countries that don't usually come here on holidays. The Swedish tourist board believes it partly is down to the ”coolcation” trend, that includes more than just the weather.

Kristersson on Gaza flotilla, concerns over listeria outbreak, Swedish Jews on Manchester terror attack, strong winds forecast for south

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 3rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Listeria outbreak linked to Stockholm restaurant, Gaza flotilla boarded, criticism of mental health care, Storm Amy coming

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 2nd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Sweden-Somalia deal, internet forum CEO not guilty, Swedish goalie quits, textiles can go in trash again

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 1st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Kristersson welcomes Gaza peace plan, police pause stun grenade exercises, Spotify CEO steps down, drunk drone flying

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:35:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 30th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Migration Agency holds off on revoking permits, Bar Association on permanent residence plans, Swedish help for Denmark, record summer stays

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 29th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Permanent residency could be phased out for some migrants

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

An inquiry into revoking permanent residence permits for refugees and downgrading them to temporary permits if applicants are not eligible for citizenship has released its report.

Also: Lyten's purchase of bankrupt battery maker Northvolt has been approved, but union Engineers of Sweden is concerned the US startup will have trouble finding talent in Sweden.

And: We hear about a young family at risk of being split up, due to the weaker family reunification rights given to Ukrainian refugees in Sweden.

Plus: Lund University's seen a surge in job applications from academics tied to American universities, in the wake of policies there targeting research and the higher education sector.

Permanent residence permit inquiry, Djajali back in notorious prison, man killed in police exercise, Malmö's chocolate spread problem

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 26th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Liberals want reforms at English language schools, Medin trial delayed, major train lines to reopen, bumper H&M profits

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 25th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Produced and Presented by Sujay Dutt

Swedish economy to grow next year, Lyten approved to buy Northvolt, Swede to become NZ Reserve Bank Governor, Isak scores for Liverpool

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 24th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedish help for Gaza patients, music exports growing, auction of season's first lobsters, snus clarification

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 23rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Autumn Budget presented, Church of Sweden election results, school snus ban proposed, three World Champ medals for Sweden

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 22nd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Inside Sweden’s mega data heist — a silver platter for fraudsters?

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Personal details for over a million people have been dumped on the dark web after an attack on a public-sector HR system. We break down what was stolen, why concentrated data supercharges scams, and what warning signs to watch for.

Also this week: why the government plans to add chickenpox shots to the national child vaccination program from 2027 — and how officials weighed benefits, risks and costs. We explain what a VMA (Important Public Announcement) is, how alerts reach you via SR’s platforms, and what to do when one is issued. Plus: Pippi Longstocking turns 80 — we visit Junibacken to hear why she still resonates with kids and parents today.

Presenters: Babak Parham & Michael Walsh

Energy talks fail, new loans for nuclear reactors, no change to cow summer pasture law, police withdraw face-covering football ban

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 19th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Öresund Bridge traffic back to normal, law and order spending, Landerholm appeal, silver from the Middle Ages found in Stockholm

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:42:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 18th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

School stabbing, Centre Party leader turns down PM's invitation, Skellefteå pauses building project, fewer under 30s taking drugs

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 17th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Swedes arrested in Portugal, special bomb shelters need work, Sweden and Germany talk Israel, jeans allowed in the Riksdag

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

More money to defence in Autumn budget, Kristersson and Orban spat on social media, Mondo wins gold again

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 15th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Parliament reopens for election year

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

As the King reopened parliament this week after the summer recess, we take a look at the year ahead which will culminate in a general election.

Also, we get reaction and analysis to the Russian drone incursion on Nato ally Poland.

P4 Västernorrland reporter Ludwig Sjödin tells us about the damage caused by last weekend's torrential rain in that area of central Sweden.

And one of the famous elm trees that were saved from destruction by Stockholmers in one of the first really big environmental protests in Sweden in the early 1970's, is no more and the rest could follow.

Presenters: Dave Russell & Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

No further action against Sweden Democrat MP, student support system to be changed, bus accident, Sami Parliament has to move

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Ukraine military aid, minor arrested over Uddevalla shooting, unemployment still rising, young Swedes get news on TikTok

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 11th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Kristersson on drones over Poland, Klarna on NYSE, lower age of criminal responsibility, new Swedish-Norwegian police station

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 10th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

PM welcomes foreign talent, new minister faints during press conference, police investigate activists, personal info leaked

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:06:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

More tax cuts in Autumn budget, health care minister quits, floods in north, church elections, sausage dog parade in Stockholm

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 8th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: New proposal on teen deportation rules

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A government inquiry into family reunification rules includes a proposal that could allow some teenage children who have come here with their parents to stay after they have turned 18. We speak to some of those whose families have been affected.

And the maybe most hotly debated topic of the week: the Swedish culture canon that has now been presented. No surprise it contains Ingmar Bergman, Astrid Lindgren and August Strindberg — but what is the tiled stove doing in there?
And Alexander Isak's former Swedish football club is looking forward to some of the money from that record-breaking transfer sum to trickle down to them.

Court clears former national security advisor, new family reunification rules proposed, local councillors being prosecuted, large house fire

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 5th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Proposal to halve VAT on food, double-murder arrest, rehiring of Northvolt staff, lost bag with sensitive documents found

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:42:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 4th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Moderates upset at SD comment, Mediation Office gives up on Tesla conflict, Kristersson meets Zelenskyy, war shelters not up to scratch

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 3rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Swedish cultural canon, Scania job losses loom, insider trading bust, many reserve officers too old

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:16:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter & producer: Michael Walsh

Tesla sales down in Sweden, vaccines stored in bin bags, drink bottle deposit goes up, Alexander Isak could break Premier League records

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:15:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 1st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Majority of Kiruna to be moved due to unstable ground

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Kiruna's in the headlines again after it emerged that even more of its population will now need to be relocated, due to cracks in the earth caused by the iron ore mine beneath the town.

And: Sensitive documents a government offices staffer left behind in a toilet at Arlanda Airport have once again raised questions about the government's security protocols.

Also: Could Sweden be heading towards a ban on telemarketing? That's what the Swedish Consumer Agency wants, but the telemarketing industry is critical.

Presenters: Michael Walsh & Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

More of Kiruna has to move, opposition criticises government budget plans, lift accident prosecutions, TV4 to leave terrestrial broadcasting

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 29th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

SEK 80 billion in new spending on way in budget, more prisoners, bus in collision, new stamps to celebrate sports prize

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 28th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Government wants new parole rules, agency calls for telesales ban, emergency landing for Arlanda jet, Sweden's Oscars nomination

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 27th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Man found guilty of killing wife, Swedish Radio journalist injured in Gaza hospital attack, new cyber attack, Kiruna Church bell tower moved

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 26th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Government official forgets document at Arlanda, two found dead in car, SJ CEO gets push, Musikhjälpen to Karlstad

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 25th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Producer/Presented: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: State epidemiologist resigns, but why

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Swedens state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén has resigned, criticising the leadership of the Public Health Agency.

Also this week: Swedish Radio’s foreign correspondents gathered in Stockholm to share insights from around the world, we speak to three of them, covering U.S. politics and life in war-torn Ukraine and the Middle East.

Presenters: Babak Parham & Michael Walsh.

Foreign Minister on West Bank settlement, new AI centre in Linköping, train maintenance work over weekend, Labubus seized by customs

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 22nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Electricity generator presents nuclear power plans, Nord Stream arrest, Kristersson on Gaza, fermented herring to Ukraine

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:31:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 21st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedish PM on security guarantees, economic forecast, Örebro murder arrests, Kiruna church makes move in one piece

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:34:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 20th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Nordic foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine, Sweden's state epidemiologist quits, Kiruna church on the move

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 19th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Gang suspect extradited from Chile, former national security advisor in court, minister wants to stop work visa pay hike, crocodile research

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 18th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Swedish mining town's historic church on the move

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

It was once voted the most beautiful old building in Sweden. Now, next Tuesday, the landmark Kiruna church, situated above the Arctic Circle in the far north of Sweden, will be moved in its entirety.

We've news and views on what's reported to be the trickiest and most eye catching move yet in the immense project to relocate residents and buildings in the old mining town of Kiruna.

And we'll be taking a fresh look at whether the Silicon Valley start-up Lyten can revive Northvolt, or is it doomed to failure?

Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg
Producer: Michael Walsh

Örebro mosque shooting, Landerholm trial starts, Swedes boycotting US wine, Stockholm water shortage

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:25:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 15th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter: Roza Bicer
Producer: Michael Walsh

Swedish criminal's life in Turkey, inflation hit 3%, police reported over Lessebo case, Taylor Swift album recorded in Sweden

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 14th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Forest fire risk in Sweden's south, nuclear plant repair delayed, Volvo sues California, mould and grime at Liseberg restaurant

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 13th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Social Democrats want to see Landerholm documents, 8 charged for gang killing, long study aid waits, phones in prisons

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Sweden demands Gaza media access, Landerholm document details, Kristersson calls Ukraine meetings, Swedish krona grows

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 11th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: Buyer secured — what's next for Northvolt?

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Relief, joy, but also caution are among the reactions to the news that a buyer has been found for bankrupt Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt.

We'll hear more about the US company that's now stepping into the driver's seat — and what it could mean for former employees.

Plus: There's friction within the government over its new Israel policy — are they about real ideological differences, or has it got more to do with positioning ahead of the next election?

Swedish FM criticises Israel's takeover plan, Busch reported to Riksdag committee, high number of drownings, food at pools

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 8th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

US firm to buy Northvolt, Swedish resident arrested in Germany, Kristianstad explosion, inflation rose in July

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 7th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Opposition parties want Israel clarification, Katrineholm shooting, slower growth ahead, Stockholm tour guide misinformation

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 6th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Busch wants Swedish embassy in Jerusalem, new Ukraine support, Trelleborg bus crash, grocery prices stand still

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:35:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 5th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Minister on Israeli hostages, rental scam warning, property prices fall, Storm Floris heads to Sweden's west

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 4th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: Is Sweden ready for a four-day working week?

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Sweden's standard 40-hour working week has been in place since the early 1970s, but with the fast-paced demands of the modern workplace, is it time to give people more time off for their mental well-being?

In this special edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we'll be talking to one of the driving forces behind the four-day week campaign in Sweden.

We'll meet two companies that have introduced a four-day week where staff work 80% less for the same output as before — and they get to keep their full salary.

And we'll be hearing from the business community which is warning of the expensive consequences if a shorter working week with no loss of pay was to be become standard throughout Sweden.

Presenter: Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

Call for Israel trade deal freeze criticised, new gun laws, body found near Fjärdhundra, Sweden's northern heatwave continues

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:28:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 1st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Swedish IS terrorist convicted, new border controls, infant death criticism, shootings down in Stockholm area

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 31st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Social Democrats want Gaza aid flotilla, spill kills fish in Laholm, prosecutors reported over Umeå effigies, retail sales rise

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 30th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Hate crime probe dropped, Södertälje apartment shooting, taxi union wants stricter rules, Pride week in Stockholm

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 29th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Stockholm hosts US-China talks, rainy weather warnings, extended passports to be rejected, AI to fight gang crime

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 28th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: In-demand professions could be exempted from work permit pay rules

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

The Migration Agency publishes a list of 152 professions subject to shortages in Sweden that could be exempted from tougher pay rules for work permits. We go through what this means.

Also: Police in Umeå investigate after effigies dressed in striped shirts and Stars of David are hung by their necks at a demonstration against the war in Gaza.

And: The hot weather's causing unusually large algal blooms all along Sweden's east coast. We hear how the situation looks on the Baltic Sea.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Ulla Engberg

Lund station murder convictions, Thailand travel advice, man claimed vab-benefits when working, amusement park staff too drunk to work

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:28:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 25th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Ulla Engberg

New security advisor named, travel advice for Thailand and Cambodia, jobs that may avoid work permit salary rule, send in your fish

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:42:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 24th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Ulla Engberg

Ambulance staff shortage, vocational training, China confirms visit, heavy downpours in the southeast

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:53:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 23rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Ulla Engberg

Foreign Minister Gaza statement, US-China trade talks in Stockholm next week, train delays 'a failure' says minister, torrential rain

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 22nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Prison sentences for fraud, 88 complaints of insults of public officials, rain in south, second Abba song reaches one billion listens

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:35:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 21st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Is the prinsesstårta really sexy?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

In this weeks episode: Swedens iconic prinsesstårta, or princess cake, is winning fans beyond its borders. We visit a bakery in Gotland to learn its secrets.

Also in this Radio Sweden Weekly, migrants who leave Sweden often have a university education according to statistics.

We also talk to extremism expert Christer Mattsson about the rise of far-right “active clubs”.

And finally, we visit a Gotland beach where lifeguards volunteer their time to keep swimmers safe. Their tips could save your life this summer.

Presenters: Babak Parham & Michael Walsh.
Producer: Babak Parham

Forest fire warnings, more sanctions against Russia, industrialist Percy Barnevik dies, Sweden lost to England in Euros

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 18th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Government backtracks on textile law, bad day for Swedish trains, Sweden ready for Euros quarter-final, singer Björn Skifs to retire

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 17th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

C.Gambino murder trial, less fraud against elderly, unemployment up, Uppsala fountains bright green

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:31:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Swedish PM on Trump Ukraine weapons plan, military helicopter lands on parliament, jellyfish found in Öresund, Swedish metal tops charts

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 15th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

16-year-old found guilty of ordering attempted crimes from Spain, inflation still up, Gothia Cup kicks off, hot weather up north

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 14th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Secrets, security and bodyguard leaks

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Bodyguards protecting Sweden's Prime Minister exposed sensitive and secret information about him by sharing data details of their whereabouts on the fitness app, Strava.

By uploading details of their running and cycling routes on the app, the seven bodyguards working for Sweden's intelligence service have been accused of risking the security of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson as well as other senior political figures and members of the royal family they protected. We speak to the investigative journalist at newspaper Dagens Nyheter who helped break the story.

Also, Migration Minister Johan Forssell, who's championed parental responsibility now faces questions of his own after his own son's reported links to extremism. We look at the political fall-out.

We look at the prospects for Sweden's and our own household economies for the rest of the year and speak to a Sweden football fan in super pricey Switzerland!

Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh.

Reporter: Babak Parham

Producer: Kris Boswell

Fraud trial, ombudsman says dentist faced discrimination, Moderate Party AI campaign tool stopped, heavy rain on Sunday

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 11th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Migration minister breaks silence over relative with far-right links, SFI changes, clean air ranking, university admissions day

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:42:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 10th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Left Party wants minister to face questions, gang leader remanded in custody in Turkey, boat collision, Sweden beat Poland in Euros

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Correction: In an earlier version of this podcast we said that the Left Party was summoning the minister to the committee to face questions. It is correct to say the Left Party want the minister to be summoned to face questions. This correction was made on July 9th.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Bodyguards' location leak, social media age limit inquiry, government places huge ammo order, Sweden face Poland in next Euro 2025 match

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:34:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 8th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Eleven guilty in cocaine bust judgement, Anna Lindh's murderer to get prison leave, inflation up, poo piles up on E22 road

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:31:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 7th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Thousands of seasonal berry pickers denied Swedish permits

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Just 89 foreign berry pickers have been granted permits to work in Sweden this season, despite more than 2,000 applications. The Migration Agency says this comes down to concerns over poor working conditions, but the berry industry fears collapse.

Also: We discuss reports that a close relative of a Swedish government minister is connected to the extreme far-right.

And: The Öresund Bridge linking Malmö and Copenhagen celebrates its 25th birthday. P4 Malmöhus reporter Joel Sund explains the link's significance.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

Wanted gang leader arrested, more heroin seizures, checks to find Russia's shadow fleet, train troubles in Gothenburg

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 4th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Shootings down but blasts up, inquiry into pet smuggling, food prices down, Sweden set for Euros

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 3rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Little interest in farm alcohol sales, Taliban murders Afghan man who worked for Sweden's military, forgers jailed, storm warning

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Low birth rate worries government, multidrug-resistant bacteria in Gothenburg hospital, petrol station saboteur arrested, mini heatwave

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 1st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Inquiry says no to national begging ban, petrol station sabotage, organ donor registrations falling, voting cards could soon be digital

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 30th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: 'Hostage in Iran' Swede Johan Floderus on his time in the notorious Evin prison

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Johan Floderus has released a book on his 790 days as a prisoner in Iran.

He tells Radio Sweden Weekly about the survival strategies he used during his time in isolation and about his life since he arrived back in Sweden after a prisoner exchange with Iran.

Also, Sweden's most prominent political gathering, Almedalen week, is being staged in Visby, Gotland. We hear from SVT's political reporter Kristoffer Törnmalm about the main talking points from the past few days, including the Sweden Democrats "White book".

P4 Gotland reporter Jonathan Fältsjö tells us what the locals on Gotland think about the big influx of visitors, not only during Almedalen but throughout the summer season.

And with water in very short supply on the Baltic Island, we hear about a campaign to get tourists to save water.

Presented by Dave Russell and Kris Boswell.

Social Democrats sell off lottery, Finance Minister on Nato spending, Left Party want to be in government coalition, Eurovision boss quits

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 27th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Clark Olofsson dead, Persson to remain in parliament, Social Democrats want higher taxes for the wealthiest, Greens defend military spending

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 26th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Kristersson on Nato deal, Åkesson apologizes, Hatt criticizes government's climate policies, new Norse burial site

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:40:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 25th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Northvolt offer, new Liberal leader, Nacka apartment fire arrest, Öland on the hunt for the driest lawn

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:59:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 24th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/presenter: Michael Walsh

Swedish government on Iran attacks, student loans for Ukrainians flagged, baby left in car, heavy rain forecast for central Sweden

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 23rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Toxic waste scandal

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

We discuss Sweden's toxic waste scandal as ten people from the former waste management company, Think Pink, are convicted of environmental crimes.

Also, for those people from countries outside the EU, it's been a turbulent year following the Northvolt bankruptcy. We follow one couple's efforts to stay in Sweden.

And we meet the chef and part owner of a Stockholm restaurant that this week won a Michelin star.

And there's Midsummer to talk about too!

Presented by Dave Russell and Sophie Ankarcrona Martinez.

'Nytorgsmannen” in fresh rape conviction, Liberals propose new leader, historic defence spending, Midsummer traffic

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:51:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 19th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and presented by Dave Russell

Swedes evacuated from Israel, new work permit salary level, Swedish bathing sites tested

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 18th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

'Queen of Trash' jailed, verdict after murder of teenager, kids in families with unpaid debts, Midsummer weather

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:58:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 17th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and presented by Dave Russell.

Defence Minister calls for deescalation, travel warnings issued, new pay and conditions deal agreed, Mondo breaks world record again

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Dave Russell, Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Political tensions over Gaza aid

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Sweden's government insists it has increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, but is being criticised for its decision to put support for the main UN organisation in Gaza on hold.

We look at the debate in Sweden, and hear an aid organisation's perspective on the arguments.

Also: Migration Minister Johan Forssell's gathered business representatives to find out how Sweden can get better at attracting and retaining international talent.

And we take a look the case of 14-year-old Muhamed, whose death has raised questions about trust in the police and equality before the law.

Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedish PM on Iran attacks, EU extends protection directive for Ukrainians, work permit checks to be simplified, more Swedish streams abroad

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 13th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Activists entered minister's apartment building, terror trial, Gotland water strategy, risk of Midsummer strawberry shortage

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:40:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Thunberg back in Sweden, SVT cyber attacks continue, bag ban lifted, Liberal leader gets farewell gifts

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 11th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

One more triple-killing suspect, proposed changes to constitution, weapons found to be replicas, Stockholm Building of the Year

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:47:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 10th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Swedish Foreign Minister on Gaza ship seizure, SVT hit by cyberattacks, Östermalm arrests, Sweden Rock Festival phone thefts

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Sweden urged to stop international adoptions

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A government-appointed inquiry recommends Sweden stop international adoptions due to irregularities, including instances of child trafficking.

And: We hear about threats to a mainstay of Swedish cuisine, the humble Baltic herring. Radio Sweden's Ulla Engberg's been looking into the issue.

Presenters: Michael Walsh & Dave Russell
Producer: Sujay Dutt

PM and other ministers criticised by committee, antisemitism on the rise, prison for parents who neglected children's dental health

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:08:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 5th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Sweden-Estonia deal on prison places, Thailand to buy Swedish fighter jets, PM open to adoption apology, bag ban stays for Sweden Rock

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:54:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 4th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Health care strike notice, air force exercise called off, CEO salaries, Swedish wolf population on the decline

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:36:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 3rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Proposal to stop international adoptions, Örebro investigation closed, Arlanda transport plans, Tesla sales down again

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Social Democrats look to the future

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

In this weeks episode: the Social Democrats are holding their party conference in Gothenburg what direction are they taking ahead of the 2026 election? We hear from political reporter My Rohwedder from newspaper Aftonbladet who is there.

Plus, major layoffs at Volvo Cars, changes to the Migration Agency's citizenship routines, and this weekend’s Stockholm Marathon.

Presenters: Babak Parham & Michael Walsh.

A-tractor death, Andersson holds conference speech, Swedish BNP shrank

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 30th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Criminal investigation into Northvolt workplace death, Justice Ombudsman criticizes Employment Service, owner of fat cat faces fine

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:33:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 28th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Sweden sharpens tone against Israel, Swede charged with war crime, men poor at spotting cancer signs, unusual Nobel discovery

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 27th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presented and produced by Dave Russell.

Social Democrats fined, Volvo Cars layoffs, Uppsala University calls on government to condemn Israel, sex crimes during hockey champs

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 26th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: The parent pact for a smartphone-free childhood

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

The growing grassroots movement campaigning for a smartphone-free childhood.

The genetic genealogy method to catch a killer that will become legal in Sweden this summer.

Also, we speak to a reporter from P4 Västmanland on the grave robbing of a Viking power centre.

And a farmer's daughter who became one of the greatest opera singers of the twentieth century.

Presenters: Dave Russell & Kris Boswell.

Terrorism threat level lowered, taxi driver released, Migration Agency shakes up citizenship queue, travel warning to west Ukraine changed

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 23rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Northvolt to end production in Skellefteå, fight at European Parliament, new nuclear law, Swedish 'spy bird' captured

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:09:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 22nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Poland intervenes near Baltic cable, dockworkers strike, man suspected of privacy crimes, sound engineer behind Abba's hits has passed away

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 21st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Free TBE shots for Stockholm kids, DNA for solving crimes, mosque arson prosecution, temperatures falling

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:33:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 20th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Malmer Stenergard on Netanyahu comments, more Ukrainian food in Swedish shops, fire risk, Sweden comes fourth in Eurovision

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 19th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Police present Örebro shooting investigation, diplomat suspected of spying dies, police report filed over football pitch attack

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:03:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: Diplomat suspected of spying has died

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

The Swedish diplomat that was arrested last week on suspicion of spying is dead. Questions are asked about the manner of his arrest and possible links to the resignation of the national security advisor.

And police have presented their investigation into the Örebro mass shooting. Their conclusion: his motive was to end his own life at the Risbergska school, due to an ”increasing frustration and hopelessness” about his life.

Also, we speak to the makers of a new documentary series about Sweden during the Second World War — why is the time right to tell the story now?

Plus from Basel, a report looking ahead to tomorrow's Eurovision Song Contest.

Students facing repayment claims, shooting victim dies, May flowers for millions, new music from Avicii

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:39:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 15th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter and producer: Sujay Dutt

Inquiry calls for more deportations, Värmdö bag murder ruling, parents charged over kids' teeth, KAJ through to Eurovision final

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:49:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 14th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Spying suspect detained, Örebro victims can leave hospital, man arrested for sex buying, KAJ performing tonight at Eurovision

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:35:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 13th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Prison for high-ranking Foxtrot figure, European police operation, Minister comments on Gaza, risk of forest and grass fires

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:33:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: US embassy's DEI demands get a cold response in Stockholm

Fri, 09 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

The US embassy has sent letters to its suppliers among them Stockholm City Council's planning office asking about diversity, equity and inclusion programs that violate US anti-discrimination law. We hear from Stockholm vice mayor Jan Valeskog.

And: A man suspected of spying on members of Sweden's Uyghur diaspora on behalf of China was himself a leading figure in the community. Swedish Radio's China reporter Hanna Sahlberg has been following the case.

Also: Linköping plans to put a begging ban in place this summer, citing links to organised crime. We hear from journalist Jenny Grentzelius at P4 Östergötland.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

One dead and one injured in Västerås attack, national security advisor quits, government lowers growth forecast, hockey world champs start

Fri, 09 May 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Delgado Varas defies Left party, nightclub racism, 1,000 phone calls to ex, nuclear reactor safety

Thu, 08 May 2025 14:37:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 8th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Stabbing outside school in Ystad, Swedish minister's Gaza comments, Foreign Ministry travel advice, inflation unchanged

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 7th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Uppsala triple murder detention, Pehrson conflict of interest, apartment ruined by smoking and cat pee, busy wedding season

Tue, 06 May 2025 14:34:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 6th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Uppsala suspect remanded in custody, Swedish PM on Medin, pedestrian killed by cyclist, former Liberal leader gets top Royal Court job

Mon, 05 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 5th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Latest on triple shooting in Uppsala

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT

This week, we begin with the shocking triple murder in central Uppsala, where three young men were shot dead inside a barbershop. We bring you the latest updates.

We also look at the sudden resignation of Johan Pehrson, leader of the Liberal Party, and what it means for Sweden's political center. Political writers Annie Reutersköld and Torbjörn Nilsson weigh in on the party’s future—and the possibility of a merger with the Centre Party.

Then, we ask if Sweden could face a major blackout, like the one that hit Spain and Portugal this week. MSB's Jan-Olof Olsson explains how ready Sweden really is — and why having cash and a transistor radio might still matter.

Finally, we hear from Swedish Radio's Victor Jensen about Volvo Cars plan to cut SEK 18 billion in costs, a move that may lead to major layoffs in Gothenburg and beyond.

Presenters: Babak Parham and Dave Russell

Producer: Kris Boswell

Four in custody for Uppsala murders, Tesla sales plummet further, windy in Stockholm, Royals plant oak in Windsor

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Uppsala murder arrest, more on Liberal leader's shares, hospital clothes worth millions disappearing, students' pee turned into fertiliser

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Proposed tightening of aid for immigrants, Volvo predicting lay-offs, cocaine-smuggling indictments, Spotify growing

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:43:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 29th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Liberal leader quits, global military spending up, new food advice, more tattooists shut up shop last year

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:36:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 28th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Capturing everyday life in Sweden 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT

In this week's programme, we'll hear about the charges and court hearing facing Swedish journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey. Also, the lawyer who's been talking to children and young people about gang recruitment, for her book, Child soldiers.

Samuel Pepys, Virginia Wolff, Bridget Jones... there have been some famous diarists down the years, and now the Nordic Museum has selected five people from over 2,000 applicants to chronicle their everyday lives for future generations to read.

And we hear from a person employed in the Swedish-speaking countryside of Finland who has the job title ”KAJ Coordinator” to look after the huge interest in saunas and Sweden's entry for Eurovision.

Presenters: Dave Russell and Mitch Cordner.

Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedish authorities to exchange more info, Djalali sends message from Iranian jail, SAAB profits, Malmö sculpture sabotage

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 25th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Children without enough help in schools, US discussed Swedish freedom of expression, trains running on time, planes losing passengers

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:35:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 24th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Swedish journo to face Turkish court, PM to go to Pope's funeral, Volvo to increase production, Swedish chocolate bars to shrink

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 23rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Duplantis named World Sportsman of the Year, personal assistance ties to crime, four-country defence purchase, risk of water shortage

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:31:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 22nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presented and produced by Sujay Dutt

Radio Sweden Weekly: Centre Party leadership and storytelling at Easter

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT

What route ahead for the new leader of the Centre Party? Anna-Karin Hatt has been nominated, and her decisions may affect the political landscape in Sweden.

There is analysis of the government's spring amendment budget and a visit to the big open-air museum Skansen for some Easter stories in this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly. Plus: how decisions in the White House have affected an exhibition in Gothenburg.

Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Dave Russell

Producers: Kris Boswell and Sujay Dutt.

Elk population boost, avalanche warning, new hope for heart attack victims, hockey women crash out

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:32:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 17th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and presented by Sujay Dutt

Swedish teen arrested in Sydney, protesters climb Vasa ship, Gothenburg museum says no to DEI ban contract, birthday day for 26,000 Swedes

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Spring budget, double shooting murder, damaged undersea cables, fish and seafish less popular

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:04:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 15th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and presented by Dave Russell

Centre Party closer to getting new leader, Swedish krona stronger, jobs up north wanting Swedish language skills, moose migration early

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:32:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 14th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Trump's tariff turmoil

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT

In this weeks episode we hear Swedish reaction to the Trump administration's tariffs which eventually were paused, but still managed to shake the the global economy.

We'll also hear hear about how a main water pipeline breaking in Jönköping has shed light on the need to replace water and sewerage pipelines faster across the country as well as the discovery of an ancient harbour by archaeologists and researchers from Sweden and Greece.

Presented by Mitch Cordner and Babak Parham.
Producer: Kris Boswell.

Climate goals, inflation, lowest ever birth rate in 2024, two new cultural works given Unesco status

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 11th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

EU pauses retaliatory tariffs, public warning system revamp, balcony fall, Kiruna church moving date

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:49:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 10th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and presented by Dave Russell

EU tariffs, opposition want more help for households and businesses, Joakim Medin appeal turned down, blood shortage ahead of Easter

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:46:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Stock market turbulence reaction, cancelled demonstration, Arla merges with German giant, money back from the tax office

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 8th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Ulla Engberg

Stock market falls, free school profits inquiry, municipality failed cyber-security test, Lego theft

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:34:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 7th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers meet, inflation down, Örebro shooting latest, singer Fröken Snusk replaced

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:38:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 4th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Swedish journalist in Turkish prison

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT

This weeks episode covers everything from the latest news on Swedish journalist Joakim Medin who was arrested in Turkey, new migration rules, wage agreements to a lack of snow in the north.

Presented by Babak Parham and Mitch Cordner
Producer: Kris Boswell

Minister in tariff warning to Swedes, Volvo to move more car production to US, Sweden to meet Turkey over Medin, hottest day of the year

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:56:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 3rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Dave Russell

Sperm and egg donor registry, Social Democrats want to scrap 'karensavdrag', Folksam sell Tesla shares, traditional sign of spring in south

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:43:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Revoking residency permits, new gender equality minister, Thunberg in fossil fuels bank protest, Astrid Lindgren prize

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:45:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 1st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Dave Russell

Northvolt job losses, gender equality minister quits, Ukraine arms package, Swedish journalist arrested in Turkey, sports app hacked

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:34:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 31st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: After decades of cutting debt, Sweden will now borrow money to pay for defence

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

After decades of cutting the national debt, Sweden will now be borrowing money to increase investment in the armed forces. But how much is 300 billion kronor and is it because of what is happening in the White House?

Swedish Radio's defence correspondent Mats Eriksson is in the studio to tell us more.

We'll also hear hear how how an inside joke among construction workers ended up being mistaken for a two-thousand-year-old gold artefact — and why people are protesting about the right to graze for the country's cows.

Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedes in SE Asia told to contact relatives, Swedish journalist in custody in Turkey, terror suspect extradited, Carola gets a Grammis

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 28th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Örebro victim's husband can stay in Sweden, H&M profits plummeting, Falsterbo Horse Show drops controversial sponsor

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:37:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 27th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and presented by Sujay Dutt

Major increase in defence spending, prison terms for festival riot, Gotland water plea, Swede wins SEK 1.25 billion on Eurojackpot

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:36:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 26th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and presented by Dave Russell

Mass shooting victim released from hospital, Migration Agency criticised, Swedish krona strengthened, Karlskoga water

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:39:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 25th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Jönköping flood, foreign minister om Imamoglu arrest, minister wants defence industry to speed things up, good year for Arctic foxes

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 24th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: The excitement and drama of Sweden's largest and longest-running quiz for kids

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

As a social media inspired call for people to this week boycott Sweden's major supermarket chains in protest at high food prices, we look at how much room for manoeuvre the supermarkets really have in bringing down their prices.

Also, one of Sweden's biggest rock bands, Kent, is making a comeback with a series of six sell-out shows in Stockholm, starting this Friday evening. We meet some of the fans who sing in a choir dedicated to the band.

And it's Sweden biggest and most long-running general knowledge quiz for 11 and 12 year-olds. We capture some of the excitement of ”Vi i femman” on regional finals day.

Presented by Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg

Produced by Kris Boswell

Spring budget news, new citizenship rules, Abisko avalanche, Kent return to the stage, 'gold' torc a fake

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 21st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Income requirement for citizenship, government offices deleted Landerholm case email, questions around gold neck ring find

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:06:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 20th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Ulla Engberg

North Macedonian burn victims treated at Stockholm hospital, over a million filed tax returns yesterday, golden discovery in Trollhättan

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 19th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Lundin Oil witness tampering allegations, tax agency faces cyberattacks, teacher fired for taping mouths shut, Polar Music Prize

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 18th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Changes to prescription discounts, fewer cyber attacks last year, supermarket boycott, professions with good job prospects

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 17th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producent: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Northvolt bankruptcy leaves workers with an uncertain future

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

This week's episode is all about green battery manufacturer Northvolt's bankruptcy. We hear from impacted workers, locals up in Skellefteå and some of the decision-makers managing the fallout.

Presented by Michael Walsh and Babak Parham
Producer: Kris Boswell

New meeting on Ukraine, government wants to give conscripts a raise, bad flu season for teens, glass school at risk of being closed

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 14th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Archers to Ukraine, banning phones in schools, calls to boycott ‘rip-off’ supermarkets, warning for heavy snow showers

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:38:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 13th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter and producer: Dave Russell

Northvolt bankrupt, US sanctions Swedish criminal gang, unemployment down, KAJ to stick to Swedish at Eurovision

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 12th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Criminal charges against former national security advisor, updated security assessment, Sami embroidery makes list of world's best artworks

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:47:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 11th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Ulla Engberg

Iran summons Swedish ambassador, Central Bank wants to save use of cash, Sweden has a Eurovision entry

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 10th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: First year of Sweden as a Nato member

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Sweden has now been a Nato member for a year, marking a historic shift in its security policy. But what has this meant in practice?

Also, we’ll look at how criminal gangs are recruiting young people, what came out of the EU summit on Ukraine and defence, and why a Finnish band is shaking up Melodifestivalen.

Presenters: Babak Parham and Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

EU summit, Risbergska college to reopen, flu spreading in Sweden, another Swedish skiing gold

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 7th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedish fighter jets for Nato operations, European human rights ruling, risk of grass fires, Kiruna to be capital of culture

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:12:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 6th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Court case paused, benefits inquiry, survey on defence attitudes, golden skis

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:34:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 5th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Threats to Stockholm schools, faulty mammography software, vehicle inspection scam, warm end of the week

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:43:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 4th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Kristersson on London summit, tax return forms on way, safety poll in Stockholm, Malmö FF fined for flares

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 3rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Sweden's aid organisation SIDA on the USAID cuts

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Massive cuts to the US Agency for International Development has affected humanitarian projects around the world, including projects with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.

In this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we speak to the Deputy Director of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency about the Trump administration dismantling USAID, an agency which provides humanitarian aid to millions around the world.

We also speak to the organiser of an underwater art exhibition made entirely out of trash that has been dumped into Swedish waters.

And we hear from P4 Dalarna's reporter at Vasaloppet in Dalarna to get the latest on the warm weather that's been wreaking havoc there.

Presenters: Mitch Cordner and Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

Örebro prosecutors want British help, future of free interpreters to be investigated, Swedish GDP up, 'Mondo' releases first single

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 28th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Swedish eating habits deteriorating, man shot dead in Gävle, cross-country gold medal, spring in Stockholm

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:34:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 27th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Police investigator on Örebro motive, school threat, animal cruelty conviction, Mariestad food poisoning

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:43:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 26th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Missiles delay PM's Ukraine train, Northvolt to pay salaries, serial rapist convicted again, more guns surrendered to police

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:21:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 25th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Centre Party leader to quit, Kristersson in Kyiv, air defence donation to Ukraine, Spring is (kinda) here

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 24th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Government 'keeping it cool' as tensions rise over Ukraine

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Many in Sweden are concerned as 'superpower-politics' returns to the international stage. Meanwhile, the Swedish government advocates keeping a cool head - or having 'ice in the stomach'.

In this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we hear reactions and analysis what it could mean for Sweden that the US and Russia are talking on the future of Ukraine - without either Ukraine or Europe involved.

We'll also check in with Swedish Radio's local channel in Blekinge for an update on the big oil spill in the Baltic Sea 18 months ago. This week, a report into what went wrong was published.

Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Mitchell Cordner
Producer: Kris Boswell

Landskrona murder sentence, new cable damage, Krona strengthening, Pippi's birthday

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 21th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

70 shots fired in Örebro school, Kristersson defends Zelenskyy, icy road conditions alert

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 20th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Swedish PM in Ukraine meeting, 18 charged in double murder case, no class action climate lawsuit, ex-MV worker guilty of misconduct

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 19th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Adult education classes in Örebro to resume, Uterus scandal, Northvolt sells factory to Scania, minister to take historic parental leave

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:40:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 18th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and presented by Dave Russell

Terrorism conviction, consular assistance rules, parliamentary meeting about Ukraine, swearing fine for Rally Sweden driver

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 17th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Örebro in mourning as police hunt for a motive

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A minute's silence was held around the country for the 10 people killed in last week's attack in Örebro meanwhile we speak to the police about their hunt for a motive.

Also: We talk to Shakila Edizada at Radio Sweden's Farsi/Dari desk, who's been in Örebro speaking to one of the victim's loved ones. We also look at why so little is still known about the man behind the shooting, and what motivated him to carry out the attack.

And: Change may be on the way for Sweden's work permit regime, with potential exemptions to the salary rule being flagged for in-demand professions.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

Terrorism sentence, JD Vance criticises Sweden, new culture canon limits

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 14th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Minimum salary exemption suggested, ministers unknown among public, SJ renovating old trains, poet Eva Ström awarded

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 13th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Örebro police update, unemployment up, sexes more divided over politics

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 12th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

One week since Örebro attack, Sweden Democrat turbulence, arrest of terror suspect, evictions rising steeply

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 11th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Prosecutor on Örebro shooter, government agency mergers, military exercises in Stockholm, new Swedish princess

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 10th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Praise for Örebro teachers' quick thinking, Momika murder suspects, Saab expects to hire, reduced traffic fine

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:33:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 7th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Radio Sweden Weekly: Mass shooting attack in Örebro

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

We've spoken to survivors, residents and local politicians in the aftermath of the deadly attack on an adult education campus earlier this week in Örebro.

Among the interviews, one student who was on the campus at the time of the shooting, speaks of her terror as they placed classroom furniture against the door.

The Swedish city of Örebro was left in shock after the deadliest mass shooting event in the country’s history.

Presenters: Mitch Cordner and Dave Russell.

Reporters: Ulla Engberg and Michael Walsh.

Producer: Sujay Dutt

Several nationalities among Örebro victims, shooter had gun licence, inflation rises, Swedish-grown sweet potatoes

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:43:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 6th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Eleven dead in Örebro shooting, man wanted for embassy shooting, Sweden's FM on Trump's Gaza comments

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:28:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 5th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Örebro campus shooting, food prices rising, Swedes facing deportation from USA, Sami opera premiere

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:26:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 4th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Quran burning verdict, no sabotage on Baltic cable, rubella outbreak, wolverines moving south

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 3rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: How well prepared is Sweden for the next pandemic?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

We've reaction to this week's murder of Salwan Momika, the man widely known for his Quran burning protests in Sweden.

The 31st of January marks five years since Sweden's first diagnosed case of Covid-19. We speak to state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén about Sweden's unique Covid strategy and ask how well prepared is Sweden for the next pandemic?

Also, what was behind the booing of the government's culture minister when she made a speech at the Gothenburg film festival?

And the head of Sweden's association of funeral directors is calling for an attitude change among Swedes planning to lay their loved ones to rest.

Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg.

Producer: Kris Boswell

Inquiry into mother tongue classes, another Baltic ship seized, energy drinks age limit, Sweden's first military satellite

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:29:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 31st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Record Ukraine support package, five in custody over Momika killing, new national security advisor, cayman in Piteå

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:39:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 30th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Bombing arrests, interest rate cuts, prisoners can serve time abroad, food bluffs of the year

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 29th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Multiple blasts in Sweden, predicted lack of qualified teachers, Swedish chef world's third best, King's medal for Mondo and Marta

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:03:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 28th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Security advisor quits, Holocaust Remembrance Day, another Baltic cable damaged, project prevents slippery roads

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 27th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Government wants regular survey to assess integration

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

The government wants a regular survey on fundamental values to assess democratic, social and cultural integration. We speak to Statistics Sweden who have been tasked to draw it up.

Also in the programme, criticism of the proposed stricter rules for getting Swedish citizenship. Plus: a local scandal filled to the brim with sex, sexism and cross-party shenanigans, a long-awaited project - dreaded by some - to store nuclear waste gets off the ground. And a grand slam for Benjamin Ingrosso at the music awards P3 Guld.

Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

Syrians risk losing residency, LGBTQI action plan, arrest in Nyköping, sniffer dogs in Stockholm schools

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 24th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Sharper rules for EEA citizens proposed, investigation into national security advisor, funeral wait, Swedish Oscar nod

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 23rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/presenter Dave Russell

Spotify donation to Trump inauguration, incident at private school, moon cottage launch illegal?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 22nd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Blasts in Eskilstuna and Gothenburg, fight over capers, Sweden's top baby names, foot complaints in the Armed Forces

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 21st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Minister presents new shore protection rules, IS suspect wanted, national security advisor under fire, Swedish FA boss sacked

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 20th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Tougher citizenship laws are coming — here's what you need to know

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

It may soon become harder to get Swedish citizenship and easier to lose it. We go through all the potential changes to citizenship law announced this week.

And: We hear about the new electronic system for medical journals that's caused chaos at hospitals in Sweden's west, and is now being investigated by the healthcare safety watchdog.

Presenters: Michael Walsh & Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

Immigrant teens drowning risk, kids assaulting for social media, food prices, halva and tahini recall

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 17th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

School stabbing, Northvolt extension, late trains, more museum visits

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 16th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Removal of Swedish citizenship, whooping cough, Quran burning trial, can and bottle recycling deposits

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 15th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/Presenter: Kris Boswell

Swedish citizenship inquiry, children's helpline, Baltic NATO meeting, Swedish Film Awards

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 14th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/Presenter: Kris Boswell

Swedish King at defence summit, Saab's military drone project, police report against Israeli soldier, ice chaos on the E45

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 13th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: Twenty years since Storm Gudrun hit southern Sweden

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

We find out the latest news for Swedish battery giant Northvolt, we take a look back at a winter storm that shook Sweden 20 years ago, we share some handy tips for staying safe on Swedens icy pavements, and check out a Stockholm gym that cranks up nothing but metal and hard rock.

Presenter: Babak Parham

Producer: Kris Boswell

Psychiatric evaluation for murder suspect, asylum figures, hedgehog killer accusations, less radiation in Swedish mushrooms and berries

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 10th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Unfit Swedes a defence issue, sick leave costs rise, wind power dominates December, many drivers bad at indicating

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 9th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/Presenter: Michael Walsh

Northvolt to continue reconstruction attempt, Swedish sub finds anchor, inflation down, organ transplants

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 8th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/Presenter: Kris Boswell

Charges laid in bag murder case, weather warnings, man charged over palace knife incident, icebreaking season underway

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 7th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Radio Sweden Weekly: News Review of 2024

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Join us for our look back at the big stories of 2024 in the company of journalists Henrik Torehammar from newspaper Svenska Dagbladet and Wolfgang Hansson at newspaper Aftonbladet.

Presenter: Dave Russell

Producer: Kris Boswell

Ice still causing train delays, 9 in 10 foreign doctors fail medical licence test, cocaine seizures rise, pizza oven incident

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 3rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. As Monday's a public holiday, we'll be back again on Tuesday.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Ebba Busch deletes criticised post, new car registrations fall, wolf hunt underway, Gävle Goat survives the Christmas season

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 2nd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

Record year for the Öresund bridge, yellower plastic bottles on the way, snowy New Year expected

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 30th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. We'll be back with more news from Sweden on Thursday 2nd Jan.

Presenter: Michael Walsh

Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: The Swedish arts scene in 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

We end 2024 with a culture special, looking back at the year gone by in Swedish arts. We're speaking to experts and people around town for a rundown of what has been in and out in Sweden during 2024 in music, arts and film.

Plus a tip or two for books, films, exhibitions or plays to brighten your days over the holidays.

Presenter: Ulla Engberg
Producer: Kris Boswell

Baltic Sea security, 42 workplace deaths in 2024, more deported after convictions, millions watched Donald Duck this Christmas Eve

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 27 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

15 year old murder suspect, Millenium costs continue, Michelin chef dies, Christmas traffic

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 23rd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Produced and Presented by Dave Russell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Suspects avoiding justice by hiding from police

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

In this episode we talk to reporters at P4 Halland on their investigation into the challenges facing Swedish police in serving court notices, and the impact that can have on suspects, victims, and society in general. We also look at a new government proposal affecting musicians' pay, and we also have some tips of things to do for those of you spending Christmas alone in Sweden.

Presenter: Babak Parham
Producer: Kris Boswell

Norrköping shooting, Palestinian aid, woman locked in room for 14 hours, Christmas traffic advice

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 20th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/Presenter: Kris Boswell

Father sentenced for killing children, charges for Skärholmen murder, e-scooter accidents, Diamond Ball awarded

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 19th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

Economic forecast, Malmö blast, avalanche warning, Duplantis prize, no Oscars nod for Sweden

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 18th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/Presenter: Kris Boswell

One injured in Tyresö explosion, nurses abandon regional healthcare, Gyökeres named Sweden's best footballer, Christmas shopping

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 17th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

Police end investigations into Northvolt deaths, Skärholmen prosecutions, online advice for parents, Musikhjälpen raises SEK 60 million

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 16th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Producer/Presenter: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Syrians in Sweden celebrate Assad regime's fall

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

After five decades of brutal dictatorship, Syrians in Sweden have rejoiced over the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule.

And: Luciadagen's being celebrated around Sweden with musical processions, saffron buns and glögg. We hear about the folklore behind St Lucy's Day as it's sometimes called in English.

Also: Musikhjälpen, the Swedish public broadcasters' annual marathon charity broadcast, is currently underway in Sundsvall.

Plus: Nobel Week has wrapped up in Stockholm. We hear from schoolkids in the city's north who were preparing to meet this year's literature laureate, Han Kang.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

German gvt says Swedish energy prices ”not our fault”, pre-school ordered to reveal hidden pupil's location, online phishing, World Cup draw

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 13th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Gröna Lund charged, rape investigation around Mbappé dropped, convictions for home-made thermos bomb, Swedish youth reveal trends for 2025

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 12th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Mitch Cordner

Producer: Mitch Cordner

Electricity prices soar — but not in north, long prison terms for triple killing, Klarna bank sanctioned, Nobel visit to Stockholm suburb

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 11th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Dave Russell

Producer: Kris Boswell

Deportation appeal, winter vomiting bug, Nobel prize ceremony, what Sweden googled in 2024

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 10th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Mitchell Cordner

Producer: Dave Russell

Sweden warns against Syria travel, 15-year-old girl charged with murder, fatal pre-school accident and Musikhjälpen kicks off

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 9th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Radio Sweden Weekly: A Swedish witch hunt

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

In this latest edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we'll be hearing about a very real Swedish witch hunt inspired by the devil.

Also, Swedish school children buck the trend in an international maths and science test.

And we head to the far north along the border with Finland where the minority language of Meänkieli is celebrated.

Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg

Producer: Michael Walsh

Sweden and Denmark buy combat vehicles, Stockholm restaurant fight, camera surveillance proposal, Kiruna to be European Capital of Culture

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 6th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Michael Walsh

Convictions for Israeli company bomb attack, embassies to report on refugees, older first-time mums, man detained near Crown Princess's home

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 5th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Producer. Michael Walsh

Swedish kids get better at math, Hässelby blast arrest, female politicians face obstacles, summer farming added to UNESCO list

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 4th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Sara Assarsson

Producer: Michael Walsh

Nitrous oxide imports rise, more aid to six countries, taxi driver threatened in Gothenburg, Duplantis wins Bragdguldet

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 3rd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Babak Parham

Producer: Michael Walsh

Terror charges after mosque raid, more teenage boys gambling, Ingrosso tops P3 Guld nominations, coffee prices keep rising

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 2nd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Michael Walsh

Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: ”Immigration needs to be good for Sweden” minister says

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Sweden's new minister for migration explains why he wants to focus on attracting international talent and highly qualified labour to Sweden, and why the number of asylum seekers should be kept to a minimum.

We also find out more about the political upheaval in Norrköping, as part of a new segment in our weekly programme, where our colleagues at Swedish Radio's local channels will be telling Radio Sweden's listeners about things happening in their part of the country.

An estimated 5 million litres of glögg is sold in the Nordic countries every year. But what is it, and how come there are so many different types of it? A glögg expert tells us more.

Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Dave Russell
Producer: Kris Boswell

Unions prepared to strike for each other, politician jailed for attempted murder, icy roads warning, Gävle goat ready for Christmas

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 29th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Michael Walsh

Producer: Kris Boswell

Sweden requests China cooperation, terror attack trial, anonymous witnesses, Oasis in gingerbread comeback

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 28th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Mitch Cordner

Producer: Dave Russell

Nordic and Baltic leaders meet at Harpsund, European Commission voted through, Swedes arrested in Germany, minister forgets to register hens

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 27th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Michael Walsh
Producer: Kris Boswell

Teachers exempt from report duty, Kristersson in talks with the Chinese, teenage boy jailed and next year's Eurovision artists finalised.

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 26th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Sara Assarsson

Producer: Dave Russell

Swedish navy halts cable probe, COP29 deal slammed as vague, quake shakes central Sweden, national exams go digital

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 25th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presentor: Babak Parham

Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Baltic Sea cables damaged again — but is it sabotage?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

A Chinese vessel is the centre of attention as authorities investigate two damaged cables in Baltic Sea. It's been described as potential sabotage, but this is rarely proven says Hans Liwång from the Swedish Defence University and KTH.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

This week marks thirty years since Sweden's EU referendum.

We'll listen to what Radio Sweden sounded like on the evening of the 13th November 1994.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Radio Sweden Weekly focuses on Donald Trump's return to the White House after Americans voted for a new president on Tuesday.

The EU's decision to dramatically increase fishing quotas for Baltic herring has caused an uproar in Sweden, which had lobbied against them but was overruled. We hear from environmental groups, experts and the fishing industry.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:30:00 GMT

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences this week recognised the development and application of artificial intelligence when awarding the Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry but what should we make of this year's awards, which traditionally honour human intelligence?

Battery manufacturer Northvolt is cutting around 1,600 jobs across Sweden we go through what happens when you lose your job in Sweden, and what work permit holders need to do if they want to keep living here.

Also: The Swedish island of Gotland has this month been remembering the many Estonian refugees that made perilous journeys there from across the Baltic Sea 80 years ago.

And: This Saturday marks 30 years since the sinking of the MS Estonia, Sweden's worst ever maritime disaster which claimed the lives of 852 people.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell

Producer: Kris Boswell

Stockholm county governor fired, anonymous witness bill finalised, cause of Oceana fire revealed, rain chaos at Stockholm theatre

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 27th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Dave Russell

Producer: Kris Boswell

Stockholm governor criticised for hiring friends, criminal run HVB homes closed, children tested for tuberculosis, Hammarby joy

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 26th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Dave Russell

Producer: Sujay Dutt

Hate crime probe against leading Sweden Democrat dismissed, food agency red meat warning, interest rate cut, new Ryanair routes from Sweden

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 25th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Dave Russell

Producer: Kris Boswell

Iran behind cyber attack in Sweden, fatal accident at nuclear power plant, missing girls found, lobster auction

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 24th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

Presenter: Dave Russell

Producer: Sujay Dutt

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 16th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play

Presenter: Dave Russell

Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: 'The Doping Hunter' on catching out the cheats

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT

We meet Professor Arne Ljungqvist, a living legend in the fight against doping in sports - he's been honoured with a special sculpture unveiled by royalty this week.

It's two years to the next election. As politicians returned to parliament this week, we look at the challenges ahead for the government. Also, why is chess dominated by men? And Sven Göran Eriksson is laid to rest.

Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg

Producer: Kris Boswell

Justice committee chair steps down, man remanded over murder of two Brits, 'Svennis' farewelled in Torsby, blue tongue disease detected

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 13th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play

Presenter: Michael Walsh

Producer: Kris Boswell