Podcasts about radio sweden

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

Qof ayaa la qabtay oo loo xiray shaki la xiriira inuu qeyb ka geeystay dil kadib toogashadii ka dhacday Hallstahammar. Orwa Kadoura oo xubin ka ahaa xisbiga Vänsterpartiet ayaa ka tagay xisbiga iyo Maamulka Gobolka Östergötland. 26 eey oo geerida loo fududeeyey kadib markii la heley iyaga oo dayac la liita.

Nin ka tirsan ciidanka boliiska magaalada Malmö ayaa loola cararay isbitaalka ka dib markii madaxa jug laga gaarsiiyey isagoo howlgal ku jiray. Maxkamadda Racfaanka ayaa xaqiijisay xukunka maxkamadda hoose ee xabsi daa'in ah oo lagu riday labadii nin ee rasaasta furay. Filinka Filip iyo Fredrik ee 'Den sista resan - safarkii ugu dambeeyay' ayaa noqon doona kan Sweden u matali doona tartanka abaalmarinta Oscar-ka.

Illaa iyo imminka ma jiraan wax war ah oo ku saabsan dhaawac ama dhimasho ku yimid muwaadiniinta iswiidhishka ah ee ku sugan Lubnaan oo la xiriira qaraxyadii shalay ka dhacay halkaas, Diyaarad siday wasiirka arrimaha dibadda iyo wasiirka cadaaladda oo ku sii jeedday Ankara ayaa lagu khasbay inay ku soo laabato garoonka diyaaradaha Arlanda,Stockholm. Heeyadda saadaalinta hawada oo bixisay digniint jaallaha.

Xubinta cusub ee hoggaanka cusub ee ururka Midowga Yurub - u meteli doonta Sweden Jessika Roswall (M) ayaa la soo jeediyey inay mas'uul ka noqoto arrimaha deegaanka. Xafiiska shaqada ayaa ku wargeliyey 228 ka mida shaqaalihiisa in shaqada laga eryi doono, sida lagu sheegay war-saxaafadeed. Waxa soo baxday warbixintii magaalooyinka martigelin doona Melodifestival-ka sannadka soo socda.

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

Denmark takes Sweden to task over its handling of the gang crime issue, as Copenhagen deals with a wave of offences committed by young Swedes. We hear from Malmö University criminologist Manne Gerell. Also: Sweden confirms its first case of the new mpox variant, which was also the first detected case outside Africa.And: We'll also take a look at the results of a state inquiry looking at whether Sweden should offer to pay migrants more money in exchange for them leaving the country.Plus: Hedgehog Week is underway — we'll hear where you're most likely to catch a glimpse of the spiky critters, which are at risk of becoming threatened in Sweden.Presenters: Maya Naylor and Michael WalshProducer: Michael Walsh

We meet the Vilén family, who are at risk of being split up due to Sweden's rules on residence permits for young adults. Plus: There is light at the end of the tunnel for the Swedish economy; and as table tennis fever grips the country, what is the ”Swedish model” for the sport?Also: The story of the Swedish band Gyllene Tider has hit the big screen — we take a look back at the Swedish music scene from 40 years ago.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Maya NaylorProducer: Michael Walsh

Stockholm Pride kicked off on Monday. We take a closer look at the availability of PrEP, a medication that prevents HIV, which is proving difficult to access in some places across Sweden. We also hear how Sweden's fared so far at Paris 2024, and we discuss a project in Stockholm's Gamla Stan bringing back a more old-school approach to tourism.Presenters: Maya Naylor and Michael WalshProducer: Michael Walsh

Sweden could walk away with its best performance at a Summer Olympic Games in decades at Paris 2024. We hear from reporter Sigge Sanner, who's in Paris for Swedish Radio's sports desk. Also: We look at the latest wave of violent crime in Södertälje, where there's been a number of shootings and a grenade attack this past week.You'll also hear from Rami, a doctor in Gävleborg county, who's one of a number of foreign workers whose children have been told to leave Sweden after turning 18. We also get the government's response to this.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Mitchell CordnerProducer: Kris Boswell

In this special edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we hear stories from around the globe, ranging from Gaza to Ukraine, via the jungles of central America, by speaking to some of Swedish Radio's foreign correspondents, who reflect on the past year and the stories that they have reported on. Presenter: Michael LindgrenProducer: Kris Boswell

We meet the UK's ambassador to Sweden, Judith Gough who is leaving her post after five years in the job. She talks about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and Sweden's journey into Nato. Also, we hear about Sweden's protests at Viktor Orban's international trips.We'll be looking at a pilot project taking place later in the autumn where a number of workplaces will trial a four day week.And we'll have a bit of basketball for you after two Swedes got drafted into the NBA.Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

It's been almost three months since the deadly shooting in Skärholmen in Stockholm's south west, where a father was killed in front of his 12-year-old son. We speak to the leaders of Blåuggla, a volunteer group that does night patrols in Skärholmen, to hear how the community's feeling. And: 50 years ago, Sweden became the first country in the world to introduce paid parental leave for both mums and dads — and now even grandparents and family friends will be able to take time off work for caring duties. We hear about this change to the parental leave scheme.Also: It's emerged that a fully-vaccinated child died after being infected with TBE last year, we speak to an expert on communicable diseases to find out more. And change is on the way for the Eurovision Song Contest following the controversies at this year's event in Malmö. We hear from the European Broadcasting Union's media director Jean Philip De Tender.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Dave Russell

Last summer, the roller coaster Jetline at the theme park Gröna Lund derailed, injuring nine people and killing one. The incident caused the park to lose millions of kronor, and it is not the only recent incident at a theme park or zoo in Sweden. In this special episode, we talk to visitors and the people running the parks about the incidents and what effect they have had on visitors' faith in Swedish theme parks.Presenters: Michael Lindgren.Producer: Kris Boswell.

Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi are now back in Sweden after last weekend's prisoner swap with Iran. While there's relief that the pair are back safe, there's also criticism of the decision to free Hamid Noury who was serving a life sentence for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Iran in exchange for the two Swedes. We hear from Swedish Radio's Middle East reporter Johan Mathias Sommarström. Also, we hear reaction to a new report from the Public Health Agency this week looking at the impact screen time has on children.And we meet a strawberry farmer handling the midsummer rush, and find out about Sweden's Blood Donor Dog of the Year.Presenters: Dave Russell and Mitch Cordner.Producer: Michael Walsh

An increasing number of people who have come to Sweden to work are seeking legal advice, after their children have been told they will have to leave the country after they have turned 18. We'll also look at the outcome of the EU election, why some of the parties lost votes compared to the last election and whether it may have any bearing on Swedish domestic politics.And we find out more about what the costs of graduating in Sweden. Why is the student cap so expensive?Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael WalshProducer. Kris Boswell

Around 2,000 nurses and other health professionals went on strike this week as part of an ongoing labour conflict in healthcare. We hear from Sineva Ribeiro, chair of the union behind the strike. Also: With just two sleeps to go until the European election, we hear what the top candidates from each party would like the EU to look like in 10 years time.And: Police in Norrköping have set up the country's first stop and search zone in the city's Hageby neighbourhood. Petter Ahnoff, news editor at P4 Östergötland, tells us how locals are reacting.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Babak ParhamProducer: Kris Boswell

Listen to our EU election debate special, broadcast on the afternoon of June 3rd. Eight party candidates standing for election joined us to debate two of the big topics of this election campaign - climate and migration. The candidates - Abir Al-Sahlani - Centre, Michaela Hollis - Christian Democrats, Isabella Lövin - Greens, Christina Hedin - Left, Anna Maria Corazza Bildt - Liberals, Arba Kokalari - Moderates, Evin Incir - Social Democrats, Linus Nilsson - Sweden Democrats.Presenters: Babak Parham and Dave Russell.Production team: Kris Boswell, Anders Ljungberg, Ulla Engberg, Michael Walsh.

Järva week in Stockholm combines politics and entertainment. We visited the annual festival in one of the capital's most multi-ethnic areas.Also, with the European election fast approaching we talk about the messages on the parties' EU election posters with a rhetoric expert. And are you ready for the Sweden Rock Festival next week?Presenters: Sujay Dutt and Dave Russell.Producer: Kris Boswell.

Early voting for the European parliament election kicked off in Sweden this week. We'll be talking to party activists, potential voters and leading candidates standing for election as the campaign hots up.Also, we're in Cannes to hear about the new film about Donald Trump which has a Swedish connection.Presenters: Dave Russell and Babak Parham.Producer: Kris Boswell.

The Sweden Democrats have been using anonymous accounts in social media to try to forward their agenda, and have attracted criticism from the opposition as well as the government parties. We speak to the reporters who uncovered the story. Swedish Radio's CEO Cilla Benkö shares her concerns about the parliamentary commission into the future of Public Service. We ask Malmö City Council's managing director for events if the city would be up for hosting the Eurovision ever again, and we speak to ”Swifties” who have descended on Stockholm ahead of this weekend's concerts.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Kris BoswellProducer: Kris Boswell