Many Swedes are worried about online fraud. Photo: Fredrik Persson/TT Fewer people said they were exposed to sexual crimes, ...

Over 300 white-collar workers will be laid off from Northvolt, split across the battery manufacturer's sites in Skellefteå, ...

The Swedish government wants to track the values of newcomers to the country every year in order to see whether they differ from 'liberal democratic ideals'. We want to hear from The Local's readers ...

When öde is used as a noun, however, it means "destiny" or "fate". Someone could gå sitt öde till mötes (meet their fate), or you might see headlines featuring the word ödesdag (day of destiny).

Jews and Muslims in Sweden have faced increased discrimination since the terror attacks on Israel last year. Politicians and the wider community must do more to support these vulnerable minorities, ...