Radio Sweden Weekly

2026-08-28 16:30 - 26:18

One week has now passed since the deadly sword attack at a senior high school in Fagersta in central Sweden.

We go to Fagersta to hear about the support being offered to students and staff at Brinellskolan, and learn more about TCC, the online subculture the attacker appears to be linked to. And: New polling shows the gap shortening between the opposition and Sweden's governing parties, just a little over two weeks out from the election. Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

2026-08-21 16:30 - 23:11

This week, a measles outbreak spread to several parts of Sweden. We look at what happened, who is most at risk, and what to do if you're unsure whether you've been vaccinated.

2026-08-14 16:30 - 26:23

Two more British citizens who've lived in Sweden for decades are facing deportation, as a result of changed residency requirements after Brexit.

We hear from Joyce Thomas, 78, one of those who's been told to leave Sweden, as well as Carl Mason whose elderly father George is also facing deportation — despite needing round-the-clock dementia care. Also: Sweden's new citizenship test on civic knowledge will be taken for the first time this weekend, but while anyone who fails will get another go, failing future versions of the test will mean having your citizenship application refused. Plus: We round off Radio Sweden's series of interviews in English with the leaders of Sweden's eight parliamentary parties, focused on three key issues: immigration, labour migration and employment. And welcome to Radio Sweden Weekly's new pod feed! Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh Reporter: Ulla Engberg Producer: Kris Boswell

2026-08-03 10:42 - 0:23

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