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A beggar in Stockholm. Photo: Leif Blom/TT

Swedish police Roma register 'not illegal'

Roma in Sweden are deemed “a very exposed group”.

Eurovision 2016

The Palestinian flag (left) was included on the same banned list as that of Islamic State (right)

Palestine envoy angry at 'insulting' flag ban

The Palestinian Ambassador to Sweden has waded into the row over a Eurovision ban on the Palestinian flag calling it "insulting" and "a big mistake".

Presented by Stockholm Business Region

Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se

How Stockholm startups help new employees feel at home

Sweden is famous for work-life balance. So what do startups do to make sure expat employees are happy with life in Stockholm?

US election

Former Miss World Camilla Hansson and Donald Trump. Photo: Camillahansson.org and Michael Vadon/Flickr

Miss Sweden hits back at Obama Trump gibe

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump is "a likeable person" with “good leadership skills", according to a Swedish beauty pageant winner.

Stockholmers enjoying a previous spring heatwave in 2014. Photo: Jessica Gow/TT

Say 'hej hej hej' to some Swedish sunshine

UPDATED: Temperatures are set to top 20C in parts of Sweden this week.

IN PICTURES

The fire on Sunday night. Photo: Anna Hållams/TT

Fire rips through apartment block, 157 homes evacuated

There's a risk the whole building could collapse, emergency services say.

Presented by Stockholm School of Economics

'I may work at a Swedish company, but we’re global'

Looking for an international career? Find out how the Stockholm School of Economics is connecting the dots in the business world, from Stockholm to Hong Kong.

Yasri Khan. Photo: Marc Femenia/SCANPIX

'This would not have happened if I was white'

Former Swedish Muslim politician explains reluctance to shake hands with women as "about my struggle to be allowed to be myself".

Silbodalshemmet, the large asylum centre in Årjäng, Värmland. Police have not yet named the centre. Photo: Google Maps

Teen boy in sex assault at Swedish asylum home

Five men have been arrested after a teenage boy was assaulted.

My Swedish Career

Stefan Buijsman. Photo: Anna-Karin Landin

Meet the expat who is now Sweden's youngest PhD

Stefan Buijsman, 20, just finished a PhD in the philosophy of mathematics. He tells The Local what his work is all about, and why Stockholm was the best place to do it.

Presented by Regus

Kista, sometimes called the 'Silicon Valley of Sweden'. File image: Regus

Kista: The best office space in Sweden?

Stockholm's business climate is hotter than ever, which leaves startups and business travellers hunting high and low for flexible office space. The solution is easier than they think.

Border checks

Checks on passengers at Kastrup airport in Copenhagen, close to the border with Sweden. Photo: Emil Langvad/TT

Sweden fights for EU border controls to stay

The Nordic nation is among six countries asking the European Commission to extend temporary border controls.

Swedish prime minister, Stefan Löfven, speaking in Gothenburg. Photo: TT

Swedish premier pledges 5,000 'emergency' jobs

Swedish prime minister, Stefan Löfven, speaking in Gothenburg, announced a initiative to create 5,000 new 'emergency' jobs for new arrivals to the country.

Features

The Local List

The King of Sweden back when he was a Crown Prince sailor on a stopover in Dublin on his 21st birthday. Photo: Olle Lindberg/TT

Seven brilliant historical snaps of Sweden's king at 70

King Carl XVI Gustaf turns 70 this Saturday. We mark the occasion with a look back at some of the monarch's best birthdays. Expect owls, horses, and very young firemen.

Opinion

Mona Sahlin. Photo: Maja Suslin/TT

'Why all of Sweden needs to fight extremism'

Sweden's national coordinator against violent extremism, Mona Sahlin, argues that all parts of Sweden must join the fight against terror.

Presented by Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket

Sigtunaskolan: 'The best of what Sweden has to offer'

Boarding schools sometimes get a bad rap. But in Sigtuna, just north of Stockholm, Swedes and expats alike thrive. The Local finds out more about Sigtunaskolan.

My Swedish Career

Shaena Harrison. Photo: Andy Foster/studiofotos.se

'Sweden's the closest thing to perfect I've ever experienced'

Meet the Stockholm-based Canadian working for an events marketplace to help expats and locals get out and meet each other.

The Local Recipes

Roe is very similar to caviar. Photo: John Duxbury

How to make Sweden's posh potato cakes at home

Known as 'Råraka' in Swedish, this dish is common in luxury restaurants, but it's easier than you might think to make at home.

Leo Messi and a baby in his number 10 nappy. Photo: AFP / blog moda bebe

Meet the Swedish man putting the Messi into baby changing

A Swedish entrepreneur is branding baby nappies especially for Barcelona football fans.

More news

Badou Jack (right) catches Lucian Bute with a right-hand. Photo: TT

'Disgusted' Swedish boxer retains world crown

Badou Jack drew bout but kept World Boxing Council title.

Eurovision 2016

Sweden was the first EU member state in Western Europe to officially recognise the State of Palestine. Photo: TT

Palestinians seek apology over Sweden flag ban

Eurovision song contest organisers included the Palestinian flag among a list of banned banners at next month's event in Sweden.

Presented by Malmö University

Photo: Christoph Zielinski

Why international researchers love to call Malmö home

Presented by Malmö University

Malmö's not that big of a city. And it's not world-famous, either. But researchers love it. The Local spoke to Italian researcher Silvia Galli to find out why.

King Carl XVI Gustaf joins in with a rendition of All You Need Is Love with the Tensta Gospel Choir and their leader Cedwin Sandanam. Photo: TT

Sweden's king celebrates on his 70th birthday

But Norwegian royals stay at home after deadly helicopter crash.

Brussels attacks

Osama Krayem. Photo: Facebook

Swedish terror suspect 'dumped bomb in toilet'

Belgian media report that Osama Krayem tried to dispose of the explosives before carrying them onto the Brussels metro system.

Eurovision 2016

Lots of flag-waving at Eurovision. Photo: AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson

Regional politicians hit out at Sweden's Eurovision flag ban

Spanish politicians have criticized Swedish Eurovision organizers after a regional flag was banned alongside that of Isis from the competition in Stockholm.

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From our other editions

Some of the 108 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean disembark at Lampesusa in April. ELIO DESIDERIO/EPA

Austria votes to reject most migrants and refugees

The Austrian parliament on Wednesday adopted one of Europe's toughest asylum laws, as the country's political leaders struggle to halt the surging far-right which is leading in presidential polls.

File photo: Daniel Jolivet

Deep freeze: Switzerland shivers through icy night

Did you feel cold last night? No wonder.

Presented by International School of Management

Photo: Krystal Kennedy

How to launch your international career

For many professionals, borders are a thing of the past. But how do you turn your international mindset into a flourishing career?

Bavarian police at the entrance to the Oktoberfest grounds. File photo: DPA

Munich Oktoberfest to get first-ever entrance checks

Revellers hoping to join in the carousing at Munich Oktoberfest will have to pass through a security check before entering the festival grounds this year, Munich authorities have said.

File photo: Scanpix DK

Muslim ‘girls only’ swimming sessions ripple Danish waters

A Danish swimming club has seen a sharp increase in membership among Muslim girls after it introduced female-only, closed-doors sessions.

Stock photo of Roman coins. Photo: Helen Hall/Flickr

'Hugely important' haul of Roman coins found in Spain

Over 600kg of bronze coins were unearthed during building work in Seville.

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