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Stockholmers for the first time live the longest in Sweden
Stockholm residents for the first time enjoy the highest life expectancy in Sweden, new statistics reveal.
Sweden opens new residence permit paths for Ukrainians
Ukrainians in Sweden under the Temporary Protection Directive will soon be able to apply for a different type of residence permit without leaving Sweden.
The best places to visit in Sweden each season throughout 2026
Spring, summer, autumn or winter – the changing seasons and geography of a country that covers as many latitudes as Sweden means that the time of the year you visit can have a huge impact on your experience.
Sweden's speaker calls MPs to crisis meeting after citizenship voting drama
Sweden's speaker of parliament has called the group leaders of all parties to an extraordinary meeting after the dispute over adding transitional rules to the citizenship vote brought down a long-standing agreement.
New work permit rules and lower fuel prices: What changes in Sweden in May 2026
Sweden is set to make a few much-awaited changes to its work permit package, hopefully put an end to teen deportations, and lower the price on fuel. Here's a rundown of what changes in May 2026.
Swedish opposition demand revote on transitional citizenship rules
The Swedish opposition is calling for a revote on attaching transitional rules to the citizenship reforms, after the Sweden Democrats controversially blocked its majority.
As it happened: Swedish MPs vote through citizenship reforms without transitional rules
The Swedish parliament on April 29th passed a bill affecting the lives of more than 100,000 prospective citizens. The Local reported live from parliament. Join the conversation here.
'We trusted you, Sweden': Foreigners' pleas to MPs ahead of citizenship vote
On April 29th, the Swedish parliament will vote on a bill on tighter citizenship rules – and whether or not transitional rules should be included for the 100,000 applicants already in the queue. We asked The Local's readers what they think MPs need to know ahead of the vote.
Crunch time for Swedish citizenship campaigners as crucial vote draws near
It's the start of a crucial week for a lot of foreigners in Sweden, especially those 100,000 people waiting for a decision on their citizenship application.
Nine in ten Swedes believe AI-generated fake images will influence election
A lot of Swedes worry about how AI will affect the election in September, a new report suggests.
Fewer foreigners unemployed in Sweden than this time last year
Foreigners are driving the fall in unemployment in Sweden, but there's a concerning number of layoffs.
What Sweden's 2026 spring budget means for foreigners
New summer jobs, tax breaks on fuel and electricity and 'language breakfasts' to help young children improve their Swedish. Here's a roundup of the key points in Sweden's spring amendment budget.
KEY DATES: What are the next steps for Sweden's citizenship bill?
These are the key dates to be aware of as the Swedish parliament prepares to vote on the question of citizenship reforms.
Swedish union leaders warn 'haphazard' citizenship reforms could harm international reputation
With less than a month until parliament is set to vote on Sweden's biggest citizenship overhaul in years, Spotify Workers Unionen and the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees (TCO) have thrown their support behind a campaign to include transitional rules for those already in the Migration Agency's queue.
How would you like The Local to cover the Swedish election?
With less than six months to go until the general election in Sweden, we are asking you to tell us how The Local can serve you best.
Swedish migration minister doesn't rule out meeting citizenship campaigners
Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell didn't fully commit to meeting campaigners who are urging the government to change its mind on including transitional citizenship rules – but he didn't rule it out either.
Sweden could start deporting foreigners over 'poor conduct' this summer
The Swedish government is moving forward with a bill to reject or revoke residency permits of foreigners who are not living up to its standards for good behaviour.
Almost 40,000 people had their Swedish driving licence revoked in 2025
The number of people who lost their driving licence increased in Sweden in 2025.
Sweden Democrat leader calls for freeze on teen deportations
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson has called for the country’s controversial ‘teen deportations’ to be suspended with immediate effect until a solution has been found.
Sweden to hand out first new repatriation grants
Sweden’s Migration Agency has for the first time approved applications for the government’s controversial 350,000 kronor “repatriation grant” – money handed out to refugees who wish to return to their home countries, a scheme criticised by the government’s own inquiry.
Swedish games boss warns 'retroactive' citizenship reforms 'not good for industry'
Pushing through citizenship reforms without transitional rules will make Sweden less attractive to international talent, the acting head of the Swedish Games Industry Association has warned.
How does Sweden's 'track change' repeal affect work permit holders?
Sweden is revoking the so-called track changes ('spårbyte') immigration path, which means that thousands of foreign workers may have to leave the country. The Local has looked into the nitty-gritty of who is affected and what their chances of staying are.
Do Taylor Swift's ancestors really come from a small parish in rural Sweden?
A community history group tried to get to the bottom of a persistent genealogy rumour surrounding US mega star Taylor Swift and a small parish in north-central Sweden.