Radio Sweden

This week we hear what's been going down at Almedalen on the island of Gotland, the location for Sweden's biggest annual political gathering. Swedish Radio News political commentator Helena Gissén highlights the week's biggest talking points, and Parisa Höglund, host of Swedish Radio's politics podcast Det politiska spelet, discusses some of the more unconventional parties registered for the elections this September.And: We visit Solna to see how local politics can reshape a community.Plus: After Sweden's 1-1 tie with Japan, Susanna Andrén from Swedish Radio's sports desk tells us how Sweden's World Cup squad is keeping its tournament dreams alive.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Babak Parham

Radio Sweden Weekly

#803 · 24 min · 26 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#802 · 2 min · 26 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 25th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

#801 · 2 min · 25 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 24th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#800 · 2 min · 24 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 23rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#799 · 2 min · 23 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 22nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#798 · 2 min · 22 jun 2026

We hear about Sweden's much loved Midsummer traditions. Also, how an international theft ring was uncovered after a stolen quad bike with a hidden GPS transmitter in Leksand was tracked all the way to Poland.Plus: SVT's Fouad Youcefi on first time voters and their key role in the elections this September.Presented by Kris Boswell and Dave Russell

Radio Sweden Weekly

#797 · 28 min · 19 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 18th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#796 · 2 min · 18 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 17th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#795 · 2 min · 17 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#794 · 2 min · 16 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 15th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#793 · 2 min · 15 jun 2026

It's been a week of rising political temperatures in Sweden, with the government withdrawing one of its most high-profiled political proposals when they realised it may not get through parliament. We also hear from the leader of the Centre Party, who this week announced which party is their favoured partner after the election, and check in on the Social Democrats to find out why they voted the way they did on the proposal to scrap permanent residency for certain groups.This week also saw the start of the FIFA World Cup, with people in Sweden getting ready for that first match at 4 AM on Monday - or maybe not. And hear why Sweden's strawberry growers are nervously eyeing the weather forecast for this weekend.

Radio Sweden Weekly

#792 · 28 min · 12 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 12th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#791 · 2 min · 12 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#790 · 2 min · 11 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 10th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#789 · 3 min · 10 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 9th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt.

#788 · 2 min · 9 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 8th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#787 · 2 min · 8 jun 2026

Sweden's government has announced what they say is a long-term solution to the issue of teen deportations, but those impacted say it's not enough. Listen to hear from Shahrdad Sherbabaki, one of the young people who received a deportation order due to existing migration laws, which prevent the children of foreign residents from receiving family-based visas once they turn 18.Also: A Sweden Democrat MP has resigned and quit the Riksdag after it emerged he was under investigation for child pornography offences.And: We hear new details about how the Migration Agency intends to handle citizenship applications from next week, once tougher eligibility rules come into effect.

Radio Sweden Weekly

#786 · 25 min · 5 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 5th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#785 · 3 min · 5 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 4th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

#784 · 3 min · 4 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 3rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

#783 · 3 min · 3 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 2nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

#782 · 2 min · 2 jun 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 1st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#781 · 2 min · 1 jun 2026

In this week's Radio Sweden Weekly podcast we hear how Swedish fighter jets will aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. We also speak to an expert on public transport about the government and Sweden Democrats' proposal to half the cost of monthly travel cards across Sweden.We hear about the workers who got mysteriously ill at the construction site of an electric steel plant. Also coming up, the 10th edition of the political event Järvaveckan, which aims to combat segregation.Presented by Michael Walsh and Liv Lewitschnik.Produced by Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly

#780 · 24 min · 29 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 29th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#779 · 3 min · 29 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 28th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#778 · 2 min · 28 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#777 · 2 min · 27 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#776 · 2 min · 26 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 25th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#775 · 2 min · 25 maj 2026

For the first time ever, Sweden has been hosting a high-level Nato meeting. We hear how the gathering of Foreign Ministers comes at a crucial time for the Alliance.We speak to the head of Sweden's Royal Navy about the decision to buy four French warships to strengthen Sweden's presence on the high seas.Also coming up, the list of professions that will be exempt from the government's upcoming increase to the minimum salary needed for Swedish work permits.And a much loved Swedish car brand is back in the headlights!Presented by Ulla Engberg and Dave Russell.Produced by Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden Weekly

#774 · 27 min · 22 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 22nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#773 · 3 min · 22 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 21st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#772 · 2 min · 21 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 20th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#771 · 3 min · 20 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 19th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

#770 · 2 min · 19 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 18th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presented and produced by Sujay Dutt

#769 · 3 min · 18 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 15th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presented and produced by Dave Russell

#768 · 2 min · 15 maj 2026

From June, foreign workers will need to earn 90% of the Swedish median monthly salary to get a work permit but the government's yet to present which jobs will be exempted. And: Two Swedes are self-isolating at home due to the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.Also: We take a look at research on how Swedish language skills and religious or cultural symbols influence Swedish employers in the recruitment process.Plus: We get the latest on the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, where Sweden's Felicia will perform in Saturday night's grand final.

Radio Sweden Weekly

#767 · 24 min · 15 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Produced and Presented by Sujay Dutt.

#766 · 2 min · 13 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 12th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

#765 · 2 min · 12 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

#764 · 3 min · 11 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 8th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

#763 · 2 min · 8 maj 2026

Sweden's constitution, its geography and its modern history are just some of the topics included in new educational material for the country's upcoming citizenship test, published online this week. Listen as we look at some of the topics covered in the brochure released by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, as well as what we know about how the test that's set to be taken for the first time this August will work.Also: The drama over the now-defunct pairing agreement between Sweden's political parties continues, following last week's vote on transition rules for the government's new citizenship rules.Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael WalshReporter: Liv LewitschnikProducer: Sujay Dutt

Radio Sweden Weekly

#762 · 22 min · 8 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 7th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

#761 · 2 min · 7 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 6th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#760 · 2 min · 6 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 5th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

#759 · 2 min · 5 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 4th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

#758 · 2 min · 4 maj 2026

This week a narrow majority of MP's in parliament voted through tougher rules for Swedish citizenship. There will be no transition rules for pending citizenship applications. We talk to the Swedish Migration Agency about the impact the new rules will have on citizenship applications.We hear from the debate in parliament on the citizenship vote and hear reactions from MPs.Also in the programme, we speak to security analyst Hans Brun about why Säpo needs longer time to investigate some citizenship applications.And we speak with some of the people affected by the new citizenship rules.Presented by Dave Russell and Liv LewitschnikReporter: Ulla EngbergProduced by Kris Boswell

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#757 · 24 min · 1 maj 2026

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

#756 · 3 min · 30 apr 2026

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.

#755 · 2 min · 29 apr 2026

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

#754 · 2 min · 28 apr 2026