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Radio Sweden Radio Sweden is the English service of Swedish public radio, Sveriges Radio. Visit radiosweden.se for news about Sweden in English.

We broadcast a weekly programme every Thursday at 16.30 - 17.00 CET on P2 (P6 89.6fm in Stockholm) with a repeat on Mondays at the same time. You can also listen live to our broadcasts and download our podcasts on our homepage. Comments made on this page may be used on-air. Rules for comments can be found here: https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/7253831

The Swedish government, as part of a general review of the Swedish film industry, is considering whether new legislation...
24/01/2025

The Swedish government, as part of a general review of the Swedish film industry, is considering whether new legislation can be introduced that will make it expressly forbidden for private individuals to access illegal IPTV services.

An increasing number of Swedish households are subscribing to illegal IPTV services, which is putting a dent in the finances of broadcasters who make film, ...

Listen to more of Friday's headlines in our daily podcast, out now:
24/01/2025

Listen to more of Friday's headlines in our daily podcast, out now:

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 ...

The government wants a regular survey on ”fundamental values” to assess ”democratic, social and cultural integration.” W...
24/01/2025

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 in our longer weekly podcast, Radio Sweden Weekly, out now:

The government wants a regular survey on ”fundamental values” to assess ”democratic, social and cultural integration.” We speak to Statistics Sweden who ...

While President Trump has threatened heavier tariffs on EU exports, many Swedish business leaders at the World Economic ...
24/01/2025

While President Trump has threatened heavier tariffs on EU exports, many Swedish business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos say it's too early to jump to conclusions.

The Trump administration in the US has been a topic of conversation for business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.While ...

The Green Party is critical of the new proposals for stricter citizenship requirements, arguing they could potentially e...
24/01/2025

The Green Party is critical of the new proposals for stricter citizenship requirements, arguing they could potentially exclude people living in Sweden from their democratic rights.

The Green Party is critical of the new proposals for stricter citizenship requirements, arguing they could potentially exclude people living in Sweden ...

Since the fall of the Assad regime, hundreds of people have reportedly made the journey to Syria from Sweden despite the...
24/01/2025

Since the fall of the Assad regime, hundreds of people have reportedly made the journey to Syria from Sweden despite the Swedish Foreign Ministry issuing advice not to travel.

The Migration Agency says Syrians in Sweden who travel home risk losing their Swedish residence permits.Since the fall of the Assad regime, hundreds of ...

The Social Insurance Agency reported a record 8,500 suspected welfare fraud cases to the police in 2024, which was 500 m...
24/01/2025

The Social Insurance Agency reported a record 8,500 suspected welfare fraud cases to the police in 2024, which was 500 more than the year before, Swedish Radio News reports.

The Social Insurance Agency reported a record 8,500 suspected welfare fraud cases to the police in 2024, which was 500 more than the year before, Swedish ...

A preliminary investigation is underway into attempted murder, destruction of property and flammable and explosive mater...
24/01/2025

A preliminary investigation is underway into attempted murder, destruction of property and flammable and explosive materials violations. Police are also investigating two separate blasts in Malmö and Eskilstuna.

Two people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries following Thursday night's powerful explosion in the stairwell of an apartment building in ...

Listen to Thursday's news headlines, out now:
23/01/2025

Listen to Thursday's news headlines, out now:

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 ...

A leaked group chat between three leading politicians in Alingsås has revealed secret deals to control town politics — i...
23/01/2025

A leaked group chat between three leading politicians in Alingsås has revealed secret deals to control town politics — in addition to sexist comments about colleagues, plans to sabotage party rivals, and even n**e selfies taken in the local town hall.

A leaked group chat between three leading politicians in Alingsås has revealed secret deals to control town politics — in addition to sexist comments about ...

It's January, so it's still the awards season looking back at 2024. On Wednesday it was the turn of the P3 Gold music aw...
23/01/2025

It's January, so it's still the awards season looking back at 2024. On Wednesday it was the turn of the P3 Gold music awards and gala in Stockholm and it was a big night for a former Eurovision contestant.

He was nominated in four awards categories – and took home all of them.Benjamin Ingrosso swept the field at the annual Swedish Radio P3 Gold music gala ...

Residents in Sweden from EEA countries, that's the EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, may soon have to register them...
23/01/2025

Residents in Sweden from EEA countries, that's the EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, may soon have to register themselves with the Migration Agency, the Swedish government says. All the details here.

The Swedish government and the Sweden Democrats want to change the rules for EEA-citizens living in Sweden.Currently people that have moved to Sweden from ...

Listen to Wednesday's headlines in our daily podcast, out now:
22/01/2025

Listen to Wednesday's headlines in our daily podcast, out now:

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 ...

"It's a historic moment, finally we have a concrete and very good plan for the future," Fredrik Lindgren, the CEO of the...
22/01/2025

"It's a historic moment, finally we have a concrete and very good plan for the future," Fredrik Lindgren, the CEO of the Royal Swedish Opera tells Radio Sweden.

The Royal Swedish Opera, Sweden’s national theatre for opera and ballet is to be completely modernised and extended at a cost of around SEK 3.5 billion, ...

Representatives for the governments of Sweden and Turkey have met as part of efforts to deepen cooperation on terrorism ...
22/01/2025

Representatives for the governments of Sweden and Turkey have met as part of efforts to deepen cooperation on terrorism and organised crime. It's the first meeting of its kind since the cooperation first got underway during Sweden's Nato application process.

Representatives for the governments of Sweden and Turkey have met as part of efforts to deepen cooperation on terrorism and organised crime.It's the first ...

Sweden's national security advisor Henrik Landerholm is facing more criticism after a cab was sent to pick up a notebook...
22/01/2025

Sweden's national security advisor Henrik Landerholm is facing more criticism after a cab was sent to pick up a notebook he had left behind at Swedish Radio.

Sweden's national security advisor Henrik Landerholm is facing heavy criticism after a cab was sent to pick up a notebook he had left behind at Swedish ...

Everyone currently has the right to a interpreter paid for by the state when they come in contact with Swedish governmen...
22/01/2025

Everyone currently has the right to a interpreter paid for by the state when they come in contact with Swedish government agencies, but the plan is to now limit that right for people who migrate to Sweden, however there would be exemptions when it comes to healthcare services or interactions with the justice system.

The governing parties and the Sweden Democrats want foreign-born residents to pay for interpreting services themselves when dealing with government agencies, ...

The warm winter is making Gotland's hedgehogs wake up from hibernation early — but they're having trouble finding food.
21/01/2025

The warm winter is making Gotland's hedgehogs wake up from hibernation early — but they're having trouble finding food.

Gotland has this season seen a record number of hedgehogs needing care to survive a warmer winter.Lissa Sigrén works at the Hedgehog Foundation on Gotland ...

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Visit radiosweden.se for news about Sweden in English. We publish a daily pod each afternoon with the day’s top Swedish news in English, available via our homepage, iTunes, Spotify and other places you cand find podcasts. We also broadcast a weekly programme every Thursday at 16.30 - 17.00 CET on P2 (P6 89.6fm in Stockholm) with a repeat on Mondays at the same time. You can also listen live to our broadcasts and download our podcasts on our homepage. Comments made on this page may be used on-air. Rules for comments can be found here: http://t.sr.se/1oe5jbQ.