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Now the nation is pioneering the development of health tech with many of the life-changing services being created and implemented in the Nordic start-up capital of Stockholm. Sponsored For Members PREMIUM The best spots to enjoy Stockholm's panoramic views Ten of the most breathtaking views over Stockholm. Advertisement PREMIUM Where do multinational families like mine belong amid growing nationalism? PREMIUM Members' Q&A: The Local's guide to Swedish parental leave PREMIUM Members' geography quiz: How well do you know the cities of Sweden? PREMIUM Is Sweden's gaming industry running out of workers? PREMIUM Six things we know and six we don't about Sweden's election 'I hope there will be adults in the room during Brexit negotiations' PREMIUM Members' quiz: Can you name the Swedish party? PREMIUM Vinyl, Beach Boys and Tarantino: 12 Stockholm record stores to browse for hours Advertisement More news BLOG: Winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics announced The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics is shared between scientists from the US, France and Canada for "groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics". How Malmö uses skating to revamp public spaces: 'It's leagues ahead of everyone else' Fake banknotes in circulation in southern Sweden Man stabs one and threatens shoppers with knife in Gothenburg Sweden resumes talks to find a new prime minister Talks over Malmö centrist coalition crash and burn Meanwhile in Malmö Sweden’s art scene shows its alternative side in Malmö From major galleries to small independent artist-run spaces, Malmö’s art scene is as diverse as the city itself. Sponsored Advertisement Swedish election 2018 Talks on forming Sweden's new government to continue next week Sweden's parliamentary speaker has invited the leaders of the eight parties in parliament for a new round of one-on-one talks on Tuesday. Advertisement Sweden begins process of finding a new prime minister What's next for Sweden after confidence vote? Will Swedish values survive the next two weeks? Sweden's election is being misreported abroad – and this is a problem Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven voted out by parliament Sweden’s Green Party to vote for left-wing deputy speaker candidate Sweden Democrats to vote for Alliance candidate as parliamentary speaker Centre-right Alliance declines offer of 'cross-bloc' parliamentary speaker Videos New ways of learning This international school in Stockholm is tailoring education to the teenage brain Parents of adolescent children will agree that teenagers are hardwired differently. It’s why a one-size-fits-all curriculum does anything but ‘fit all’. It’s the concept behind Fieldwork Education’s International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), a curriculum designed specifically to suit the developing adolescent brain. Sponsored Long reads: Sweden in focus How Sweden hopes to get more foreign-born residents voting Sweden has one of Europe's highest voter turnouts, but foreign-born residents are less likely than native Swedes to have their say. The Local takes a look at why that's the case, and what Sweden can do to break the trend. What's behind the rising inequality in Sweden's schools, and can it be fixed? IN DEPTH: The shifting sands of Sweden's immigration debate Is Sweden's zero-tolerance approach to drugs a failing model? A Woman's Place Stockholm's best-known businesses pledge to further gender equality Around a hundred of Stockholm’s best-known businesses have publicly declared their commitment to gender equality. But what does it really mean for companies like Truecaller, King and Klarna to call themselves A Woman’s Place? Sponsored Essentials: Studying in Sweden Studying in Sweden? Sign up for half price student Membership with The Local Are you one of the more than 20,000 international students in Sweden? You can now benefit from a 50 percent student discount on Membership of The Local – our editor Emma Löfgren explains more. Advertisement Seven bizarre Swedish academic traditions PREMIUM Don't panic! How to find student housing in Sweden Six money-saving hacks for students in Sweden The Local explores Winter getaway: The Mediterranean island with 'the best climate in the world' Malta’s up-and-coming capital took centre stage when it was crowned 2018’s Capital of Culture, but there’s much more to the enigmatic island than Valletta. The Local’s Commercial Editor took a whirlwind tour of the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret. Sponsored Life in Malmö Malmö residents harassed by Folkets Park drug pushers Pushers openly selling drugs in broad daylight, children's playgrounds used for punishment beatings and drug storage, and local residents attacked for daring to go to the police: that's the situation residents described to The Local in one part of the southern city of Malmö. Yuck factor: Disgusting Food Museum to open in Malmö Malmö police drop probes into high-profile rapes The Malmö film-maker who spent 15-years following local rapper Leslie Tay Explore the world in style Six things to think about before moving abroad with your family Moving is never easy. Even a move across town requires significant planning, preparation and, of course, packing! Here are our tips for how to make your international relocation as smooth and stress-free as possible. Sponsored Swedish tech news In partnership with Spotify just announced a move that could shake up the music industry Spotify has said it will allow select artists to upload songs directly, bypassing record labels or distributors. Advertisement 'We need examples': Malmö founder on female-led startups Opinion: Protectionism and nationalism won't stop startups Sweden axes 'world's most democratic Twitter account' Kickstart your career Is an MBA the trick to launching your international career? An MBA could be what you need to take the elusive next step in your career. Sponsored Essentials: Working in Sweden 'Living in Sweden has totally expanded my view on life' MY SWEDISH CAREER: US-born Finley Blackburn came to Sweden to study – and ended up starting her own vegetable farm. Meet the American trans activist seeking asylum in Sweden 'Classical music attracts everyone, even gangsters' PREMIUM Election Q&A: How do you want to decrease unemployment among foreigners? Study at Malmö University These student startups are creating a more sustainable future During their studies, what started as bold ideas became real-life enterprises to combat social and environmental challenges. Meet the Malmö University students behind three startups aiming to make the world a better place. Sponsored Learning Swedish Swedish word of the day: oj This little word packs quite a punch, with just two letters expressing a whole host of things. Swedish word of the day: en gubbe PREMIUM Members' quiz: Do you know these Swedish autumn words? Swedish word of the day: vobba Europe Can pink really pacify? Swiss psychologists believe so Several experiments conducted by Swiss scientists and pioneers have shown that the colour pink can reduce aggressive behaviour in psychiatric patients and inmates, writes Julie Irish from Iowa State University. Switzerland Italy to bow to Brussels, cut deficit targets: reports Italy Macron forced to accept interior minister's resignation France Volkswagen drops Audi chief accused of diesel fraud Germany 'In winter, if you surf for two hours, you can't feel your fingers' Norway Spanish PM raps Catalan leader after unrest in Barcelona Spain Austrian arrested after losing wallet full of fake notes Austria Build your career Build your professional career with AmCham’s international mentoring program If you need advice on how to move your career forward, but don’t know how to go about it, consider the American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden’s (AmCham) mentoring program. Sponsored Travel SAS cuts 1,500 flights Scandinavian airline SAS will trim some 1,500 flights from its winter schedule, the company said on Monday. Two of the 'world's greatest places to stay' are in Sweden Kings, queens and jesters: step back in time at Gotland's Medieval Week Quality education Six reasons expat parents should consider distance learning or boarding school A new academy is shaking up traditional distance learning with a combined approach that strikes the perfect balance for expat families. Sponsored Analysis and opinion Opinion: How to counter Russian interference like a Swede No other European country was more prepared to face off Russian influence operation than Sweden. But for Moscow, the main goal is to keep Sweden out of Nato and for that you don't need just one aggressive power grab, writes think tank director Jakub Janda. Analysis: Has support for the Sweden Democrats peaked? 'Sweden has let the immigration issue hijack the political agenda' Culture U2’s Bono takes shots at Swedish and Danish politics at Copenhagen gig It’s safe to say that Bono does not like Jimmie Åkesson. For the second time this month, the U2 frontman compared the Sweden Democrats’ leader to a Nazi during a concert. Nobel Foundation warns it may strip Swedish Academy of literature prize Business H&M boosts online sales even as profits shrink Swedish fashion giant H&M saw a major boost in online sales in the third quarter, but a cumbersome shift to faster logistics weighed down on profits. Ikea plans to open its first store in Ukraine next year European stocks climb after Swedish election relief Trump's trade war stalls Volvo's business plans Family life PREMIUM Want to know how to be a super-successful immigrant parent in Sweden? So do I... Parenting is challenging in the best of circumstances. Let's not even talk about being an immigrant parent. No, actually, let's. PREMIUM 'My children will have advantages in Sweden I may never have myself' Child mortality rate 1.5 times higher in England than Sweden – and poverty is a key factor, researchers argue Swedish food Recipe: how to make Swedish apple pie with a twist This apple pudding offers an unusual take on a traditional Swedish dish with its tasty meringue crust. Food writer John Duxbury shares his recipe with The Local. Swedish food: How to make sweetened lingonberries Sweden in pictures IN PICTURES: Battling the Swedish wildfires More than 20,000 hectares of forest has burned down in Sweden and the wildfires continue to rage across the country. IN PICTURES: Thawing snow causes floods in northern Sweden Ten historic pictures that show what life was like in Stockholm decades ago Advertisement The Local Europe AB Östgötagatan 12 116 25 Stockholm Sweden Contact us Our journalists Advertise with us Post a job ad Terms of use Privacy policy