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21/08/2025

Housing law and budget tax cuts: What changes in September 2025 ⬇️

Sweden's central bank leaves interest rate unchanged ⬇️
21/08/2025

Sweden's central bank leaves interest rate unchanged ⬇️

Sweden's new labour minister Johan Britz this week broke with the government line, demanding a rethink of the "damaging"...
21/08/2025

Sweden's new labour minister Johan Britz this week broke with the government line, demanding a rethink of the "damaging" and "badly constructed" plan to raise the minimum salary for a work permit to the Swedish median wage. In this written Q&A, he tells The Local why.

Sweden's finance minister promises tax cuts in budget, government 'critical of Gaza invasion', and other news from Swede...
21/08/2025

Sweden's finance minister promises tax cuts in budget, government 'critical of Gaza invasion', and other news from Sweden on Thursday.

As well as swimming in lakes, diving off rocky island outcrops, reading and drinking coffee, there's another activity th...
20/08/2025

As well as swimming in lakes, diving off rocky island outcrops, reading and drinking coffee, there's another activity that dominates summer holidays in Sweden: touring the local fleamarkets!

Sweden's central bank has left the underlying interest rate unchanged at 2 percent, citing unexpectedly high inflation f...
20/08/2025

Sweden's central bank has left the underlying interest rate unchanged at 2 percent, citing unexpectedly high inflation figures in June and July, but it said it still sees "a certain likelihood" of a further rate reduction before the end of the year.

A historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings resumed its slow move across the Arctic...
20/08/2025

A historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings resumed its slow move across the Arctic town of Kiruna on Wednesday, inching toward its new home to allow Europe's biggest underground mine to expand.

Even if you have been lucky enough to avoid the teen deportation trap, the underlying problem is still a headache for hi...
20/08/2025

Even if you have been lucky enough to avoid the teen deportation trap, the underlying problem is still a headache for high-skilled workers living in Sweden... ⬇️

EXPLAINED: How to avoid Sweden's teen deportation trap ⬇️
20/08/2025

EXPLAINED: How to avoid Sweden's teen deportation trap ⬇️

Even if you have been lucky enough to avoid the teen deportation trap, the underlying problem is still a headache for hi...
20/08/2025

Even if you have been lucky enough to avoid the teen deportation trap, the underlying problem is still a headache for high-skilled workers living in Sweden, Werner van Ghent, an IT engineering manager from South Africa, told The Local.

With businesses crying out for qualified workers, could voices wanting to loosen the rules for work permits get a hearin...
20/08/2025

With businesses crying out for qualified workers, could voices wanting to loosen the rules for work permits get a hearing, asks James Savage. ⬇️

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