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radio-sweden25d ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship test on Sweden's society all booked out — but what happens if you fail?

The 1,000 spots available for Sweden's new citizenship test on civic knowledge have been filled, but it seems like the Swedish language portion may face further delays. And: A Swedish court orders tech giant Google to pay SEK 14 billion in damages to the price comparison website Pricerunner. Swedish Radio News tech reporter Sven Carlsson explains what it's all about. Also: The Cosmos local football team in Östersund talks about their battle against the racism directed at their players, both ...

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Government forced into last-minute u-turn due to parliamentary uncertainty

It's been a week of rising political temperatures in Sweden, with the government withdrawing one of its most high-profiled political proposals when they realised it may not get through parliament. We also hear from the leader of the Centre Party, who this week announced which party is their favoured partner after the election, and check in on the Social Democrats to find out why they voted the way they did on the proposal to scrap permanent residency for certain groups. This week also saw th...

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Teen deportations get a solution — but dilemmas remain

Sweden's government has announced what they say is a long-term solution to the issue of teen deportations, but those impacted say it's not enough. Listen to hear from Shahrdad Sherbabaki, one of the young people who received a deportation order due to existing migration laws, which prevent the children of foreign residents from receiving family-based visas once they turn 18. Also: A Sweden Democrat MP has resigned and quit the Riksdag after it emerged he was under investigation for child por...

radio-sweden2mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy back in Sweden

In this week's Radio Sweden Weekly podcast we hear how Swedish fighter jets will aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. We also speak to an expert on public transport about the government and Sweden Democrats' proposal to half the cost of monthly travel cards across Sweden. We hear about the workers who got mysteriously ill at the construction site of an electric steel plant. Also coming up, the 10th edition of the political event Järvaveckan, which aims to combat segregation. Presented by M...

radio-sweden2mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Historic Nato meeting in Sweden

For the first time ever, Sweden has been hosting a high-level Nato meeting. We hear how the gathering of Foreign Ministers comes at a crucial time for the Alliance. We speak to the head of Sweden's Royal Navy about the decision to buy four French warships to strengthen Sweden's presence on the high seas. Also coming up, the list of professions that will be exempt from the government's upcoming increase to the minimum salary needed for Swedish work permits. And a much loved Swedish car brand ...

radio-sweden4d ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Minister concerned over effect of migration policies

Why is Ebba Busch concerned with the effect of her government's immigration policies? We spoke to the Deputy Prime Minister to find out. We also hear why the US is plummeting in popularity in Sweden and why China might be on the rise, we visit a Stockholm sauna that people are visiting despite the mid-July summer heat, and look at an experimental method to mitigate the algal blooms in lakes that have been troubling many people in Sweden this summer. Presenters: Michael Walsh and Samuel Willi...

radio-sweden11d ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: What the Iran war might mean for Sweden

How could the once again escalating conflict between Iran and the US impact us here in Sweden? We speak to Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi to hear about the economic and security implications. We also look at new research into PFAS chemicals in Swedish groundwater, hear why some tourism businesses on Gotland are worried about fewer campers this summer, and visit Stockholm's popular garden allotments where the wait for a plot can be decades-long. Presenters: Samuel Williams and Babak Parham Produce...

radio-sweden18d ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Tension, relief and a landmark deal for Sweden at Nato summit

A huge Saab deal was announced at the Nato summit in Ankara this week, but ahead of the main meeting on Wednesday, tensions were high between Trump and Europe. And: We hear from one of the almost 3,000 people who have had their citizenship applications rejected in June, after tougher eligibility rules came into force. Also: We head to Slussen in Stockholm to find out how the city of Stockholm is working towards climate-adapting the city. Plus: We hear about the governing four-party coalition...

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Election fever hits Sweden

This week we hear what's been going down at Almedalen on the island of Gotland, the location for Sweden's biggest annual political gathering. Swedish Radio News political commentator Helena Gissén highlights the week's biggest talking points, and Parisa Höglund, host of Swedish Radio's politics podcast Det politiska spelet, discusses some of the more unconventional parties registered for the elections this September. And: We visit Solna to see how local politics can reshape a community. Plus...

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: A Swedish Midsummer

We hear about Sweden's much loved Midsummer traditions. Also, how an international theft ring was uncovered after a stolen quad bike with a hidden GPS transmitter in Leksand was tracked all the way to Poland. Plus: SVT's Fouad Youcefi on first time voters and their key role in the elections this September. Presented by Kris Boswell and Dave Russell