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    Radio Sweden Weekly: 'Hostage in Iran' Swede Johan Floderus on his time in the notorious Evin prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 25:57


    Johan Floderus has released a book on his 790 days as a prisoner in Iran. He tells Radio Sweden Weekly about the survival strategies he used during his time in isolation and about his life since he arrived back in Sweden after a prisoner exchange with Iran.Also, Sweden's most prominent political gathering, Almedalen week, is being staged in Visby, Gotland. We hear from SVT's political reporter Kristoffer Törnmalm about the main talking points from the past few days, including the Sweden Democrats "White book".P4 Gotland reporter Jonathan Fältsjö tells us what the locals on Gotland think about the big influx of visitors, not only during Almedalen but throughout the summer season.And with water in very short supply on the Baltic Island, we hear about a campaign to get tourists to save water.Presented by Dave Russell and Kris Boswell.

    Social Democrats sell off lottery, Finance Minister on Nato spending, Left Party want to be in government coalition, Eurovision boss quits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 2:20


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 27th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

    Clark Olofsson dead, Persson to remain in parliament, Social Democrats want higher taxes for the wealthiest, Greens defend military spending

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:07


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 26th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

    Kristersson on Nato deal, Åkesson apologizes, Hatt criticizes government's climate policies, new Norse burial site

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 2:46


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 25th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

    Northvolt offer, new Liberal leader, Nacka apartment fire arrest, Öland on the hunt for the driest lawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 1:42


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 24th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Producer/presenter: Michael Walsh

    Swedish government on Iran attacks, student loans for Ukrainians flagged, baby left in car, heavy rain forecast for central Sweden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 2:13


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 23rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

    Radio Sweden Weekly: Toxic waste scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 25:04


    We discuss Sweden's toxic waste scandal as ten people from the former waste management company, Think Pink, are convicted of environmental crimes. Also, for those people from countries outside the EU, it's been a turbulent year following the Northvolt bankruptcy. We follow one couple's efforts to stay in Sweden.And we meet the chef and part owner of a Stockholm restaurant that this week won a Michelin star.And there's Midsummer to talk about too!Presented by Dave Russell and Sophie Ankarcrona Martinez.

    'Nytorgsmannen” in fresh rape conviction, Liberals propose new leader, historic defence spending, Midsummer traffic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 2:10


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 19th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Produced and presented by Dave Russell

    Swedes evacuated from Israel, new work permit salary level, Swedish bathing sites tested

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 1:51


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 18th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

    'Queen of Trash' jailed, verdict after murder of teenager, kids in families with unpaid debts, Midsummer weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 2:28


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 17th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Produced and presented by Dave Russell.

    Defence Minister calls for deescalation, travel warnings issued, new pay and conditions deal agreed, Mondo breaks world record again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:39


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell, Producer: Kris Boswell

    Radio Sweden Weekly: Political tensions over Gaza aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 28:16


    Sweden's government insists it has increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, but is being criticised for its decision to put support for the main UN organisation in Gaza on hold. We look at the debate in Sweden, and hear an aid organisation's perspective on the arguments.Also: Migration Minister Johan Forssell's gathered business representatives to find out how Sweden can get better at attracting and retaining international talent.And we take a look the case of 14-year-old Muhamed, whose death has raised questions about trust in the police and equality before the law.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

    Swedish PM on Iran attacks, EU extends protection directive for Ukrainians, work permit checks to be simplified, more Swedish streams abroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:10


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 13th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

    Activists entered minister's apartment building, terror trial, Gotland water strategy, risk of Midsummer strawberry shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:35


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

    Thunberg back in Sweden, SVT cyber attacks continue, bag ban lifted, Liberal leader gets farewell gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:18


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 11th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

    One more triple-killing suspect, proposed changes to constitution, weapons found to be replicas, Stockholm Building of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 2:54


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 10th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

    Swedish Foreign Minister on Gaza ship seizure, SVT hit by cyberattacks, Östermalm arrests, Sweden Rock Festival phone thefts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 2:44


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

    Radio Sweden Weekly: Sweden urged to stop international adoptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 24:23


    A government-appointed inquiry recommends Sweden stop international adoptions due to irregularities, including instances of child trafficking. And: We hear about threats to a mainstay of Swedish cuisine, the humble Baltic herring. Radio Sweden's Ulla Engberg's been looking into the issue.Presenters: Michael Walsh & Dave RussellProducer: Sujay Dutt

    PM and other ministers criticised by committee, antisemitism on the rise, prison for parents who neglected children's dental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 2:27


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 5th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

    Sweden-Estonia deal on prison places, Thailand to buy Swedish fighter jets, PM open to adoption apology, bag ban stays for Sweden Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:42


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 4th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

    Health care strike notice, air force exercise called off, CEO salaries, Swedish wolf population on the decline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 2:34


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 3rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

    Proposal to stop international adoptions, Örebro investigation closed, Arlanda transport plans, Tesla sales down again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 2:04


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 2nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

    Radio Sweden Weekly: Social Democrats look to the future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 11:05


    In this weeks episode: the Social Democrats are holding their party conference in Gothenburg what direction are they taking ahead of the 2026 election? We hear from political reporter My Rohwedder from newspaper Aftonbladet who is there. Plus, major layoffs at Volvo Cars, changes to the Migration Agency's citizenship routines, and this weekend's Stockholm Marathon.Presenters: Babak Parham & Michael Walsh.

    A-tractor death, Andersson holds conference speech, Swedish BNP shrank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 2:28


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 30th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

    Criminal investigation into Northvolt workplace death, Justice Ombudsman criticizes Employment Service, owner of fat cat faces fine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 2:23


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 28th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

    Sweden sharpens tone against Israel, Swede charged with war crime, men poor at spotting cancer signs, unusual Nobel discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 2:43


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 27th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presented and produced by Dave Russell.

    Social Democrats fined, Volvo Cars layoffs, Uppsala University calls on government to condemn Israel, sex crimes during hockey champs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 2:25


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 26th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

    Radio Sweden Weekly: The parent pact for a smartphone-free childhood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 25:00


    The growing grassroots movement campaigning for a smartphone-free childhood. The genetic genealogy method to catch a killer that will become legal in Sweden this summer.Also, we speak to a reporter from P4 Västmanland on the grave robbing of a Viking power centre.And a farmer's daughter who became one of the greatest opera singers of the twentieth century.Presenters: Dave Russell & Kris Boswell.

    Terrorism threat level lowered, taxi driver released, Migration Agency shakes up citizenship queue, travel warning to west Ukraine changed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 2:32


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 23rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

    Northvolt to end production in Skellefteå, fight at European Parliament, new nuclear law, Swedish 'spy bird' captured

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:00


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 22nd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

    Poland intervenes near Baltic cable, dockworkers strike, man suspected of privacy crimes, sound engineer behind Abba's hits has passed away

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 2:00


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 21st, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

    Free TBE shots for Stockholm kids, DNA for solving crimes, mosque arson prosecution, temperatures falling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 2:21


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 20th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

    Malmer Stenergard on Netanyahu comments, more Ukrainian food in Swedish shops, fire risk, Sweden comes fourth in Eurovision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 2:17


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 19th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell

    Police present Örebro shooting investigation, diplomat suspected of spying dies, police report filed over football pitch attack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 1:42


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 16th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

    Radio Sweden Weekly: Diplomat suspected of spying has died

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 27:28


    The Swedish diplomat that was arrested last week on suspicion of spying is dead. Questions are asked about the manner of his arrest and possible links to the resignation of the national security advisor. And police have presented their investigation into the Örebro mass shooting. Their conclusion: his motive was to end his own life at the Risbergska school, due to an ”increasing frustration and hopelessness” about his life.Also, we speak to the makers of a new documentary series about Sweden during the Second World War — why is the time right to tell the story now?Plus from Basel, a report looking ahead to tomorrow's Eurovision Song Contest.

    Students facing repayment claims, shooting victim dies, May flowers for millions, new music from Avicii

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:02


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 15th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Sujay Dutt

    Inquiry calls for more deportations, Värmdö bag murder ruling, parents charged over kids' teeth, KAJ through to Eurovision final

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 2:25


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 14th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

    Spying suspect detained, Örebro victims can leave hospital, man arrested for sex buying, KAJ performing tonight at Eurovision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 1:28


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 13th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

    Prison for high-ranking Foxtrot figure, European police operation, Minister comments on Gaza, risk of forest and grass fires

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 1:36


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

    Radio Sweden Weekly: US embassy's DEI demands get a cold response in Stockholm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 21:56


    The US embassy has sent letters to its suppliers among them Stockholm City Council's planning office asking about diversity, equity and inclusion programs that violate US anti-discrimination law. We hear from Stockholm vice mayor Jan Valeskog. And: A man suspected of spying on members of Sweden's Uyghur diaspora on behalf of China was himself a leading figure in the community. Swedish Radio's China reporter Hanna Sahlberg has been following the case.Also: Linköping plans to put a begging ban in place this summer, citing links to organised crime. We hear from journalist Jenny Grentzelius at P4 Östergötland.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

    One dead and one injured in Västerås attack, national security advisor quits, government lowers growth forecast, hockey world champs start

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 2:17


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

    Delgado Varas defies Left party, nightclub racism, 1,000 phone calls to ex, nuclear reactor safety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 2:36


    A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 8th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

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