In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange, James Savage, and Becky Waterton.

This week we discuss:

Beyoncé

• Bills, bills bills: Beyoncé blamed for Sweden's inflation disappointment

Midsummer

• The Local's ultimate guide to Midsummer's Eve

Smoke-free Sweden

• How Sweden got close to stubbing out smoking for good

 Nato latest

• Turkish president dampens hopes of Sweden joining Nato in July
• Hungary set to vote on Sweden Nato bid before July summit

Gang crime

• How could Sweden put an end to its deadly wave of gang crime?
• IN STATS: How safe is Sweden in comparison to similar countries?

The interview with the crime reporter Diamant Salihu that we refer to in the episode was published in two parts on February 4th and 7th if you'd like to go back and listen. 

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