What changes about life in Sweden this April
Here's what's changing about life in Sweden this April.
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Checklist: What you need to know to avoid losing money on your next international money transfer
Whenever you make an international money transfer from Sweden - whether sending money to family back home or perhaps just transferring savings - there is a chance that you’re not always getting the best deal possible from the money transfer company of your choice.
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Working with the far-right? What a watershed Liberal Party vote means for Swedish politics
The second smallest party in the Swedish parliament, the Liberals, is again dominating the headlines after it approved proposals to campaign for a centre-right government in next -year's general election, opening the door to cooperation with the far-right Sweden Democrats.
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Today in Sweden: A round-up of the latest news on Thursday
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short round-up of the news in less than five minutes.
A guide for Brits to secure their Swedish residency after Brexit
If you’re a British citizen who was living in Sweden before December 31st 2020, you might need to take steps to continue living in your adopted country, and retain your rights and access to services.
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Reader question: Can I come to Sweden if I’ve been fully vaccinated against Covid-19
As vaccination programmes progress around the world, those who have received protection against Covid-19 may be wondering about their travel options.
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Ten things you need to know about filing your Swedish tax return
Hate tax return season? These ten tips should make the process less painful.
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Ten common phrases in Sweden’s ancient forest language Elfdalian
With only 3,000 speakers confined to a small area of Dalarna County, Sweden's ancient forest language Elfdalian is undoubtedly unique. Now, experts in the tongue have picked out 10 key phrases for The Local so we can all do a little to help keep it alive.
Book Club: In December, we’re reading Good Sweden, Bad Sweden by Paul Rapacioli
The Local's Book Club is looking at this non-fiction book by one of our founders about how Sweden's reputation is used and misused around the world.
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The essential insurance many foreigners in Sweden forget to sign up for
When moving to Sweden, a lot of the paperwork is mercifully simpler than in many places – at least once you arrive. But one crucial insurance can be easily missed, and can end up costing a lot if you fail to apply.
Why some Britons will have to leave EU countries by March 31st
There have been a lot of Brexit deadlines over the last four years - many of them missed - but March 31st is an important one for some UK nationals if they don't want to end up in trouble with immigration authorities.
Graphs and maps: How is the coronavirus spreading in Sweden?
UPDATED: We've looked at some of the most essential data for understanding how the Covid-19 situation is developing in Sweden, including new cases, deaths, vaccine data and regional hotspots.
Sami market gets under way online – for the first time in four centuries
A Sami market that usually attracts almost 50,000 visitors to the small town of Jokkmokk is taking place online this year, due to coronavirus restrictions.
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How to get tax deductions on household maintenance in Sweden
Tax season is coming, and here's how you can make sure you get deductions for household costs from cleaning to conversions.
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Buying vs renting in Sweden: Which is best?
Why bright minds from across the world are choosing to live in Stockholm
If the world is your oyster, where do you choose to go and why? Today, many talented people decide by looking firstly for a city that fits their lifestyle – and then for the right job opportunities.
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Would you pass an Austrian citizenship test?
To become an Austrian citizen, it’s compulsory to pass the citizenship test. But what does it involve?
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