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Sweden in Focus

Sweden in Focus

By: The Local
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Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.

In each episode presenter Paul O’Mahony chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators.

Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock.

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  • Is your Swedish good enough for university? – Quiz 10

    Is your Swedish good enough for university? – Quiz 10
    Jul 12 2025

    In this week's episode we once again bring you a Swedish language quiz as The Local's journalists answer multiple choice questions from the vocabulary section of Högskoleprovet, the Swedish university entrance exam.

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined for the quiz by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange.

    READ ALSO:

    • SWEDISH TEST: Can you pass the vocab part of Sweden's version of the SAT?
    • What you need to know about applying to university in Sweden
    • The seven stages of learning Swedish every foreigner goes through


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    15 mins
  • Is your Swedish good enough for university? – Quiz 9

    Is your Swedish good enough for university? – Quiz 9
    Jul 5 2025

    In this week’s episode we bring you a language quiz in which we put The Local’s journalists through their paces with questions from the vocabulary section of Högskoleprovet, the Swedish university entrance exam.

    Host Paul O’Mahony is joined for the quiz by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange.

    READ ALSO:

    • SWEDISH TEST: Can you pass the vocab part of Sweden’s version of the SAT?
    • What you need to know about applying to university in Sweden
    • The seven stages of learning Swedish every foreigner goes through


    Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock.

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    16 mins
  • Almedalen special: Swedish red tape vexes Ukrainians

    Almedalen special: Swedish red tape vexes Ukrainians
    Jun 28 2025
    In this special episode from the Almedalen political week on Gotland, James Savage talks to former US Ambassador Erik Ramanathan about how much the Trump presidency is really changing the relationship between Sweden and the US. He also has an interview with campaigner Khrystyna Hevchuk about the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees in Sweden. And Helena Renström from Skellefteå municipality talks about what Northvolt's bankruptcy means for work permit holders there.

    Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock.

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    41 mins

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