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'A money making racket': Angry British dual nationals blast UK passport demand
With the end of the Electronic Travel Authorisation system's 'tolerance period' approaching, British readers of The Local have slammed unclear government guidance about a rule change meaning dual nationals must enter the country on a valid UK passport.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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How much does a ski holiday cost in Sweden during sportlov?
The sportlov school holidays are synonymous with ski trips for many families, although the high prices mean they can also be one of the year’s most expensive weeks. How much do prices differ between resorts?
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January 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Sweden Democrat and Social Democrat leaders neck-and-neck in public opinion
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson and Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson are now the joint most popular party leaders among Swedish voters.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Readers capture impact of biggest solar storm in Sweden for 20 years
The largest solar radiation storm in 20 years made the Northern Lights visible as far south as Malmö on Monday and Tuesday night. Here are some of the best photos sent in by our readers.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Indefinite prison terms will be possible from April, new proposal to extend powers to search under-15s, mortgage rates expected to rise and more news from Sweden on Friday.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Swedish word of the day: pudla
The verb pudla comes from pudel, the Swedish word for a poodle. Despite this, it doesn’t have much to do with fluffy dogs.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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'They show me pity': Americans in Sweden describe treatment in wake of Trump threats
Most Swedes don't treat them differently on a personal level, say our American readers, although many describe having to answer more questions about their government than before. And some resent Swedish assumptions that they don't support Trump.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Sweden's plan to revoke existing permanent residency permits on hold
Plans to revoke permanent residency permits for more than 100,000 foreign citizens in Sweden appear to be on hold, after a government spokesperson said the proposal would not be included in this spring’s bills as it is “still being analysed.”
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January 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Swedish pension fund sells off US Treasury bonds
Swedish pension fund Alecta said Wednesday that it had sold the bulk of its US Treasury bonds over the past year, citing the unpredictability of the current administration and growing US debt.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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How Trump-proof is Sweden's economy?
Sweden's finance minister Elisabeth Svantesson declared the Swedish economy was "Trump-proof" when US President Trump said on Monday that he would hit Sweden with tariffs. The tariff threat was dropped on Wednesday, but how vulnerable is the Sweden to future tariffs?
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January 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Sweden denying study permits for high-school exchange programs
Leading student exchange organizations have had major problems with the Swedish Migration Agency over the past two years, The Local reports, with 16-year-olds from non-EU countries regularly denied permits to spend an exchange year studying in Sweden.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Sweden says it will not participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Sweden's prime minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed that Sweden will not join US President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace, "as the text currently stands".
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January 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Swedish stock market expected to rise after Trump drops tariff threat, more Christmas presents bought online, and other news from Sweden on Thursday.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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MEPs block move to cut passenger compensation for flight delays in Europe
The European parliament on Wednesday rejected plans to allow airlines to incur longer flight delays before having to compensate passengers, locking horns with member states that have backed the move.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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19-year-old jailed for plot to attack Stockholm festival
A Stockholm court on Wednesday jailed a 19-year-old for nearly eight years for having plotted to attack a culture festival on behalf of the Islamic State.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Fika, meatballs and Kalles kaviar: Which Swedish foods habits have you adopted?
It's hard to live in Sweden for more than a few months without adopting some of the local food habits, with meatballs, fredagsmys, A-fil and even aberrations like tuna paste among the foods now regularly eaten by foreigners who answered The Local's survey.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Swedish krona reaches four-year high against dollar
One US dollar cost 9.12 Swedish kronor on Wednesday morning. The krona has not been this strong against the dollar since the start of 2022.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Olympics, pensions and sportlov: What changes in Sweden in February 2026
Will Sweden bring back gold at the Winter Olympics? Will the Melodifestivalen music contest throw up any half decent songs? Here are some of the main things happening in Sweden in February.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Swedish minister: 'EU needs to step up on defence'
This week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra features an interview with Jessica Rosencrantz, Sweden's Minister for EU Affairs.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Greenland crisis could cause Swedish 'stagflation', new wolf territory in Östergötland, Social Democrats propose new law after Rönninge murder and more news from Sweden on Wednesday.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Swedish pensioners on how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country
In an article first published by The Conversation, UCL Senior Research Fellow in Social Anthropology Miranda Sheild Johansson speaks to a number of Swedish pensioners in southern Stockholm to learn how they feel about Sweden's decreasing levels of taxation.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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What were Sweden's most popular baby names in 2025?
Vera leaped from fifth place to become the most popular name for baby girls in Sweden in 2025, while Noah was the most popular boy's name for the third year running, according to new statistics from the Swedish Tax Agency.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Grammar guide: When to use compound words in Swedish
Särskrivning, or writing compound words in Swedish incorrectly as two separate words, is a common mistake among Swedish learners (and among Swedes in general, for that matter). But how do you avoid them?
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January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Why do men in Sweden vote for the right and women for the left?
Sweden’s left-wing parties would govern with a large majority if only women were allowed to vote. But if men had their way, the right would dominate completely. Why do women and men in Sweden view politics so differently and has the gap always been so wide?
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January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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OPINION: This is a 1938 moment for Europe, but the war will be a trade war
European leaders sending their troops to Greenland has - writes political columnist John Lichfield - called Donald Trump's bluff when it comes to military conflict. Instead the continent faces the prospect of a long and brutal trade war.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM