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What's in the letter inviting Swedish citizenship applicants to book an appointment?

Swedish citizenship

What's in the letter inviting Swedish citizenship applicants to book an appointment?

The Stockholm day trip you probably haven’t thought of yet

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The Stockholm day trip you probably haven’t thought of yet

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Today in Sweden

Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Social Democrats swing left, Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly and other news from Sweden on Friday.

UPDATED: How will Sweden's new personal ID checks for citizenship work?

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UPDATED: How will Sweden's new personal ID checks for citizenship work?

Why is Ascension Day a public holiday in Sweden?

swedish traditions

Why is Ascension Day a public holiday in Sweden?

KEY DATES: Sweden's public holidays in 2025

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KEY DATES: Sweden's public holidays in 2025

Ex-Northvolt CEO suspected of negligence in worker's death

Crime

Ex-Northvolt CEO suspected of negligence in worker's death

What you need to know about summer travel in Sweden in 2025

Travel News

What you need to know about summer travel in Sweden in 2025

Why does secular Sweden have so many religious public holidays?

swedish traditions

Why does secular Sweden have so many religious public holidays?

Swedes fear alcohol shortage as Systembolaget summer strike looms

Strikes

Swedes fear alcohol shortage as Systembolaget summer strike looms

Swedish word of the day: ruggig

Swedish word of the day

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Swedish word of the day: ruggig

Petition urges Sweden to secure Ukrainians' right to stay in the country

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Petition urges Sweden to secure Ukrainians' right to stay in the country

Swedish Citizenship

OPINION: No transitional rules in new citizenship law will be an insult to Sweden's reputation

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OPINION: No transitional rules in new citizenship law will be an insult to Sweden's reputation

EXPLAINED: How Sweden is finally prioritising older citizenship applications

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EXPLAINED: How Sweden is finally prioritising older citizenship applications

Swedish government pushes forward with bid to revoke gang criminals' citizenship

Politics

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Swedish government pushes forward with bid to revoke gang criminals' citizenship

The extra security questions Sweden's Migration Agency wants citizenship applicants to answer

Immigration

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The extra security questions Sweden's Migration Agency wants citizenship applicants to answer

Working in Sweden

VIDEO: Discover a life of purpose in Sweden’s heartland

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VIDEO: Discover a life of purpose in Sweden’s heartland

When will Sweden raise the work permit salary threshold?

Immigration

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When will Sweden raise the work permit salary threshold?

'It's a brain drain': Doctor ordered to leave Sweden over mix-up with Migration Agency

Immigration

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'It's a brain drain': Doctor ordered to leave Sweden over mix-up with Migration Agency

How can I stay in Sweden if I lose my job?

Immigration

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How can I stay in Sweden if I lose my job?

Moving to Sweden

Where is it easiest to get a first-hand rental apartment in Sweden?

Renting

Where is it easiest to get a first-hand rental apartment in Sweden?

What you need to know about applying to university in Sweden

Moving to Sweden

What you need to know about applying to university in Sweden

Checklist: How to move to Sweden as an American

Residency permits

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Checklist: How to move to Sweden as an American

How to sell your house or apartment in Sweden – six key points

Money

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How to sell your house or apartment in Sweden – six key points

Living in Sweden

'If you tick the boxes in Sweden it's smooth, otherwise it's challenging'

Sweden In Focus

'If you tick the boxes in Sweden it's smooth, otherwise it's challenging'

‘An amazing adventure’: how to have the career and life you want in France

Partner Content

‘An amazing adventure’: how to have the career and life you want in France

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

Travel News

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

Why the 'Sverigehus' is a warning for the Sweden Democrats' future

Politics in Sweden

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Why the 'Sverigehus' is a warning for the Sweden Democrats' future

Swedish word of the day: Kristi himmelsfärdsdag

Swedish word of the day

Swedish word of the day: Kristi himmelsfärdsdag

Five things you need to do right away if you're getting laid off in Sweden

Jobs

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Five things you need to do right away if you're getting laid off in Sweden

How to maximise Sweden's public holidays in 2025

Working in Sweden

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How to maximise Sweden's public holidays in 2025

Swedish word of the day: varsel

Swedish word of the day

Swedish word of the day: varsel

Sweden in Focus Podcast

Why Sweden is making it illegal to order OnlyFans sex

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Why Sweden is making it illegal to order OnlyFans sex

How Swedish immigration rules fuel 'chronic anxiety' for foreign researchers

Sweden In Focus

How Swedish immigration rules fuel 'chronic anxiety' for foreign researchers

'I love this country – that's why I'm speaking up about Sweden's diversity problems'

Sweden In Focus

'I love this country – that's why I'm speaking up about Sweden's diversity problems'

All you need to know about Swedish sauna culture

Sweden In Focus

All you need to know about Swedish sauna culture