Radio Sweden

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 round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 21th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 20th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 19th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 18th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Produced and presented by Dave Russell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 17th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: 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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 14th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 13th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 12th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 11th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 10th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 7th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

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, one student 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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 6th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 5th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 4th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 3rd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

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

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 31st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell