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WEBIt's time for Sweden to reconsider 'three-month deadline' for laid-off non-EU workers Losing your job is tough for anyone. But for work permit holders, their entire future in Sweden is at stake, as well as Sweden’s ability to retain the foreign talent it needs, writes The Local Sweden's editor Emma Löfgren.
The latest news and figures about the Covid pandemic in Sweden
WEBDec 28, 2021 — Sweden has confirmed 2,437,850 cases of coronavirus to date. A total of 17,083 people have died since the start of the pandemic within 30 days of testing positive, and 8,869 Covid-19 patients have received intensive care. A total of 7,803,088 people aged over 12 have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and …
Sweden: Covid-19 - The Local Sweden
WEBCovid-19 still causing 1,000 deaths a week in Europe, WHO warns The World Health Organization's European office warned on Tuesday the risk of Covid-19 has not gone away, saying it was still responsible for nearly 1,000 deaths a week in the region.
Readers reveal: The top Swedish cities for foreigners to move to
WEB7 hours ago — A 36-year-old Swede working in Stockholm recommended that foreigners looking to move to Solna make sure to choose an apartment close to a metro or commuter train station. “There are plenty of parks where you can walk or run,” a Moroccan software engineer said. “It also has one of the lowest municipality taxes in Sweden.”.
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WEBSweden Democrat justice chair returns to post after hate crime probe dropped Richard Jomshof, the Sweden Democrat chair of the parliamentary justice committee who stepped down earlier this month due to hate crime accusations, has returned to his post after the case against him was dropped.
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WEBAbout The Local Sweden. The Local’s goal is to give you all the news and essential information you need about Sweden. Whether you are a foreign resident, a frequent visitor, someone with family in Sweden or are planning a move to …
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WEBEverything you need to understand Sweden, Swedish people, the culture and history of the country, as well as the best places to visit. In this week's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra for Membership+ subscribers: the government's priorities for the year ahead, the status of the 'paradigm shift on ...
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
WEBDec 15, 2023 — Labour migrants reportedly among victims of fatal elevator crash in Stockholm. The five people who died this week when a construction elevator crashed 20 metres to the ground in Sundbyberg, north of Stockholm, came from Sweden, Russia, Ukraine and Afghanistan, writes Aftonbladet.Relatives have named one of the victims as Anton Runsvik, 26, from Sundsvall.
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
WEBOct 21, 2021 — Sweden's Oscar entry announced. The Swedish Oscars Committee announced Sweden's entry for the Oscars for Best International Feature Film this morning, SVT reports. Sweden will be represented by Tigrar (tigers), a football drama based on real-life events. The film follows 16-year-old football talent Martin, who is sold to a big Italian club – a childhood dream which becomes a nightmare.