Podcasts about radio sweden

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

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.

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.

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.

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

This week, we begin with the shocking triple murder in central Uppsala, where three young men were shot dead inside a barbershop. We bring you the latest updates. We also look at the sudden resignation of Johan Pehrson, leader of the Liberal Party, and what it means for Sweden's political center. Political writers Annie Reutersköld and Torbjörn Nilsson weigh in on the party's future—and the possibility of a merger with the Centre Party.Then, we ask if Sweden could face a major blackout, like the one that hit Spain and Portugal this week. MSB's Jan-Olof Olsson explains how ready Sweden really is — and why having cash and a transistor radio might still matter.Finally, we hear from Swedish Radio's Victor Jensen about Volvo Cars plan to cut SEK 18 billion in costs, a move that may lead to major layoffs in Gothenburg and beyond.Presenters: Babak Parham and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

In this week's programme, we'll hear about the charges and court hearing facing Swedish journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey. Also, the lawyer who's been talking to children and young people about gang recruitment, for her book, Child soldiers. Samuel Pepys, Virginia Wolff, Bridget Jones... there have been some famous diarists down the years, and now the Nordic Museum has selected five people from over 2,000 applicants to chronicle their everyday lives for future generations to read.And we hear from a person employed in the Swedish-speaking countryside of Finland who has the job title ”KAJ Coordinator” to look after the huge interest in saunas and Sweden's entry for Eurovision.Presenters: Dave Russell and Mitch Cordner.Producer: Kris Boswell

What route ahead for the new leader of the Centre Party? Anna-Karin Hatt has been nominated, and her decisions may affect the political landscape in Sweden. There is analysis of the government's spring amendment budget and a visit to the big open-air museum Skansen for some Easter stories in this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly. Plus: how decisions in the White House have affected an exhibition in Gothenburg.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Dave RussellProducers: Kris Boswell and Sujay Dutt.

In this weeks episode we hear Swedish reaction to the Trump administration's tariffs which eventually were paused, but still managed to shake the the global economy. We'll also hear hear about how a main water pipeline breaking in Jönköping has shed light on the need to replace water and sewerage pipelines faster across the country as well as the discovery of an ancient harbour by archaeologists and researchers from Sweden and Greece.Presented by Mitch Cordner and Babak Parham.Producer: Kris Boswell.

This weeks episode covers everything from the latest news on Swedish journalist Joakim Medin who was arrested in Turkey, new migration rules, wage agreements to a lack of snow in the north. Presented by Babak Parham and Mitch CordnerProducer: Kris Boswell

Warar iyo Barnaamijyo Af Soomali ah Xukuumadda Iswiidhen ayaa 500 milyan oo karoon ku maalgelinaysaa daryeelka gaarka ah ee maskaxda. Wiil da'diisu ka hooseeyso 15 sanno oo loo xiray isku day dil. Haweenka dhallinyarada ah ee shaqeeya oo 54% oo aan runsaneyn in ay shaqayn karaan ilaa da'da hawlgabka.

Maanta iyo wararka radio Sweden Degmada Västerås, oo aan dooneyn inay joojiso adeegsiga qalabka dijitaalka ah ee dugsiga xannaanada. Eedeysan 20 jir ah Iswiidhish oo a dacwad loogu soo oogay magaalada Kobenhagen. Greta Thunberg oo maanta booliisku ka xeeysteen ka dib markii ay ka qaybgashay dibad bax ka dhan ah shirbangiga SEB bank.

Xisbiyada Tidö oo doonaya inay mamnuucaan guurka ilma adeerka/abti. Nin 26 jir ah oo qirtay in uu in dilay haweenay 60 jir aheyd oo ka shaqeeneysay dukaan cuntada iibiya. Kooxaha Xeegada ee Bandhiga ee wiilasha iyo gabdhaha oo guullo soo hoyey.

After decades of cutting the national debt, Sweden will now be borrowing money to increase investment in the armed forces. But how much is 300 billion kronor and is it because of what is happening in the White House? Swedish Radio's defence correspondent Mats Eriksson is in the studio to tell us more.We'll also hear hear how how an inside joke among construction workers ended up being mistaken for a two-thousand-year-old gold artefact — and why people are protesting about the right to graze for the country's cows.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

As a social media inspired call for people to this week boycott Sweden's major supermarket chains in protest at high food prices, we look at how much room for manoeuvre the supermarkets really have in bringing down their prices. Also, one of Sweden's biggest rock bands, Kent, is making a comeback with a series of six sell-out shows in Stockholm, starting this Friday evening. We meet some of the fans who sing in a choir dedicated to the band.And it's Sweden biggest and most long-running general knowledge quiz for 11 and 12 year-olds. We capture some of the excitement of ”Vi i femman” on regional finals day.Presented by Dave Russell and Ulla EngbergProduced by Kris Boswell

This week's episode is all about green battery manufacturer Northvolt's bankruptcy. We hear from impacted workers, locals up in Skellefteå and some of the decision-makers managing the fallout. Presented by Michael Walsh and Babak ParhamProducer: Kris Boswell

Sweden has now been a Nato member for a year, marking a historic shift in its security policy. But what has this meant in practice? Also, we'll look at how criminal gangs are recruiting young people, what came out of the EU summit on Ukraine and defence, and why a Finnish band is shaking up Melodifestivalen.Presenters: Babak Parham and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

Massive cuts to the US Agency for International Development has affected humanitarian projects around the world, including projects with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. In this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we speak to the Deputy Director of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency about the Trump administration dismantling USAID, an agency which provides humanitarian aid to millions around the world.We also speak to the organiser of an underwater art exhibition made entirely out of trash that has been dumped into Swedish waters.And we hear from P4 Dalarna's reporter at Vasaloppet in Dalarna to get the latest on the warm weather that's been wreaking havoc there.Presenters: Mitch Cordner and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

Many in Sweden are concerned as 'superpower-politics' returns to the international stage. Meanwhile, the Swedish government advocates keeping a cool head - or having 'ice in the stomach'. In this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we hear reactions and analysis what it could mean for Sweden that the US and Russia are talking on the future of Ukraine - without either Ukraine or Europe involved.We'll also check in with Swedish Radio's local channel in Blekinge for an update on the big oil spill in the Baltic Sea 18 months ago. This week, a report into what went wrong was published.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Mitchell CordnerProducer: Kris Boswell

A minute's silence was held around the country for the 10 people killed in last week's attack in Örebro meanwhile we speak to the police about their hunt for a motive. Also: We talk to Shakila Edizada at Radio Sweden's Farsi/Dari desk, who's been in Örebro speaking to one of the victim's loved ones. We also look at why so little is still known about the man behind the shooting, and what motivated him to carry out the attack.And: Change may be on the way for Sweden's work permit regime, with potential exemptions to the salary rule being flagged for in-demand professions.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

We've spoken to survivors, residents and local politicians in the aftermath of the deadly attack on an adult education campus earlier this week in Örebro. Among the interviews, Fatima Alabdullah, who was on the campus at the time of the shooting, speaks of her terror as they placed classroom furniture against the door.The Swedish city of Örebro was left in shock after the deadliest mass shooting event in the country's history.Presenters: Mitch Cordner and Dave Russell.Reporters: Ulla Engberg and Michael Walsh.Producer: Sujay Dutt

Qiimaha cunnada ayaa mar kale kor u kacay, sida uu qoray Matpriskollen.120 qof oo iswiidhish ah oo Maraykanka laga soo tarxiilayo. Nin kale oo 34 sano jir ah ayaa loo xiray tuhun dil ah oo toddobadkii hore ka dhacay bartamaha Lund.

Tirada magangalyo-doonka oo la filayaa inay hoos u dhacdo sanadkan. Masjidka Imam Ali Islamic Center, oo la sheegay in loo adeegsadaa madal sirdoon oo uu leeyahay taliska Iiraan. Suuqa saamiyada Stockholm ayaa hoos u dhacay ka dib hadalkii Trump.

We've reaction to this week's murder of Salwan Momika, the man widely known for his Quran burning protests in Sweden. The 31st of January marks five years since Sweden's first diagnosed case of Covid-19. We speak to state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén about Sweden's unique Covid strategy and ask how well prepared is Sweden for the next pandemic?Also, what was behind the booing of the government's culture minister when she made a speech at the Gothenburg film festival?And the head of Sweden's association of funeral directors is calling for an attitude change among Swedes planning to lay their loved ones to rest.Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg.Producer: Kris Boswell

Warar iyo Barnaamijyo Af Soomali ah Maxaabiista Swedishka ah ayaa loo diri karaa wadamada kale ee EU-da iyo waddmada EES la isku yiraahdo si ay halkaasi xukunkooda ugu dhameystaan. Nin isaga oo sarqaansan raacay diyaaraha aan duuliyaha, lana dul dhigay ganaax maalin leh oo gaaraya 32 000 kr. Baabuurta xaamulka qaada ee shirkada Volvo oo dalabaadkoodu kordhayo, islamarkaana shaqo abuur cusub abuurto. Shirkada Tele2 oo shaqaalaheeda dhimeeysa sababo la xirriira dib u eegis maaliyeed.

The government wants a regular survey on fundamental values to assess democratic, social and cultural integration. We speak to Statistics Sweden who have been tasked to draw it up. Also in the programme, criticism of the proposed stricter rules for getting Swedish citizenship. Plus: a local scandal filled to the brim with sex, sexism and cross-party shenanigans, a long-awaited project - dreaded by some - to store nuclear waste gets off the ground. And a grand slam for Benjamin Ingrosso at the music awards P3 Guld.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

It may soon become harder to get Swedish citizenship and easier to lose it. We go through all the potential changes to citizenship law announced this week. And: We hear about the new electronic system for medical journals that's caused chaos at hospitals in Sweden's west, and is now being investigated by the healthcare safety watchdog.Presenters: Michael Walsh & Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

We find out the latest news for Swedish battery giant Northvolt, we take a look back at a winter storm that shook Sweden 20 years ago, we share some handy tips for staying safe on Swedens icy pavements, and check out a Stockholm gym that cranks up nothing but metal and hard rock. Presenter: Babak ParhamProducer: Kris Boswell

Join us for our look back at the big stories of 2024 in the company of journalists Henrik Torehammar from newspaper Svenska Dagbladet and Wolfgang Hansson at newspaper Aftonbladet. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

We end 2024 with a culture special, looking back at the year gone by in Swedish arts. We're speaking to experts and people around town for a rundown of what has been in and out in Sweden during 2024 in music, arts and film. Plus a tip or two for books, films, exhibitions or plays to brighten your days over the holidays.Presenter: Ulla EngbergProducer: Kris Boswell

Wiil 14-sano jir ah ayaa looga shakisan yahay inuu ka dambeeyay qarax xalay ka dhacay xaafada Rosengård ee Malmö. Tirada qoysaska qaata kaalmada kirada guryaha ayaa hoos u dhacday 21% sida ay sheegtay qasnada caymiska ee Försäkringskassan. Xisbiga Kristdemokraterna ayaa badalay go'aankoodii hore ee la xirriiray buundada baramoosida ee dugsiyada hoose ee lagu dhaco.

In this episode we talk to reporters at P4 Halland on their investigation into the challenges facing Swedish police in serving court notices, and the impact that can have on suspects, victims, and society in general. We also look at a new government proposal affecting musicians' pay, and we also have some tips of things to do for those of you spending Christmas alone in Sweden. Presenter: Babak ParhamProducer: Kris Boswell

After five decades of brutal dictatorship, Syrians in Sweden have rejoiced over the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule. And: Luciadagen's being celebrated around Sweden with musical processions, saffron buns and glögg. We hear about the folklore behind St Lucy's Day as it's sometimes called in English.Also: Musikhjälpen, the Swedish public broadcasters' annual marathon charity broadcast, is currently underway in Sundsvall.Plus: Nobel Week has wrapped up in Stockholm. We hear from schoolkids in the city's north who were preparing to meet this year's literature laureate, Han Kang.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

Warar iyo Barnaamijyo Af Soomali ah Tuhunkii la xirriiray kufsiga ee lagu soo eedeyey ciyaaryahanka kubada cagta ee Kylian Mbappé oo la baa bi'iyey.Sicir bararka ayaa bishii Nofeembar kor u kacay 1.8 boqolkiiba marka loo eego cabbirka hey'adda KPIF, sida lagu sheegay warsaxaafdeed ka soo baxay laanta tirakoobka ee SCB.Saddex qof ayaa xabsi dheer lagu xukumay, kadib markii ay ku lug lahaayeen samaynta iyo daabulida bamka Tarmuuseed iyo jebinta sharciga walxaha qarxa.

In this latest edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we'll be hearing about a very real Swedish witch hunt inspired by the devil. Also, Swedish school children buck the trend in an international maths and science test.And we head to the far north along the border with Finland where the minority language of Meänkieli is celebrated.Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla EngbergProducer: Michael Walsh

Sweden's new minister for migration explains why he wants to focus on attracting international talent and highly qualified labour to Sweden, and why the number of asylum seekers should be kept to a minimum. We also find out more about the political upheaval in Norrköping, as part of a new segment in our weekly programme, where our colleagues at Swedish Radio's local channels will be telling Radio Sweden's listeners about things happening in their part of the country.An estimated 5 million litres of glögg is sold in the Nordic countries every year. But what is it, and how come there are so many different types of it? A glögg expert tells us more.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

A Chinese vessel is the centre of attention as authorities investigate two damaged cables in Baltic Sea. It's been described as potential sabotage, but this is rarely proven says Hans Liwång from the Swedish Defence University and KTH. And: Northvolt files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as its CEO Peter Carlsson steps down.Also: Ever wondered why so much of your personal information is out in the open, posted on websites like Ratsit and MrKoll? Change could be on the way to limit this.And: Despite warnings from the Migration Agency, the National Audit Office says they could find no evidence of widespread abuse of study permits among international students from outside the EU.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

This week marks thirty years since Sweden's EU referendum. We'll listen to what Radio Sweden sounded like on the evening of the 13th November 1994.We talk to Hans Lindqvist who was chair of the cross-party ”No to the EU” campaign at the time, and we catch up with some political scientists who explain why Sweden voted yes, and what it has meant to the country.And finally, Swedish Radio's man in Brussels, Andreas Liljeheden tells us how Sweden is doing in today's EU.We also speak to Jakob Åsell, program coordinator of the ongoing Stockholm Film Festival which is celebrating its 35th year.Presenters: Babak Parham and Kris BoswellProducer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly focuses on Donald Trump's return to the White House after Americans voted for a new president on Tuesday. We'll be looking at what a second Trump administration could mean for Sweden over the next four years in terms of its export economy and security.And we hear from Swedish politicians and Americans living in Sweden - what are they saying about the US election results?Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

With only days left till the presidential elections in the US, many of the Swedish politicians are looking as well as heading west, to see if they can learn something about political campaigning. We hear from some of them in this week's programme. It's been one year since the income requirement for work permit holders was more than doubled - what effect has it had so far? We look at some of the figures and speak to an employer who was very concerned before the changes.And Mike Loshak has won the Teacher of the Year award for 2024. He has experience from teaching in Sweden as well as the UK and tells us about how the two educational systems compare.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

The EU's decision to dramatically increase fishing quotas for Baltic herring has caused an uproar in Sweden, which had lobbied against them but was overruled. We hear from environmental groups, experts and the fishing industry. And: Up to 850 blue collar workers are to lose their jobs at troubled battery manufacturer Northvolt's plant in Skellefteå.Also: The youth wing of the Sweden Democrats are calling for it to be possible to revoke the citizenships of people who don't integrate into Swedish society.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

It's confirmed that more than 300 white collar workers and engineers will be made redundant at Northvolt's plant in Skellefteå. We hear from Shaneika Jeffrey, vice co-chair of the local branch of the Unionen trade union at the battery manufacturer. And: The government released its plan to grow Sweden's military by almost 30,000 people by 2030. Jacob Westberg, senior lecturer at the Swedish Defence University, shares his analysis.Also: More than 30 million cubic metres of untreated wastewater — including raw sewage — was released into Swedish waterways last year. Erik Karlsson at Svenskt Vatten explains what might be behind this.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences this week recognised the development and application of artificial intelligence when awarding the Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry but what should we make of this year's awards, which traditionally honour human intelligence? Also, we review this year's recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.And outside of the Nobels, we visit a 'women only' shooting night at a hunting club to look at the growing popularity of hunting among women.Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla EngbergProducer: Michael Walsh

As the world's attention is on the escalating conflict in the Middle-East, we take a look at the Swedish government's position on the conflict, and some of the incidents following in its tracks. We also meet international students in Stockholm, who hope to find ways to continue their careers in the country after they have finished their studies here. And from Gotland, we hear stories from the people who were there when thousands of refugees came over the Baltic Sea, 80 years ago.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

Battery manufacturer Northvolt is cutting around 1,600 jobs across Sweden we go through what happens when you lose your job in Sweden, and what work permit holders need to do if they want to keep living here. Also: The Swedish island of Gotland has this month been remembering the many Estonian refugees that made perilous journeys there from across the Baltic Sea 80 years ago.And: This Saturday marks 30 years since the sinking of the MS Estonia, Sweden's worst ever maritime disaster which claimed the lives of 852 people.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

Today is Allemansrättens Dag, the Day of the Right of Public Access. What does the age-old law mean today? We also look into the government's autumn budget proposal, presented in full this week. Also, there is trouble at Northvolt, the battery producer which the town of Skellefteå has pinned high hopes on for creating jobs. Presenters: Sujay Dutt and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

We meet Professor Arne Ljungqvist, a living legend in the fight against doping in sports - he's been honoured with a special sculpture unveiled by royalty this week. It's two years to the next election. As politicians returned to parliament this week, we look at the challenges ahead for the government. Also, why is chess dominated by men? And Sven Göran Eriksson is laid to rest.Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla EngbergProducer: Kris Boswell

It's been labelled the biggest environmental scandal ever in Swedish history and in this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we speak to one of the prosecutors, and one those who first sounded the alarm. Anna Öhgren in Norrtälje first noticed something was wrong when a large number of lorries started passing by her house with truckloads of unsorted waste, offloading them onto the property down the road from her house. ”I don't bathe in the lake. I don't drink the tap water anymore,” she tells Radio Sweden.And what was it that caused one of the most experienced government ministers to resign this week? We go on a military exercise in the Stockholm archipelago and find out more about the world's 300 best songs, according to a jury put together by Swedish Radio's music channel P3.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell.

Sven-Göran Eriksson, Sweden's most successful football manager of all time, passed away on Monday surrounded by his family. We speak to Samuel Sillén from Swedish Radio's sports desk to hear how Svennis is being remembered. Also: The government and the Sweden Democrats are set to reverse their own reduction to the biofuel blending mandate after just 8 months — but they say petrol prices won't be affected.And: We also look at why shootings are now considered to be a ”low-status” task for criminal gangs, as well as calls for clearer guidance on what level of Swedish language skill preschool staff need.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

Today, Sweden is a major player in the video game industry. The best selling game of all time is Swedish, and the Swedish game industry grosses billions of kronor each year, and has done nothing but grown for the past decade. This week we dive into how, and why, Sweden's grew to this size, and what issues it faces today. Presenter: Michael LindgrenProducer: Kris Boswell