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Sales slide takes Ericsson net profits down 12 percent

Business

Sales slide takes Ericsson net profits down 12 percent

The school helping international families feel at home in Stockholm

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The school helping international families feel at home in Stockholm

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Outgoing Ericsson chief slams Europe as a 'shitty neighbourhood' for business – and five-year-old girl seriously injured in 'violent incident' in Helsingborg. Here's the latest news.

New international day helps foreign talents network in southern Sweden

Working in Sweden

New international day helps foreign talents network in southern Sweden

Sweden's new 'good conduct' requirements for foreigners comes into force

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Sweden's new 'good conduct' requirements for foreigners comes into force

EU to limit children's access to social media

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EU to limit children's access to social media

Which European countries are already using the EES pre-registration app?

Travel news

Which European countries are already using the EES pre-registration app?

'Extreme' wildfire warning as Sweden braces for another summer heatwave

Weather

'Extreme' wildfire warning as Sweden braces for another summer heatwave

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Stay on top of the Swedish election: How to follow The Local's coverage

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Stay on top of the Swedish election: How to follow The Local's coverage

EXPLAINED: Who is affected by Sweden's law phasing out permanent residency?

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EXPLAINED: Who is affected by Sweden's law phasing out permanent residency?

'I felt betrayed by my country': Swedish scientist blasts treatment of US husband

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'I felt betrayed by my country': Swedish scientist blasts treatment of US husband

POLL: Foreign residents love Sweden, but are afraid they'll be forced out

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POLL: Foreign residents love Sweden, but are afraid they'll be forced out

Podcast and video: Is Sweden flunking its AI test?

Sweden In Focus

Podcast and video: Is Sweden flunking its AI test?

Five of the best spots in Sweden for a naked swim

Discover Sweden

Five of the best spots in Sweden for a naked swim

How can you watch the 2026 men's football World Cup in Sweden?

Football

How can you watch the 2026 men's football World Cup in Sweden?

2026 Swedish election

The Local's guide to Sweden's political parties: The Liberals

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The Local's guide to Sweden's political parties: The Liberals

'The worst is over': PM says Sweden will soon be EU's richest country

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'The worst is over': PM says Sweden will soon be EU's richest country

Politics in Sweden: Will overseas Swedes decide the 2026 election?

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Politics in Sweden: Will overseas Swedes decide the 2026 election?

Swedish word of the day: mandat

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Swedish word of the day: mandat

Swedish Citizenship

'I love Sweden but I'm disappointed': Tech worker hit as citizenship rejections start coming in

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'I love Sweden but I'm disappointed': Tech worker hit as citizenship rejections start coming in

Tell us: Have you had any news on your Swedish citizenship application?

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Tell us: Have you had any news on your Swedish citizenship application?

Swedish migration minister: 'One day you're a Nazi, the next a left-wing activist'

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Swedish migration minister: 'One day you're a Nazi, the next a left-wing activist'

Migration Agency chief: 'Sweden's government has done everything as it's supposed to be done'

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Migration Agency chief: 'Sweden's government has done everything as it's supposed to be done'

Deportations

Swedish government moves ahead with 'teen deportation' relief law

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Swedish government moves ahead with 'teen deportation' relief law

Swedish opposition parties warn new law means 21-year-olds risk being deported

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Swedish opposition parties warn new law means 21-year-olds risk being deported

Opinion: Do Sweden's deportations have more parallels to the US than Swedes realise?

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Opinion: Do Sweden's deportations have more parallels to the US than Swedes realise?

EXPLAINED: Who's covered by Sweden's new teen deportation 'safety valve'?

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EXPLAINED: Who's covered by Sweden's new teen deportation 'safety valve'?

Work permits

Sweden aims for 2027 launch of more flexible work permit rules

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Sweden aims for 2027 launch of more flexible work permit rules

Sweden's work permit salary threshold rises by more than 1,000 kronor

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Sweden's work permit salary threshold rises by more than 1,000 kronor

Sweden set to double three-month deadline for (some) laid-off work permit holders

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Sweden set to double three-month deadline for (some) laid-off work permit holders

How Sweden wants to make it easier to change employers on a work permit

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How Sweden wants to make it easier to change employers on a work permit

Moving to Sweden

Reader question: How do you meet the requirements for a sambo visa?

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Reader question: How do you meet the requirements for a sambo visa?

Can I get a Swedish mortgage without permanent residency?

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Can I get a Swedish mortgage without permanent residency?

Checklist: How to move to Sweden as an American

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Checklist: How to move to Sweden as an American

EXPLAINED: What do you need to do to retire to Sweden?

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EXPLAINED: What do you need to do to retire to Sweden?

Sweden in Focus Podcast

Podcast and video: our big poll on life in Sweden

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Podcast and video: our big poll on life in Sweden

Legal fight begins on Swedish citizenship rejections

Sweden In Focus

Legal fight begins on Swedish citizenship rejections

Almedalen bonus: 'Sweden needs more ambition'

Sweden In Focus

Almedalen bonus: 'Sweden needs more ambition'

Almedalen special: Is Sweden's government toast?

Sweden In Focus

Almedalen special: Is Sweden's government toast?