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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 10h
How can Europe protect its skies against 'escalating' drone menace?
How can Europe protect its skies against 'escalating' drone menace?
Drones flying over airports, commercial sites and other sensitive infrastructure in Europe is a growing phenomenon which EU leaders blame on Russia, and preventing the disruption they cause will prove a tough technical challenge, observers say.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 11h
The six worst tax traps for Americans living in Sweden
The six worst tax traps for Americans living in Sweden
Americans who live abroad know all too well they can't escape the clutches of the IRS. But they may not be aware of the painful tax traps specific to Sweden. Maria Sommert, a tax director at EY in Stockholm, explains the worst.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 11h
Does Sweden's government even understand its own permanent residence inquiry?
Does Sweden's government even understand its own permanent residence inquiry?
Sweden’s migration minister says revoking permanent residence will only affect asylum migrants, while the Sweden Democrats claim it will even hit Swedes’ spouses. Both seem to be wrong, writes Nordic Editor Richard Orange in Inside Sweden.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 13h
What's too expensive in Sweden (and what do you miss when you're not here)?
What's too expensive in Sweden (and what do you miss when you're not here)?
In this week's podcast: new increase in salary requirement for work permits, and what do readers stock up on when away from Sweden? For Membership+ subscribers: Why Sweden wants to lower the age of criminal responsibility, and the latest on plans to withdraw permanent residency.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 13h
EXPLAINED: How to become a Swedish citizen
EXPLAINED: How to become a Swedish citizen
Like Sweden so much you want to stay forever – or even become a Swede? The process can seem daunting, so The Local has looked into what you need to know about getting Swedish citizenship.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 1d
How British people in Sweden can renew their post-Brexit residency cards
How British people in Sweden can renew their post-Brexit residency cards
The first cards issued to British people to prove their post-Brexit residency status in Sweden are up for renewal over the coming months. Here's how the system works.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 1d
Swedish word of the day: å
Swedish word of the day: å
Let's look at one of the Swedish language's single-letter words.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 1d
Why is the right thrashing the left in Swedish social media?
Why is the right thrashing the left in Swedish social media?
Right-wing influencers are increasingly dominating Swedish social media. Is this a sign that US-owned platforms are favoring politicians in the Trump mould, or does the right just have the better tunes at the moment, asks James Savage.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 1d
Swedish Liberals 'will vote no to a government including Sweden Democrats'
Swedish Liberals 'will vote no to a government including Sweden Democrats'
The leader of Sweden's Liberal Party has called for her party to commit once again to blocking any government that includes ministers from the far-right Sweden Democrat from taking power in Sweden, ahead of a vote on the issue from the party's ruling committee.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 1d
What will new EES border checks mean for non-EU residents in Europe?
What will new EES border checks mean for non-EU residents in Europe?
The EU's new Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport controls will be launched on October 12th, albeit in a phased in approach, but how will it impact non-EU residents legally living in EU/Schengen countries?
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 1d
Who would lose Swedish permanent residency under proposed new law?
Who would lose Swedish permanent residency under proposed new law?
A Swedish government inquiry has proposed revoking the permanent residency permits of some 120,000 people living in Sweden. It's not only people with asylum who are affected, but also some researchers and many Swiss people with permanent residence.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 1d
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Liberals to decide on Sweden Democrat collaboration, security guard shot on Stureplan and Sweden's Jews hope for less antisemitism after peace agreement. Here's Sweden's news on Friday.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 2d
EXPLAINED: What's the best way to bring an ageing parent to Sweden?
EXPLAINED: What's the best way to bring an ageing parent to Sweden?
Many people living and working in Sweden have one or more parents living back in their home country, often alone. What are the options if they need support or stop being able to care for themselves?
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 2d
Swedish word of the day: arbetstillstånd
Swedish word of the day: arbetstillstånd
Today’s word of the day is one many of our readers from outside the EU are already familiar with.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 2d
IN NUMBERS: How long are waiting times at Sweden's Migration Agency?
IN NUMBERS: How long are waiting times at Sweden's Migration Agency?
Sweden's Migration Agency has notoriously long waiting times for citizenship applications and residence permits. So, how long should you expect to wait?
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 2d
Five interesting facts you probably didn't know about the Nobel Prize
Five interesting facts you probably didn't know about the Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prizes have since 1901 been awarded to hundreds of people whose work has led to great advances for mankind, in line with the wishes of inventor Alfred Nobel. Here are five facts to drop into conversations with Swedes.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 2d
EXPLAINED: The various types of permanent residency documents in Sweden
EXPLAINED: The various types of permanent residency documents in Sweden
There are multiple types of permanent residence documents or statuses in Sweden, which can lead to confusion about residency status. The application processes and rights granted depend on your citizenship and what you're doing in Sweden.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 2d
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Prime minister to 'look into' activists' reports of torture in Israel, Swedish universities fall out of top 50 worldwide, young people prioritise safety over climate and equality, and other news from Sweden on Thursday.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 3d
Do Taylor Swift's ancestors really come from a small parish in rural Sweden?
Do Taylor Swift's ancestors really come from a small parish in rural Sweden?
A community history group tried to get to the bottom of a persistent genealogy rumour surrounding US mega star Taylor Swift and a small parish in north-central Sweden.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 3d
How to pick mushrooms in Sweden like you've been doing it all your life
How to pick mushrooms in Sweden like you've been doing it all your life
Autumn is here, which means one thing ‒ mushroom season! Richard Orange discovers five things you need to know about how to mushroom-hunt like a Swede.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 3d
'Only people who got a work permit will keep Swedish permanent residency'
'Only people who got a work permit will keep Swedish permanent residency'
For the Sweden Democrats' immigration spokesperson, Ludvig Aspling, the conclusions of a two-year government inquiry on revoking permanent residency marks the culmination of a decade of work. He tells The Local why he is confident that its proposals will become reality.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 3d
Swedish word of the day: kollektivavtal
Swedish word of the day: kollektivavtal
This Swedish word is very useful to know if you're job-searching or experiencing problems at work.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 3d
'Born for Sweden': The Local's readers explain what made them move here
'Born for Sweden': The Local's readers explain what made them move here
In a recent survey, we asked The Local’s readers about why they moved to Sweden and how things have gone since they arrived here. Here’s what they said.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 3d
Volvo engineer leaves Sweden for Brazil after 'mean decision' to deport teenage son
Volvo engineer leaves Sweden for Brazil after 'mean decision' to deport teenage son
In this week’s episode The Local's Nordic editor Richard Orange interviews José Naves Moura Neto, a Brazilian software engineer.
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The Local Sweden @thelocalsweden.bsky.social · 3d
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Doctoral school for police to open in Malmö, Greta Thunberg speaks out after release from Israeli prison, water prices rise and more news from Sweden on Wednesday.
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