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SWEDEN IN FOCUS

‘Better late than sorry’ as Sweden joins Nato, and why we now have three years to learn Swedish

This week: Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok on how Nato membership will change Sweden. Also, who'll win Melodifestivalen? For Membership+ subscribers: Embassy van abandoned on train tracks, key dates for declaring taxes, and how to build up specialist Swedish vocabulary.

Published: 9 March 2024 07:02 CET
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Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local’s Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, while James Savage and Paul interview the Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok. 

Here are links to some of the topics in the episode:

Melodifestivalen

Nato

Taxes

Language

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‘Gardening in Sweden is for ordinary people, not the aristocracy’

In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra, gardener and TV host John Taylor gives his best tips for getting the best out of your Swedish garden.

Published: 8 May 2024 15:48 CEST
'Gardening in Sweden is for ordinary people, not the aristocracy'

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How does gardening in Sweden differ from elsewhere? Where can you find native plants for your garden? What kind of fruit tress survive in snow? 

In this episode, gardening expert John Taylor, the host of SVT’s popular show Trädgårdstider, chats with Becky Waterton and answers questions from readers of The Local. He also gives his views on how best to integrate in Sweden.

 
 
 
 
 
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