radio-sweden12h ago
Parliament votes through citizenship laws, Kristersson critical of Iran war, Swedbank to cut jobs, wildfire warnings for weekend
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.
radio-sweden5d ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: Will the energy crisis derail Sweden's economy and send summer travel plans into a tailspin?
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...
radio-sweden7d ago
Borlänge schools to reopen tomorrow after threat, Pokemon cards crime payments in Uppsala, embassy stop and search zone to end, museum award
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.
radio-sweden12d ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: Will the new citizenship civics test be ready in time?
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
radio-sweden14d ago
Benefits ban for serious crimes, SEK 2 billion worth of forest felled by Storm Dave, more cheats at Swedish unis, Zara Larsson AMA noms
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.
radio-sweden19d ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship changes to be discussed by MPs
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 ...
radio-sweden21d ago
Swedish PM on ceasefire, prosecutor drops Uppsala poisoning investigation, employers want lower pay rises next year, new allergy guidelines
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.
radio-sweden27d ago
Gun violence continues, Volvo Cars sales fall, inquiry on HIV duty to inform law, Easter rush for sweets
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
Man arrested for bus murder, man charged for forcing wife to sell sex, discrimination reports reach record levels, rain and snow for Easter
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-sweden1mo ago
Girls behind shootings, avalanche update, Swedes drinking less, World Cup play-off
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
Mohamsson re-elected Liberal leader, Government plans fuel tax cuts, police stop-and-search zone in Stockholm, Roxette streaming success
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-sweden1mo ago
Swede injured in United Arab Emirates, Ikea flags job cuts, Stockholm Stock Exchange falls, PFAS in cherry tomatoes
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
Liberal ministers say they'll quit if Mohamsson goes, Kristersson on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran embassy staff moved, Skansen bears wake up
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-sweden1mo ago
Citizenship law change, cash transaction cap proposal, Lufthansa cancellations, another Paralympic gold for Årsjö
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
High electricity prices in south, preparedness cash for municipalities, US embassy warning, Sweden's Ebba Årsjö wins two Paralympic medals
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-sweden1mo ago
Åkesson backs pause on teen deportations, war may impact Sweden's economy, extremism in preschools, spring arrives
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
Swedish PM on Middle East war, crisis operations for Foreign Ministry, 400 foreign criminals not expelled, bad weather for Vasaloppet
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-sweden2mo ago
Baltic Sea monitoring, youths detained after Eskilstuna murder, prescription medication, Karolinska on list of world's top hospitals
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
radio-sweden2mo ago
Minister on citizenship criticism, fire in Stockholm, benefits restrictions for immigrants, record Winter Olympics for Team Sweden
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-sweden1d ago
Opposition counter-proposal on citizenship, mystery illnesses at steel mill, thousands travel for care, teens steal Hesa Fredrik sirens
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
radio-sweden5d ago
Diplomat faces prosecution, Borlänge suspect freed, EMPACT Trident police raids, winter vomiting bug behind outbreak in Lerum
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.
radio-sweden8d ago
Amnesty criticism of Sweden, call for tariffs on goods from Israeli settlements, gunfire at police in Stockholm, FIFA fines Sweden
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
radio-sweden12d ago
Swedish King in Ukraine, Alzheimer's drug 'too pricy', Swedish krona falling, boy convicted of throwing banana at Speaker
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.
radio-sweden15d ago
MPs discuss citizenship bill, Stegra funding boost, pre-school teacher acquitted for taping mouths, 'lagom' voted best Swedish word
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
radio-sweden19d ago
Terrorism arrest, Swedish university cuts links to Chinese uni, Swede arrested in Phuket, IT attack against municipalities in north
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.
radio-sweden22d ago
Stop and search time extended, Malmö hand grenade, million in old cash, injured Lundgren misses World Cup
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-sweden28d ago
Moderates say 'yes' to Sweden Democrats in government, Swede arrested in Morocco, police can't wear uniform in Pride parades, World Cup
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.
radio-sweden1mo ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: A return of deadly gun violence
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...
radio-sweden1mo ago
Avalanche in north, Iran war dampening Swedish economy, more ID checks on streets, moose migration TV show to return
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.
radio-sweden1mo ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: A shift in the centre ground of Swedish politics
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 Radi...
radio-sweden1mo ago
Swede executed in Iran, citizenship revocation proposal, Liberal heavyweight to candidate for Centre Party, KAJ most played song in 2025
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.
radio-sweden1mo ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: Migration Minister on changes to citizenship law
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...
radio-sweden1mo ago
Varberg water crisis, Swedish prenup record, Sollefteå birth rates, another Paralympic medal for Modin
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: Sweden pauses teen deportations
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 speak to the sisters Donya and Darya on a call from Iran about their situation there.
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...
radio-sweden1mo ago
Swedish consular team in Riyadh, bird flu in Stockholm, two arrested over will fight, Zara Larsson tops global chart
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.
radio-sweden2mo ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: Could Sweden's proposed new citizenship rules face a legal challenge?
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...
radio-sweden2mo ago
Expelling foreign criminals, supermarket food prices, man shoots sister, bats hibernate at hospital
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.
radio-sweden2mo ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: Minister says highly-skilled labour should feel welcome in Sweden
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.
radio-sweden2d ago
PM says government offices should have been faster, regions slow on hearing aids, cost of raising a child up, warm weather for weekend
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-sweden6d ago
War has 'substantial' impact on the Swedish economy, Ukraine loan, shorter route to a driver's licence, new alcohol patterns
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
radio-sweden9d ago
Man arrested for hacking, Left Party keeps cabinet seat demand, retailers want energy drink age limit, World Cup warm-up games announced
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-sweden13d ago
Government to lower age of criminal responsibility, six repatriation grants approved, boom for weight-loss drugs, rare gull sighted
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
radio-sweden16d ago
Spring Budget, Swedish PM welcomes Magyar's win, last Shah's son speaks in Stockholm, Abba Voyage passes another milestone
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-sweden20d ago
Three Swedes killed in Lebanon, double prison time for gang criminals,MP's to oversee Hungary election, mystery illness shuts hospital wing
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
radio-sweden26d ago
Radio Sweden Weekly: Relief at the checkout
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...
radio-sweden29d ago
Banks raising home loan rates, food sales tax cut and burgers, 84 killed by violent crime last year, Sweden faces Poland tonight
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
Social Democrats want transition rules for citizenship applications, teens in custody for murder, grass fire danger, clocks go forward
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.
radio-sweden1mo ago
Residence permit 'character' requirement, teens charged over murder plot, snowy owls extinct in Sweden, royal couple drama series
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
Former Liberal leader makes comeback, two die in workplace accident, convicted Eurovision plotter allowed to keep studying in Stockholm
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.
radio-sweden1mo ago
No Swedish language requirement for PR, top Liberal resigns from party board, US falls in democracy ranking, thermos bomb scare
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
radio-sweden1mo ago
Liberals and Sweden Democrats make deal, prosecutors start investigation into seized ship, new Mondo world record.
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.
radio-sweden1mo ago
Ship captain remanded in custody, bus driver harrassment case, Swedish economic downturn, more Paralympic medals
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 1+th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt
radio-sweden1mo ago
Government announces migration changes, chartered plane to Gulf, woman guilty of insulting judge, Paralympics start tonight
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.
radio-sweden1mo ago
Problem to get home stranded Swedes, man gored by bull, southern Swedes urged to save tap water, Elk train disruption
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
radio-sweden2mo ago
Lyten finally takes over Northvolt, conviction for threats against ministers, Russian drone, first crane at Lake Hornborga
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
radio-sweden2mo ago
Lawyers criticise revoking PR permits, aid to Ukraine, problems at Migration Agency return centre, blood rain coming to west Sweden
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
radio-sweden2mo ago
Terror suspect detained, Social Dems in favour of chemical castration for paedophiles, hundreds of fish frozen, another Olympic bronze
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