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Sveriges Radio

Your best source of news from Sweden – Swedish news in English
Ansvarig utgivare: Klas Wolf-Watz

Radio Sweden

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 19th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
 
Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Swedish government reacts to Trump tariff threats, stock market falls, freedom of information for free schools, awards season in Sweden

Ericsson's flagged major layoffs but work permit holders will be given more time to find new jobs. Listen to analysis from Swedish Radio's business commentator Knut Kainz Rognerud, as well as union Engineers of Sweden's response to the cuts.
 
Meanwhile: Sweden joins a group of countries sending military personnel to Greenland, as Denmark tries to find a way forward from US threats to annex the semi-autonomous territory.

Also: We hear about a sexist ”pick-up guide” circulating at Lund University, and P3 News music journalist Tina Mehrafzoon tells us about the White House's social media swipe at Swedish pop star Zara Larsson.

Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave Russell
Producer: Dave Russell

Radio Sweden Weekly: Job cuts loom at Ericsson — one in 10 to go

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 16th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
 
Presenter and producer: Dave Russell

Swedish economy update, another weather warning, barrage of complaints over poor snow clearance, surge of insurance claims after storms

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 15th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
 
Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Quran burner seeks US asylum, Ericsson job cuts, unemployment down, Eurovision jubilee tour

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 14th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
 
Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Sweden protests Iran killings, Lyten Northvolt purchase delayed, Liberals struggling in polls, Ibrahimovic Jr to Ajax

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
 
Presenter/producer: Sujay Dutt

Swedish Central Bank backs US Fed chief, record cocaine haul, more snow, stick-less hockey team

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 12th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
 
Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Gang leader arrested in Iraq, 1500 Swedish citizens in Iran, Foreign Minister wants more Russia sanctions, TV4 leaves terrestrial tv

Heavy snow has caused travel disruptions and weather warnings across northern and western Sweden this week. We hear from a Swedish Radio reporter in Västernorrland about how communities are coping there.
 
We also look at the latest developments in international politics and talk about Swedish etiquette as the new year gets underway.

Presenter: Babak Parham & Dave Russell.
Producer: Babak Parham.

Radio Sweden Weekly: Winter hits hard in northern Sweden

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 9th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
 
Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Heavy snow eases, fewer asylum seekers last year, Säpo says threat landscape will worsen, Sweden gets first ever Olympians in ice dance

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 8th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.
 
Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

Severe weather warning in Västernorrland county, MP's drunk driving arrest, Medin trial delayed, expensive gym memberships

We meet the UK's ambassador to Sweden, Judith Gough who is leaving her post after five years in the job. She talks about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and Sweden's journey into Nato.
 
Also, we hear about Sweden's protests at Viktor Orban's international trips.

We'll be looking at a pilot project taking place later in the autumn where a number of workplaces will trial a four day week.

And we'll have a bit of basketball for you after two Swedes got drafted into the NBA.

Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh

Producer: Kris Boswell

Radio Sweden Weekly: UK ambassador Judith Gough on Brexit and Covid

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