Radio Sweden

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 3rd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Roza Bicer Producer: Sujay Dutt

The government wants to see changes in how Swedish for Immigrants, SFI, is taught. These include more focus on basic reading and writing. We ask former SFI students for their experiences in the classroom. Also, we speak to expats in Uppsala who are finding ways to support each other. All that and more in this week's edition of Radio Sweden Weekly. Presenters: Dave Russell and Sujay Dutt Producer: Sujay Dutt

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 2nd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Alexander Maxia Producer: Dave Russell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 29th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 26th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

Sweden should spend more on defence and increase the number of conscripts up to 2030, a Swedish parliamentary commission recommended Friday. We hear from members of that commission and have expert analysis of the moves to strengthen the country's armed forces and civil defence. Also, we speak to a member of the climate activist group, Återställ Våtmarker, known for its disruptive protests involving members gluing themselves to streets and motorways, which says it's now changing tack. We've advice for gardeners on how to manage a short growing season and ward off predators. And what's going on with this cold April weather? Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 25th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Ulla Engberg Producer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 24th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 23rd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Alexander Maxia Producer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 22nd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael Walsh Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 19th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

A law that will make it easier to change your legal gender has been voted through parliament. We speak to one of those affected by the changes. And meet with a man who has been awarded for his civil courage. And find out what the rules are for burning garden waste on your own property, after the Swedish interpretation of an EU-directive has come under fire. ”Ridiculous",” says Centre Party MEP Emma Wiesner. Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Michael Walsh Producer. Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 18th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 17th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Babak Parham. Producer: Kris Boswell.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 16th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 15th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Babak Parham. Producer: Kris Boswell.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 12th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

A shocking shooting in Skärholmen, southwest of Stockholm, has left the country reeling. We hear from P4 Stockholm reporter Simon Gudmundsson, who has spoken with relatives of the victim. Also: Swedish websites are selling counterfeit versions of popular diabetes and weight loss medications, but authorities are warning of potentially serious health risks. And: We hear about the case of a 9-year-old girl living in a Swedish foster home, who's to be deported alone to Albania — where she may end up in an orphanage. We hear from the girl's foster mum and P4 Skaraborg journalist Tomas Ek, who's been following the case. Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell Producer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 11th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael Lindgren Producer: Dave Russell