Sweden in Focus
By The Local
Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.
In each episode presenter Paul O’Mahony chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators.
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50 years of Abba, children’s residence permit row, Sweden regressing on rule of law
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Gender law splits government and will there be a Swedish pope?
In this week's episode: Snow chaos on Sweden's roads, April Fools' traditions, government divided on new gender law, and will there be a Swedish pope?Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by T… -
How happy are Swedes?
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Why is ‘Mamma Busch’ calling Jimmie Åkesson a snowflake with a microscopic fig leaf?
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New migration numbers and why a Swedish kids' magazine ignores prudish parents
This week: New migration stats and a uniquely Swedish kids' magazine. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Becky Waterton and… -
INTERVIEW: 'Lots of kids growing up in Sweden are not allowed to feel Swedish'
How does someone who grew up in a Stockholm suburb become the leader of a traditionally agrarian party? Why is the party opposed to new work permit rules? And what's it like being Sweden's first culturally Muslim party leader? This and more … -
'Better late than sorry' as Sweden joins Nato, and will Norwegians sing for Sweden?
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What do Swedes think of Russia and Ukraine? And bloodied 85-year-old beats ski record
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The dreaded orange envelope, book tips, and how will Nato membership change Sweden?
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What are the best tips for making friends in Sweden?
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