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24th may 2013

A fifth night of Stockholm rioting, llamas protect sheep, and Movits. Host: Gabriel Stein. Closing music: Movits, "Nitroglycerin".

23rd May 2013

Riots rip through Stockholm for fourth day. Some people don`t stay home with sick kids. Stockholm gets elderly care with a specific language. Host: Gabriel Stein

22nd May 2013

With three straight nights of riots spreading now across many Stockholm suburbs, we speak to a local campaigner who`s says in 35 years he`s never seen his area turned into a warzone like this before. We talk to a researcher about why certain areas have riots, and others don`t. Then we hear about some young people who`re hoping to become the next generation of inventors and business executives. Plus there`s two new names on the calendar of name days in Sweden. Is it even important to celebrate a name day? And we`ll have time to also hear about how bad strawberries are still dangerous. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Dave Russell.

21st May 2013

Former Saab execs suspected of cheating on their taxes. Few children of sperm donors seek out their biological fathers. And are US colleges putting Swedish women's basketball at risk? Host: Nathalie Rothschild. Producer: Brett Ascarelli. Music: Oskar Linnros - "Kan jag få ett vittne"

21st May 2013

Former Saab execs suspected of cheating on their taxes. Few children of sperm donors seek out their biological fathers. And are US colleges putting Swedish women`s basketball at risk? Presenter Natalie Rothschild. Producer Brett Ascarelli.

20th May 2013

Sweden`s hockey team win World Championship gold, Eurovision - a review - And Sweden`s mosquito hunt.

17th May 2013

15 % of hospital patients in the country have bedsores -poor nursing or a lack of nurses? Also what a night for Sweden in the world hockey championships as Canada are beaten setting up a mouth-watering clash with neighbouring Finland and we discuss Eurovision!

16th May 2013

Sami elections coming up Government could ban texting and driving Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Frode Fjellheim Jazz Joik Ensemble, "Nattjoik"

15th May 2013

---BSK: We`re above the Arctic Circle in Kiruna as foreign ministers meet to discuss oil exploration with environmentalists calling for a ban. Sweden`s income gap is widening. And with just a few days left to the Eurovision final, we hear how the Swedish singer is fine tuning his performance.

14th May 2013

US Secretary of State John Kerry is in town on his way north for a meeting of Arctic states. Nearly three weeks after the Rana Plaza tragedy, H&M signs a long-awaited agreement on fire safety in Bangladesh. Should European dictatorships be strutting the stage at this weeks Eurovision song contest? And, get the cream out - it`s mosquito season again! Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Brett Ascarelli

13th May 2013

A smart phone app to combat skin cancer - D-I-Y accidents go through the roof as Swedes take advantage of the fine weather but will the next generation be as handy around the house? Also, in northern Sweden, what`s known as the Borås witch trial gets underway and down in Malmö, we`re on the red carpet for Eurovision!

May 10th, 2013

Bribery allegations over Swedish wet tobacco snus lead to a row at the top of European politics. We speak to our Friday guest about racism and discrimination in Sweden today. And we head to a park in central Stockholm to admire the now blossoming cherry trees.

9th May 2013

Welcome to Radio Sweden`s Ascension Day special on profits in the welfare systems, focusing especially on schools. Hosted by Sven Carlsson.

8th May 2013

The shocking death of a toddler who was left all day strapped to his seat in his father`s baking hot car. We hear how Swedes are getting more hung up on being seen as sophisticated. And the winners of Sweden`s Polar Music Prize.

7 May 2013

A new report throws into question a key government tax break. We hear from people eagerly awating the opening of Sweden`s Abba museum. We get a report on a school that has just opened a gender-neutral changing room. We hear about the latest research into how to get rid of slugs. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Sven Carlsson.

6th May 2013

Defense spending and just who`s fit to govern came up in a rare all party political debate last night. The Swedish football club AIK prepares for their first game without Ivan Turina, their goalie who died suddenly last week. Grocery stores are making a big business charging customers for plastic bags at the checkout. A screenplay Ingmar Bergman wrote as a teenager is finally getting made into a movie... but is it any good? Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Kris Boswell.

26 April 2013

The economic crisis in southern Europe means more trafficking here in the north. Then, how wired is Sweden?” From fiber broadband to the Pirate Bay, in our Friday interview, we’ll be talking to the editor of Computer Sweden about the Internet, online services, and illegal downloading in this country. (clip) Kurdish men here have joined a protest against a court sentence in Iran, by wearing women’s clothes. We’ll be announcing the winner of our most recent news quiz. And our intrepid reporter tries out the latest ride at Stockholm’s most famous amusement park.

3rd May 2013

We`ll be finding out what makes Bruce Springsteen so big in Sweden.We look at security for the Eurovision Song Contest and as the education system continues to divide political opinion, our Friday guest blames the school reforms of the 90`s for today`s predicament.

2nd May 2013

32-year-old AIK goalkeeper Ivan Turina has died - a day of mourning for the Stockholm club. Two Green Party politicians are hoping to broker peace between Turkey and Kurdish forces And The Pirate Bay is back in the docks. Presenter: Nathalie Rothschild Music: Rebecca & Fiona, "Union"

30th April 2013

Afghan refugees on hunger strike in the north of Sweden are in a serious condition. It's King Carl Gustaf's birthday today, but Swedish Republicans aren't celebrating. Should the king abdicate like the Dutch queen did today? Swedes prepare for the pagan festival Walpurgis, or Valborg. Host: Nathalie Rothschild Music: Monica Zetterlund, “Sakta vi gå genom stan”

29th April 2013

A Swedish couple says their child was taken away because they didn`t send him to school. What impact do our food habits have on the environment? Pressure is mounting on companies to secure safe conditions for workers abroad. Host: Nathalie Rothschild Music: Laleh, "Elephant"

25th April 2013

The latest on the Malmö serial shooter who`s just got the result of his appeal. We hear from someone who got death threats after she made a video promoting breastfeeding in public. Plus a look at a US project on teaching that`s coming to Sweden. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

24 April 2013

Public employees are being encouraged to quit, with what critics say are very small severance packages. But in some countries they might just be fired. The future of Sweden's libraries, and librarians, in the world of e-books. We talk to Swedish soprano Nina Stemme, who’s been honored as the female opera singer of the year. And from the sublime to…pop idol Justin Bieber is in town, we’ll meet some of his fans.

23 April 2013

Why did Russian Air Force play war games so close to Sweden’s coast on Good Friday? Three Afghan hunger strikers taken to intensive care in the northern Swedish city of Boden. More teachers with foreign qualifications taking up work in Sweden. And netbullying a growing problem in schools. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Brett Ascarelli

22nd April 2013

Russian bombers practice an attack on Sweden whose airforce fails to respond. We join our reporter in the university town of Uppsala which is still underwater and "suspended coffee" - the latest coffee craze, hits Sweden.

19th April 2013

After 35 years, the small northern city of Skellefteå can celebrate over its hockey club. The waters are rising in Uppsala. British researchers are heading back to Sweden to pick up some queen bees. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Plej, "Seasons"

18th April 2013

We hear of claims that girls treated at Sweden`s largest anorexia clinic were approached outside by talent scouts for a model agency. We`re also talking manners, why don`t people give up their seats to pregnant women on public transport? And joining us from Wisconsin, a Swedish summer pastime enjoyed here since the Viking age is proving a knockout!

17th April 2013

With Sweden facing an ageing population, one researcher says the rhetoric needs to change. Do kids learn better with electronic tablets? Should Swedes get to vote online from home? The Hives get ordered to pay the Cardigans millions of kronor. And Margaret Thatcher`s impact on Swedish politics. Producer: Dave Russell. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

16th April 2013

Unemployment in Sweden is high. But youth unemployment is much worse. One in 4 young people are out of work. What will it do to them? How have Swedes received the US Tv-series `Girls`? We ask the experts to find out. And a gardening subculture that`s spreading to Sweden`s inner cities Host: Gabriel Stein

15th April, 2013

Finance Minister Borg predicts a slow few years ahead for the economy – do we blame the Eurozone or the government? A top Social Democrat from the Muslim community is forced to step down – has Sweden`s largest party alienated Muslim voters? And Abba`s Benny has his pennies in a new teen film, while his music is headed to the Eurovision with a DJ superstar. Presenter: Sven Carlsson, Producer: Dave Russell, Music: Aviici – `Levels`

12th April 2013

11th April 2013

Forcing mobile operators to keep their promises. What impact did Margaret Thatcher have on Swedish politics? A division within Stockholm’s Jewish community over a controversial rabbi. And a competition to help homeless birds.

10th April 2013

Sweden`s old public housing needs major renovations, but will tenants be forced out who can`t foot the bill? The union representing rail staff in the Stockholm region says some commuter trains and track in operation are in desparate need of repair & And the chef Olympics maybe 3 years away but Sweden`s already cooking up plans to defend its title.

9th April 2013

Swedes may have to work longer to afford a pension, but already many jobs are so tiring that people don`t even keep at them until 65. We speak to the chair of the Council on Medical Ethics about surrogacy, which is currently illegal in Sweden. We hear the latest on the case of two Swedes held in new York, suspected of terrorism. And a researcher says that when housework is not shared equally, it makes men feel bad as well. Producer: Nathalie Rothschild. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

8th April 2013

Rajiv Gandhi may have been a middleman in a failed Swedish arms deal, according to Wikileaks documents. Analysis of Social Democrats` congress. Swedish alarm bracelets intended to keep human rights activists safe across the world. Does the stubborn winter weather have to do with climate change? Needle exchange program about to open. Curling victory for Sweden. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Sven Carlsson.

5th April 2013

As North Korea continues to grab the headlines we meet the only person born in a North Korean hard labour camp who escaped and lived to tell the tale. We`re talking heroic acts of bravery with our Friday guest and we`re walking on thin ice as we approach the weekend!

4th April 2013

Overcrowding in hospitals, how creative art can help people who`ve lost their memory and the cleaner who accidentally started a train which crashed into an apartment building at high speed, has spoken of her ordeal.

3rd April 2013

Social Democrats gather in Gothenburg as Stefan Löfven holds his first congress as party leader - Also in Gothenburg, fighting talk from an after school club for teenage girls & the rare release of live sessions featuring the best of Swedish prog rock from the seventies and eighties.

2 April 2013

Strike action averted as industrial worker sign a deal with employers. A lone wolf is drugged and moved hundreds of kms away from reindeer herds in the north but keeps coming back. Pedigree pups smuggled over the Baltic Sea. Sweden misses most environmental quality targets. And a controversy erupts over outfits worn in handball championships. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Dave Russell

28th March 2013

We talk to a science writer who warns that cheap sugar, bad nutritional advice and quick carbs are creating a health problem. Soccer, once thought to be a cheap sport, is now costing some families here too much. A company has been chosen to design the new city of Kiruna. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Fallskärm by Timbuktu Feat Eboi & Jonas Rensfeldt this is the (L-Wiz Remix)

27th March 2012

We talk to someone whose job is to help people leave a life of organised crime behind. She helps them start a new life and escape possible reprisals. In the newspapers you can see that the status of teachers here has taken another knock, since it is reported that even poorly qualified students can get a place on a training course. The head of the teachers` union tells us that things have been getting worse, since the 1970s. We have a report on how people from the Roma community are still being sent back to Kosovo, despite fears they face persecution. And we hear about the winner of the world`s biggest prize for children`s books. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: George Wood.

26th March, 2013

A report confirms fears that a mass swine flu vaccination drive here led to an increase in a serious disease among children. The word ungooglable is also unacceptable – at least to the internet giant. And the government wants all Swedish schools to offer Chinese. Some are leading by example. Presenter: Sven Carlsson, Producer: George Wood, Music: `www.Naimachat.se` by Hans Appelqvist

25th March 2013

---BSK: Reaction to the multi-billion bail-out of Cyprus - Stockholm on the move, how to tackle the capital`s growing pains & Sweden as a country is guest of honour at a famous children`s book fair.

22nd March 2013

---BSK: Everybody loves good neighbours but what if they`ve snooping on you? Millions of food gets wasted every year, we hear from the man who eats from bins as a point of principle and the Vicar who`s serving up horsemeat lasange, all in a good cause. Stockholm goes green, but we`re not talking about the environment and our Friday guest has been called Sweden`s Adele.

21st March 2013

A government report on tackling hooliganism is handed in today - we hear from the man behind the report. The Hultsfred music festival is moving up to Stockholm county; some see this as a big city move, but we hear it could be the opposite. We report on an analysis of changes that because of Sweden`s private-run free schools. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Brett Ascarelli.

20th March 2013

As a result of the U.S. led invasion of Iraq ten years ago, Sweden took in thousands of refugees. We speak to one of them. The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces says Sweden should offer asylum to interpreters in Afghanistan. The tourist federation revises its goal for tourist income down by SEK 12 billion. We speak to a man whose getting ready sail around the world in a tiny boat. Robbers steal a giant clam from a pet store. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Dave Russell.

19th March 2013

What was behind the migration ministers controversial remarks about illegal immigrants? Midwives protest for more resources. And after years of lobbying and debate the capitals first needle exchange for drug addicts opens its doors. Producer: Brett Ascarelli Presenter: Tom Sullivan

18th March 2013

Sweden`s Migration Minister is in hot water over "blue-eyed blondes" claim - The Royal Family says farewell to Princess Lilian & what next for gardeners as the winter weather continues its icy grip?

15th March 2013

Sweden`s Foreign Minister is accused of passing on secrets to the USA in the 1970`s. We have more on the controversial police methods to expel failed asylum seekers. And then more on those BFFs Sweden and Turkey. We take a closer look at the first Turkish state visit to Sweden since the days of the Ottoman Empire.

14th March 2013

A famous author sends a letter to the Justice Minister -- and it catches wild fire. Campaigning kicks off tomorrow for the Sami Parliament. Why is the film “Call Girl” going back to the editing room? Host: Gabriel Stein. Closing music: Eitre, “Killarney Boys of Pleasure”

13th March 2013

Coming up in Radio Sweden The suicide of 13-year old-girl who was bullied at school and on the internet prompts a national outcry..Police officers who were involved in a car chase that led to the death of two petrol thieves could be jailed...And we hear from the doctor who wants a total smoking ban in Sweden within the next next decade..Enjoy.

12th March 2013

We hear why there is both a shortage of doctors, and more than ever. "Care dogs" are being used to help the elderly and the terminally ill. An astronomer gives us tips on how to get the best view of the comet PANSTARRS. We have a world exclusive: ABBA`s Agnetha Fältskog gives the first interview on her comeback album to Swedish Radio. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Tom Sullivan.

11th March, 2013

---POD: A Welsh worker's daughter who married Swedish royalty - princess Lilian dies at age 97 It's hard to get a house in Sweden – and even harder when public housing companies put tough demands on tenants And Turkey's first ever state visit to Stockholm – is Sweden in it for human rights or business? We'll also be looking more closely at Sweden's entry to the Eurovision song contest, and play you a new single from a former Abba great. Presenter: Sven Hultberg Carlsson, Producer: Tom Sullivan, Music: Agnetha Fältskog – 'When You Really Loved Someone'

8th March 2013

Our reporter Tom Sullivan`s in Luleå to gauge reaction as the social media website facebook prepares to open a giant data centre in the northern town this summer... We hear how heroin is back in vogue in Stockholm and it`s cheaper than ever... Sweden`s athletics federation names its first ever female national team coach And our Friday guest today is writer/director Lisa James Larsson whose debut feature film has been topping the swedish charts

March 7th, 2013

7 of 10 Syrian refugees only get to stay in Sweden temporarily – and without their families The younger generation is up in arms as the TV licence fee gets extended Swedish politicians and military interests mention the Russian threat – but what do Russians themselves think? And we hear about a new podcast that inspires parents in Sweden to have more sex Presenter, producer: Sven Hultberg Carlsson. Music: Yohio – `Heartbreak Hotel`

6th March 2013

Is enough being done to safeguard patients integrity in Swedish hospitals? We hear Swedish reaction to the death of Venezuelan preisdent Húgo Chavez. Does Russia really pose a threat to Sweden? And a new mosque in southern Stockholm gets the ok to start giving the call to prayer from their minaret, but first they need a police permit.

5th March 2013

Tests in China seem to reveal faecal bacteria in IKEA cakes. Sweden`s Finance Minister suggests diverting development assistance to help refugees here. Are Sweden`s role model environmentally friendly districts all they`ve cracked up to be? All that and more in this 30 minute podcast from Radio Sweden.

4th March 2013

Hundreds of schools may have to close because of a teacher shortage. How sports starts embark on a second career after 40. Southern Sweden plays host to swooning saris and hulky heros as the deal is struck for a new Bollywood film set in Skåne. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Loukas Christodolou

1st March 2013

The migration authorities want to help abused women who come here from abroad to be with Swedish men. With the horse meat scandal continuing, he ask the Minister for Agriculture how food packaging should be labeled. The Swedish nuclear industry would reportedly have to pay five times as much as it does today to truly cover the expenses of closing old reactors. And in our Friday interview, we talk to Robert Hårdh, head of the human rights group Civil Rights Defenders, and incidently one of the few real people to be mentioned by name in Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy.

28th February 2013

We ask the industry organisation for supermarkets and find out what they are doing to deal with the ongoing horse meat scandal. A Swedish TV programme has accused many skiiers from the 1990s of cheating by boosting their blood, we talk to a doctor. We hear about how one comedian is giving immigrants and Swedes stage therapy, with his improv show about culture shock in Sweden. Plus a report from a museum exhibition about hair. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Gabriel Stein.

27th February 2013

The horsemeat scandal continues. A new report says giving parents more choices in choosing schools is increasing segregation. There are hopes to encourage more Swedes to study the German language. And the annual booksale is alive and well in Sweden, despite the encroachment of e-books.

26th February 2013

The police`s new method for catching illegal immigrants by checking the IDs of commuters is coming under fire again. This week, Swedes can drop off their guns with the police, no questions asked. The Pirate Bay has to pull up its anchor and head for other shores, as the Swedish Pirate Party backs down over web access. And, what`s a student to do when financial aid isn`t enough to cover their basic expenses? Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Nathalie Rothschild.

25th February 2013

In today`s Radio Sweden podcast, analysis of Swedish Ikea`s decision to pull meatballs from European countries on horsemeat tests & reaction to last night`s Oscar win for "Searching for Sugar Man".

22nd February 2013

Former students found guilty for abuse at prestigious boarding school. Inside Sweden, German language is not what it used to be. Award-winning photographer Paul Hansen speaks to us. Host Gabriel Stein Music: Betty Dittrich, “Schublade”

21st February 2013

Sweden`s retirement age could be going up. Queen Silvia has reported a number of newspapers to the press council. The Swedish Grammy`s were held last night. Host: Gabriel Stein Music: Swedish House Mafia, "Greyhound"

20th February 2013

Women from Syria who oppose the regime gather in Stockholm to pave the way for what they hope will be a better future. Swedish researchers tell the world that the link between hormone-distubring chemicals -- and illness is stronger than we`d once thought. The media has been blaring about the financial troubles of a new mine in Pajala--how do locals see it? At just 15, Irene Ekelund has already broken a Swedish track record--how far can she go? Some restaurants are charging for a glass of tap water.

19th February 2013

More and more beggars are on the streets here - who are they? New developments in the case of Dawit Isaak, a Swedish journalist imprisoned without trial in Eritrea. Does horsemeat Swedes knowingly eat contain dangerous drugs? A hospital in northern Sweden starts its own breastmilk bank. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Dave Russell.

18th February 2013

Where did the Stockholm suicide bomber get his money from? Student loans according to one paper today. The Swedish police say they need to practice more, in case of another terrorist attack. World wide arms sales are hit by the recession and developments in Afghanistan and Iraq.

15th February 2013

Horses are disappearing in Sweden. Does that mean they`re ending up on our plates? New Swedish research shows that medicine that`s supposed to make humans less anxious makes fish anti-social. The Swedish-sister duo First Aid Kit wins the Nordic Music Prize. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: First Aid Kit, “The Lion’s Roar”

14th February 2013

Happy Valentines Day, coming up in the next half hour: There’s concern over the shortage of beds in maternity wards, with some women actually having their babies in hospital waiting rooms. Can a store force its women employees to wear name tags giving their bra sizes? And the largest party in the government wants to start giving kids grades at a much lower level. Presenter: George Wood Producer: Gabriel Stein

13th February 2013

As ministers meet up in Brussels for emergency talks involving the horsemeat scandal we hear from one of Sweden`s EU parliamentarians who`s long been fighting for tougher food regulations. Sweden`s maps out its foreign policies for the year ahead. And a David Bowie museum is set to open its doors in Gothenburg.

12th February 2013

In the wake of outcry over North Korea`s third nuclear test, we look at whether Sweden can make a difference. The National Food Agency institutes DNA tests to make sure meat is correctly labeled. Only half as many Somalis as the Swedish Migration Board expected have applied to come to Sweden to join their families. Then, it`s Fat Tuesday, which means a special type of pastry here in Sweden. And an exhibition in Stockholm looks at just how Jewish Jesus was. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Tom Sullivan.

11th February 2013

In view of a widening scandal over mislabeled food, we try to get to the root of the problem. Sweden plans to provide military aid to Mali, but there are booking problems in arranging the plane. We speak to the brother of a Swede imprisoned in the U.S. on suspicions of terrorism. The Swedish state wants to save money with a super online mailbox to handle its contact with you. Hear what it was like to be backstage at the Melodifestivalen this weekend. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Tom Sullivan.

8th February 2013

A shorter programme today. Normal service on Monday. In today`s ten minute programme - Horsemeat lasagne recalled by Findus and a little Vroom, Vroom, Vroom from the frozen forests of Värmland.

7th February, 2013

Women who receive vicious abuse and death threats after appearing in the media. An influx of Somalis to Sweden that`s much smaller than expected. Short, ten-minute edition due to the Jokkmokk winter market being held in the north of the country. Presenter: Sven Hultberg Carlsson

6th February 2013

The long cold winter has been tough on the capital`s homeless...we meet migrants from warmer climes who are struggling to find a bed for the night.. It`s not much better in hospital where a shortage of beds and nurses combined with a flu outbreak has led to non emergency operations being cancelled Also, Uranium mining in northern Sweden, but at what price... And the world`s best footballer is in town....but with Zlatan around, who`ll come out on top...

5th February 2013

The fate of a northern mining town hangs in the balance. Confusion over new text messaging payments on public transport. Are snow canons a threat to the environment? A visit to a light therapy clinic. And this year`s Gay Gala has a royal visitor. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Kris Boswell

4th February 2013

How much influence are the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats having on the country`s policy towards welcoming newcomers? The government proposes to change how the Swedish justice system defines rape. The Stockholm Stock Exchange turns 150-years-old. The northern city of Umeå preps for its year in the spotlight as the next European Capital of Culture. And finally, bad news for bandy fans this weekend, as Sweden lost the world championship on home territory. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Kris Boswell.

1st February 2013

The CEO of partly state-owned TeliasSonera quits after a report into alleged bribery. How a rule change has meant higher interest for some house mortgages. And why are Swedes the most likely to take out medical insurance for their four legged friends? Presenter: Kris Boswell. Producer: Loukas Christodoulou.

31st January 2013

There`s a new proposal to penalize companies who use undocumented workers. We talk to a critic. A gay Ugandan asylum seeker fights for the right to stay in Sweden. He says his life is at risk if he gets sent back. We hear about who in the capital of Sweden has come to rescue the hot dog. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: "Fällskarm", by Timbuktu Feat Eboi & Jonas Rensfeldt (L-Wiz Remix)

30th January 2013

The Social Democrats want upper secondary school to be mandatory. We hear about what two people who decided not to go to high school say about that. The wolf hunting season starts tomorrow. And it`s as controversial as ever. We visit the Stockholm Fashion Week. And we hear from young designers with dreams. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Aki featuring Kapten Röd: "När Solen Går ner"

29th january 2013

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28th January 2013

Hospital reality tv shows may be violating your privacy Swedish TV announces the comedian who`ll present the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö this May. But will her jokes translate into laughter outside of Sweden? And quick, hurry to the store, because a special kind of mustard may soon disappear off the shelves. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: The Deer Tracks, "Lazarus"

25th January 2013

We hear from a student nurse who says he`d rather say no to a job, than accept a low wage. We hear the last in our three-part series on why Swedish companies have so few immigrants at the top. And then it`s the story of a painting that`s returning home: Sweden`s stolen Matisse was at last found. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

24th January 2012

Why was a Swedish case against the Al Shabaab Swedes dropped just before the foreign ministry found out about their arrest in Africa The second part of our series on diversity in Swedish companies ask why immigrants can`t rise through the ranks in the private sector And what a snow festival can bring to a town that barely sees the sun in win

23rd Jan 2013

22 January 2013

Airline pilots protest against plans for longer working hours. The Swedish Migration Board writes to asylum seekers in Swedish even if they don`t understand. A controversy erupts over a proposed carbon tax on meat. And soon you may need to pay a TV licence even if you don`t own a Television. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Kris Boswell

21st January 2013

Sweden`s gender equality minister resigns. We hear about a project to bring down the number of caesarian sections in the EU. Does all the organization at one lost and found deliver the goods? Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Zara Larsson, “Uncover”

18th January 2013

17th January 2013

Overdosing on over-the-counter medicines raises concern, government seems split over defense spending, a Swede revives the legendary French art magazine Cahiers d`Art after more than 50 years, and Bamse turns 40 this month. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

16th January 2013

Charities are accused of exaggerating the extent of child poverty in Sweden. A new controversial wolf hunt is underway And welcome to the country with the entertainment television of the undead, as one TV company brings yet another old programme back to life.

15th January 2013

There was a lucky escape for a family as a cleaner stole and crashed a train this morning. Swedish politicians are concerned about the hardening debate in the UK about the European Union. And then what will be dominating the silver screen this spring? We take a look at some of the Swedish films getting their premieres over the next few months.

14th January 2013

Countries launch IT attacks on Sweden like never before Students are upset that an official said housing doesn’t need kitchens Who measures the snow when it falls? Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Svante Thuresson, Varje Snöflinga Som Faller

11th January 2013

Teens in care home sold sex, dads feel stressed in Sweden, zorbing, and euthanasia - should Sweden grant people the right to die? Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Gabriel Stein.

10th January 2013

We try to get some answers as to why the US took two Swedish citizens from Africa, and flew them to New York to face terrorism charges. The leader of Sweden`s Center Party has cut short her holiday, as some leading members protest against some new policy proposals. We talk to a grassroots member of the party. Do you think the Swedish trains are no good, suffering delays and cancellations when it starts to snow? Well this may be unfair - we hear that lots of other countries also have the same problems. And Swedes are spending millions to save the European eel, which risks being eaten into extinction. Presenter Loukas Christodoulou. Producer Gabriel Stein.

9th Janaury 2013

Sweden`s capacity to defend itself for a week in case of attack sparks criticism. Center party contemplates possible future policies like polygamy, open borders and scrapping compulsory schooling. Are kids in Sweden being overmedicated? What`s all the noise about regulating sound? A stolen Matisse finally appears to be headed back to a museum in Stockholm, after more than 25 years missing. Host: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Gabriel Stein.

8th January 2013

Road deaths at the second lowest level in 70 years. More and more Swedish journalists threatened over the internet. Pia Sundhage named FIFA`s women`s football coach of the year. And one of the country`s most popular comic characters, Bamse, is 40 today. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Gabriel Stein

7th January 2013

Why criminal investigations into abuse and sexual assault against children take too long.. Facebook`s new huge server farm in northern Sween could be a target for hackers And we`ve the latest on two Swedish citizens arrested in east africa and held in the US accused of terrorism..

January 4th 2013

Sweden may have to fork over millions in fines to the EU for bad air quality. When you buy a cup of coffee or get your house cleaned you are participating in a huge part of the economy -- the service sector -- so how`s it holding up? We speak to one of the directors of the hugely successful "Palme" documentary. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: "Fördomar", by the Latin Kings

3rd January 2013

2nd January 2013

The New Year sees new laws, we’ll take a look at some of the changes. And today sees the introduction of controversial congestion charges in Sweden’s second city, Gothenburg. With the new year, Sweden also takes over the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. But what role does the council have when all the members are involved with the European Union? School visits to theaters are on the decline, are kids losing out on access to culture? And the authorities are concerned that many secondary schools, mostly private, aren’t fulfilling their responsibility to maintain libraries.

28th December 2012

The Royal Swedish Ballet School comes under fire. Critics say Swedes don`t know enough about the countries Sweden aids. Hottest online news stories in Sweden this year. Meet the woman behind one of the year`s biggest hits, and get a whiff of fresh sourdough bread, made by one of Sweden`s most prestigious bakers.

27th December 2012

Is money for accident prevention going to the right place? Summary of new laws taking effect in Sweden. Does light therapy really work? And, a look at the new-word list this year.

21st December 2012

A gloomy economic picture for Sweden in 2013 The man who wants to open a gay friendly mosque in Gothenburg It`s the Christmas season, but what about the homeless and others in vulnerable circumstances? Plus Friday Guest

20th December 2012

We`ll try to find out what it is about the wet snuff tobacco snus which gets Swedes all territorial..Plans to scrap fixed rent controls on flats in Sweden meets fierce opposition..And with Christmas just days away, we`ll hear of a seasonal crimewave involving christmas trees and find out the most popular christmas songs in Sweden....

19th December 2012

The Gothenburg school at the centre of a riot will reopen on Thursday despite safety fears.... We hear from one of the young victims of the abusive posts on Instagram which sparked the riot...... And as some call for stricter controls of teenage use of Instagram and facebook we speak to the internet correspondent for an online news magazine..

18th December 2012

- The central bank takes its interest rate down a notch to help an ailing economy - Offensive images posted online cause an angry mob of teenagers to target a school in Gothenburg - Hundreds of children evicted from their homes this year – something the government promised wouldn`t happen - And how a public work of art will predict the weather for travellers at Stockholm`s central station Producer: Dave Russell, Presenter: Sven Hultberg Carlsson Music: El Perro Del Mar – "Walk On By"

17 December 2012

The Music Aid campaign in Swedish TV and Radio has broken an all-time record despite the recession. New medical guidelines issued for parents with small kids. And we hear about a Jewish resident in Malmö who has dealt with anti-Semitic abuse for years. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing music: “Stjärnfallet”, Markus Krunegård

14 December 2012

Cancelled trains and lack of snow ploughing on the roads, a national agency tells operators, don`t blame the weather. Why are young boys in Sweden less aggressive than kids in other nations across the globe? A year on from their journey to the Scottish Cairngorm mountains to boost the gene pool, we find out how a herd of Sami reindeer are adapting to their new environment. And today`s Friday guest is Swedish porn star Puma Swede. Presenter: Dave Russell. Producer: Loukas Christodoulou

13 December 2012

Sweden`s not joining the new EU wide banking union. Swedes celebrate Lucia today, with a maybe a bit more hip than usual. The 1930`s Swedish film star Greta Garbo`s personal possessions go on auction in Beverly Hills. Closing Music: “Garbo, Astrid & Taube” by Lorentz & Sakarias & Duvchi Host: Gabriel Stein

12th December 2012

11th December 2012

A new international survey reveals Swedish schoolkids are getting worse at reading and maths. Union leaders say the government should do some extra homework. Today marks two years since the suicide bombing in central Stockholm, we update you on how the investigation is continuing. And street artists defy an anti-graffiti law and make an arty advent calendar on the streets of the Swedish capital.

10th December 2012

Today is Nobel Day here in Sweden and also in Norway. The Peace Prize has already been handed out to the European Union in Oslo, while here in Stockholm the Literature and Science Nobels are being awarded. And later in the programme, The Music Aid radio telethon gets underway, with the hosts facing a tricky week, all in the name of charity.

7th December 2012

A Swedish nuclear reactor is closed due to safety concerns. As snow and ice builds up following the week`s blizzards, we visit a work place that isn`t for the faint of heart. And then this is Nobel week in Sweden, we speak to the new American head of the Nobel Committee that decides the Nobel Prize for Medicine.

6 December 2012

If you`re kid needs extra help in school, you`ll soon be able to get a tax rebate to hire a tutor. Companies see a bright future, but not everyone is happy. We`ll hear about what Swedes are searching for on the web. And a woman from Gothenburg comes close to breaking the world record in the push-up like position, the plank pose. Host: Gabriel Stein Music: Räfven, ”Bra Dag för Skägg”

Radio Sweden 5 December 2012

4th December 2012

More than 80,000 Stockholm homes lost their electricity Monday as a blackout hit homes, metro trains and even cable tv providers. Is the Swedish government favouring homeowners over flat tenants? Can someone with dual citizenship become Swedish Prime Minister? And we find out who has won the prestigious sports achievement of the year award.

Radio Sweden 3rd December 2012

___POD: More fathers than mothers feel guilt about not spending more time with their kids; Chinese on the way for all Swedish schools; Work permits for sale at fast food outlets; Ice hockey hooliganism; Dancing the winter blues away at lunch discos. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Brett Ascarelli

30th November 2012

Opposition to the parliamentary vote to give police expanded powers to track date traffic How a cash bonus to encourage new immigrants to learn Swedish is a flop. We`ll get a preview into this year`s Christmas calendars on both Swedish Radio and Swedish Television which begin tomorrow And our Friday guest today is author and illustrator Kitty Crowther, a past winner of the Astrid Lindgren memorial prize

29 November 2012

Sweden says it will support Palestine in its bid to become a permanent observer state at the United Nations. A row between the transport industry and a government agency may make for danerous road conditions. And we visit Ebenezer Scrooge and the other members of Charles Dicken`s English tale "A Christmas Carol". Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: "En Sångarsaga", by Mando Diao

28th November 2012

We find out about the bug that keeps millions off home sick around the world every year, the winter vomiting disease. A new weapons fair in Stockholm is proving controversial. And then, as advent approaches residents of several towns are preparing to put up their own giant straw christmas goats, but will they survive the festive season this time?

27 November 2012

We`ll hear the latest from the first day of the trial against a woman accused of having sex with a human skeleton. And we`ve heard it before, but pig farmers and the meat industry says it`s worse than ever -- a Christmas ham shortage. How big of a problem is sex crimes in sports here? Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: “As Time Goes By”, performed by Dooley Wilson

26 November 2012

Governments of the world are meeting in Doha to talk about cliamte change, we hear that Sweden`s government is not being very open about their plans there. And also hear that a Swedish dairy`s claims about climate action are being questioned. We hear about the fight to defend the Roma people in Europe. Literary award the August prize is anounced tonight, we talk to a possible winner. And we finish the programme by hearing about the final days of the AIK home stadium at Råsunda, and what it was like yesterday, when fans were allowed in to take souveniers. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

23 November 2012

We speak to the comedian Soran Ismail whose public debate with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats ended up taking down three of their top politicians. Three Swedish children are missing in Gaza after being kidnapped by their father. And Sweden`s known for its gender equality, but what about the toy stores? Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Mikael Wiehe and Björn Afzelius with "Valet".

22 November 2012

Sweden faces a hard time getting its way at the EU summit meeting that opens in Brussels today. Could ADHD medication slow down criminals? Shop owners in Stockholm say they`re finding some pretty nasty stuff in their stores. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Lars-Ante Kuhmunen, "Ride In The Midnight Sky"

21 November 2012

20th November 2012

Plenty of downward signs for the Swedish economy. Could social media boost Sweden`s readiness for disaster? A researcher says museums here are playing down Sweden`s imperial past. Host: Sven Hultberg Carlsson Closing Music: Albin Gromer, "Var Min Vän"

19th November 2012

16th November 2012

Ikea says it "deeply regrets" use of forced prison labour by suppliers in communist East Germany during the 1980`s. Swedes are the most unhealthy eaters in Scandinavia, according to a new report. We hear about a sausage renaissance here, and we meet one of Sweden`s most famous singers.

15th November 2012

14th November 2012

A dramatic day in politics as a damning video showing a top Sweden Democrat politician using racist and abusive language forces his resignation and leaves the party reeling 9 out of 10 unemployed don`t get the full 80 percent of their salary beause they make too much money...We hear from a jobless man affected in Gothenburg and the politician wanting to change the benefits system..

13th November 2012

Obstacles to Swedish business in Burma. Volunteers inundate Missing People after Gothenberg succes - what are the risks? Fracking controversy comes to Sweden. Second Swede inducted to NHL Hall of Fame, and Zlatan picks up Swedish Footballer of the Year. Presenter Brett Ascarelli. Producer Dave Russell.

12th November 2012

Scandinavian airline SAS announce plans to slash wages and cut jobs in order to survive. But is it enough? Over 8000 children in Sweden have a parent locked up in prison. But what is being done to help these unseen victims of crime? And as tv adverts keep telling us, Christmas is just around the corner, and a very special Swedish TV tradition will soon be hitting our screens.

9th November 2012

Proposals to give school teachers more training to deal with xenophobia in the classroom. What would a Common European Asylum System mean for Sweden? We meet Stieg Larsson Prize winner Maryam Al-Khawaja who calls on Sweden and Denmark to do more to help human rights in Bahrain. And how museum visitors were behind a hit Downton Abbey exhibition in a Stockholm museum.

8th November 2012

7th November 2012

Four more years for President Barack Obama--

06 November 2012

We hear about how the bankrupt cash-handling company Panaxia may also have been involved in some serious fraud. In Sweden lay judges are part of deciding a criminal case; they`re often appointed by political parties. There`s been strong criticisms of this system. We hear more And we also hear about an effort to simply getting neighbours to say hello in the morning. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Dave Russell.

5th November 2012

Sweden is about to host its first trial ever for genocide - for crimes committed in Rwanda. What can Sweden learn from other countries when it comes to getting jobs for its fastest growing immigrant group? With just one day to go to the US elections, we speak to one youth politician who`s in the States supporting Romney. And hear about the brand new Abba museum. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Kris Boswell.

2nd November 2012

Swedish television`s head of drama on the award winning crime drama "The bridge" The artist formely known as September, Petra Marklund joins us on the progamme And why the baltic island of Öland is the centre of a storm over school meals for asylum seekers..

1st November 2012

Drugs that are supposed to help people quit heroin are getting into the hands of dealers, and they can be deadly. TV companies launch new services to crush online file sharing. But will it work? And, it`s hip to ride your bicycle these days, but it`s also dangerous. Now a new government report suggests ways to make riding your bike safer and more popular. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: The Swedish House Mafia “Greyhound”

31st October 2012

Happy Halloween! The ghostly goings on are still relatively new here in Sweden in historical terms and in today`s programme we`ll be speaking to the man whose American wife first brought the tradition here and ask Swedes if they celebrate the tradition. Also coming up on Radio Sweden, we hear from another Eriksson who`s landed one of the top coaching jobs in British sport And why free school lunches could be one of the reasons why Sweden has one of the highest divorce rates in Europe

30 October 2012

A new grading system`s got students worried. That oragne you just bought says it comes from Israel, but does it? And as you heard yesterday, the city of kiruna is booming and on the move, but how can women be attracted to the mining town? Closing Music: Niki & the Dove, "Tomorrow" Host: Gabriel Stein

29 October 2012

Use of anti-depressants among young people could reach a record this year. Sweden is in the midst of the largest influx of asylum seekers in 20 years. While thousands seek protection here, thousands go to work in Norway for money. Closing Music: Miss Li, “Här kommer natten” Host: Gabriel Stein

26 October 2012

The Sweden Democrats, best known for their anti-immigration policy, are scoring high in the latest poll. We talk to a senior member of the party. Sweden is two years away from an election. But Americans are only two weeks away. And we hear how Swedes are knocking on doors there to try to help Obama and Romney win. Then we talk to the man who cooked President Barack Obama`s first official state dinner. Marcus Samuelsson. Presenter: Gabriel Stein. Producer: Loukas Christodoulou.

25th October 2012

big bank profits, humanitarian crises Swedes have no idea about, H&M wages in Cambodia, Princess Madeleine`s engagement, & Americans competing to meet their Swedish relatives on reality show Allt för Sverige. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Loukas Christodoulou.

24 October 2012

Social Democrat leader, Stefan Löfven speaks out on the divisive issue of profit-making by welfare companies. he says he does not want to limit profits, but he does want the companies to open the books. Then we hear who has been chosen as business woman of the year by Ruter Dam. And we find out who will be presenting Sweden`s biggest TV programme next year - the Swedish song contest Melodifestivalen. Finishing off, we hear about some strange northern lights, which turn out to have a down-to-earth explanation Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Brett Ascarelli.

23rd October 2012

Who`s getting left in the cold when it comes to helping newly arrived immigrants get a job. The government has been accused of massaging the figures for its controversial plan to get people who`ve been sick back to work. And we find out how the Church of Sweden is protecting its roofs from copper thieves.

22nd October 2012

Two Swedish nuclear power plants deemed unfit for expansion. EPA says Swedes not recycling enough. And this year`s shortlist for the August Prize, the country`s biggest literature prize. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Brett Ascarelli

19 October 2012

We gauge Sweden`s reaction as EU leaders reach a bank supervision deal. We`ve also reaction to government plans to further cut Sweden`s wolf population.. Weather experts are working on ways of improving black ice forecasts for motorists And our Friday guest is the presenter of Sweden`s most popular chart show which is celebrating 50 years of broadcasting

18 October 2012

Sweden is not so equal when it comes to health: women in their thirties are off sick from work twice as much as men. We hear from a nurse who say the hospital system is over-stretched. One of the people who chooses the Nobel Prize for Literature has been accused of profiting from this year`s decision, since he`s a translator of the winner`s works. One of the countries biggest iron mines near Pajala is breaking ground today. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Tom Sullivan.

17 October 2012

Thousands of jobs to go at Telia Sonera EU snus bribe..Swedish Match strikes back. It was quite a night for Sweden`s footballers in Germany. And are the sands of time running out for some residents by the sea in Skåne? Presenter:Dave Russell. Producer Brett Ascarelli.

16th October 2012

In today`s programme from Radio Sweden, we report on suspicions of widespread fraud in the personal assistance schemes, we take another look at the Nobel prize and the lack of women winners, there are accusations of animal cruelty at a Swedish zoo, and how to have a cheap wedding.

15th October 2012

The Nobel Prize in Economics goes to the American economists Alvin E. Roth and Lloyd S. Shapley; a controversial decision to ban butter from school canteens; Lars Villks` sculpture used for "call to prayer" art project; and a look back at the impact of punk music in Sweden. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Brett Ascarelli

15th October 2012

The Nobel Prize in Economics goes to the American economists Alvin E. Roth and Lloyd S. Shapley.A controversial decision to ban butter from school canteens. And we take a look back at the impact of punck music in Sweden. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Brett Ascarelli

October 12th 2012

We`ve got an entire show about the Nobels. Peace and literature are on the agenda. The EU won the peace prize, why and what`s the reaction? We talk to a China and literature expert about the winner of the nobel prize in literature, Mo Yan. Music: "Hulthorvan" by Örjan Hultén [+] Fakir Karlsson Host: Gabriel Stein

October 11th 2012

Broadcasting live from outside the building at Medborgplatsen, a market square in Stockholm`s southside, Brett Ascarelli hosted a programme focusing on sport as a platform for integration. Taking place while several groups of youngsters partcipated in different sports as part of Stockholm`s centenary Olmpic celebrations, Brett speaks to a variety of guests, inlcuding coaches, athletes and experts to discuss ethnic diversity in sports from different perspectives. Presenter: Bret Ascarelli

October 10th 2012

We`re going to be hearing about Swedish food habits. First, we`ll meet up with a women who has dedicated her life to food. For 25 years, she ran the kitchens of one of Sweden`s largest super market chains. Then, we`ll talk to a doctor and the man behind the most popular health blog in the Nordics. He writes all about one of the most popular diet or lifestyle trends of our time: low carb high fat. We go out to the main bakery and distribution center of a growing Stockholm bakery chain. Presenter: Gabriel Stein

October 10th 2012

9th October 2012

Nobel week continues, today it`s the turn of the physics committee to announce their laureates. Thereare new revelations about the Swedish plans to help build a weapons factory in Saudi Arabia. We speak to investors about the controversial oil company Africa Oil. And, a new campaign to get women involved in peace processes.

8th October 2012

The first of this year`s Nobel Prizes gets announced today in the area of medicine. And the next national election is still two years away, but that didn`t keep the leaders from debating some of the core issues in Sweden. Why school photos are making some parents snap. And as the northern town of Kiruna prepares to pick up and move east, we find out about the design competition to rebuild it. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Loukas Christodoulou.

5th October 2012

An upper court has pushed reset on one of the most expensive trials in Swedish history. A delegation from North Korea visits Sweden. What does it mean? We host a debate in the studio, the talking points included the Queen cleaning up a swatika and Ikea erasing women. Host: Gabriel Setin Closing Music: Erik De Vahl, "Friendly Fire"

4th October 2012

We hear from a police officer struggling to combat environmental crime. We get the latest on Sweden`s military efforts in Afghanistan. And Sweden`s very own Project runway hits television screens. Presenter: Sophie Vukovic. Producer: Kris Boswell. Music: "Let it Shine", Agnetha Fältskog.

3rd October 2012

New investigation reveals how Roma are being discriminated by petrol stations. The Social Democrats call for less budget spending than the Government. And mamma mia, it`s a story that has been going on and on and on, but it`s time to switch on those super trouper lights as an Abba Museum finally looks like becoming reality here in Stockholm. We speak to Abba-Björn!

2nd October 2012

Is this the beginning of the end for Sweden`s Crystal Kingdom as the owners of the glassworks Orrefors call time on production after sustaining huge losses? There`s a further threat of cyber attacks in Sweden - how concerned should Swedes really be? And are Sweden`s nuclear plants really as unsafe as eco warrior group would have us believe? And a look back on democracy in Sweden over the past hundred years.

1st October 2012

The Left Party goes on the offensive over schools. An iconic Swedish furniture brand in hot water for airbrushing women out of its catalogues. And what does Swedish military non-allignment actually mean?

28th September 2012

Why police officers increasingly take unruly drunks, throw them in police cars, and drop them off in the middle of nowhere. Are police being a bit too flexible when it comes to solved crime statistics? Two special guests this Friday, and they are debating the meat free Monday`s initiative. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Popsicle, “Hey Princess”

27th September 2012

Teachers outraged over new pay raises Hospital overcrowding threatens patients’ safety We visit a super duper school when it comes to math Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: First Aid Kit, “Wolf”

26th September 2012

A cash catastrophe looms in the wake of the Panaxia security firm`s bankruptcy - retailers say the state must step in. Psychiatrists say a Malmo serial killer who targeted ethnic minorities is not mentally disturbed. And Sweden`s ties its Oscar hopes on a grizzly tale directed by the acclaimed director Lasse Hallström. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Poducer: Dave Russel

2nd October 2012

---BSK: Is this the beginning of the end for Sweden`s Crystal Kingdom as the owners of the glassworks Orrefors call time on production after sustaining huge losses There`s a further threat of cyber attacks in Sweden. How concerned should Swedes really be? And are Sweden`s nuclear plants really as unsafe as Greenpeace would have us believe?

25th September 2012

An outcry against censorship forces a library to put Tin Tin books back on the shelves. Are the capitals politicians doing enough to keep the transport system moving? What comes out of cage and costs 15,000 dollars a kilo? Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Dave Russel

24th September 2012

The migration board halts the deportation of a two year old girl, for the time being. The Church of Sweden is about to hold its annual synod, or parliament. We check out the situation today for the former state church. The hunt for what`s known as black gold began at dawn this morning.

21st September 2012

A swedish prosecutor finds that a government defency agency did pay cash to help set up a dummy company to help saudi arabia build an arms factory but no charges will be brought The Social Democrats perform a u-turn on a previous election pledge to scrap the government`s tax breaks for Swedes buying-in household help Find out why Swedes are rather fond of war And Glenn Hysen is our Friday guest

September 20 2012

The government presents its stimulus budget. 23 billion kronor`s worth. What does it mean for you? A Swedish tabloid defends the publication of photos showing a British royal topless. And the telecom company Telia Sonera defends itself today against accusations or money laundering and bribery Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Stiftelsen, "Vart Jag En Går"

September 19 2012

Another big consumer electronics company goes bust. What`s wrong with the industry? We talk to the Foreign Ministry to find out what they`re doing for the Swede sentenced to 8 years in Colombia for being an alleged member of FARC. A European Education Agency throws the book at Swedish colleges. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Agnes, “Release Me”

18th September 2012

A new session of Parliament opens today, and we`ll find out what to expect from this season of politics. Surgeons in Sweden carried out the first mother-daughter womb transplant in the world this weekend. A security company gone bust is causing problems for other businesses and is now under investigation. Sweden`s opens its biggest embassy in a place you might not expect ... And it isn`t science fiction: A Swedish hospital is testing robot legs to help rehabilitate people with serious injuries. Host: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Tom Sullivan

17th September 2012

Should bad students get to skip the normal three years of high school and go for just one? The government thinks so. We speak to the Swedish industry and the teacher`s union to get their opinions. And who`s behind the material students are learning? We report on private-sector sponsorship in schools. Ex-government ministers still receive payouts long after they`ve finished their lawmaking duties. And Sweden`s video games industry is booming. Host: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Tom Sullivan.

14th September 2012

We`ll hear from our reporter in place at this afternoon`s press conference Also in today`s half hour , the continuing hunt for the pickpocket caught on subway camera robbing a man lying unconscious on a train track And in our Friday Interview we debunk some of the myths surrounding the centuries old performance art Burlesque

13 September 2012

Swedes eat too much fat and too little fruit and veg. How effective are Sweden`s anti-drug addiction programs? A man is robbed and left to be hit by an underground train. Do we need a law to force bystanders to help people in need? Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Kris Boswell

12th September 2012

Just how effective was the government in the release of two Swedish journalists from an Ethiopian prison this week? A Columbian-Swedish journalist is sentenced to prison in Columbia for alleged membership of the Farc guerilla group. Swedish higher education gets criticism for being both too fluffy and too practical. How does Sweden respond to smoke signals from the EU on the way cigarette packages might look in the future? And a look at whether the rainy, chilly summer will impact people who get the autumn blues. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Kris Boswell.

11th September 2012

Two Swedish journalists are set free from prison in Ethiopia. An inquiry into public service radio and TV recommends a tax instead of the current license fee. And Sweden`s central bank unveils new coins… Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Kris Boswell

September 10th 2012

Unemployment benefits go unchanged for 6 years. Stockholm`s airport grows, but not without pains. Wraup of the Paralympic Games Host: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden 6th September 2012

The Swedish Central Bank made the decision to cut interest rates - but an analyst tells us this still might be too little, too late. We also hear from the mayor of Södertälje. A city that once took a record number of Iraqi refugees, and is now struggling to cope with people seeking refuge from the conflict in Syria. Presenter: Loukas Christoodulou. Producer: Gabriel Stein.

Radio Sweden 5th September 2012

A report says that last year`s Afghanistan attack that killed a Swede was caused by the actions of agents working for the USA. Problems with the new system of de-regulated pharmacies; some people find it hard to get their prescriptions filled. Then it`s piracy - people are not just copying films and books, but also furniture. Following on from yesterday`s report, about a World War Two airman`s grave that is being looked after by a mysterious well-wisher, we hear about the son of the dead RAF man, and his search for the truth. And a new film about Swedish prime minister Olof Palme is out. We hear what it has to say about this man, who was loved, and hated as well, by Swedes. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Gabriel Stein.

4th September 2012

Should parents wanting to hire after-school tutors for their kids be given tax breaks? The government promises yet more cash in the upcoming budget for youth training. And who is taking care of the Swedish grave of a British bomber pilot shot down during the war? All that and more in this half-hour from Radio Sweden.

3rd September 2012

A deal to buy the assets of bankrupt Saab Autos is finalised, speeding up the process of producing electric cars from Trollhättan Drivers though will have to step off the gas as Sweden`s traffic chiefs want to double the number of speed cameras in the country Who loves the welfare state? We meet some of the researchers who investigate the consequences for individuals and society of the systems for getting sick people back to work. In sport, Sweden says farewell to one of its greatest ever athletes who retired on Sunday And it`s the first Monday in September, which can only mean one thing, the start of the Swedish Elk hunting season

31st August 2012

Despite millions of dollars in investment to bring in a fairer system of marking, Sweden`s national high school exams still don`t pass the test While at university, the introduction of tuition fees for students from abroad is said to be damaging Sweden`s competitiveness in the global market We meet Jonas Gardell, the author of a new tv series which looks back at the 80`s and the impact of HIV and aids on the gay community And in our Friday interview, we hear from the former Swedish international goalkeeper Magnus Hedman on the drugs, the sex buying arrest and the depression that led him to the brink of suicide..

Radio Sweden 30th August 2012

Far more women are developing a problem with gambling. On Gotland there`s a battle for the trees, as bands of protestors play cat and mouse with police over a proposed mine. Work by controversial artist Lars Vilks has been banned from an art museum, causing the whole exhibition to be cancelled. For art dealers in Sweden, a case in the USA could have an impact on how they sell photos. We end with a report on the possible health benefits of chocolate. Music: Hellsongs, "School`s Out" Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou Producer: Dave Russell

29th August 2012

Is the deal to sell Swedish fighter jets to Switzerland really worth it? The government announces billion dollar investments in faster trains, but not fast enough, some say. And one of the big tv hits of last year is back on Swedish screens soon, as Swedish-Americans find out more about their Swedish roots. All that and more in this half-hour from Radio Sweden.

28th August 2012

Switzerland agrees to buy 22 new Super Jas Gripen fighter jets from Sweden. Why is it so difficult to get a comfy smooth ride on public transport? Today sees Paul Simon and cellist Yo Yo Ma receive the Polar Music Prize. All that and Stockholm Fashion Week in this half-hour from Radio Sweden

27th August 2012

Could changes in the education system be behind undemocratic values amongst Sweden`s kids? Sweden`s intelligence service are under fire after a James Bond-themed party, And SAAB`s former owner are set to team up with the Chinese company that weren`t allowed to buy the Swedish carmaker. All that and more in today`s programme from Radio Sweden!

24th August 2012

Norwegian mass-murderer Anders Behring Breivik is convicted in an Oslo court, as Sweden and the world looks on. We hear about a new wave of holiday home buying in Turkey. And we speak to the man behind a film that is winning over both pundits and cinemagoers

August 23, 2012

After threats, one local area has had to escort Somali children to school. A Colombian Swede is accused of being a terrorist, we talk to one of his supporters, who is giving evidence in the trial. Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in Sweden. There are new attempts to deal with one of the biggest problems in Swedish society - the social and economic segregation of certain areas of the country. Ever thought of buying a home in Sweden? Our reporter takes us through how and why people can get a tax deduction for their mortgage. Music: Accident and Emergency, Patrick Wolf. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Ann McNab Törnkvist.

22nd August 2012

More people are being bullied at work in Sweden, and some would say the increase is down to the financial crisis The Julian Assange case has thrown the spotlight onto Swedish rape laws. Is it easier to convict someone for the crime here? There`s exactly a week to go to the paralympics in London, we look at Sweden`s medal chances And we find out more about pole dancing greens fighting global warming. Presenter: Dave Russell

August 20th 2012

We talk to a veteran Swedish journalist who claims the Swedish media is biast against Julian Assange It`s the first day back at school after the long summer holidays but for those children who suffered from classroom bullies last year, will this new term be any different? A summer project tries to inspire a new generation of female scientists - we hear from the girls themselves And we meet an art collective aiming to stop youngsters fleeing from rural communities..

August 17th 2012

We get a legal breakdown of Sweden`s position in the Assange situation. We speak to a Swedish supporter of Russian punk band Pussy Riot on why freedom of speech matters to Swedes. And a work of art is stopping passers by in Stockholm in their tracks and making them think about poverty. Presenter: Sophie Vukovic. Producer: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 16th August 2012

Ecuador has granted Julian Assange asylum. Should Sweden bring in plain packages for cigarettes,like Australia has just done? The number of women suffering from one particular lung problem has increased dramatically. In a recent poll far fewer people say that tax dodging is ok, we talk to the head of the tax agency. We report on the situation with organised crime in the city of Södertälje after the major gang trial. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Producer: Ann McNabb Törnkvist.

August 15 2012

The government fails to raise allowances for asylum seekers for, and get this, 18 years. We hear about the life of a Swedish journalist working in the US. The Brazilian soccer legend Pele says goodbye to the Swedish stadium where he won the world cup. Data inspectors in Sweden want to meet with Facebook about some of its new features. Closing Music: "Jag kan fortfarande inte sova", by PH3 Host: Gabriel Stein

14th August 2012

Yet another state agency letting tax payers pay the party tab. A Swedish police expert says Sweden would fare no better than Norway if a Breivik struck here. Politics, fashion, and the sartorial power to capture swing voters. TeliaSonera helps the Tajik regime censor the internet. Swedish teenagers fall asleep in science class. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Ulla Engberg. Music: "tappar" by Little Marbles.

13th August 2012

Why did the Defence Minister refuse to call Saudi Arabia a dictatorship? Sweden`s performance at the Olympics - not too shabby, but worse than Norway. Is Roxette the ultimate Sweden advertisement? And Swedish suburbs fall into disrepair. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Ulla Engberg. Music: "I Follow Rivers" by Lykke Li.

August 10 2012

Swedish dairy farmers are having a tough time of it due to falling milk prices. Special tax zones in depressed areas, can they help create jobs? Our special Friday guest, Mattias Göransson, talks about the new book that he edited: "The case of Thomas Quick, to create a serial murderer". Closing Music: “Klockan är väl två”, by Monica Zetterlund

August 9 2012

August 8th 2012

Outrage that government agency directors can keep their salary and benefits even after they get fired for doing a bad job. We talk to a Swedish soldier who three years after returning from Afghanistan is still suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Ice cream you scream we all scream for ice cream. But how do they pick the flavors? Sweden`s Olympic equestrians thank their horses. Host: Gabriel Stein

August 7th 2012

The data retention law was supposed to help police investigate crimes, but now they say it`s not enough. The strong Swedish krona and the euro crisis has made Sweden more expensive for tourists. Reggae music --

August 6th 2012

3rd August 2012

Islamophobes and pinkwashing. We speak with two LGBTQ refugees. A family welcomes underage asylum seekers in their home. Finally, bees and the city - the buzz about urban hives. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Sven Hultberg Carlsson. Song: "Honung" by Säkert!

2nd August 2012

Pride is well underway here, and Sweden`s EU minister has a message for her European colleagues. A year after the Supreme Court softened its stance on some drug crimes, we look at the results and the reactions And yet more disappointment in the London Olympics, with that predicted final medal tally for Sweden sinking all the time...

1st August 2012

Final verdicts in Sweden`s first mafia trial - life in prison for its leader. An alternative community south of Stockholm refuses to vaccinate its children against measles. The Christian Democrats, accused of supporting eugenics last year, are at Pride. Inflation rises, but travel card prices soar. And we speak to Sweden`s fist Olympics medalist. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Sven Hultberg Carlsson. Music: "haffa" by Ison & Fille..

31st July 2012

A new drug is linked to 14 deaths and Swedish customs prepare to fight it. Teacher salary negotiations broke down earlier this summer - what happens now? It`s CSI for animals, as Swedish vets want to help bring abusers to court. And, the Swedish economy soars, while farmers turn to the stock market. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: George Wood. Music: Björn Afzelius` and Mikael Wiehe`s Swedish cover of Peggy Seeger`s "Song of Choice."

30th July 2012

Afghan interpreters for the Swedish troops apply for asylum - we hear from the Migration Board and the Swedish forces. Then looking at migration from Somalia, we speak with teenager Mustafa. Pride kicks off in Stockholm but has it been hijacked by the leftwing? Finally, are Sweden`s Olympic Games outfits not Swedish enough? Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: George Wood. Music: "Call on me" by Eva Dahlgren.

27th July 2012

Sweden`s EU-minister calls political developments in Romania "unacceptable". The wait is finally over as the Olympics officially open tonight, we take a look at the Swedish squad, and find out how things are going for poor swimmer Therese Alshammar. And then we meet the man behind Abba`s stage costumes.

26th July 2012

New figures indicate the Swedish economy is keeping out of recession, just. The Swedish authorities want to clamp down on noisy festivals, but what will it mean? And Sweden get off to a good start in the London Olympics. All that, and a whole lot more...

25th July 2012

There`s a rift in the Swedish government over sanctions against Syria. The police wonder whether a series of fires in Ystad is the work of a copycat arsonist. Should the authorities have the right to say whether you`re religious enough? A rainy summer means drivers have to contend with the hazards that weeds create. Meet the French baker who wants to give Swedes that special ooh la la. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Ann McNab Törnkvist.

24th July 2012

The Swedish Foreign Ministry and its personnel in Damascus can`t do much to help the Swedes in Syria. Over a half a century later, Dag Hammarskjöld`s death remains a mystery, but a new investigation aims to get to the bottom of what happened once and for all. Sweden`s HIV laws come under fire again. Counting down to the Olympics, we speak to one Swedish hopeful about who`s more important: horse or rider? And we round up with a galactic chat about where Sweden`s space program is today. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Sven Hultberg Carlsson.

23rd July 2012

Another blow to Swedish Olympic hopes as Carolina Klüft pulls out of the Games. Studying in Stockholm may be one thing, but having a roof over your head is another - will students resort to drastic measures for housing? Could the next big tourist craze here be reindeer milk? And he`s set to play table tennis at the Olympics for the seventh time in a row: Swedish star athlete Jörgen Persson talks to us about what drives him. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Sven Hultberg Carlsson.

July 20th 2012

Sweden looks back at last July`s terror attacks in neighbouring Norway. We ask why so many Swedes are filing for personal bankruptcy? We hear from teenage boys who want to defy the so called "macho myth". And we meet the man responsible for Sweden`s Eurovision victory. Presenter: Sophie Vukovic Producer: Sven Hultberg Carlsson Music: "Heaven is Burning" by The Radio Dept

19th July 2012

Is it the beginning of the end for the Assad regime in Syria? Sweden`s foreign minister comments on yesterday`s bombing in Damascus. What`s the deal with gambling - is the government controlling it for the right reasons? Ramadan starts tomorrow, and we ask how you can fast when the sun barely sets? And, as the Olympics near, the Swedish soccer team gears up to face its toughest competitor. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Sven Hultberg Carlsson

18th July 2012

It`s a done deal for Zlatan, as he sets sail for Paris. Why marrying a Swede isn`t enough to settle in. We`ll hear from another of our Olympic hopefuls, Isabellah Andersson. And pesky mosquitoes, plus expensive cancer treatments. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Kris Boswell. Music: "Skymtar för en stund" with Sara Isaksson and Martin Östergren.

17th July 2012

The defence argues why Peter Mangs is not guilty of a string of racially-motivated crimes in Malmö. Stressful job? Deal with, employers say. Swedish culture fails to keep up with millions of one-person households. And a Swedish wrestler warms up for the Olympics. Presente: Ann McNab Törnkvis. Producer: Kris Boswell. Music: "The Final Countdown" by Europe.

16th July 2012

A Swedish-American family wins on a technicality after Swedish law prevented them from dividing their dead daughter`s ashes. During renovations of the Stockholm underground, biologists find more than they bargained for. The Gothia Cup kicks off, the serial killer trial is wrapping up in Malmö, and Swedish reactions to the Libor scandal. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Kris Boswell.

July 13th 2012

The government says newly arrived immigrants can get paid to both work and study Swedish at the same time. Could Sweden`s most popular athlete be on the move, again? And our Friday guests, Kaiser Mahmood, talks about his book, and the journey he took to discover what it means to be Swedish. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: “Fredag hela månaden” by Afasi and Filthy

July 12th 2012

Sleeping pill use has skyrocketed among young people. One expert voices concerns. How important is tourism really to the Swedish economy? And we hear how politicians and big shot elites do their business. Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: “D-D-Dance” by the Royal Concept.

July 11th 2012

A proposal that could allow more agencies to access people`s sensitive details has come under fire. Unions say the IMF and World Bank are using the crisis in the EU to slash workers’ wages and rights. A Swedish trade agency gets charged with the tough task of standardizing clothing sizes throughout Europe. And what happens when selling stuff on the Swedish version of eBay goes wrong? Host: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: The Embassy, “It pays to belong”

July 10th 2012

Floods hit Småland and threaten other areas - we speak to a Swedish Radio correspondent on the scene. We find out how the floods are affecting local farmers. And we`ll hear about fishing for ghost nets in the Baltic Sea. Presenter: Sophie Vukovic. Producer: Gabriel Stein.

July 9th 2012

What can be done to improve social responsibility in Swedish companies abroad? Sudden floods hit an unprepared region of southern Sweden. As Sweden prepares to host next year`s Eurovision song contest in Malmö, organizers say size isn`t everything. And Swedish celebrities coming out of the closet - does anyone really care anymore? Presenter: Sophie Vukovic. Producer: Kris Boswell. Music: "Flytta på Dej" by Alina Devecerski

July 6th 2012

As supporters of Julian Assange attack the Swedish justice system, one law professor defends Sweden. We hear from a Swedish former referee on the new goal line technology for football. And a new project is bringing children in under priveleged areas together over classical music. Presenter: Sophie Vukovic. Producer: Kris Boswell.

July 5th 2012

Sweden`s finance minister makes some severe predictions for Greece`s future... We ask what Swedish crime novels are doing for the country`s image abroad... And we find out who who Sweden is sending to the Paralympic games in London. Presenter: Sophie Vukovic. Producer: Kris Boswell. Music: "Lion`s Roar" by First Aid Kit.

July 4th 2012

Sweden says a man who in 2001 was deported to Egypt where he was jailed and tortured can now get residency in Sweden. We ask why Sweden`s youth is drawing the short straw on the job market A group of specialists are worried that state subsidised birth control is on it`s way out. Presenter: Sophie Vukovic. Producer: Dave Russell

July 3rd 2012

Insider trading on the Stockholm stock exchange. Are the Greens spinning their wheels when their big proposal is to cut taxes for repairing bikes? We talk to some Swedish police who are patrolling the Twittersphere. Presenter: Gabriel Stein. Music: "Silhouettes" by Aviici.

July 2nd 2012

We`ve got all the latest political action in Almedalen Sweden wins medals at the European athletic championships, what’s in store for the Olympics? And we talk to an entrepreneur who makes it easy to catch today`s specialty fish in Stockholm. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: “Summertime”, by Lars Gullin and Gösta Thelius

Radio Sweden 29th June 2012

Nods of approval for the new Euro deal, but what does more power to Brussels mean for Sweden? How to make sure religious advice doesn`t contravene national law. Helping the 2 million Swedes who don`t know how to swim to brave the water. And we speak to one of the US`s leading Middle East analysts - who`s from Iran, via Sweden. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Kris Boswell. Music: "Hagsätra IP" by Hagsätra Sport.

Radio Sweden 28th June 2012

The Green Party finally pushes the government to give medical care to illegal immigrants, setting a standard, it says, for Europe. Bad news for Stephen Colbert, he might be tweeting about tweeting for Sweden but his lazy tweeting habits have scuppered his ambition. Following on to parliament`s controversial suggestion on how to fight hooliganism, which just got the red card. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Kris Boswell.

Radio Sweden 27th June 2012

The prime minister is in Brussels, fighting Sweden`s corner in the debate about a tighter and more centrally controlled European Union. This morning, Swedish Radio reported that Sweden is considered the only western democracy still deporting members of the ethnic Weegur minority to China. Closer to home, we may not have any sunshine yet, but the options for street food if you dare leave your house may cheer you up some. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Tom Sullivan. Music: "Skisser för sommaren" by Kent.

Radio Sweden 26th June 2012

The Foreign Minister and his European colleagues are discussing Montenegro`s entry to the European Union. Is it just way of stalling the process? On the domestic front, the Green Party accuses the government of covering up the real price of nuclear energy. All while the capital Stockholm battles it out with southern city Malmö to host next year`s Eurovision Song Contest. Presenter Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Gabriel Stein. Music: "Little Brother" by The Tallest Man on Earth.

Radio Sweden 25th June 2012

Are the police too slow when investigating accidents at work...? Evidence can disappear, and when the employers aren`t Swedish, looking for the bad guy is even harder, says a union. Scientists in Gothenburg and Oslo have found a hormone that makes people better at interpreting other people`s feelings, can it be used to make people feel better? The annual summer holidays have begun in Sweden, but will families be able to afford it this year?And once you survive the summer, look ahead, to the health of the Swedish pension system. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Music: "Save the World" by the Swedish House Mafia.

Radio Sweden 22nd June 2012

A special programme for the Midsummer holiday. Radio Sweden`s Dave Russel talks to Natalia Brzezinski, wife of the US ambassador to Sweden, Mark Brzezinski. A former freelance journalist and figure skater, Chicago born Natalia Brzezinski talks about her work in promoting women`s rights and empowerment in Sweden as well as the struggle to maintain a balance between work and family.

Radio Sweden 21st June 2012

Nuclear power stations on high alert as explosives are found at a plant in southern Sweden. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange waits for asylum at Ecuador`s London embassy. What happens next? We get some tips on Midsommar food from a far better organized and better spoken Swedish chef! Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Loukas Christodolou

20th June 2012

Julian Assange applies for political asylum in Ecuador There`s disappointment at the final text of the Rio plus 20 environmental conference. And Sweden save their faces in the European Football Championships.

19th June 2012

A man accused of killing three and shooting twelve in the southern city of Malmö takes the stand in his trial. Pollution is changing the feeding habits of insect-eating plants. If you don`t speak Swedish, be careful if you need healthcare here. Personnel probably do speak English, but many patients speaking other languages may have trouble communicating. And much more besides!

18th June 2012

An wolf keeper is killed by her wolves in a Swedish zoo. We find out what actually happened. Greece gets a new parliament, but can it stay in the Euro? One leading Swedish economist says no. And while Greece could still be on the way out of the Eurozone, Sweden has been sent crashing out of the European Football Championships.

15 June 2012

Reaction as Sweden`s Supreme court rules that japanese manga comics depicting children in sexual poses are not pornographic At 8.45 tonight in Euro 2012 it`s the big one - Sweden v England And here in the studio, our Friday, Sweden`s comedian of the year, from New Zealand, Al Pitcher

June 14th 2012

The government may be planning military cutbacks to protect the JAS Gripen plane. We could see new Saab cars back on the roads, if they have the right battery. And as Sweden prepares for a must win tomorrow at the Euro 2012, a bare bum makes headlines. We’ll bring you two of Sweden`s most iconic summer happenings, the participants of Swedish Radio`s summer programs are announced and so is Allsång på Skansen`s lineup. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Ison & Fille, “Örfila Dig Själv”

June 13th 2012

The Saab story has a new chapter, finally a new owner stands up. Sweden`s official twitter account is on fire --

12th of June 2012

---pod: The liberals are again proposing language tests for people who wants to become Swedish citizens - but the response is cool. Awareness of corruption is growing in Swedish municipalities. Sweden`s most secretive agency opens its doors to the public. Two years after it went bust, the Hultsfred Music Festival is back on track, with some big names in this year`s lineup.. And, not a good start for Sweden in the Euro 2012. Music: The Cardigans "Erase Rewind" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

11th June 2012

---pod: Tensions in the four party government coalition, as the parties argue over whose idea it was to establish a new inspectorate for elderly care. Growth hormones to kids - it`s not as unusual as you may think. But why do boys take it more often than girls? And ahead of tonight`s kick-off, a look at the Swedish chances in the first Euro 2012 game against the Ukraine. And we present nature`s own hybrid - a cross between blueberries and lingonberries - have a guess what it is called. Music: Markoolio In med bollen Presenter: Ulla Engberg

8th June 2012

In the programme today Magnus Hedman on his battle with drugs and depression following his retirement from football, the night train that is more nightmare for staff, and news of a crackdown on tax cheats.

Radio Sweden 7th June 2012

---BSK: Sweden is taking in and burning other countries` rubbish - what does this mean for Europe`s move to more recycling? And does it affect local health? We talk to one of the top people at the Environmental Protection Agency. We hear about a possible break-through on Alzheimers medicine. Then a professional Swedish skateboarder speaks out. Discussions in Sweden on new ways to save more people from sea disasters. And it was Sweden`s National Day yesterday. Thousands have become new citizens. But we talk to a politician who says that Swedishness needs to be redefined, to make it accessible for immigrants. Presenter: Loukas Christodulou. Producer: Tom Sullivan.

Radio Sweden 6th June 2012

A special outside broadcast, live from Medborgarplatsen in central Stockholm, with the focus on Sweden and sports. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

5th June 2012

A look at how the EU crisis affects Sweden Environmental group says Sweden can go totally green by 2030 Is the Swedish media censoring itself on Islamic terrorism? Presenter: Tom Sullivan Music: Sean Banan, "Sommar i Sverige"

4th June 2012

Four men with Swedish ties are found guilty of plotting a terrorism attack against a newspaper in Denmark. We have the story. Is the plastic liner in tin cans harmful? We make a rare visit to where Sweden carries out its radio and signals intelligence. And what`s it like to run a marathon during the coldest June weekend in 84 years?

1st June 2012

What`s at the bottom of more than 200 cases of narcolepsy after the swine flu scare? We`ll find out why building a bypass around Stockholm is so controversial. As the Olympics approaches, a couple of Sweden`s athletes tell us about their goals. And one of Sweden`s best-known sportsmen retires from a stellar hockey career in the States. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

31 May 2012

30th May 2012

The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange loses his appeal at the Supreme Court in London against his extradition to Sweden to face sex crime allegations. However, the legal saga drags on ..We`ve all the reaction and analysis from today`s hearing in London Also in the programme, We meet a disabled Swedish army veteran from Afghanistan And we ask are Swedish strawberries the best in the world

29th May 2012

Radio Sweden 28th May 2012

The spies from dictatorships abroad that are tracking their opponents here in Sweden... We hear claims of how Swedish health clinics shorten waiting times by cheating And there`s Euphoria as Sweden wins the Eurovision Song Contest

Radio Sweden 25 May 2012

A court rules that the teaching profession can be compared that of the police and, that a little violence goes with the job. Two of Sweden's most well-known regional airlines went bust this week, we find out what's on the horizon for the country's aviation industry. Sweden has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in Europe, but on one of the hottest days of the year so far, are Swedes slapping on the sunscreen or not?

Radio Sweden 24 May 2012

Amnesty International has released its annual report and top of the list when it comes to Sweden`s offences is sending people back to Iraq. As a mob of 60 teenagers pelt the police with stones and set a school alight in a Stockholm suburb, commentators ask, is it due to social exclusion? Or are we just talking about kids acting up? And while the police try to keep things calm at home, Swedish peacekeepers abroad get a bit more attention in a new book. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist Producer: Tom Sullivan

Radio Sweden 23 May 2012

A date has been set for the British Supreme Court`s judgement on Julian Assange`s possible extradition to Sweden. Ahead of the EU crisis meeting in Brussels, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt is highly critical against the idea of Eurobonds. After the TeliaSonera affair in Belarus - the government demands that state-owend companies take their social responsibility seriously. It was supposed to make it easier to recruit people abroad, but the new rules on immigrant workers seem to attract mainly short-term workers. We meet a British expat, who set up the The English Volunteering Project Music: The Embassy "It never entered my mind" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 22 May 2012

Today saw the baptism of a little princess, and people gathered around the castle to celebrate. Elsewhere in Sweden, people turned up at airports only to find out that the regional airline Skyways will no longer fly. After the Chicago summit - Sweden is one step closer to Nato. And in Malmö, on the second week of the trial against the suspected serial shooter, we talk to residents who say that if he is found guilty, it`s time to stop making excuses for his crimes. Music: Bo Kaspers Orkester "Satsa några kronor på mig" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 21 May 2012

Sweden`s once renowned social safety net has gotten thinner. And a political analyst says the change in the country`s unemployment benefit may be here to stay. There`s a lack of diversity in the leadership of Sweden`s biggest popular movement - sports. It`s almost time for 3-month-old Princess Estelle to get christened. We look at how Sweden is spinning tomorrow`s big event. And the art scene rewinds to 1971 to find out what a little flower power might cure these days.. Music: Lasse Tenander Livet, Musiken och konsten att stämma en gitarr. Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden May 18th 2012

Seventy-five unaccompanied minors have disappeared from asylum centers in Sweden this year. If you`re young and doing temporary summer work, where you live, will have a major impact on how much you make per hour. The Egyptian human rights activist Nawal El Saadawi wins a prestigious Swedish prize. We talk with Anton Hysén, the professional Swedish soccer player who made big news when he came out of the closet. Closing Music: Sara Dawn Finer, "I`ll be your wish tonight" Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden May 16th 2012

As the Supreme Court hears a child pornography case based on Japanese cartoons, we hear about the debate the case has sparked off. And speaking about debates, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt`s statements about "ethnic Swedes" has become a major talking point, we`ll tell you why. Swedish companies` carbon emissions dropped last year, but you may be surprised by the reason. And we hear from the winners of the young entrepreneur contests. It`s all about hockey sticks. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Christian Kjellvander, “Homeward Rolling Soldier”

Radio Sweden May 15th 2012

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Radio Sweden May 14th 2012

Radio Sweden 11th May 2012

The high profile bribery and corruption case against six people involved in the building of Sweden`s National Football Arena reaches its verdict Lundin Oil`s stakeholders vote against reviewing its operations in Sudan and Ethiopia And with the European song contest just a couple of weeks away, there`s a call for host nation Azerbajan to ease up on human rights violations And in our Friday interview we look at plans for Sweden`s first Music Hall of Fame

Radio Sweden 10th May 2012

---BSK: A Swedish study casts doubt on the validity of ADHD diagnoses - A doctor suggests that many children with ADHD may simply be too young for school After the long winter, thousands of Swedes choose to cycle to work but with nearly half of all serious traffic related injuries involving a cyclist, how can their safety be ensured? We speak to the politician that`s peddling Denmark`s cycling experience as a roadmap for Swedes And climate certified beef, is it really climate friendly or just a lot of hot air? Presenter Dave Russell

Radio Sweden May 9th 2012

What`s being described as Sweden`s largest criminal gang case ever is wrapping up today in Sodertalje. And Police say the criminal investigation isn`t over. We learn more about the alleged serial shooter in Malmö. The Swedish language can be a problem for foreigners who are recruited here for work. Pharmacies in rural areas are under threat. We talk about the Swedish film industry, the challenges ahead. Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden May 8th 2012

The antibiotic-resistant bacteria keeps spreading with no end in sight. Can we understand what officials are talking about? A clash of cultures emerges as thousands of Swedes plan to visit Ukraine for the European football championsips. Camping is a boom industry here. And the Polar Music prize is announced --

Radio Sweden May 7th 2012

The prosecution presents its case against Malmö`s suspected serial shooter. The first televised party leader debate since Stefan Löfven took over the Social Democrats. Latest from the Ice Hockey World Championships in Stockholm. Finland wants more Finnish-language care homes to cater for elderly Finns in Sweden Frog tunnels to be built in Stockholm to save love-sick frogs from being run over by cars. Music: The Deportees The Doctor in Me

Radio Sweden 4th May 2012

The Panther project on gang culture.. Swedes are giving more to charity And did you know it`s international Star Wars day And in our in depth friday interview we`re joined by Sweden`s national football coach Erik Hamren, looking ahead to this summer`s European Football championships

Radio Sweden May 3rd 2012

Greenpeace boards a ship docked in Sweden that’s heading to the Arctic for oil exploration. The Social Democrats release their shadow spring budget. A new survey suggests that the Green Party has taken over as the favored party of journalists. And what happened when bee researchers from England came here to take home 100 queen bees? Researchers say this may be the worst year for pollen in a decade. Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden May 2nd 2012

It`s a week today since a young woman was stabbed to death in her apartment in a suspected honor killing. A protest is planned tonight in Malmö. And Sweden is promoting snuff or snus outside of the country. We talk to a Green Party politician who wants to stop it. A serious strain of Group A streptococcus bacteria has broken out in the south of Sweden. A growing number of people are hiding....on line. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Frida Hyvönen, ”It gets terribly dark here”

Radio Sweden 30th April 2012

---pod: The latest from the first and perhaps only trial in connection with the suicide attack in Stockholm in 2010. Two years after the conscript system in the Swedish Armed Forces was abolished - we check in on how recruitment is going. New proposal to increase the efforts to stop violent men from importing wives from abroad - again and again. Saving the sound of summer - How bee conservationists in the UK have stung Swedish environmentalists. And.. It`s bonfire time in Sweden Music: Frida Hyvönen Jesus was a cross maker Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 27th April

Whistleblowing, and the tricky choice to report on a colleague or employer.. The US presidents special envoy on anti-semitism has some strong words for the mayor of Malmö We debate the hot topics of the week from both sides of the political divivide.. And the mediterranean mix flowing through Sweden`s viking blood...

Radio Sweden 26th April 2012

Sweden takes stock of what even the justice minister is calling a failure after a young woman`s life was cut short by what appears to be an honor killing. Then, we`ll look at possible changes to online gambling here in Sweden. It`s been 50 years since Sweden pulled a dangerous drug from the shelves. We speak to one of the so-called children of thalidomide, now grown up. And finally, are berries good for your brain? Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Dave Russell.

Radio Sweden 25 April 2012

The Chinese premier continues his visit. As usual, people protest the country`s presence. But the main focus is on trade and environmental cooperation. Wen Jiabo spoke at a green conference in Stockholm this week. And while Sweden may be selling green tech to China, many more Swedes are selling their own skills on the Chinese job market despite cultural barriers. Also, why kids are bored to death in the Stockholm archipelago while waiting for summer. And what the near-by capital`s premier amusement park is offering to combat the blues. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Gabriel Stein. Music: "Beredda på allt" by Kent.

Radio Sweden 24 April 2012

Split work shifts play havoc with some employees` private lives Another Lundin company finds itself in hot water over its activities in Africa, this time it`s Lundin Mining in Congo. We visit one of the new fancy coffee shops sprouting up all over town. And if you get your kicks from nicotine, rather than coffee, today you`ll learn where the smoke-free, snuff habit snus originally came from. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist. Producer: Gabriel Stein. Music: `Tack för kaffet` by Timbuktu and Dregen.

Radio Sweden 23 April 2012

What the Chinese prime minister`s visit means for Sweden, and what Swedish cars and green technology mean for China. How small bats are putting a big spanner in the works for wind power. This evening, tenents assemble for a protest against Stockholm`s centre-right local government and its sales of publicly-owned housing. And how the EU is once again threatening the most Swedish tobacco of them all... Snus. Presenter: Ann McNab Törnkvist Music: "Distant and Dreamy" by Sahara Hotnights

Radio Sweden April 20th, 2010

The party secretary for the conservative Moderate party Sofia Arkelsten has resigned Investing in infrastructure is expensive and takes time. How does that sit with the Swedish government`s efforts to stabilize the economy We talk to Artist Makonde Linde, the man behind the cake of a naked African woman that has drawn headlines this week. And As computers and ipads become more common in classrooms more and more children are learning to read and write without a pencil and paper. Presenter: Cajsa Collin, Producer: Ann Törnkvist, Closing Music: Ulf Lundell "Rom i Regnet"

Radio Sweden April 19th 2012

Swedish schools fail to serve food that meets the nutritional needs of the children..... We talk to the parents. And ask a school chef what he thinks needs to be done. Anonymous donations to political parties is once again a hot topic. What has moose hunting done to help build modern Swedish society? And Internet Freedom and human rights that`s the theme of a well visited conference in Stockholm. Presenter: Cajsa Collin, Producer: Gabriel Stein. Closing music: "Sister Surround" by The Soundtrack of Our Lives.

Radio Sweden 18 April 2012

Telecom company TeliaSonera defends itself over allegations that it sold surveillance technology to several dictatorships We discuss the issue of child poverty which is said to be on the rise here. We speak to the missing persons volunteer who helped solve one of Sweden`s biggest police investigations of recent times And we`ve the story of one of Sweden`s biggest playboys of the 18th century

Radio Sweden 17 April 2012

The Chinese car company Youngman makes another bid to buy Saab. More and more Swedes are falling into debt. A long awaited police reform has been announced but does it go far enough? Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Dave Russel

Radio Sweden 16 April

We look at the pros and cons of the government`s spring budget which was presented today.. Also the thoughts of Sweden`s unemployed on the news that the country`s national employment service gave back nearly 2 and a half billion dollars of unspent money, despite high youth unemployment... We cross over to Oslo for the opening day of Norway`s trial of the century which has reverberated not just here in neighbouring sweden but all around the world And every man for himself, the Swedish researcher who found that the classic women and children first on board the titanic is more myth than reality...

Radio Sweden April 13th

The latest on 4 Swedes on trial in Denmark over a suspected plot to massacre staff at a newspaper in Copenhagen. We look at how advanced home care could solve Sweden`s hospital beds shortage... Green fingered Swedes take up gardening in record numbers .... And from gardening to cooking, the winner of this year`s Swedish MasterChef joins us in the studio...

Radio Sweden April 12th, 2012

New proposals from the nation`s social insurance office to cut down on red tape The centre-right government gives a preview of Monday`s Spring budget We're in Uppsala where a hike in foreign-born psychiatrist does not represent the language and cultural barrier one may expect. We go north to hear about a massive moonshine racket

Radio Sweden April 11th, 2012

Why one of Sweden's heaviest hitting unions is threatening a national strike. Sweden may copy English legislation to crack down on football hooligans. We head to Gävle for a dose of ice hockey. And somewhere between all these star athletes, we ask, "Is aiming for that dream job still possible on today`s labour market?"

Radio Sweden April 10th, 2012

Today`s the last day for companies to bid for the bankrupt iconic Swedish car brand Saab. We talk to a former Saab employee. Critics blast courts for denying lawyers to people charged with minor offenses. Sweden`s cities are booming, but that means growing pains. A Swedish web company`s not that popular with dictatorships these days. The lawless industry of plastic surgery. Music: Molotov Jive, "Song for the Fallen Apart" Presenter: Gabriel Stein.

Radio Sweden 5th April

A newspaper here creates an interactive map that helps people compare interest rates on home loans. A new study finds that boxing can cause brain damage, even if you feel fine. We talk to a proffesor of law who says that laws meant to limit HIV exposure and transmission are not working. And finally, someone`s erected a new city in Stockholm. And it`s made of trash.

Radio Sweden April 5th 2012

A newspaper here creates an interactive map that helps people compare interest rates on home loans. A new study finds that boxing can cause brain damage, even if you feel fine. And we talk to a proffesor who says that laws meant to limit HIV exposure and transmission are not working. Big meat producers are struggling, but small and local is in. And finally, someone`s erected a new city in Stockholm. And it`s made of trash.

Radio Sweden April 4th 2012

In today`s half hour of Swedish news and views in English. The Swedish sex law which is penalising teenagers. Another big theft of copper from a popular rail route brings more misery to train travellers. We ask how can it be stopped Also, Honour related crime, a new report slams police attitudes. In sport, we talk to the general manager of Sweden`s men`s handball team as they aim to qualify for the london olympics this weekend. And Happy Birthday Alfie Atkins, the Swedish 5-year-old who celebrates his 40th birthday this year.

Radio Sweden April 3rd 2012

Radio Sweden April 2nd 2012

New rules issued for dementia care homes Shortage of pathologists in the country 26 Swedes among hundreds arrested in NATO protest Swedish summer homes ever more popular among foreigners Presenter: Gabriel Stein Music: Ane Brun, “Born by the Fyris River”

Radio Sweden 30th March 2012

The Swedish Saudi weapons deal may have claimed its first victim, as the defense minister resigned yesterday. We spoke to the journalist who broke the story. Should Swedes be hungrier for genetically modified foods, or do they just cause more problems? We`ll find out why the national museum is on the move. And for our special Friday guest segment, we talk to a historian about a topic that`s on many Swedes lips: the housing shortage. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Gabriel Stein.

Radio Sweden 29th March 2012

Defence minister Sten Tolgfors has resigned Radio Sweden has all the details. More and more employers ask job applicants to provide a copy of their criminal records but how accurate are these documents really? The Swedish compulsory school is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year but what has time done to the quality of education in Sweden? The henerator allows you to replace all gender pronouns with a gender neutral option on all swedish websites, but how do people react to this invention. Presenter: Cajsa Collin. Producer: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 28th March 2012

Coming up in today`s programme… Another twist in the Sweden- Saudi Arabia weapons factory affair A top medical teaching institute says privatization of the healthcare industry is harming research and training And as fuel hits another record high - is there no end in sight The number of parents off work to look after sick kids has also never been so high and it`s causing a mountain of paperwork.... but is it really necessary? And we speak to one of the few surgeons in the world to perform a face transplant...

Radio Sweden 27 March 2012

---pod: The secret transfer of 3 kilos of plutonium to the US was revealed today. A Swede goes on trial in Colombia accused of involvement with the guerilla. One year ago, the Social Democrats were laughing and applauding their new leader`s maiden speech. We look at where the party stands today - after what then went on to be a real roller-coaster ride. The national pupils` ombudsman demands compensation for a pupil who says he was bullied at the private boarding school Lundsberg. Presenter: Ulla Engberg Music: The Hives "Go Right Ahead"

Radio Sweden 26 March 2012

---pod: We talk to the prosecutor involved in bringing Sweden`s biggest ever cocaine bust to trial We speak to the author of a new book which provides fresh insight into one of this country`s most enigmatic entrepreneurs We shed light on the Swedish scientist experimenting with wooden batteries We meet a young handball player with Olympic aspirations And find out why business is booming in the Swedish gaming industry Presenter. Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 23rd March 2012

Large banks and pension funds are putting major pressure on the oil company Lundin Petroleum over it`s work in Sudan. Sweden`s children`s ombudsman says that social services are not prioritizing investigation into child sex abuse. The Arctic is becoming a hotspot for possible oil finds, and new trade routes. How is Sweden doing, as chair of the Arctic Council? And following the recent shooting at a French Jewish school, this Friday`s in-depth interview is with the rabbi of Stockholm`s biggest synagogue. Does he feel under threat? Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 22nd March 2012

Today is a week since a Norwegian plane crashed in Sweden`s north. We hear from the man in charge of the search operation. Workers at a major clothing company say they`re being bullied. One of them speaks anonymously to us. We join archaeologists searching for the vanished bones of one of Sweden`s medieval kings. And never mind groundhogs - it`s bears on the loose that are a sign of Sweden`s early spring. All of that`s coming up, after we hear the latest updates and the weather, from the news desk. Music: Roxette, `It`s possible`. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 21st March 2012

---BSK: "How to get young people jobs is shaping up to be a hot political issue - we go out to an area hard hit by youth unemployment. The chairman of Lundin Petroleum defends his company against reports about its activities in Sudan. A new report reveals skin cancer is the fastest growing type of cancer in the country. Then, a debate in education: Should six-year-olds have to take reading tests? And what`s on the menu as a Swedish chef vies to win the European championship of cooking? Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Gabriel Stein."

Radio Sweden 20th March 2012

Sweden`s classrooms could be facing a serious shortage of teachers in less than a decade. We cover the debate over whether taking photos in bathrooms, locker rooms and other sensitive situations should be banned. He`s already won the gold pencil and written The Book of Everything --

Radio Sweden 19 March 2012

---pod: Update on the Hercules crash in the north of the country. A third of the biggest companies in Sweden don`t pay corporate taxes. Homework and harsher punishments in focus on the day that the 16-year olds took over the Swedish parliament. Underground ticket controllers in Stockholm worry about their jobs. Music. Swedish House Mafia "Save the world" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 16th March 2012

We have the latest on the Norwegian military plane that has disapperaed in the northern mountains of Sweden. Then, what`s the problem with government officials sending top secret messages from home email accounts? How do people feel about a proposal to lower salaries for young restaurant workers? Swedish skiier Anja Persson`s last race. And painting the town green. Stockholm gets ready for St. Patrick`s Day tomorrow.

Radio Sweden 15th March 2012

Parliament refuses to fast track an investigation into a Swedish Saudi weapons factory deal. Save the Children responds to criticism from the Prime Minister about their new report that shows child poverty on the rise. As the possibility of a pardon still seems alive, Kjell Persson talks to us about how he`s coping - his son is a journalist in jail in Ethiopia for supporting terrorism. Can Systembolaget`s code of ethics help bring social justice to vineyards worldwide? And we at the Swedish market for computer games.

MultiTrack -> New Take SRI 89.6 Engelska Repris

One of the new private landlords defend the much criticised sale of thousands apartments in Stockholm. Sweden passes a controversial law on data retention after refusing to pass the EU directive for five years Are you obsessed with Twitter? We talked to a guy who quit social media for a month to cure his addiction. And We send reporter Christina Anderson to bootcamp to check out the latest exercise trend: Nordic Military Training. Presenter: Cajsa Collin Closing music: Sugarplum Fairy "The Escapologist"

Radio Sweden 13th March 2012

Radio Sweden 12th March 2012

Radio Sweden 9th March 2012

The prime minister himself was heading a government meeting that gave the go-ahead for a weapons factory in Saudi Arabia. We ask an expert why twice as many people out of work are not getting any unemployed benefit; about 140,000 people. On Swedish parental leave, one particular reform has meant more men are taking time for their family. Organic farming seems to be specially good for strawberries. We hear about tomorrow`s Melodifestivalen final, with analysis in the studio. Music: Loreen `Euphoria.` Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 8th March 2012

More revelations about Sweden`s military cooperation with Saudi Arabia - we speak one leader of the Greens. There`s a debate going on between Wikileaks and one of Sweden`s biggest tabloids - both sides say the other is lying. We have a report to mark International Women`s Day. And we also hear from a political scientist, about the political effect - if any - of the break-up of the prime minister`s marriage, that was announced yesterday.

Radio Sweden 7th March 2012

More revelations on the Swedish Saudi arms scandal. What`s being done to tackle the housing shortage? And we take a visit to a bank which promotes an ethical alternative to traditional banking. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 6th March 2012

A scandal erupts over alleged Swedish involvement in a weapons factory in Saudi Arabia. Over the counter drugs still expensive despite privatisation. High hopes for Hammarby football team. And cruelty to fish a growing problem in Sweden. Presenter: Tom Sullivan Producer: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 5 March 2012

---pod: Half of Swedes may use it, but the social media site Facebook is making us unhappy, according to new research. Illiteracy an increasing challenge in Swedish education for immigrants. An ulcer medicine is often used by women whose pregnancies have gone wrong. But is it safe? And the Swede who will become second in command at the UN - what has he got to say about the organisation that sometimes called a paper tiger? Presenter: Ulla Engberg Music: Little Marbles "Du är på repeat"

Radio Sweden 02-03-2012

And in today`s programme we`ve got a studio debate, between a conservative and an independent social democrat, talking over some of the week`s events in politics. I also talk to a member of the team that`s working in malmö, helping gang members who want to leave that life behind them. And we have a report on the problem with frausters sending fake invoices out to small businesses.

Radio Sweden 1st March 2012

We have a Radio Sweden exclusive - speaking to the Belgian politician who says the two Swedes in Ethiopia will soon be pardoned. And we put questions to the government minister who`s had to retreat in the face of parliament`s opposition on sick pay. One of our reporters followed the trash trail, seeing what happens to the average Swede`s 16 kilos of electrical waste. Then we go to Tensta, to find out why this area is the site of one of the world`s top art galleries. And a report on the victory of the Swedish football team last night. Music: Timbuktu, Flickan och kråkan. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden February 29 2012

Critics say that the Swedish migration board waited too long to stop forced deportations to Syria. We hear from a single woman who was inseminated in Copenhagen about how a new law would change things for women like her. In the future, you could see a sign on the side of the road that says welcome to the speed lottery. And on this day, the 29th of February, "rare disease" day is celebrated. Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden February 28th 2012

Single women who want to get artificial insemination may soon get help. And could lack of money push Swedish mine owners to sell out entirely to China and India? EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss sanctions against Syria. What`s Sweden`s stance? In Stockholm, 10,000 new homes are being built in an environmentally friendly way.

Radio Sweden 27th February 2012

---BSK: The Security Police is monitoring 30 Swedes with ties to Somali islamists Al Shabab, which recently renewed its ties to global jihadists Al Qaeda. Foreign Minister Carl Bildt will be one target of Wikileaks` smear campaign on Sweden. Is Sweden`s arms industry worth more than it seems at first glance? Earthquake-prone countries could be given forecasting help by a team of Nordic researchers.

Radio Sweden 24th February 2012

New Social Democrat leader Stefan Löfven announces his team - who are they and what does this mean for the party? The number of people who are classified as far from the labour market has risen dramatically. Then celebrations and ceremonies continue for the royal baby, her name and title was announced today. Our Friday guests talk about the much criticised law on sex change Presenter: Cajsa Collin Closing music: Abba "Waterloo"

Radio Sweden February 23rd 2012

Our top story, a baby is born, but not just any baby. Sticking with the theme of children, we talk to some people who want to raise kids in what they call a "gender netural" way. Aa new Swedish study turns up some interesting findings on autism. And a job ad from a Stockholm hospital calling for "nurses with TV star looks" has angered many. Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden February 22nd, 2012

Sweden boosts arms exports but not everyone is happy. How can a street sign be controversial? We`ll hear about some of the more querky traditions around a royal birth. And we send our bookworm, Bill Schiller, out to the century`s old Stockholm book fair. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing music: Syket, "See you in Cern".

Radio Sweden 21 February 2012

A man has admitted to stabbing his partner to death in front of her kids on Friday. We take a look at what more can be done to help women living with violent partners. The latest bailout scheme for Greece is in place - but not even the cold of Sweden will stop Greek nationals from looking for work here. Has the young Swedish hotshot been named in the squad for Sweden`s Euro Fottball Friendly against Croatia? We check in on the preparations for this year`s Bergman Theatre Festival. And have a taste of that big chunky Swedish pastry - the Semla Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 20th February 2012

---pod: The amazing story of the man who survived in the frozen north for two months by eating snow Calls to abolish male circumcision on religious grounds All you need to know about Sweden`s marathon ski race The complications of ethical investment Music: Amanda Mair "House" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 17th February 2012

The international body that regulates nuclear power announces the result of its inspection over here. Today`s report is on the rise up the social ladder of Sweden`s Iranian immigrants, and their families. The Friday interview - Fredrick Gertten on his follow-up film after Bananas - now it`s about his battle with fruit company Dole. Music: Thåström "Beväpna Dig Med Vingar". Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 16th February 2012

Sweden`s interest rate cut - will it make mortgages cheaper? Sweden is the country that makes the most complaints to the EU. We talk to someone from the snowmobile association about what can be done to improve safety. Sweden will soon carry out its first face transplant. Three places in Sweden now offer drop-in times, for parents who want to pop in and get their child baptised. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 15th February 2012

This morning, parliament sunk its teeth into several contentious foreign policy issues. We speak with the foreign minister, Carl Bildt. Then we take a look at how Swedish companies behave in China, and further afield how shooting blood into space can help us on earth. We`ll get a proper update from the stars and the champagne of last night`s Grammy Awards, and as artists party, scientists keep a close eye on the Nobel Prize and ask if it`s too entangled with its corporate sponsors.

Radio Sweden 14th February 2012

The number of people stuck outside the labour market for a longer period of time is on the rise. We speak with a person who's spent the past three years looking for work. And then a sociologist tells us how unemployment in your early 20's can come to haunt you. And if all that's too depressing for you on this Valentine`s Day, we hear from Swedish kids about love, and how it`s not just reserved for their peers. Then onto why Swedes and their families pay half of the taxes on carbon emissions, even though companies produce 80 percent of the pollution.

Radio Sweden 13th February 2012

Children developed narcolepsy after a vaccine against swine flu: Parents want life-long support for their sick children. The head of the Infectious Diseases Institute explains why they feared swine flu so much at the time. The "Dawn Arsonist" now behind bars - why`d it take so long to catch him? The Aid Minister wants "less talking, more action" in development cooperation, her critics say she`s "fixated" on short-term goals.

Radio Sweden 10th February 2012

When doctors make mistakes, red tape is getting in the way of revoking their licenses. Then, our Friday in-depth interview focuses on the Swedish hero who saved thousands of people during WW2, Raoul Wallenberg. We meet his sister, Nina Lagergren. Swedish authorities warn skiiers of avalanches. And a new exhibition in Stockholm looks at how film and art inspire one another.

Radio Sweden 9th February 2011

European Court of Human Rights upholds the Swedish Supreme Court`s criminal conviction of four men for distributing leaflets offensive to homosexuals. Nine prime ministers from Scandinavia, the Baltics and Britain assemble in Stockholm to discuss future challenges to sustainable growth. One feminist author explains what it means to be politically depressed. And we learn about one big cause of train delays: copper theft!

Radio Sweden 8th February 2012

We find out what people on the streets of Stockholm think of working until the age of 75 We also ask if the idea can work in practice Trade unions and employers have been grappling over how to handle what would happen if a financial crisis were to hit Sweden. A new report reveals large shortfalls in protection against corruption. The Swedish golfer who bags not one but two, holes in one

Radio Sweden 7th February 2012

Reaction to the prime minister`s idea that Swedes should consider retiring at 75 years of age.. There`s an alarming jump in mental illness in teenage girls There`s a call for tighter rules to catch the hackers attacking Swedish websites While the Netherlands decision to ban the drug Khat is welcomed by customs officers here And we meet a volleyball coach whose only the second woman in Swedish history to train men in the elite series of any sport.

Radio Sweden 6th February 2012

The Winter cold snap hits residents in the far north of sweden as temperatures plummet.. -34 celisus though is no barrier to the staging of sweden`s first ever outdoor swimming championships Staying in the north, we find out how Sweden`s indigenous race, the Sami, celebrate their national day today And we visit Stockholm fashion week!

Radio Sweden February 3rd 2012

We question a business expert about the role of private companies in the Swedish welfare system. Can Swedish bakers beat the French at croissant making? The Swedish pastry-making team are off to face their old rivals France And our special friday guest...we talk to Radio Sweden`s Kris Boswell, about the Melodefistvelan that starts on Saturday night.

Radio Sweden February 2nd 2012

Police try to deal with a rise in deadly crime in Malmo. The pharmaceutical company Astra Zeneca is cutting over a thousand jobs. Sweden`s overseas aid minister says to Radio Sweden that other countries aren`t as committed as Sweden to fighting poverty internationally. We speak to someone at an outreach centre who says that more Swedish men are contacting them, asking for help to stop buying sex. And more men than ever are taking paternity leave here, what does it mean for the family and society?

Radio Sweden 31st January 2012

Analysis and reaction to Sweden`s decision to join the EU pact How new technology brought in to prevent prison escapes is unworkable Following the tragic death of a young Swedish snowboarder at the weekend, we ask just how safe is the sport? And find out how Swedish researchers claim that dogs can help in the battle against lung cancer. We hope you enjoy the podcast

Radio Sweden January 30th 2012

Christian Democrats move ahead after a weekend of turmoil. A new safari comes to Sweden, but you won’t see any animals. The level of heavy metals down in water supply. Soldiers who brought down Gaddafi get treatment in Sweden. At the Arctic Circle, Jokkmokk hosts the 407th annual winter market. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Sofia Jannok, “Gahkkor”

Radio Sweden January 27th 2012

It`s official. Social Democrats get a new leader. Sweden to join EU financial pact. What does it mean? First Aid Kit talks with us about their new album. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Petter, Mitt Sjätte Sinne

Radio Sweden 26th January 2012

The ailing Social Democrat party goes back to its root by turning to a metal union heavyweight for leadership. While Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt stepped out of the media shadow and yesterday took questions directly from the public on air. And as holocaust remembrance day is honoured in Sweden by the royal family and a visiting Kofi Annan, we speak with a woman who survived the genocide and later moved to Sweden with her sister. Job prospects are tough, especially for the young, unless you have special competence, or are prepared to head to the north.

Radio Sweden 25th January 2012

A government reform aimed at helping asylum-seekers get off to a good start in Sweden is having the opposite effect. We hear how tumbling profits for Swedish telecom giant Ericsson aren`t just a problem for the company itself. Exactly a year after the revolution started in Cairo, we talk to a young Egyptian in Sweden who stood in Tahrir Square when it all began. Fans of the Swedish carmaker heave a sigh of relief now that the Saab Car Museum is being saved from the auction block. We look at the Swedish nominations for the Oscars. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 24 Jan 2012

---pod: A look at the supposed divide between town and countryside in the Social Democrat party. Could you live in a flat the size of an outdoor toilet? Students in Lund are competing to do so. The Gold bugs have been handed out in the Swedish version of the Oscars.. How a radio programme managed to shock the whole country - by saying women should have a day off from household chores. Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 23rd January 2012

Social Democratic Party in crisis. Finland goes to the polls. Grim outlook for annual company reports. And a new exhibition about Haiti at Fotografiska museum in Stockholm. Presenter: Tom Sullivan

Radio Sweden January 20th 2012

Radio Sweden 19th January 2011

Coming up in today`s show - A new form of therapy to try and prevent young adults committing suicide The government announces tougher sentencing for illegal weapons pocession but critics say the measures don`t go far enough We take a look at Swedes habits and why small talk and saying "excuse me" might seem strange And on the road from Denmark, we talk to a swedish lesbian truck driver who`s a tweeting sensation

Radio Sweden January 18th 2012

The Swedish political year jumpstarts with the first party leader debate A new online piracy act in the US could have major consequences all around the world. A big demonstration today in Stockholm against forced sterilization. How do Swedes deal with the cold, dark winter? Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Svante Thuresson, “En Vintervisa”

Radio Sweden 17 Nov 2012

---pod: - The left parties in Scandinavia are looking for a new economic order. But is it realistic? - Organised crime in Södertälje and Malmö - what are the lessons learnt? - 150 metre tall poles are going upp all around Europe in an EU project to measure green house gas emissions. - A partly new picture of that Swedish hero Raoul Wallenberg - before he went to Budapest. - For the first time ever a jockey wins the Jerring Prize. Music: Lars Winnerbäck, PH Andersson och Matou "Vänner" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 16 January 2012

How will Sweden fund future healthcare for an increasingly ageing population? Joining forces to defend the Nordic nations – we hear from the head of the Swedish military on one way to handle budget cutbacks. Demonstrators take to the streets calling for foreign minister, Carl Bildt to resign…And the battle rages on over the forced sterilization of people applying for sex changed in Sweden. Presenter: Tom Sullivan

Radio Sweden 13th January 2012

Weekly roundup: We speak with the Left Party`s newly elected leader Jonas Sjöstedt. The Health and Welfare Board says there are 4,000 more homeless people now than in 2005. How the debate over privately run but state financed elderly care is continuing into 2012. We also speak with Anne Skånér, who was abused as a child and now heads up "Society`s Stepchildren". Plus an interview with Joachim Östlund, a history researcher, about Sweden`s role in the slave trade. And finally: last year Ericsson and Sony broke up, meaning that there are now no Ericsson telephones on the market for the first time in over 130 years.

Radio Sweden 12th January 2012

Quick to give drugs, less quick to follow up - a new study into ADHD is critical. One third of Swedes want to scrap the monarchy, and 500 today told the government so. A new television deal reveals two unlikely bed fellows - commercial Swedish channel TV4 and the BBC. Paul came to Sweden for love, now he`s forced to sleep on a bench - and tweets about to raise awareness of homelessness. Presenter: Ann Törnkvist Music: Welcome to My Hell by The Go Getters

Radio Sweden 12th January 2012

Quick to give drugs, less quick to follow up - a new study into ADHD is critical. One third of Swedes want to scrap the monarchy, and 500 today told the government so. A new television deal reveals two unlikely bed fellows - commercial Swedish channel TV4 and the public service BBC. Paul came to Sweden for love, now he`s forced to sleep on a bench - and tweets about it to raise awareness of homelessness. Presenter: Ann Törnkvist Music: Welcome to My Hell by The Go Getters

Radio Sweden 11th January 2012

Is it likely that the Swedish journalists jailed in Ethiopia will get a pardon? How a Swedish project cut carbon emissions from airplanes. Voices on both sides of the private or public elderly care debate. Swedish economy facing an uphill battle in 2012. An end of an era, no more Ericsson phones. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Music: Anna Ternheim, "Walking Aimlessly"

Radio Sweden 10th January 2012

The first nationwide mapping of homelessness in 6 years W find out how while the number of people sleeping out on the streets has declined there are tens of thousands that have been excluded from the housing market... We find out how plastic surgery clinics in Sweden bow down to pressure in the scandal over faulty breast implants There`s a call for pushy parents to take a good hard look at themselves when it comes to their children`s participation in sport And the hockey fanatic town of Jönköping pays tribute to one of its favourite sons this evening

Radio Sweden 9th January 2012

The Left Party has elected its new leader. We`ll fill you in on what this could mean for the party. After growing up in foster care homes, more and more Swedes are going back to dig up their records and find out what happened then. One municipality stops the construction of waterfront apartments, citing the environment. Sweden`s aging population presents challenges for coming generations. We interview the researcher who discovered that Sweden`s role in the slave trade went beyond just the transAtlantic route. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

Radio Sweden 6th January 2012

A special programme looking back at the news of 2011, plus today`s news. Presenter: Dave Russell.

Radio Sweden 2012-01-05

What can stop the gun crime in Malmö? Leadership contest in the Left Party. Record car sales. And the official end of Christmas tomorrow with the Medieval festival of Trettondag. Presenter: Tom Sullivan

Radio Sweden 4th january 2012

Swedish schools might still be shut for the christmas holidays but Education is already on the timetable in 2012.. It`s not just free schools, a new project is targeting bullying Storm Emil arrived as predicted wreaking havoc While the nominations have been announced for the Swedish Film Industry`s annual awards

Radio Sweden 2012-01-03

What’s behind the shootings in Malmö and what’s being done to stop the violence? Young women here are far more likely to get short term job contracts than young men - we investigate why. And, ever heard of “prehab” or “attitude incontinence”? They`re just some new words and phrases now officially part of the Swedish language... Presenter: Tom Sullivan

Radio Sweden 2nd January 2012

In 2012, which political parties are winning and who are losing would-be-voters? In central Stockholm some Swedes are voting with their feet. Despite the green credentials of taking the train to the country`s largest airport, most people don`t. And 2012 is the 100th anniversary of playwright August Strindberg`s death. Stages and galleries, not only in Sweden, take note. Music: Youth Knows No Pain by Lykke Li. Presenter: Ann Törnkvist

Radio Sweden 30th December 2011

Champagne and merriment, or perhaps a trip to the emergency room... How will you bid farewell to 2011? Will sci-fi music be the soundtrack of next year`s revolution? The Swedes behind "Psychic Warfare" say yes. Are books as dead as papyrus scrolls? Many Swedish libraries are closing down. And, the Civil Contingencies Agency tells us what to be scared of in 2012. Music: "Sång om syrsor" by Zarah Leander Presenter: Ann Törnkvist

MultiTrack -> Namnlös SRI 89.6 Engelska Repris

Three men arrested on suspicion of terrorism, then charged with conspiracy to murder, but now set free before the verdict is announced... What`s going on in Gothenburg? There may be no sun, but the future is bright for Kiruna. The mining town is riding high on iron and copper demand from emerging markets. Wanna learn Swedish? Sure, but it may take a while. Many municipalities aren`t fast enough in offering the state-funded courses. An EU ruling may affect how Sweden limits study grants and loans to those who want to go abroad. Music: Min pojke och Manhattan by Kajsa Grytt. Presenter: Ann Törnkvist

Radio Sweden 28th December 2011

Former Social Democrat leader Mona Sahlin wants to let the Swedish people get to know the candidates for party leader. Not all colleagues agree. How to save construction workers from accidents? Communicate in their own language, of course. Why does Stockholm lag behind other Swedish cities when it comes to recycling food waste into biogas? And finally, why is it so warm... and where is the snow? We speak with the Met office. Presenter: Ann Törnkvist Music: Ibland Gör Man Rätt Ibland Gör Man Fel by Markus Krunegård

Radio Sweden 27th December 2011

Thousands are still without electricity due to storm Dagmar. The two Swedish journalists arrested in Ethiopia have been sentenced to eleven years, we hear from the Foreign Ministry. And we get the reaction on another sentence - in Sweden - against a man who paid for sex with children abroad, and hear about the general problem of Swedish sex tourism. Then we hear how the Swedish tradition of having judges nominated by political parties is coming under fire. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden December 23rd, 2011

The next steps for the two journalists found guilty of terrorism in Ethiopia. A Swedish parliamentarian wants the EU to investigate the Ogaden region of Ethiopia. Wind energy in Sweden has had a breakout year. How has the Christmas tradition changed here? Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Lars Vegas Trio, ”Sjömansjul På Hawaii”

Radio Sweden 22nd December 2011

We hear reaction to the sentence in Ethiopia against two Swedish journalists from foreign minister Carl Bildt. We talk to the first of many to give a very personal view of Sweden on this country`s official Twitter account. Christmas isn`t such a big celebration for the shops this year, with many buying online instead. The people who are supposed to inspect Sweden`s ferries have been enjoying too much cruise hospitality. Music: Avicii Vs Kings of Leon, "Levels on fire". Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 21st December 2011

Frustrated and disappointed is the mood in Sweden today, as a long awaited judgment came from Ethiopia, convicting two Swedes of supporting terrorism. We focus on this in today`s edition of Radio Sweden and talk to a close colleague of the reporters, plus the head of the Swedish Journalists Federation... And, what happens when your small town doesn`t have enough workers? Try attracting them from the `burbs. The OECD criticizes Sweden`s labor migration policies. And finally, Christmastime eats up a lot of electricity, and lights turn out to be the biggest culprit. Presenters: Brett Ascarelli and Tom Sullivan.

Radio Sweden 20th December 2011

Top government ministers visit Saab. Raoul Wallenberg will be honored in 2012. The government launches a myth busting website. Five sunken ships found in Stockholm. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Roxette, “No one makes it on her own”

Radio Sweden 19th December 2011

After a relentless 2-year roller coaster ride to survive, Saab has filed for bankruptcy. We`ll hear one employee’s reaction, and bring you the latest details and analysis on what’s happened and what it means. What does the North Korean transition mean for Sweden? Butter crime on the Swedish and Norwegian border. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: Håkan Hellström, ”En Vän Med En Bil”

Radio Sweden 16th December 2011

Verdict is handed down for the inmate who beat a prison guard to death. Muslims in Sweden are finding love at the Mosque Is Sweden, not America, the land of opportunity? The American black power movement is shown through Swedish eyes. Presenter: Gabriel Stein Closing Music: In Flames, "Bullet Ride"

Radio Sweden 15th December 2011

People who abuse the social welfare system become the focus of an organized crackdown. Why did heavily armed police storm four homes last year, an act that led to nothing but scaring kids? We follow up on why the wrong children might be getting sent to special needs schools. We visit an exhibit about Afghanistan. And we find out what Swedes are looking for when they seek answers online...

Radio Sweden 14 December 2011

Government divided over EU financial union. A new survey of elderly care gets few responses. Privitizing libraries. Toxic chemicals in clothes. Presenter: Tom Sullivan

Radio Sweden 13th December 2012

Saab has been teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. How helpful will a new cash injection be? Riddled by scandals, private health provider, Carema, now vows to pay its taxes in Sweden. Is the fish on your plate healthy or poisonous? A new report shows that kids have more and more control over their parents` wallets. And one school in Lund goes against tradition and chooses a boy to perform as Saint Lucia today.

Radio Sweden 12 December 2012

The battle for Slussen continues with a vote in Stockholm city council today. Mobile phone operators need to give clearer information to customers says the national consumer agency. Violence in schools. Stormy weather on the way for Lucia.

Radio Sweden 9 December 2011

The Swedish government announces plans to combat extremism While we look ahead to potential violent clashes in Stockholm on Saturday as right wing extremists march through the old town And while all that`s going on, the nobel laureates are in town to pick up their awards and sit down to a sumptious nobel feast - We`ve gone behind the scenes in the kitchens and banquet hall to dish up a treat in our Friday feature Also, news of a major shock in the world of Swedish archaeology

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Radio Sweden 7 Dec 2011

Sweden`s intelligence service, Säpo ends its silence on the suicide bombing in Stockholm almost a year ago Saab`s restructuring process is called off by its administrator, we examine the consequences for the beleagured carmaker We investigate a very popular series of philosophy lectures, and ask why are the no-nonsense Swedes flocking in their droves? And it`s not been the best of year`s for Sweden`s King whoses popularity is at an all time low

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Sweden blocks strict EU sanctions against Syria and activists put the blame on the telecom giant Ericsson.The Right Livelihood Awards are given out today - also known as The Alternative Novel Prize. We meet some of the winners. And trade unions say more needs to be done to help stressed out workers…

Radio Sweden 2 December 2011

In today`s progamme a look at a housing crisis in Sweden, "The Swede of the Year" Gävle`s christmas goat burns down and we take a look behind the scenes in Burma .

Radio Sweden 1st December 2011

Two of Sweden`s leading politicians clash over environmenal issues We`re at Sweden`s military headquarters to hear how the top brass is going to keep the troops safe for the final phase of their Nato-led mission in Afghanistan. We report from Sweden`s second biggest city of gothenburg where there`s anger over school closures We`ve the historical picture of the Swedish landscape painter Carl Fredrik Hill And we meet some of Sweden`s young heroes of the year, one of whom was attacked by a bear. Enjoy the programme!

Radio Sweden 30 November 2011

The judgement in the trial of an emergency telephone operator accused of causing the death of a 23-year-old man by not sending an ambulance in response to his distress call. Sweden`s Education Minister presents his plans to reform the school marking system While pupils with a foreign background are struggling to get the grades to go to high school We`ve the details of a new project to help orphaned children from abroad settle in Sweden We discover that the art market here is booming despite the economic gloom.

Radio Sweden 29th November 2011

Despite economic gloom, figures still show strong Swedish growth. The man who`s proud of killing 77 people in Norway in July has been declared insane - we hear from a survivor. Sweden`s infrastructure minister says that it may be time to bring in laws, to force truck drivers to put on better winter tyres. We investigate a very popular series of philosophy lectures, and ask why are the no-nonsense Swedes flocking in their drives? Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

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Radio Sweden 25th November 2011

Should Swedish telecom giant Ericsson be supplying the Syrian regime with technology? We hear voices for and against. As the Sweden Democrats kick off their congress, there`s a proposal to soften the party`s label from nationalist to socially conservative. We have analysis. Our Friday guests sound off on Sweden`s presence in Afghanistan. And, goodbye mortar, hello frosting! Gingerbread houses compete at the Architecture Museum in the nation`s capital.

Radio Sweden 24th November 2011

A police complaint has been filed against one of the country’s most prestigious boarding schools. Police and intelligence services work with informants, but can they protect them? Sweden’s right to public access debate is old. An Afghanistan exhibit in Stockholm shows a different side of the country. Thanksgiving in Sweden? Closing Music: The Tallest Man on Earth, The Wild Hunt Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden 23rd November 2011

The poisoned fish scare of last week has turned out to be based on an embarrassing mistake. We talk to the head of a banking campaign against child pornography. What problems related to climate change can Sweden expect, and how will we deal with them? And a report about the famously reserved Swedish psyche. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 22 November 2011

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of Radio Sweden. We hope you enjoy the programme.

Radio Sweden 21 Nov 2011

---Pod: An official apology offered to the children abused and neglected in foster homes, at a ceremony in Stockholm today. The director and stars of the American film-version of Stieg Larssons "Girl with a dragon tattoo" are in Stockholm today. Why is a group of young male reindeers exported to Scotland? It may be getting darker outside, but Stockholm is getting brighter this Christmas. Music: Unchained Light, Tommy Körberg Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 18 November 2011

The chemical cocktail in the fish we eat Sweden`s new man in charge of fighting violence in sport The underthreat oak tree that lives to see another day And the red hot American director in Stockholm for the film festival

Radio Sweden 17th November 2011

After recent scandals, some criticize the very foundations of Sweden`s elderly care system. We hear from women who fight for human rights around the globe and assemble in the nation`s capital today. One Swedish internet service provider may be forced to hand over the information of a file sharer. And Småland county in southern Sweden aims to cash in on its forests.

Radio Sweden November 19th 2011

We meet Egypt`s ambassador in Stockholm ahead of the country`s upcoming election and egyptian activists for their views on what`s happening back home We hear how Sweden`s doing its part to cut down the numbers of women who die every year in childbirth We join the jubilee celebrations at Stockholm`s Olympic stadium Hear from the town in Lappland which depends on its car testing track but is losing millions becuas of lack of snow And in football, Sweden loses its 43 year unbeaten record against England

Radio Sweden 15 November 2011

---pod: There are plans to make it easier to extradite Swedes who have committed crimes abroad. A new system for electricity pricing has created differences in the cost of running a washing machine in the north of the country compared to the south. Human touch, we all need it, now it is proven we like to see others being touched as well. Plus details of the 2011 christmas present of the year.. ...and a taster of what it was like to buy Christmas presents in Sweden - 200 years ago. Music: Movits Vad de än säger Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 13th November 2011

An exclusive interview with the CEO of Africa oil corp, part of the Swedish company Lundin group petroleum whose reported presence in Ethiopia`s disputed region of ogaden was investigated by two swedish journalists now on trial in ethiopia.. The union representing workers in elderly care homes has its say following the string of revelations about conditions in some private care homes We`ve the investigation of everyday violence faced by thousands of high school students On the day when Norway`s mass killer Anders Behring Breivik makes his first appearance in open court , we meet the executive director of the london based institute of race relations who`s in Sweden today

Radio Sweden November 11th, 2011

More scandalous revelations about the nursing home company and its treatment of its elderly residents As the competitive ski season kicks-off this weekend, Sweden , like the rest of europe is bereft of snow but we`re up in a Swedish town that has being saving up its snow over the summer and is now reaping the benefits Settle back for our in-depth Friday interview, and this week we meet one of the stars of the reality show about a group of americans who`ve come over here to find their Swedish roots

Radio Sweden 10th November 2011

We hear about Sweden`s schools; inspectors are saying that too often pupils are not getting enough support. A new private qualification says it wants to help the best teachers stand out, but not everyone is welcoming this. We hear about the debate over temporary contracts here in Sweden. A new exhibition about climate change is a nasty warning for people living on Stockholm`s shore. The open-air museum Skansen celebrates its 120th year open to the public. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 9th November 2011

Finance minister Anders Borg on Greece, Italy, the EU, and Swedish drugstore profits. A look back at Sweden`s presence in Afghanistan as it seems the main parties have agreed to start drawing troops down next year. A look at how membership in the EU has changed Swedish agriculture. More and more counties are banning photography and filming in their hospitals. And we report on this year`s winner of the Stieg Larsson prize. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 8th November 2011

Saab`s former owner General Motors says it block a deal by two chinese companies to take over the Swedish carmaker Hope on the horizon for parents snowed under by filling out forms to prove their children are really sick.... The residents in the capital offered temporary accomodation to offset the noise levels from the building of the new undergound train line And we`ve the historical picture of the Swedish landscape painter Carl Fredrik Hill

Radio Sweden 7th November 2011

Sweden struggels to protect workers who come from outside the EU. Discussion over the state auction of possile Hitler paintings. Management gets bonsues at one elderly care company despite reports of abuse there. The work of one of the Swedes in jail in Ethiopia is displayed in Stockholm. Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden 4th November 2011

Far too many ill people are living on basic benefits. The European Central Bank has suddenly lowered it`s interest rate. We host a debate on the euro, between two Swedish politicians. The yearly Swedish pilgrimage to the graveyard, All Souls Day. Music: Anna Ternheim `Aimless walking.` Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 3rd November 2011

Special program focusing on issues affecting children. Doctors are calling for all infants to get vaccinated against Hepatitis B. And there`s a troubling new report showing that child assault could be on the rise. We`ll also visit a huge video game fair taking place here in Sweden. Then, we visit an art camp in an immigrant-rich Stockholm suburb. And finally, throngs of youngsters are disappointed after Rihanna cancelled her concert again.

Radio Sweden 2nd November 2011

Julian Assange is one step closer to extradition to Sweden. Results from Sweden`s nuclear stress tests are made public. Nordic politicians are meeting at the annual Nordic Council in Copenhagen. After freak accident, graveyard workers check gravestones all over the country. Chemical fertilizer use on the rise in Swedish forests. Closing Music: Max Gustafsson, “Awake Nu”. Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden 1st November 2011

The trial against two Swedish journalists accused of terrorist activities in Ethiopia gets underway again. Sweden was one of just a few countries yesterday voting against giving Palestine full membership to UNESCO. We have analysis. Starting today, Swedes will have to pay a different price for electricity depending on where they live. A new hotline is rolled out to help prevent people from committing crimes when their sexual fantasies can hurt others. Nordic Council opens its 63rd annual session. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden October 31, 2011

It`s more common for parents to kidnap their children and take them out of Sweden. Bank stability fund is not really a fund, says Swedish audit agency. Hundreds of people granted asylum in Sweden have their names released on an anti-immigrant website. What`s the problem with the wolrd "politically correct"? Closing Music: Adam Tensta, "Scared of the Dark". Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden 28th October 2011

Chinese companies have reportedly struck a deal to take over Saab completely. Thailand may be a popular hotspot for Swedes, but how are they coping with the massive flooding? Police get criticized for assuming some deaths are just accidents, when they could be murders instead. And our Friday guest talks to Radio Sweden about the state of the Internet and Sweden`s role in it. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 27th October 2011

We`ll have the latest reactions and actions from Sweden about the eurozone crisis. Will the new deal reached last night hurt Swedish banks? And we`ll hear about how the euro crisis is steering Sweden`s interest rates. An end of an era, as Swedish telecom Ericsson sells off its cell phone brand. We talk to a Swedish philosopher who says it is human to live without the net. Migration between countries is on the rise. Can Sweden keep up? Closing Music: ”Mediakåt”, by Helt Off. Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden 26th October 2011

We hear from a correspondent in Brussels about Sweden`s role in tonight`s EU crisis meeting. Almost two hundred people in Sweden have had their accounts hacked on various web sites. We hear about security problems on the streets of Malmö. Swedish mushroom hunters are now using smartphones to stay safe. Music: Stress, "Haffad". Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden October 25th 2011

---pod: Suspected computer hacking into the e-mail accounts of reporters at two of Sweden`s biggest newspapers - revealed by what seems to be a hi-jacked twitter account. The number of kids in after-school programmes have more than doubled over the past two decades. The National Agency for Education is concerned. An mosque entirely out of snow and ice is being built 200 km north of the Arctic circle. Nearly half of all young Swedish mums say they want to be a house wife, according to a new report. Music: Melissa Horn "Jag saknar dig mindre och mindre" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden October 24th 2011

Is NATO membership a reality for Sweden anytime soon? Women come to Sweden for marriage and are abused. It’s a growing problem here. The EU seems to be teetering on the edge of a precipice. People fight to save one old tree in Stockholm Swedish water...it`s not as good as it used to be. Closing Music: Timbuktu, Rockbjörn: Alla Vill Till Himmelen Men Ingen Vill Dö Presenter: Gabriel Stein

Radio Sweden October 21

The long awaited judgement of a doctor on trial for the so called mercy killing of a premature baby After Gaddafi`s death, exiled Libyans celebrate in Stockholm and talk of returning home What next for Saab after the administrator in charge of reconstruction asks for the plug to be pulled on bankruptcy protection Breast or bottle...why one bottle feeding mum has written a book on what she sees as the widespread discrimination felt by the 20 percent of mothers who choose not to breast feed their babies here And we hear from the Canadian born muslim professor who lambasts what she calls a culture of intimidation in Sweden.

Radio Sweden October 20th

Survivors and doctors celebrate Sweden`s first ever successful liver transplant carried out 25 years ago today. Swedes give their reaction to the on-going controversy surrounding Foreign Minister Carl Bildt We`ve the Barbie like doll that has sparked outrage in northern Sweden Swedish Radio`s pilot 24hour rolling news channel is being well received And Sweden`s role in Europe`s new satellite navigation system, Galileo

Radio Sweden 19th October 2011

Tired airline pilots demand a change to the law. Swedish stem-cell patents ruled illegal. Deportation of 90-year-old Ukrainian women stopped. The Stockholm Film Festival schedule is announced. What`s the future of parenting?

Radio Sweden 18th October 2011

A shocking child porn trial ends - the majority of the defendants are women. Swedes on trial in Ethiopia - we talk to an author who says that Sweden`s foreign minister could be doing more. We hear about how Swedish politicians could deal better with a blow to their reputation. And we end with a look at Stockholm`s problem with aggressive drivers. Music: Kartellen, `Fortfarande samma knas`. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 17th October 2011

Radio Sweden 14th October 2011

A Saudi military delegation comes to town to check out Swedish arms, but not without controversy. What is Sweden doing to combat human trafficking? A new scientific invention promises to shed light on how diseases begin and develop. And meet the lively man who translates Nobel Literature laureate, Tomas Tranströmer`s, work into English.

Radio Sweden 13-10-2011

In today`s program, melting arctic ice opens new lanes for Swedish ships, age discrimination in the Swedish military, loosing white-collar jobs to China, a debate over food served in Swedish schools and Swedish music helping to save the world`s coral reeves.

2011 10 12 Radio Sweden Wednesday

The Swedish political party leaders are colliding in a sometimes heated debate in the parliament here, the continuing European bank crisis and how it affects on Sweden, a rain of phoney bills from fake companies troubling the Swedish business scene, Swedish soccer football fans cheer a decisive victory over Holland giving the Swedes a place in next year`s European championships, and a visit to a highly unusual art exhibit here in Stockholm.

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Radio Sweden 10th October 2011

--BSK: The winners of the 2011 Sveriges Riksbank Economic Prize in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Håkan Juholt, leader of the Social Democrats, comes under fire for claiming too much expenses on his flat. Swedish journalists have chained themselves to a prison in central Stockholm, protesting against the imprisonment of Swedish journalists in Eritrea and Ethiopia. The Swedish Migration Board has decided to deport a well known Iraqi journalist back to Iraq. Sweden`s bumpy ride towards the European Football Championships. Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 7th October 2011

Three women win the Nobel Peace prize.. We look back on the highs and lows of Nobel week... The first children taken ill with narcolepsy after having the anti swine flu vaccine receive the first sums in compensation And we go down below to check out the underwater sounds of the baltic sea..

Radio Sweden 6th October 2011

Special program on the Nobel Prize in Literature. Finally, we have a winner! Radio Sweden interviews the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, Peter Englund, about the choice of Swede Tomas Tranströmer. One cultural journalist weighs in: was Tranströmer a good choice? And how do readers feel about it? --

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Radio Sweden 30th September 2011

Sweden cracks down on stalkers and ups the jail sentence for these lawbreakers. Political duel between two columnists over privatization and nuclear energy. A Swedish-developed test has gotten a lot of attention lately for saving newborns from undetected heart problems. And we visit one of Stockholm`s most prestigious art galleries, guaranteed to give visitors a hot reception. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 29th September 2011

"Two top ministers lose their jobs in a government reshuffle. The EU considers a controversial financial transactions tax, something Sweden once had but dropped. The financial supervisory authority says it`s open to giving struggling pension companies a break --

Radio Sweden 28th September 2011

With winter on the way and over half of Sweden`s nuclear reactors offline, will Swedes have to pay a lot for electricity again? Should climate change be tackled differently than it is now? As EU members prepare to debate salmon regulations, a Swedish fisherman weighs in. As fresh statstics come out about the dangers of cycling, we hear a first-hand account. The shortage of butter on Swedish supermarket shelves continues. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 270911

In today`s program: the controversy over the young far right politician who says he`ll stay in parliament as an independent MP despite admitting a problem with drink and drugs, one year on from the last general election in Sweden, we look back at a time of great political change in parliament, why we should all be speaking German in school, we visit the the kitchen as schools dinners are on the menu and in this start of the lobster season, you won`t believe the price paid at auction this morning for the first lobsters brought in straight off the boat in Gothenburg.

Radio Sweden 26th September 2011

--- Pod: As the winter flu season approaches, more swedes today say they won`t get vaccinated against influensa compared to the big swine flu campaign which targeted people began in 2009.. Sweden`s youngsters who feel pressurised by their parents into doing too many after school activities.. Sweden`s centre party presents its new policies And we bring you upto date with a weekend of Swedish sporting drama in both football and golf

Radio Sweden 23rd September 2011

Radio Sweden 22nd September 2011

Revelations that the government appears to be sidestepping a law meant to protect aging workers. The Swedish Green party branches out . . . to the big apple. And, readers from all over the world have come together in Gothenburg for the second biggest annual book fair in Europe, after the one in Frankfurt.

Radio Sweden 21st September 2011

Radio Sweden 20th September 2011

---BSK: The government presents a cautious budget for next year, preparing flood walls for when it may get worse. The biggest winners of the budget are the restaurant owners. The question is, will the new money get more people into jobs? Police ignored more than 6,000 emergency calls for help during the first six months of this year. The human skulls put up on wooden poles back in the stone ages - Was it done out of love? Music: Säkert! "Dancing, though" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 19th September 2011

Radio Sweden 16th September 2011

A new government is on the way in Sweden`s southern neighbour Denmark. Almost ten years have now passed since Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Isaak was locked up in Eritrea, with activists fighting here to make sure his plight isn`t forgotten. And we take a look back at 4 decades of environmental activism.

Radio Sweden 15th September 2011

Swedish schools receive more bad reports Sweden`s stasi spies in from the cold, while Sweden fails to break the ice in its scientific relations with the US. Not monsters, but we find out about the hidden dangers under our beds And if that`s not enough, psychologists in Umeå see if the face fits...

Radio Sweden 14th September 2011

The government earmarks more money to fight right-wing extremism, but will it work? While Saab`s future still hangs in the balance, Volvo seems to be going from strength to strength. A new study looks at how happy kids are in the UK, Sweden and Spain. And then at the end of the programme, final preparations as Swedish designers get ready to invade London.

Radio Sweden 13th Sept 2011

---pod: The trial starts against the doctor accused of giving a critically ill child an overdose of pain relief. Why has the Government re-opened the door to financial compensation to abused foster children. The Swedish opposition are left confused. Have you experienced the traffic chaos in Stockholm over the past six months? Well, says the traffic administrator, you might as well used to it! Sweden votes no in the EU`s to extend the copyright protection of recorded music from 50 to 70 years. The Swedish Scrabble Association is up in arms about a the mobile phone version of the word-game.

Radio Sweden 12th September 2011

Two unions have applied for carmaker Saab Autos to be declared bankrupt. The government are announcing one of their main economic plans today - to cut tax for restaurants. Over the weekend four people were arrested, suspected for planning terrorist attacks. There`s disappointment over the refusal to pay compensation to victims of abuse in Sweden`s orphanages. It is the 90th anniversary today of the first Swedish election that women were allowed to vote in. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Music: `Vi Måste Höja Våra Röster`, Lise-Lotte Nilsson

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Radio Sweden 8th September 2011

A Swedish court turns down Saab`s request for voluntary reorganisation Sweden mourns one of its best loved hockey stars, killed in the russian plane crash which wiped out a major league hockey team We ask what`s next for the two Swedish journalists charged with terrorist crimes in Ethiopia We`ve the blogging policeman who`s lurid tales of life in and out of uniform have made an arresting read And as we approach the tenth anniversary of 9/11 we hear from the head of security at Arlanda airport about the changes there in the past decade

Radio Sweden 7th September 2011

Car maker SAAB applies for bankruptcy protection. A new report claims public services have not improved because of private providers. Bed bugs are a growing problem in student housing here. And we find out what Swedish film is in the running for an Academy Award.

Radio Sweden 6th September 2011

A clear favourite emerges in the next battle for the leadership of a Swedish political party, this time, the Left. Why is the world economy on a roller-coaster right now and what does it mean for Sweden? There`s a worrying increase in reported violence against children. And then we end the programme with the person everyone is talking about in Sweden today.

Radio Sweden 2011-09-05

Bad news for pensioners as the Autumn budget negotiations continue. Sweden`s blue-collar unions present their demands for the upcoming wage negotiations. Are Roma asylum seekers discriminated against by the authorities? And have Swedish divers discovered a new warship Vasa?

Radio Sweden 2011-0902

We hear that the Swedish government parties are having a hard time uniting on their attitude towards a Palestinian state. Is now a good time to sell, or to buy, a home? We talk to a professional on that. One week into the athletics championship in South Korea, we look at how Sweden has been doing. And we glide over to Venice, where Swedish films are hoping to make a splash, and win prizes. But can Sweden really keep up its recent string of international hits? And looking at Sweden`s cultural output in general, is the era of the starving artist over? And does it matter? Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou. Music: Säkert!, `Can I`

Radio Sweden 2011-09-01

Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt ahead of tonight`s meeting in Paris on the future of Libya The insurance company which refused cover for a five year old girld because it said she was too fat We meet one woman prepared to go where no space tourist has gone before And the battle of the sexes when it comes to household cleaning

Radio Sweden 2011-08-31

It`s now almost certain that the Centre Party will elect Annie Lööf to be its next leader, but who is she? Why aren`t Swedish councils checking enough animal transports for animal cruelty? Sweden`s aid minister finds out about the famine in Somalia first hand, And an Italian politician finds out about Swedish anti-smacking laws the hard way, leading to a debate in Italy.

Radio Sweden 2011-08-30

Coming up in today’s programme How do you police the Internet and which opinions should be allowed? Several Swedish newspapers have stopped allowing comments on their websites because of racist and offensive remarks. The Polar Music Prize will be awarded at a ceremony tonight I speak to music journalist Håkan Steen about one of the winners: Patti Smith. And there is more music news for you today. Sweden has gotten its first record label focusing on signing children. And in the search for the perfect body a growing number of Swedes chose to partly or completely exclude carbs from their diets, but at what cost? Closing Music: "People have the power" by Patti Smith

Radio Sweden 2010-08-29

---pod: Eight years on: new light is shed on the murder of Foreign Minister Anna Lindh, as her killer has decided to talk. Why are only 3% of all pre-school teachers in Sweden men? Artificially produced meat - can that be the future? New research shows that when a doctor orders more exercise - it actually works. Music: Tove Styrke "High and low" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-08-26

Today you will have another chance to listen to our programme about the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe and its impact here in Sweden. You`ll hear from the Swede who`s been called "the engineer who alerted the world" about the disaster. A former schoolboy who was in Kiev, not far from the disaster when it happened, tells his story. What do Swedes find appealing about visiting the melted down reactor now? And find out how much radiation is still here in Sweden.

Radio Sweden 2011-08-25

It`s boom time for Sweden`s temping agencies, but what does their growth mean for the so-called "Swedish Model"? The four parties in the centre-right government are negotiating hard ahead of the upcoming Autumn budget. Why are berry pickers crossing the border from Finland? And what are the chances of a Swede ending up on the podium in the World Athletics Championships?

Radio Sweden 2011-08-24

Further revelations contained in a new book about Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad and his nazi past why are farm workers leaving the fields in record numbers.. We`ve another downward trend as apartment prices take a dip Sweden`s criticised for its treatment of undocumented children from abroad and their right to attend school Findout what all the shoutings about in a stockholm park...

Radio Sweden 2011-08-23

---pod: Seven months into the Government`s programme to help immigrant to jobs only a handful have been successful. Only four out of thirty university and collage cities in Sweden are able to guarantee students housing. Scientists are warning we may be running out of helium. Should we be worried? The problem of young people ending up using sex as a way of self-harm, is highlighted in Stockholm today. A look at what Swedish film has got in store for us this autumn. Music: Sara Varga "Spring för livet" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-08-22

On Libya: we talk to a Sweden-based opposition activist. Today is the start of school again for thousands of young Swedes and a new law forces local councils to get better at dealing with complaints from pupils and parents. Hundreds of bears are to be shot in Sweden over the next months - 21 killed already on Sunday. A find, possibly a massive sunken Swedish battleship from about 450 years ago, brings back memories of when Sweden was a military superpower. What does it mean for consumers here, when scores of adverts on Swedish television have clearly been dubbed from another language? Music: Little Dragon, `Ritual Union`. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2011-08-18

Crown Princess Victoria is pregnant, that`s good news for some of this country`s newspapers and magazines. There`s controversy over a deal to buy helicopters for the army. There will be no wolf hunts this year, but that doesn`t mean the wolf population in Sweden is safe. And could a drug based on marijuana be about to get approved for use here in Sweden?

Radio Sweden 2011-08-17

Analysis of the government`s decision to scrap promised tax breaks in light of a weakened economy. After yesterday`s explosion at a construction site in Gothenburg, we ask why more people are getting hurt on the job. The contest for the Left party`s next leader heats up as one more candidate joins the race. A Swedish woman abroad leaves her baby outside for just a moment while she runs an errand – with unexpected consequences. And, Sif Ruud, a beloved and unique Swedish actress passes away. Music: Den Sista Jäntan, by Monica Zetterlund. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 2011-08-16

Is the extreme weather being experienced by those living in the west of Sweden a sign of what`s to come every summer? We meet two of Swedish national radio`s top foreign correspondents and find out about their life in the firing line.. Annika Östberg, the Swede imprisoned for 28 years in the USA for her role in two murders there unveils her autobiography. And for the first time ever, digital music sales in Sweden have surpassed those of cd and vinyl...

Radio Sweden 2011-08-15

As the blood continues to flow in Syria, what can the international community do? Sweden looks back at its efforts to support the Baltic states and their fight for independence twenty years ago. Flooding hits western Sweden, even knocking local radio off the air, And then what will be the national treasure of the year? There are some world-famous candidates.

Radio Sweden 2011-08-12

We follow up on the aftermath of yesterday’s occupation of the Libyan Embassy. Has Sweden openly renounced the Gadhafi regime or are they allowing Libyan diplomats loyal to the dictator to stay in the country? The number of fire-fighters has gone down steadily in the past couple of years. Authorities say that improved technology still allows quality of the service to be maintained, while the fire-fighters warn that lives are at stake. And we have a very special feature for you today; Brett Ascarelli will take you on a guided tour of the Venice Biennale

Radio Sweden 2011-08-11

Protestors break into the Libyan embassy in Stockholm. An Egyptian prisoner is released now, 10 years after the CIA deported him from a Swedish airport in 2001. We talk to finance minister Anders Borg about Sweden in the face of continued concerns about the world economy. A new map-making project is underway, including pictures of Sweden`s dwindling glaciers. And when it comes to Sweden`s hallmark foods, like meatballs, herring and more, some say the country should be more proactive. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

Radio Sweden 2011-08-10

As Lars Ohly announced he`s stepping down, some in the Left Party are considering finding two people to take the helm, instead of just one. A year since the first Swedish pig was discovered to carry multi-resistant bacteria, hear about a new investigation aiming to find out how widespread the problem is. Committing the perfect crime gets even harder as the Swedish Social Insurance Agency cracks down on criminals with benefits. One meteorologist explains why it`s been hard to predict the weather this summer. And a month after Sweden`s new litter laws went into effect, are they making a difference? Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

Radio Sweden 2011-08-09

The financial crisis could have a devastating effect on the Swedish pension system but experts aren’t too worried yet….. Left Party leader Lars Ohly has become the latest party leader to resign following the poor results in the 2010 elections. And Stockholm Fashion week is underway, we sent Bret Ascarelli there to report. Also, after a lot of toes and froes the queen has released her findings after looking into her family’s ties with the German Nazi Party 70 years ago. I speak to a historian Mats Deland about what this means

Radio Sweden 08-08-2011

Sweden`s economy has weathered the global economic crisis pretty well --

Radio Sweden 2011-08-05

The crisis in the Horn of Africa is getting increasingly worse but the political climate makes it difficult for aid organisations to help. Stockholm stock market dropped more than 3 percent Wednesday, down nearly 18 percent for the year. But considering Sweden’s strong economy what is the reason for this rollercoaster ride? When a priest in southern Sweden came to work one morning part of the church was filled with water, why? Well, someone had stolen parts of the copper roof, and copper theft has become an increasing worry for many of the country’s churches. At the end of today’s programme Dave Russell will be along to present our review of the week gone by.

Radio Sweden 2011-08-04

Train operator SJ on the defensive as more young passengers come forward to say they too have been kicked off a train The case involving Sweden`s largest ever doping ring has reached an end after a court hearing lasting seven months Sweden is reportedly falling behind its Scandinavian neighbours when it comes to access to psychiatric care Joy for Malmö after a dramatic night of European football Find out more about the Swede shocked to discover that his efforts to build a nuclear reactor in his home was illegal.

Radio Sweden 2011-08-03

How an 11 year old girl was kicked off the train at night in the middle of nowhere by a ticket inspector, prompting an overnight police search. We examine Sweden`s laws regarding artificial insemination for Bisexual and lesbian couples and speak to a proud mum to be. Despite strict monopoly laws, Are Swedes a nation of gamblers? We meet one woman prepared to go where no space tourist has gone before And are Swedes a nation of worriers when it comes to their children and accidents?

Radio Sweden 2011-08-02

Online crime is on the rise but police lack the resources needed to patrol online. Those who live in Stockhom might have noticed that even the inner-city busses are decorated with the rainbow flag as Stockholm Pride kicked off on Monday. We take a look at some of the main issues for this year`s festival. Yet another study says there is no link between mobile phones and cancer, this time among children. And, 66 years has passed since Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was arrested by Soviet troops at the end of World War II but his story continues to fascinate people, and now a new book provides new details about his life and the mystery surrounding his death.

Radio Sweden 2011-08-01

How secure is Sweden`s pension system for the next generation? Why are more people dying in car crashes? A new mobile phone app lets people report hate crimes anonymously. A round-up of the weekend`s sports action including swimming success in Shanghai. And it`s shaping up to be a good year for one of Sweden`s woodsy delicacies, kantareller, or chanterelle mushrooms. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

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: Åsa Jinger, `Som en sommarvind`. Presenter Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 2011-07-28

In the wake of the deadly attacks in Norway, Swedish authorities and police today examine their response times if a similar atrocity happened here.. Boys and young men who sell sex over the internet are asking for help in increasing numbers. And the power of the net has led to the swedish government support international efforts to broaden its use in spreading democracy Also we meet the Swedish coach of the US Women`s football team, Pia Sundhage, who`s no stranger to Bob Dylan.. And the return of a local delicacy in Sweden, long under threat of extinction, the smoked eel....

Radio Sweden 2011-07-27

The Swedish far-right were mentioned with praise by the Norway terrorist - we talk to a member of that party, the Sweden Democrats, about their views. Sweden is also extending a helping hand to the survivors of the Norway bomb and shooting, we talk to the Red Cross. A serious threat to Sweden`s bees has just been discovered in the south-west of the country. And we take a look at Sweden`s tough alcohol laws, and the chance of them actually being relaxed. Music: Adam Tensta "They wanna know." 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 good enough job? And we hear about a protest camp that`s currently taking action against a Swedish military test zone in the far north. Music: Til Ungdommen, Helge Engelbrecht/Nordahl Grieg. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2011-07-25

Is the mass murder in Norway affecting security measures here in Sweden? How might Friday`s terrorist attacks there impact the extreme right movement here? Airports in Sweden haven`t been doing so well --

Radio Sweden 2011-07-22

Swedish reaction to the second euro bail-out of Greece We’ll be talking to one of the Swedish activists on Ship to Gaza. Our review of the week gone by. We’ll also be looking ahead to Bellman Day on Saturday.

Radio Sweden 2011-07-21

Sweden`s Center Party is one step closer to knowing who their next leader will be. Is Swedish aid to Somalia ending up in the hands of the needy or the militants? Sweden`s plan to export gender equality with its soldiers abroad. Post-cremation, what happens to left over parts --

Radio Sweden 2011-07-20

Gold in the northern hills? Actually it`s iron that`s bringing in the billions. The Center party is having a leadership contest, we look back at the party`s history. Some of those supplying spare parts to Saab have decided that they need to take action themselves. Children out playing by the water are now at more risk of drowning, as more of them cannot swim. A Swedish scientific breakthrough seems to show that `being in the zone` may be a real measurable phenomenon. Music, Sahara Hotnights, `Let you down. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

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 2011-07-18

Sweden`s women`s football team come home to celebrations after winning the World Cup bronze. Also back in Sweden are the pilots and crew involved in the first wave of the no-fly zone operation over Libya. Is an IKEA subsidiary stopping unionisation? And we find out the state of Swedish beer and breweries.

Radio Sweden 2011-07-15

Radio Sweden 2011-07-14

As Julian Assange awaits a ruling from the British High Court, we look at the defense`s arguments on why he shouldn`t be extradited to Sweden. Some argue that drunk drivers should face tougher punishments. More and more tourists are arriving --

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 2011-07-12

Today Wikileaks founder Julian Assange goes to the British high court to appeal extradition to Sweden. Pressure to keep prices low kills a popular Swedish electronics chain. After the draft has ended in Sweden, the military is spending big on marketing to make sure it stays in the public eye. And why are linguists listening out for how Americans speak Swedish? 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 är tjejer, vi är bäst`, Svenska Fotbollslandslag. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

Radio Sweden 2011-07-08

The world’s first transplant of an artificial organ has taken place here in Sweden. We talk to the man who led the operation. We`re continuing our coverage from the Almedalen week of heavy politics on the island of Gotland. Thursday was the turn of the Center Party to present its message. Also on the agenda, a seminar on asylum policies in the EU. Then we`ll look back at some of the top stories from the week gone by.

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 Gång I Min Ungdom" by Kraja. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

Radio Sweden 2011-07-06

We continue with our coverage from the week of heavy politics on the Baltic island of Gotland. Today we’ll be reporting on the speech by Left Party leader Lars Ohly, and a seminar on the law that regulates hiring and firing. Persecuted authors from abroad are being given a special opportunity for temporary asylum. There’s a controversial proposal to limit Sweden’s unique right of public access to nature, even when it’s on someone’s property. Peru’s president says he plans to sue Gothenburg for the return of two thousand year old textiles. But the city’s director of culture tells us they are already in the middle of negotiations.

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 the soundtrack to the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 2011-07-04

One Swedish journalist has been locked in an Eritrean jail cell for nearly 10 years with no trial. Could a new effort by international lawyers be about to change that? Then, we`ll fill you in on Sweden`s biggest political week, Almedalen, underway now in Gotland. The Greens new spokespeople are first up on the main stage. You`ll find out about the controversy stirring as Swedish hospitals plunk money into building more and more private rooms. And director Ingmar Bergman may have lost his chess game to Death four years ago, but his legacy lives on now during Bergman Week. Music: "When I grow up," First Aid Kit`s cover of Fever Ray`s song. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

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 2011-06-30

Dissatisfaction with the EU’s proposed longterm budget. Hate crimes are diminishing here, but not all of them. A campaign to fight child sex trafficking. New laws go into effect here tomorrow. We meet some soccer grounds hoppers.

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 2011-06-28

Will the economic crisis in Greece affect Sweden? After nearly three decades, the biggest study on early detection of breast cancer concludes. We`ll go all the way back to the beginning. How do Swedish students do when it comes to on-line learning? You`ll hear from people who explain why communism is still a touchy subject in Sweden. Music: "Förbrukad" by Riddarna. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

Radio Sweden 2011-06-27

Radio Sweden 2011-06-23

Workers at Saab are in for a miserable midsummer as the carmaker cannot afford to pay their wages Where should we draw the line between what`s public and private in the social media network after a school headmaster is sacked for posting a half naked picture of himself on facebook The end of season NHL hockey awards have been handed out, find out how Sweden`s top stars went on And it`s been a record year for millionaires in Sweden

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 2011-06-21

Discussions in parliament after new report suggest changing the rules for those who want to have a sex change. Thousands of students apply to summer school each year but there are only spots for about half of them. We’ll talk to one of the scientist behind the first extremely detailed climate change study taking place in the far north of Sweden. And with Wimbledon in full swing what hope is there for Swedish tennis?

Radio Sweden 2011-06-20

Radio Sweden 2011-06-17

Radio Sweden 2011-06-16

The government announces a wide-ranging public service broadcasting review Could 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 15

The leaders of Sweden`s two biggest parties go head to head in parliament for the first time.. Forced marriages abroad......8 thousand children and teens here may be at risk And the worthless painting which turned out to be worth million

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 Håkan 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 2011-06-13

The Swedish foreign minister has welcomed the election results in Turkey, but some will remember the violence. Local politicians see gang violence as a big problem in one Stockholm suburb -- hear from the police trying to stop it. What is it about the firefighters` brotherhood ... that excludes a sisterhood? And hear from rock legend Ozzy Osborne, who was in Sweden for one of the biggest metal festivals.

Radio Sweden 2011-06-10

Radio Sweden 2011-06-09

As yet another high-profile bribery scandal unfolds, we look at the question: how corrupt is Sweden? Dozens of cases of skin cancer slipped by one pathologist. How could this happen? What does it take to compete against Stockholm`s most popular newspaper (it`s free)? Married to a Swede? Find out whether you stand a higher chance of getting divorced. As Sweden`s stork population returns, learn what researchers are doing to study them. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

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 2011-06-07

A new report shows that child poverty is on the rise in Sweden, sparking political debate. Last year, a person killed himself, while the online world stood by and watched. How to prevent more suicides like this? Why are Swedish scientists turning skin cells into neurons? As summer rolls around, Swedes are pushing their vacations back. And keeping Sweden`s vast forests healthy is a big job -- you`ll hear about the latest technology to do it. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli.

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 religious elements?

Radio Sweden 2011-06-01

The fall out from the King`s speech continues Find out why one free-school is being sued by several parents Teachers are not taking full advantage of their pupils knowledge of english picked up outside school hours It might be Summer but Sweden`s biggest Winter ski race is already booked up

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 about. Music: Peter Bjorn and John "Second chance" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-05-30

Radio Sweden 2011-05-27

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

Radio Sweden 2011-05-26

Could bag-in-box wine be about to face a huge price rise, and what will that mean for Sweden`s alcohol policy? New research indicates that over one third of dementia diagnoses in Sweden are wrong. What can be done to help Swedish army veterans once they return home? And then we find out new ways to get kids bitten by the science bug, all for the good of the economy, of course.

Radio Sweden 2011-05-25

Swedish EU commissioner Cecilia Malmström 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 2011-24-05

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 2011-05-20

This weekend the Green party will elect two new spokespeople to lead them for the next four years. We take a look at the transition the party has made over the past 8 years and where it is headed now. When police busted a child porn ring last September they were shocked to find that 23 out of 24 suspects were women. The trial began today. And we`ll also be having our usual round up of the highlights of Radio Sweden`s reports from this week.

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 2010-05-18

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 Ådalen riots, which changed the path of Swedish politics. Music: "Me and my drum" by Swingfly. Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-05-16

Saab says it`s made a deal that will save it -- again. But the company says this time, it`s for real. It was an extremely low turnout from this weekend`s re-vote in Örebro and Västra Götaland. The Queen of Sweden says she`s now ready to look into questions that have long been hanging around about her father`s alleged Nazi past. We remember Birgitta Trotzig, one of Sweden`s great writers, who passed away over the weekend. And the Eurovision song contest concludes. We`ll take a look at how Sweden did.

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 2011-05-12

The Chinese rescue deal for Saab autos collapses The chairman of one of Sweden`s biggest pension funds AMF is accused of evading taxes in Sweden Swedish European home affairs commissioner tackles the EU`s dark side of open borders We ask commuters in Stockholm for their views on a large price hike for monthly rail and bus passes And 40 years to the day, we bring you "the the battle of the elm trees"

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 Esbjörn Svensson Trio. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli

Radio Sweden 2011-05-10

Should Sweden stop selling weapons to dictatorships? It`s been called the most forgotten of elections -- on Sunday, hundreds of thousands of Swedes are expected to head to polling stations again... How is Sweden`s contestant in the Eurovision song contest taking to the international spotlight? Find out why state money is going to what is reportedly the world`s largest collection of UFO ephemera.

Radio Sweden 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 2011-05-06

A special programme live from Slussen in Stockholm! The widely debated plans to rebuild the whole area. The history behind the Salsjöbaden line. Stockholm redevelopment in general. A review of the week gone by. Live music from Stockholm hamsters. Presenter: Dave Russell

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 2011-05-04

"Osama bin Laden may have been public enemy number one. But was the U.S. right to kill an unarmed man? There`s a stir as new doctors go to work in hospitals before getting all their training. An author digs into stories of WWII pilots whose planes were downed over Sweden. And find out where to go for Sweden`s sexiest accent."

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 Södra Teater for a taste of tango. Plus we hear who won the yearly Polar Music prize. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2011-05-02

What will the death of Osama Bin Ladin mean for global security, and ten years on how successful has the US war on terror been? Could a decision by the Swedish migration board to expel a family put the children`s lives in danger? A new Swedish invention could make the early detection of HIV possible. And following hundreds of years in a dusty cupboard, the remains of three maori are finally returned to New Zealand.

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 2011-04-28

A famous Swedish athlete says he was sexually abused by his coach when he was young. What do Sweden, Malta, San Marino and Switzerland have in common? They’re the only countries in Europe where political party contributions are kept secret. But now the largest party in the Swedish government says it will reveal all. A not terribly popular government agency launches a charm offensive. The World`s Children’s Prize is awarded here. Then we meet Sweden’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, Eric Saade.

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 camp After 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 2011-04-26

The new terrorism law that seems to have had little effect in practice. Football hooliganism back on the agenda, after another scandal match over the weekend. Scientists warn that the medicine against high cholesterol levels are causing more harm than good. As Sweden gears up to take over the chairmanship of the Artic Council we look at what it hopes to achieve. 25 years after the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, we talk to the "the engineer who alerted the world" Presenter Ulla Engberg

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 movieland And the American language remakes bringing home an international audience

Radio Sweden 2011-04-22

"25th anniversary of Chernobyl special: The `engineer who alerted the world` to the Chernobyl disaster tells his story. Find out how much of Chernobyl`s radiation is still here in Sweden. A former schoolboy who studied in Kiev, not far from the accident when it happened, recounts what happened. And, why do Swedish tourists want to visit the site of the melted down reactor? Closing music: `Mellan Branta Stränder` from the album, Jazz på Ryska by Jan Johansson. Presenter: Brett Ascarelli"

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 Allemansrätten 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 2011-04-20

Radio Sweden 2011-04-19

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

Radio Sweden 2011-04-18

Are there lessons to be learnt for Swedish politicians from Finland`s election result? More people are saying they are willing to donate organs after their death, but fewer organs are actually being donated, why? It`s 383 years since the warship Vasa keeled over in Stockholm harbour, And Swedish skiing star Anja Pärson says she`s going to up the speed in her next season on the slopes.

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 2011-04-13

Finance Minister Anders Borg signals tax cuts ahead as he presents the Spring Budget. The Swedish Save the Children fund launches a new campaign telling kids in troubled situations, "it gets better". But critics in the LGBT community say, hands off, that`s our campaign. And could gastric bypasses also cure type-2 diabetes?

Radio Sweden 2011-04-12

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

Radio Sweden 20110411

The government announces plans to reform its much criticised incapacity benefit reforms. Could those text message reminders about an upcoming doctor`s appointment actually be illegal? Finns living in Sweden get ready for next weekend`s general election over there, and Swedish speaking Åland Islanders even get their own debate here. And with the world`s attention recently focused on Japan, a new exhibition on the Land of the Rising Sun has opened here in Stockholm.

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 2010-04-07

Minister Maud Olofsson of the Center Party is under fire, as party members say she has to go. The Saab car factory is again standing still. Swedish planes are part of the United Nations force in Libya - but some say the planes are wrongly equipped. New rules may help thousands of people who`ve been hit with business debts. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou.

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 2011-04-05

Sweden one step closer to a ban on mobile phone text messaging while driving a car The EU commission gives a definite no to allow Sweden to exempt organisations and sport clubs from sales tax. Only three out of ten young Swedes use a condom when they have sex. Malmö city opens an online chat where young people can talk to social workers anonymously. Sami food - is it really as environmentally friendly as they say? Music: Lisa Miskovsky "Lady Starlight" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-04-04

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

Radio Sweden 2011-04-01

Should airlines be forced to save your flight details for five years, the European Commission seems to think so, but some Swedes are opposed to the idea. The Swedish football season starts this weekend, and eyes won`t just be focused on what happens on the pitch. We`ll have a look at some of the top headlines this week in our weekly review, And then of course it`s April first, we`ll take you through some of today`s attempts to trick the Swedes on April Fools Day.

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 seekers We discuss the latest crisis to hit Saab motors. Better results, better pay, we examine teachers wages And millions of books and cinema tickets sold around the world, we examine the millennium effect on Stockholm

Radio Sweden 2011-03-30

The Government decides to send Swedish fighter planes to Libya, but says they won`t attack targets on the ground? Is that the right decision? There are reports of problems at Saab, as they have to halt production as sub-contractors stop delivering parts. The Sami Parliament says it wants more power, but Swedes aware they might even be a problem? And Sweden wins a vital European Championship qualifier, but is it enough?

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 Åmark 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 children`s books Shaun Tan is awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Music: Robyn "call your girlfriend" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-03-28

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 2011-03-25

Mona Sahlin hands over power as the Social Democrats extra congress to annoint its new leader opens in Stockholm It`s illegal to buy and sell organs in Sweden still some travel abroad for black market transplants George wood will be reviewing the week gone by And also into the mix, We`ve lots of waffle for you as Swedes celebrate waffle day

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 2011-03-23

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 öga" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-03-21

Should Sweden be involved in the no-fly zone over Libya? More top names may be on their way out as the Social Democrats continue to spring clean. Could a new Swedish invention help wave energy be the the new environmentally friendly way to generate electricity. And Spring could finally be on its way as the first cranes arrive at a lake in Southern Sweden.

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 2011-03-17

The government loses a parliament vote on privatisation, what now? We find out what advice there is for Swedes living in Japan, And there`s controversy as the Lutheran Church of Sweden hires an Islamic Imam.

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.

2011-03-15 Radio Sweden

Japan`s battle to save one of its nuclear power plants from going into meltdown reawakens the nuclear power safety debate in Sweden and the rest of Europe. A visiting jewish human rights organisation calls on the swedish government to pay for improved safety measures at jewish institutions why spring could bring misery for almost a quarter of the swedish population And body heat - how passengers waiting for a train in Stockholm helps heat a whole separate building

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.

2011-03-11 Radio Sweden

Reaction to Håkan Juholt`s nomination as Social Democrat Party leader The Vasa Warship gets a makeover The human Calculator inspires Swedish maths students And we look ahead to this weekend`s melodifestivalen

2011-03-10 Radio Sweden

From out of the blue and into the red..Håkan 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..

2011-03-09 Radio Sweden

Out of the closet, Sweden`s first openly gay footballer. We cross over to Scotland for the latest on the man held there in connection with the December suicide bombing in Stockholm. We`re on the streets of Stockholm to meet the EU citizens left out in the cold. And with the warm sun shining again today, has Spring finally arrived..

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 Stockholm for a lunch-time performance. Music: Melody Club: the Hunter Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-03-07

The Social Democrat party chair resigns - will it break the deadlock in the nomination process for a new party leader? More young Swedes leave education early, with little prospect of a job. Police in Södertälje is cracking down on organised crime 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. Music: Edda Magnason "Handsome" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

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 Baltic bottom.

Radio Sweden 2011-03-03

The discovery of a Soviet submarine on the sea bottom off the Swedish coast is raising new questions about the Cold War cat and mouse game in the Baltic. The government strikes a deal with an opposition party on immigration policies, including the right to healthcare for undocumented migrants.. New figures reveal problems in the system that took people off sickness benefits and sent them looking for jobs. Our reporter takes to the roofs of Stockholm to find out how this cold and snowy winter has meant a lot of extra work to keep people on the sidewalks from getting clobbered by snow and ice.

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 2011-03-01

We examine the reported close links between Libyan dictator Colonel Gadaffi and Belarus. A number of children and adoloscents in state run care homes admit selling their bodies for sex Swedish authorities evaluate whether they overeacted to the threat posed by swine flu to public health The comedy due that hosted Swedish coverage of the oscars and left many viewers here hot under the collar

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 2011-0225

As events unfold in Libya, is it time for a humanitarian intervention from outside? Half a year after being taken over by Geely, Volvo presents its plans for expansion in China. Swedish archaeologists are up in arms over a government proposal to let property developers decide who gets to carry out excavations. We`ll also take a look back at some of the week`s other top stories here in Sweden.

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.

Radio Sweden 2011-02-23

As the world looks on in horror at the events in Libya, Sweden and the EU are criticised for not doing or saying enough. It’s been a year since the Saab motor company switched from American to Dutch ownership. The occasion is being celebrated as independence day in Saab’s home base. It’s time for the annual book sales around Sweden, but have e-books and online ordering hurt the brick and mortar bookstores? The experts say the Baltic Sea is more frozen over than it’s been in decades.

Radio Sweden 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 2011-02-21

As tensions continue to rise in Libya, we speak to demonstrators here on the streets of Stockholm. Libya was once seen as a pariah state, but how have relations between Gadaffi and the West changed over the past three decades? Why are some parts of the country better at prosecuting suspected sex crimes than others, And then towards the end of the programme, is Voodoo all zombies and sticking pins in dolls? We go behind the Hollywood image.

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 2011-02-17

Does Sweden do enough to combat child abuse? A new discovery could pave the way for new stroke treatments Does this country censor the Internet more than Mongolia? And Swedes will soon be able to take evening classes to learn how to feed pigeons, or will they?

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 2011-02-15

The Social Democrat crisis commission has presented its report on how to make the party electable again. And the social democrats may be in crisis, but northern Sweden continues vote for the parties on the left. We try to find out why. After the wolf hunt, the government wants to introduce new fresh wolves from among others Finland. But the Finns are not all too sure about that. And the international ice hockey star Peter "Foppa" Forsberg finally throws in the towel

Radio Sweden 2011-02-14

Radio Sweden 2011-02-11

The world`s eyes are focused on Egypt yet again... Another winter snowstorm causes chaos in the Swedish capital, Are abused women being forced to stay in marriages because of Swedish immigration laws? And it`s Friday, so we`ll take a look back at some of the top headlines in Sweden this week.

Radio Sweden 2011-02-10

Radio Sweden 2011-02-09

There is trouble brewing in some of Sweden`s shopping centres, thanks to their British landlord Are the Swedish authorities doing enough to help abused kids? Could we all soon have to work until were seventy? Sweden is to get its own Ambassador for children`s literature

Radio Sweden 2011-02-08

Radio Sweden 2011-02-07

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 2011-02-03

We hear from a demonstrator attempting to get to Tahrir Square, in the centre of Egypt. There is a possible change in Sweden`s laws on who gets fired first. New research suggests what makes a good workplace. We hear about a scientific breakthrough that Swedish researchers are celebrating. And we have an interview with one of the Swedish bands that`s hoping to win Sweden`s biggest song contest. 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 2011-02-01

Child poverty is increasing says Sweden`s Save the Children Fund What exactly happened when two Egyptians were deported to their home country with the help of the CIA? Is Sweden`s health service doing all it can to treat prison inmates and suspects? Get ready for a week of Swedish sports, as 66 gold medals are about to be handed out in a week of events in Sundsvall

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.

Radio Sweden 2011-01-28

What affect is the hunt for minerals in the north having on the indigenous Samis? Stockholm sees the world premiere of an exhibition from the American space agency NASA. Then we`ll take a look back at some of the top headlines in Sweden this week, from the debate over extremism to the success of Ericsson and IKEA, and the annual Swedish Gold Bug film awards.

Radio Sweden 2011-01-27

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 2010-01-26

There is a debate about violence and extremism in the Swedish parliament. A new sex education film has caused a storm of protest, and its creators say this is organised by racists. Swedish tourists are jetting off on holiday, but often end up giving cash to undemocratic regimes. And we hear about a completely different kind of tourism - blasting off from Sweden into space. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

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

Radio Sweden 2011-01-24

A former leading Social Democrat has again ruled himself out of the leadership race. But does "no" really mean a no? The Government wants to make it illegal to take pictures of people without their permission in "private" areas After ten years, the archaeologists in the Swedish Pompeii Project are returning home. And, an exhibition about swimming costumes - not for women, but for men. Music: This is Head "0007" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

Radio Sweden 2011-01-21

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.

Radio Sweden 2010-01-20

An international meeting says Sweden is an economic role model. Members of the Belarus opposition are here for talks with their supporters in the Swedish government. Reports say that our local sea, the Baltic, is in worse shape than ever. Kiruna is on the bold new frontier of space tourism. The new open market for painkillers could actually be causing Swedes to become ill. Presenter: Loukas Christodoulou

Radio Sweden 2011-01-19

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 Sälen 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 2010-01-18

A record number of new jobs were reported to the employment agency in December - but will the 8,5% unemployed be able to benefit from it? Swedes remain sceptical about Nato membership, but that does not matter for Nato, as Sweden still is a "very active partner". And talking of partners, today the world`s only Sweden-born president arrived with the ferry for a two day state visit. Care a guess which country he`s from? And we`ll have reports on the Music Industry`s Grammy Awards and the Jerring sports achievements award. Music: Håkan Hellström "Trubbel" Presenter: Ulla Engberg

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 Malmström 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 Fredrik Skavlan.

Radio Sweden 2011-01-14

There are more calls for Left Party leader Lars Ohly to step down Do Swedish kids need more Vitamin D supplements due to the lack of light in the Arctic North? And we take a look back at some of the other top stories in the week, including more criticism of the Swedish justice system by Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

Radio Sweden 2011-01-13