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Radio Sweden 2011-07-29

The latest figures are out on the state of the economy - we look at how long Sweden can do well, when the rest of the world is in crisis. A study indicates that if an employer thinks you`re gay, it will affect your chance of getting an interview, at least in some jobs. And as usual on Friday`s we`ll be reviewing the news of the week gone by. Music: sa Jinger, `Som en sommarvind`. Presenter Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 2011-07-26

Today`s programme is again dominated by the terrorist attacks a short way over the border in Norway. Some Swedish politicians are reacting by calling for tighter laws on gun ownership. Most of the victims of the attacks were young members of the Norwegian Labour Party. The Swedish young Social Democrats are very close to their Norwegian comrades, and we talked to the Swedish youth leader. Plus we look at the quality of the reporting of this terrorist attack - did Swedish journalists do a...

Radio Sweden 2011-07-19

The government gets criticized for not doing enough to promote bio-gas. Curious about exactly where Sweden spends its aid money? And when what you think is a freckle turns out to be a parasite . . . yes, it`s tick season again. Find out why restaurants often treat seeing-eye dogs as persona, or rather, canine non grata. Stockholm hosts an Anxiety Parade, aimed at removing the stigma of mental illness. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 2011-07-15

Radio Sweden 2011-07-13

The Swedish women`s soccer team heads to the World Cup semifinals tonight. But how much do Swedes care? We cover the detention hearings for the suspect who stabbed a teenager to death during a pick-up football game in the Stockholm suburbs. If you live in a city, find out why politicians are after your vote. You`ve heard of citizen journalism, but what about citizen art? Music: "Pulling Our Weight" by the Radio Department. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 2011-07-11

Three out of four Swedes have no idea what their pension will be. The football world cup sees the Swedish women`s team win through to the semi finals. The government has announced changes aiming to end discrimination against those with foreign qualifications. When the sun is out Swedes like to strip off and get brown - ignoring the risk of skin cancer. Music `Vi r tjejer, vi r bst`, Svenska Fotbollslandslag. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 2011-07-07

Ethiopian officials have said that the two Swedish journalists who were arrested there were in the wrong place with the wrong people - what does this mean. At Almedalen, the Nature Conservation lobbies for making climate change goals more ambitious. Coverage of the Liberals` turn in the spotlight Wednesday. The Stockholm Summer Games get underway. Music: "En Gng I Min Ungdom" by Kraja. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

Radio Sweden 2011-07-05

Sweden`s central bank hikes the key interest rate for the seventh time in the past year. A high-profile trial about an honor killing wraps up - what has wide media coverage of the case meant for Swedish society in terms of integration issues? One university reports troubling sex habits among Swedish youth. Sweden`s big political week in Gotland sees the conservative Moderates take the stage. We stay at Almedalen for a discussion about the new `Swedish film wonder`. Music: "Warning Song" from...

Radio Sweden 2011-07-01

The government faces another defeat in parliament over sick leave rules.Are some arts degrees a waste of time and money?There is criticism of the Swedish as a second language classes in schools, and then a look back at some of the week`s other top stories in our weekly review.

Radio Sweden 11-06-29

A new case of dangerous E. Coli bacteria shows up in Sweden. Could it have come from a Swedish source? The Stockholm police have gotten slapped on the wrist for kicking beggars out of the country. A controversy brews over Sweden`s wild boar population, whose numbers are on the up. Man`s best friend or foe? Dog bites are on the rise in Sweden. And find out why one Stockholm art space has resorted to censoring provocative images --

Radio Sweden 2011-06-27

Radio Sweden 2011-06-22

Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg welcomes the vote of confidence in the Greek government.Why are young Swedes packing their bags and moving to the big cities?There`s a new trend among parents here, having a third child.And we take a test ride on the first double decker bus to be used in Stockholm since the seventies, with all the mod-cons.

Radio Sweden 2011-06-20

Radio Sweden 2011-06-16

The government announces a wide-ranging public service broadcasting reviewCould it mean the end of the licence fee, and what will it mean for public service radio and tv?We hear from a family that has spent six months in an energy efficient house.What has the crisis in the Eurozone meant for the chances of Sweden joining the single European currency?

Radio Sweden 2011-06-14

ould the chaos on the Stockholm steets call for drastic solutions?Seconds out, round one. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Social Democrat leader Hkan Juholt prepare to meet in their first parliamentary debate.Sweden`s blood centres are crying out for more donors ahead of the summer holidays.And the final names for one of the most prestigious jobs in Swedish radio are announced, as this year`s celebrity hosts for the Summer Radio programme get ready to talk about their lives.

Radio Sweden 2011-06-10

Radio Sweden 2011-06-08

There is an agreement on participation in the Nato mission in Libya. We look back at 25 years of work against racism by the discrimination ombudsman. A Stockholm-based peace institute has released its yearly report on the state of the world. There are complaints about the working situations at a high-tech company here in Sweden. Sweden`s football team are celebrating a victory over Finland. Music: Swedish House Mafia, "Save the world". Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2011-06-03

In our review of the week gone by here: There’s continued concern about the Ehec bacteria outbreak. Mixed reviews after the king gives an interview to reject allegations of visits to questionable nightclubs. Swedish fall-out from German`s decision to phase out nuclear power.A new report opens the door for healthcare for undocumented migrants Australian Shaun Tan was here to collect the world’s most prestigious prize for children’s literature. Should school end-of-term ceremonies still have...

Radio Sweden 2011-05-31

The Swedish king has finally given an interview denying the rumours and speculations of the past few weeks.Undocumented migrants should have the same right to health care as everybody else according to a new Government study.Children`s book author Shaun Tan receives the prize in memory of Astrid Lindgren.We`ll take a look at the line-up for Sweden football team at the women`s world cup..And we`ll meet the woman whose life story Swedish Radio`s listeners were most interested to hear more...

Radio Sweden 2011-05-27

Struggling Swedish carmaker Saab greets the media as production lines begin rolling again at Trollhttan Life imitatating art, the parental mystery involving Sweden`s late great Ingmar bergman The Spanish cucumbers that have turned Swedes in Germany GreenAnd Cajsa`s here for a pick through of our stories making the headlines in Sweden this week...

Radio Sweden 2011-05-25

Swedish EU commissioner Cecilia Malmstrm has suggested withdrawing the right of some EU citizens to travel freely within the union. A new report that female genital mutilation is still being practiced in Sweden, nearly 30 years after it was outlawed here. And yet another football match ended in chaos after supporters attacked the goalkeeper. Looking to get wrinkle free or fill in your lips with silicone? Just remember that those who administer the fillers might not have any medical training.

Radio Sweden 2011-05-23

There are newspaper claims that two CIA agents were caught red-handed operating on Swedish soil.Sweden`s Green Party elects two new leaders.European Commissioner Viviane Reding threatens to get heavy unless companies start letting more women join company boardrooms.And it`s sixty years since one of the biggest industrial inventions in Sweden, and one that we still use every day, the Tetra Pak.

Radio Sweden 2011-05-19

A call to Sweden and other countries enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya to take more refugees from that North African country. Did friends of the King contact gangsters to try to discredit an unfavourable book? Online therapy for depression and other disorders is increasingly popular. But accessing those sites may get harder, because of new legislation it seems like nobody likes.We visit a giant flower that doesn’t bloom very often,, which some might think is a good thing.

Radio Sweden 2011-05-17

After reports of several seriously ill people being refused an ambulance, an investigation has been launched. How is Sweden going to get the extra 4000 doctors and 5000 nurses it needs over the next 10-15 years? The OECD is criticising Sweden for taking money from its aid budget to fund its diplomatic activities in Europe and the western world. We go to the Royal Academy of Sciences for a mock trial between Humanity and planet earth. And it is 80 years since dalen riots, which changed the...

Radio Sweden 2011-05-13

Amnesty International criticises Sweden for its treatment of roma refugees Cajsa Collin will be reviewing the week gone by, Cajsa what have been stories making the headlines on radio sweden this past week.Sweden`s entry for tomorrow night`s eurovision song contest makes it through final qualifying..police brace themselves for the traditional beer soaked student festivities on wheels...

Radio Sweden 2011-05-11

Will a labor dispute here in Sweden lead to a breakdown in daily services and have smelly consequences? We`ll hear why one of America`s most powerful trade unions is here in Sweden. A court rules that two kids were sent to the wrong school -- one for special needs children. Three Swedish flicks make it to the Cannes Film Festival, where the rush starts today. And a fossil tooth is found in the most unexpected of places. Music: "Leucocyte" by the Esbjrn Svensson Trio. Presenter: Brett...

Radio Sweden Monday 2011-05-09

Find out why rich and poor people in Sweden are living worlds apart. Sweden seems like a healthy country – you`ll hear from the people who want to make sure it stays that way. Ever thought about getting away from it all and just picking up and moving? Small Swedish towns are competing to roll the welcome mats for you. A Swedish TV star has been accused of abusing drugs. We`ll hear what this might mean for the kids who watch his show. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

Radio Sweden 2011-05-05

After the death of Osama bin Laden, the Swedish military discusses its role in northern Afghanistan, as well as its mission enforcing the no-fly zone in Libya. The Swedish EU Commissioner is proposing changes to the Schengen passport free zone. Threats force a popular sports director to resign. Watch out if you’re wandering through Swedish nature, the vipers are out early this year.

Radio Sweden 2011-05-03

Car maker Saab is hoping that a new deal, and a possible flood of Chinese money, is the answer to their prayers. The chilly winters here could actually be caused by rising temperatures in the arctic says a researcher. We look at the health situation for the Sami people here in Sweden. We head off to Stockholm`s Sdra Teater for a taste of tango. Plus we hear who won the yearly Polar Music prize. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2011-04-29

Once again, it looks like Saab Automobile has been saved. Or has it? We`ll also take a look back at some of the top news stories in Sweden this week. Saturday is Walpurgis Eve, when Swedes light bonfires to drive away the evil spirits of Winter. Sunday is the first of May, the international workers` day. But Monday, back down to earth, it will be the deadline for filing income tax returns here.

Radio Sweden 2011-04-27

The Russian Prime Minister lands in Sweden for a state visit.More on the wikileaks story about the Swede held in the Guantanamo bay prison campAfter 14 years in the courts, a landmark decision on the rights of Sami reindeer herders in the north.And get set for another season of carry on camping swedish style..

Radio Sweden 2011-04-25

In this Easter Monday Special, radio Sweden`s Dave Russell takes a look at the Viking invasion of Hollywood.From the critically acclaimed Let the right one in , to the monster smash millennium, Swedish films are hot in hollywood..Riding the wave of popularity, the Swedish actors and directors carving out a career in movielandAnd the American language remakes bringing home an international audience

Radio Sweden 2011-04-21

A town in central Sweden wants to make begging illegal.The case of a man who died after being ignored when he called the Swedish equivalent of 911 shocks the nation.Could Sweden`s much loved principle of Allemansrtten be about to change?And then we speak to some of Stieg Larsson`s biggest fans, who are rather sceptical about Hollywood taking on the Millenium trilogy.

Radio Sweden 2011-04-19

The verdict`s in on Sweden`s worst ever serial rapist who terrorised women in the town of rebroA month`s wages for nurses to give up their summer holidays - the cash on offer in some hospitals due to an acute nursing shortageWe meet the people trying to educate swedish tourists on spending their more more wiselyAlso, Plans to rip down buildings in Kiruna instead of relocate them is causing quite a stirAnd with Easter reporting, we report on the growing shortage of Swedish lamb

Radio Sweden 2011-04-14

Sweden`s Nordic neighbour Finland goes to the polls on Sunday, with a newcomer fighting it out with the traditional parties.We take a closer look at Swedish non-alignment, is it now just a figment of the imagination?And then we find out about some detective work in the graves of a medieval Stockholm church.

Radio Sweden 2011-04-12

The secret cyber world of the hacker..Tomorrow`s Spring budget promises more income tax cutsWhy an International school ranking system which lists Swedish pupils as falling behind their foreign counterparts might be wrongAnd we delve deeply into the train tunnels currently being carved out of Stockholm city`s bedrock.

Radio Sweden 2011-04-08

Did minister Maud Olofsson know about the controversial Golden Parachutes given to directors at the state-owned Vattenfall power company?The Swedish government comes up with a new package to get the troubled Swedish railway system back on track.We meet one of the shock jocks fronting Sweden`s brand new commercial talk radio station.And then tomorrow night it`s time for Culture Night in Stockholm, which this year is free of charge.

Radio Sweden 2011-04-06

The European Parliament votes in favour of a new law against violence against women across the whole continent.We meet the new party secretary of the opposition Social Democrats, who has clear views on how they are going to win the next election.Swedish boat owners are getting ready for the summer season, but are they using the right paint?And find out who will be featuring on Sweden`s brand new banknotes.

Radio Sweden 2011-04-04

In Afghanistan, the latest reaction to the demonstrations which left a Swedish UN worker deadUnder-fire Saab chair Viktor Muller comes out fightingSwedish experts reveal new research which can speed up the detection of breast cancerWe reveal more plans put forward to improve one of Stockholm`s main eyesoresAs Sweden`s boat owners get ready to launch, damning new statistics show how many are harming the environment

Radio Sweden 2011-03-31

We`ve the background to the Gothenburg bribery trial which starts today.Also, proposed Changes to the law on Ayslum seekersWe discuss the latest crisis to hit Saab motors.Better results, better pay, we examine teachers wagesAnd millions of books and cinema tickets sold around the world, we examine the millennium effect on Stockholm

Radio Sweden 2011-03-29

The Government wants Sweden to send Gripen fighter planes to help uphold the no-fly zone in Libya. Historian Klas mark on how Sweden`s role during WW II is influencing the country`s actions on the international stage today. The medical products agency confirms that there may be a link between the swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy among kids. New revelations in the scandal surrounding a dairy in Macedonia, which was funded by Swedish foreign aid. Australian Author and illustrator of...

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Sweden’s Social Democratic Party elects a new leader. What changes can we expect? Last January’s controversial wolf hunt did not break any EU laws, according to the Environment Minister, but can he convince the European Court of Justice? And we talk the man appointed to stamp out hooliganism in and around Sweden`s football stadiums.

Radio Sweden 2011-03-24

Coming up in today`s programme, stricter curbs on those who want to start a free school, the film about how a team of amateurs from gothenburg conquered europe, and much more.

Radio Sweden 2011-03-22

Controversy over the suggestion that Sweden could send fighter planes to assist the UN-intervention in Libya. Support for nuclear power in Sweden at an all time low according to a new poll. We meet a Swedish youth preparing for European Youth Week. A look back at the Medieval City and the garbage it produced. And a personal look at parental leave here in Sweden, by one of our reporters. Music: Bob Hund "I hamnens ga" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-03-18

We have Swedish reaction to the UN resolution approving the no-fly zone over Libya,A young designer was shocked to find out that the symbol he thought he`d created had been used before, in a very nasty context.And then we take a look back at this week`s big headlines, including of course, Swedish reaction to the events in Libya.

Radio Sweden 2011-03-16

Sweden`s politicians decide whether to bring in a controversial EU Internet law. We talk to a Swedish nuclear expert, just back from the Japanese crisis. Sweden`s own nuclear authority is today handing in its application, on how it plants to store nuclear waste. And the world championship in skiing is racing round Stockholm`s royal palace today. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 2011-03-14

Sweden is the world`s tenth biggest exporter of weapons, is that a statistic it should be proud of?It`s been one of the most controversial policies of the current government, but who exactly is using the tax break on home help?Are Swedes too scared of open debate on immigration, some Danes say so?And we meet the winner of this year`s Swedish Song Contest.

2011-03-10 Radio Sweden

From out of the blue and into the red..Hkan Juholt is the top choice to lead the social democrats A Swedish tabloid claims that the police officer who questioned two women who say they were sexually assaulted by Julian Assange was a friend of one of the alleged victims..We look at the legal ramifications. We visit the Swedish army museum which is hosting a controversial exhibition this week.. And we experience the ins and outs of life as a nerd..

Radio Sweden 2011-03-08

A man has been arrested in Scotland in connection with the attempted suicide attack in Stockholm in December. Most "beggars" that were expelled from Stockholm last year were street musicians, and there is no record of them doing anything illegal. On International Women`s Day, we take a look at the difference in salaries between men and women in Sweden. A new book suggests Sweden can learn from Canada when it comes to integration and immigration. And we go to the Swedish Dance Museum in...

Radio Sweden 2011-03-04

As events continue to unfold in Libya, we look at Swedish humanitarian aid to those fleeing the country. A new report says children place in care are being mistreated. The world’s biggest cross country ski race, the Vasa Race, is this weekend, and it’s big business for the province of Dalarna. Then we`ll be taking a look back at some of the top news stories in Sweden this week, from the 25th anniversary of the death of Prime Minister Olof Palme to a Soviet-style submarine found on the...

Radio Sweden 2011-03-02

The complicated process of choosing a new leader for Sweden’s Social Democrats moves forward. The party is most dominant in northern Sweden. But up there concerns continue over depopulation of the region. A politician is in court over a controversial poster criticising Islam. It's time for the Swedish snowball championships.

Radio Sweden 2011-02-28

Today, the 28th February 2011, is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme. Loved by some, hated by others, his murder is still unsolved. We find out who Palme was, take a look at some of the murder theories, and also hear from his wife, who was with him on the night of the murder. Also in the programme, the continued efforts to evacuate the few Swedes remaining in Libya.

Radio Sweden 2011-02-24

A judge in London rules that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange CAN be extradited to Sweden for alleged Sex Crimes. Will the unrest in North Africa lead to a wave of refugees hitting European shores? And with one month before the Social Democrats pick a new leader, names are finally being bandied about.

2011-02-22

As the growing unrest in Libya continues we examine the extent of Sweden`s arms and trade links to the North African state Ten years on from a new system of student loans, we find out how many thousands are in debt The Swedish High court is to decide on whether Poker is a game of chance or skill, i`m bluffing you not. And supermarket sweep, we visit two rival art fairs in the capital. Presented by Dave Russell

Radio Sweden 2011-02-18

Could the foreign ministry cut red tape and save threatened embassies? Diplomatic cables are released detailing the collapse of the Soviet Union, but have we actually learnt anything new? We meet Stockholm`s Entrepreneur of the Year, who has got her sights now firmly on the UK We`ll also take a look back at some of the week`s other top stories here in Sweden

Radio Sweden 2011-02-16

Did Sweden do enough to support the Egyptian revolution? Controversy over imports from polluting medical factories in India. A deadly parasite is stalking the Swedish countryside. Are record companies killing off music stores?

Radio Sweden 2011-02-14

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Radio Sweden 2011-02-08

Radio Sweden 2011-02-04

The Swedish state is eager to sell of its holdings in one of the country`s biggest banks. Journalists, including Swedish ones, are under attack in Egypt. We take a look back at some of the top headlines in Sweden this week. Then it is north, all the way to the arctic town of Jokkmokk, for the yearly market. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2011-02-02

Will Egypt become the next Iran? One Swedish expert says no. There are fears that the Swine Flu vaccine may have caused narcolepsy in some Swedish kids. Swedish gyms could soon be allowed to drug-test their customers. And the models are ready and the catwalks struttable as Stockholm Fashion week gets underway.

Radio Sweden 2011-01-31

The eyes of the world are on Egypt right now. We ask an expert here what difference Sweden and the other EU nations can make in the unfolding situation? This week sees the biggest disaster exercise ever in Sweden. Are the wrong children being sent to special needs schools here? Sweden hosted the handball world championships, but the home team didn’t quite as well as hoped. And there may still now snow on the ground, but in the art world, it’s time for the annual spring show.

2011-01-27 Radio Sweden

The hidden Ikea billions, we examine claims by a TV show which has lifted the lid on the company`s finances Why Sweden`s Prime Minister is the centre of attention at a Swiss ski resort Why a law requiring councils to provide a Sami translation service is being ignored And there`s a warning of the hidden dangers of manufactured baby food While it`s official, Male drivers are far more accident prone than their female counterparts...

Radio Sweden 2010-01-25

Good Results for Ericsson in the last quarter of 2010, but can we trust it will last? People are getting better at paying back the quick loans they get by mobile phone text messages The bishop and the anti-immigration politician had a bust up in the past - now they have met again, this time to talk about their views on humankind. Interview with the director of the film "Sebbe", awarded "Best film of 2010" And a look at this spring`s upcoming films Presenter: Ulla Engberg

2011-01-21 Radio Sweden

The government`s plans to privatize more state owned companies may be blocked by parliament. The latest wikileaks alleges two high profile Swedish government ministers tried to limit the number of refugees from Iraq coming here. Also How poor breathalizer equipment is leading to many people losing their driving license and their jobs And then Kris Boswell will be here to take a look back at some of the top headlines in Sweden this week.

2011-01-19 Radio Sweden

Despite condemnation from human rights groups, Sweden goes ahead and deports a number of Iraqi`s to Baghdad Outgoing Social Democrat party leader Mona Sahlin makes her farewell speech in parliament. We`re in Slen where Sweden`s military presence in Afghanistan is on the agenda There`s news of another Swedish Embassy closure, this time in Vietnam Hope you enjoy the show!

Radio Sweden 2011-01-17

As the world is watching the developments in Tunisia, we`ll be speaking to one of the Swedish hunters caught up in the unrest. In Sweden, a legal expert claims the Supreme court has put so high demands on children`s evidence in sexual abuse cases that it will become virtually impossible to bring abusers to justice. Swedish EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrm says Sweden needs to do more to fight the risk of cyber attacks And we`ll meet up with Sweden`s and Norway`s biggest chat show host...

Radio Sweden 2011-01-13

Why have school results in poorer areas gotten worse over the past decade? More needs to be done to fight Islamophobia, says Sweden`s Integration Minister. Swedish hunters are getting ready for this weekend`s wolf hunt, but will it really help the wolf gene pool? And the online encyclopedia Wikipedia is celebrating its tenth birthday.

Radio Sweden 2011-01-11

How to prevent sex crimes against children, a new government commissioned report calls for more research. One year on from an uncertain future and even closure, two Swedish car giants have high hopes for 2011... Following the tragic events in Tucson in the US, how did the murders of two high-profile Swedish politicians here over the past thirty years change things for this country`s elected officials? Arctic conditions have now released their grip over much of Sweden, but will they be back?

Radio Sweden 2011-01-07

There`s a report the Iraqi police had advance warning of the Stockholm suicide bombing. After a lot of criticism the Swedish criminal justice system is rethinking its approach to halfway houses. The Swedish children’s hotline says this past holiday season has been a hard one for kids here. Since we no longer broadcast on weekends, starting this week we’re bringing you our review of the week gone by on Fridays.

Radio Sweden 2011-01-04

Concerns over radicalization in some immigrant groups leading to terrorism. Even if the war in Iraq is winding down, the number of asylum seekers in Sweden increased greatly last year. Swedish nuclear power has the worst record in Europe. Is the keystone of the welfare state breaking down?

Radio Sweden 2010-12-31

In our look back at 2010... A year which ended with this country`s first major terrorist attack since the seventies A year when a man topping the headlines around the world for leaking official US secrets was suspected of sex crimes here The year the Swedes went to the polls A year Sweden`s two iconic car manufacturers were sold off to the Dutch and to the Chinese And the year Sweden failed to qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest Final

Radio Sweden 2010-12-29

After the collapse of a Swedish investment firm, the state is still chasing millions. This year stockholm was the green capital of Europe - but how much good did it do? We hear about a new report that says autistic children are not getting enough support in swedish schools. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2010-12-27

Radio Sweden 2010-12-22

Amid a slew of criticism from international organisations like the UN, Sweden considers changing asylum rules for christian Iraqis. Sweden has a reputation for equality, but today there`s a report on men`s violence against women. One of our reporters is among the thousands of people stranded in a foreign country by the snowy weather. And we look at some rather far-out versions of the traditional gingerbread house. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2010-12-20

Radio Sweden 2010-12-15

The Swedish intelligence service says there are 200 violent Islamists in the country. Another fall out from the terrorist attack is a political debate over surveillance and the Social Democrat party seems split. Julian Assange is being kept in a British jail due to Swedish demands, we hear reactions from the UK. One of the most controversial environmental debates may be about to start up again, as companies look for uranium deposits in Sweden. Music: Johanossi "What`s the point?" Presenter:...

Radio Sweden 2010-12-13

Sweden is hit by its first terrorist attack since the 1970`s. What actually happened on one of Sweden`s busiest shopping streets at one of the busiest times of the year? Who was the man thought to have wanted to maim and kill in the Swedish capital? And was he working alone?

Radio Sweden 2010-12-09

Swedish sex crime laws have come into the spotlight following the arrest of Wikileaks` founder Julian Assange. But are they really different from other countries? Thousands of long-term unemployed are put into government schemes where they work for only the basic state benefits. In the country often described as egalitarian - what is life in the privileged classes like? Recently no less than three books are looking at different aspects of this. Musik: Nina Kinert "Playing the world"...

Radio Sweden 2010-12-07

Is the legal process against Julian Assange a political stitch up? Some paediatricians warn, keep your kids away from the TV. Sweden`s gold winning cross-country skiing team wins the prestigious Swedish Sports Personality of the Year award, And how does the Swedish Film Institute decide where to invest its money?

Radio Sweden 2010-12-03

hy did the Social Democrats do so badly in the last election, today they presented their analysis. In the latest revelations from Wikileaks, did Norway lead Sweden up the garden path about discussions to buy Swedish fighter planes A Swedish charity wants to help homeless EU citizens in the Swedish capital. And once this country was known for its busty blondes called Inga, but is Swedish Sin, especially at the cinema, a thing of the past?

Radio Sweden 2010-12-01

On World AIDS Day, how close are we to a vaccine? We talk to one of the world’s foremost researchers. After nearly two years of deliberations, the Swedish Discrimination Ombudsman rules that it is illegal to deny a woman training because she wears a nicab or a burka. We talk to opera star Barbara Hendricks about her work as a good-will ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Radio Sweden 2010-11-29

Could the huge Wikileaks revelations hurt international diplomacy? One Swedish former top diplomat thinks so Sweden is hoping to lead the way in the Cancn climate change talks Forty young people put together an exhibition about the pressure they face to look nice and fit in And more Melodifestival giants are to make their comeback next year

Radio Sweden 2010-11-25

Winter has struck again, and now researchers are saying it could be as cold as last year. We ask Sweden`s Margot Wallstrm, the UN`s special representative on sexual violence in conflict, whether it makes a difference that Thursday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Pirate Bay appeals trial ends tomorrow. And then, one of the world largest wind farms is being built in northern Sweden but not everyone is pleased about it.

Radio Sweden 2010-11-23

Tensions erupt again on the Korean Peninsula A Nobel Peace Prize laureate hits out at telecom giant Ericsson, who deny any wrongdoing We meet Sweden`s youngest ever MP And find out who will be singing in next year`s Swedish Song Contest

Radio Sweden 2010-11-19

Swedish carmaker Saab will sell only half of what they predicted this year, now 200 staff won`t have their contracts renewed. But the company is still talking of a bright future. Newspaper claims the Foreign Office knew about the surveillance at the American Embassy. There`s a chill in the air now in most of the country. Will this winter be as cold as the last? We talk to the met office, to find out. Forty young people put together an exhibition about the pressure they face to look nice and...

Radio Sweden 2010-11-17

Sweden halts extraditions to Iraq following judgements by the European court Net fraudsters are targeting Swedes ahead of Christmas They were once Sweden`s mightiest political force, but now the knives are out for the current Social Democrat leadership And meet the presenters of next year`s Swedish Song Contest

Radio Sweden 2010-11-15

She was supposed to lead her party through a period of crisis, now the Social Democrat leader Mona Sahlin announces she will resign. What happens now to the party that used to signify government and stability in Sweden? For the first time in five years, the school grades are going down for the nations 16-year olds. Ice hotels and tree hotels - how northern Sweden is trying to fight de-population. Music: Lars Winnerbck Min alsklings hjrta r av sn Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2010-11-11

Social Democrat leader Mona Sahlin has agreed that the party leadership will have to stand for re-election. What does that mean to a party already in crisis mode? A new line has been crossed with the publishing of the name and picture of the man suspected of shooting at people in Malm. And we go to Uppsala for a short film festival. Music: Cornelis Vreeswijk Ballanden om en gammal knarkare Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2010-11-09

The first winter storm smashes into southeast Sweden, the controversy over American embassy surveillance of people in Sweden continues with the police and government here insisting they knew nothing about this, Sweden’s possibilities of influencing a military-ruled Burma despite elections there, Swedish ice breakers are on duty beyond the winter season and some new Swedish country music.

Radio Sweden 2010-11-05

A controversial new book revealing details of the private life of King Carl Gustaf. Concerns about the abuse of labor immigration. There’s an economic crisis facing men’s soccer football here. But the woman’s game has taken a big step forward.

Radio Sweden 2010-11-03

Charges may be brought against truck maker Scania for bribes paid to Saddam Hussein`s Iraqi regime. The party leaders kick off a new political year in parliament - this year grown to eight parties. Old methods of training doctors just aren`t working, say the recipients of this year`s Karolinska Institute prize.

Radio Sweden 2010-11-01

An agreement across party lines on troops in Afghanistan does not include the Left Party. The weekend in Gothenburg was overshadowed by a bomb threat. As autumn break begins we talk to the organiser of a sports week with a difference. And we be heading into the digital frontier, hearing about what the internet means for the future of Swedish radio. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2010-10-28

Why are the Swedish nuclear power plants are the most under-performing in Europe? The Party Secretary for the Moderate party has come under fire for going on a trip to France - paid for by the oil company Shell. And: the Swedish crime novel - a phenomenon sweeping the world - but has it got anything to do with the reality in Sweden? Music: Hello Saferide "Arjeplog" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2010-10-26

Higher bills for Swedish homeowners, as the Central Bank hikes interest rates. If you`ve got a smart phone you use them all the time, why is Swede a hot bed for the mobile app industry? And it`s been ten years since the United Nations called for the inclusion of women in peace negotiations, we visit a conference that looked into the issue.

Radio Sweden 2010-10-22

Anger and fear in Malm after another racially motivated shooting in the city. Parallells are drawn to the political climate in the beginning of the 90s. Two of Sweden`s biggest companies report better than expected profits for the third quarter. And we visit an exhibition with the painter Einar Jolin. Music: Little Marbles "Jag hoppar och trampar p ditt hjrta" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2010-10-20

Workers at a Cambodian supplier to the Swedish clothing chain Hennes and Mauritz are fired for striking for higher pay. The Swedish authorities are calling in international experts to investigate the treatment given Foreign Minister Anna Lindh before her death in 2003. We meet a well-known Swedish musician, who is also a diver fighting to protect the world`s coral reefs. Wednesday marks exactly 200 years since a Marshal of France stepped ashore as the heir to the throne of Sweden.

Radio Sweden 2010-10-18

Unqualified teachers may soon be a thing of the past as the government launches new certification plans. It`s Organ Donor week here, 8 out of 10 Swedes say they want to donate their organs after they die, but less than half are actually signed up. Why? We ask if Sweden really does have a problem with integrating immigrants into Swedish society? And even toddlers are now surfing the World Wide Web.

Radio Sweden 2010-10-14

As a war crimes trial opens in Sweden, criticism that this country’s legislation is far behind that of its neighbors. Revelations that a dangerous chemical is far more widespread than previously believed, found even in the receipts you get at the super market. Serious concerns about hospital emergency rooms around the country. With poor sanitation affecting the health of people across the developing countries, a new kind of toilet.

Radio Sweden 2010-10-12

The Swedish government plays it safe with a cautious budget, just in case things turn rough in the years ahead. As a young man broadcasts his suicide over the internet, what impact is the web having on those at their most vulnerable? Should government owned pension companies really be investing in online bookmakers, operating illegally in the Swedish market? And Swine Flu, was it worth all the panic and cost?