Radio Sweden

We've an interview with Sweden's Migration Minister Johan Forssell on the coming changes to citizenship laws. Prices at the vets have skyrocketed — now the competition watchdog wants veterinary clinics and animal hospitals to be more transparent about treatment costs.We also talk cash and instant payments with the Governor of Sweden's Central bank, the Riksbank.And we're joined by the presenter of one of Swedish Radio's most popular night time shows that can put people to sleep!Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

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

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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 10th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

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

We hear about the Swedish government putting teen deportations on hold, pending a change in the rules, as well as other updates to migration rules. We find out what the Iranian diaspora in Sweden thinks about the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.And we hear from teen deportees Donya and Darya in Iran, Radio Sweden spoke with them together with their contact person in Sweden, they called him from Iran on a landline.Plus: We talk to the Defence Minister Pål Jonson on Nato and we look at which Swedish institutions the Swedes have the most confidence in.Presenter: Dave RussellReporters: Liv Lewitschnik, Samuel Williams, Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

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

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

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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 3rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer Dave Russell

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

The government's citizenship proposal is facing legal criticism from Sweden's Council on Legislation: but does this mean they could be challenged in court? We hear from law professor Joakim Nergelius at Örebro University, who gives his view of the likelihood of a legal challenge the lack of transition rules in the government's draft bill.Also: Why are Nordic citizens not getting a longer residency requirement for citizenship, and is the gap between Nordic and non-Nordic residents fair?Plus: Finland is in the process of its own citizenship shake-up – and foreign residents there aren't happy. We're joined by journalist Ronan Browne from Finnish public service channel YLE's English podcast All Points North.Presenter: Ulla EngbergReporter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer: Kris BoswellPresenter: Ulla Engberg

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Producer/presenter: Sujay Dutt

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

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

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

The Minister for Employment Johan Britz responds to high-skilled work permit holders' disappointment with the lack of transition rules in the new citizenship legislation. We also get an update on the debate on ”teen deportations” currently hitting headlines in Swedish media, as well as a glimpse from the courtroom at the first day of the trial into the triple murder in Uppsala. Plus a look at how the 2026 Winter Olympics are going for Sweden.

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

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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 18th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

All you need to know about the historic changes to Swedish citizenship law set to come into effect on June 6, all in the one place. Listen to hear comments from Sweden's Migration Minister as well as those impacted directly by the proposed changes, including highly-qualified foreign professionals, researchers, students and partners of Swedish citizens.And: We speak to a spokesperson for Fair Transition Sweden, a new grassroots initiative calling for transition rules to prevent the law change from impacting pending citizenship applications.Presenter: Dave RussellReporters: Michael Walsh and Liv LewitschnikProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Dave Russell. Producer: Kris Boswell

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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 11th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter: Ulla EngbergProducer: Kris Boswell

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

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

We visit the town of Örebro, which on Wednesday this week honoured the victims of of Sweden's worst mass shooting in modern times. Is it possible to work fewer hours and still get as much done and be happier for it? We look at the issue of the shorter working week which has become topical again.And as the 2026 Winter Olympics officially get underway in northern Italy we speak to Swedish Radio Sport's Bengt Skött for an expert preview on Sweden's medal chances.Presented by Michael Walsh and Dave Russell.Reporter in Örebro: Ulla EngbergProduced by Kris Boswell.

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

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

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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 3rd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

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

We revisit Arctic Kiruna to hear how over a century of mining and other industries has impacted the reindeer herding indigenous Sami of northern Sweden. We meet the renowned Sami textile artist Britta Marakatt-Labba who for years has been depicting Sami mythology and culture through embroidered art.We visit Abisko, one of the best places on earth to see the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights.And away from Kiruna, in domestic politics, it's been a depressing week for the Liberals.Presented by Dave Russell and Michael Walsh.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

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

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

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

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