Radio Sweden

We discuss a type of kitchen counter top that has been linked to an epidemic of the lung disease silicosis among Australian stonemasons and kitchen fitters, and discover how it's viewed in Sweden. We look at the call from Swedish artists urging Israel's exclusion from Eurovision. We speak to a man who's lucky to be alive after plunging through the ice. And we take a look at the rare spiders climbing the walls of a Stockholm's subway station. Presented by Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 1st 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Roza BicerProducer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 31st 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 30th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Roza BicerProducer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 29th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 26th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

After decades of stagnation and decline, the town of Skellefteå is experiencing unprecedented growth, largely thanks to a massive new car battery factory. As the town's transformation picks up speed, how is Skellefteå coping with its growing pains? Plus: All eyes are on Hungary, after the Turkish parliament and president ratified the Swedish application to become members of the defence alliance Nato. We speak to an analyst about what to expect from Hungary now, when all along they have been saying they will not be the last to ratify the Swedish bid. Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Babak ParhamProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 25th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 24th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 23rd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 22nd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 19th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

A ruling from the highest instance of Sweden's Migration Court has made it a little easier to get permanent residency in Sweden especially for PhD students and postdoc researchers. Also, we hear from one family who moved from Stockholm to Skellefteå in Sweden's north, in order to get a job that pays above the new minimum salary needed for a work permit.And: Sweden's application to join Nato is now on the agenda of Turkey's parliament, we'll hear what to expect next from Paul Levin, director of Stockholm University's Institute for Turkish Studies.Presenter: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 18th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Roza BicerProducer: Dave Russell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 17th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 16th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Roza BicerProducer: Dave Russell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 15th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 12th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Babak ParhamProducer: Kris Boswell

There was a stark warning to Swedes this week that they need to be readier than ever in case of war. But speeches by military top brass and government defence ministers at a security conference in Sälen received some criticism, including the Children's rights organisation Bris, who we speak to in the programme. Also, we discuss the news that Sweden's most famous football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has terminal cancer.What do you know about 'Oxveckor'? We find out about this Swedish expression and some tips to lighten the load at this time of year.And, should people get free coffee at work? That's a question that's been causing a stir this week.Presented by Dave Russell and Michael WalshProducer. Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 11th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Babak ParhamProducer: Sujay Dutt