Sweden's VAT on foodstuffs and takeaways was slashed in half this week.

We asked a shop owner and restaurateur what they think of the new rules, and we hear from an economist on the impact the tax cut could have on households in Sweden.

And: The incumbent centre-right Moderate Party this week welcomed the nationalist Sweden Democrats into a potential future government. Listen to hear analysis from political correspondent at daily newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Evelyn Jones.

We also delve into the latest figures on deadly violence in Sweden — and find out why they're dropping.

And hear about the triumphant win for Sweden's national men's football team, which gets them a ticket to the World Cup in North America.

Presented by Dave Russell and Liv Lewitschnik

Produced by Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 2nd 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter: Mitch Cordner
Producer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 1st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 31st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Five shootings in less than a week. Deadly gun-violence has returned to the streets of Sweden after a long period of calm.

We speak to a reporter at Swedish Radio's crime podcast, P3 Krim to hear what's going on.

We've the latest from Uppsala on the case of two siblings who were brought to Sweden from the United States by their aunt seven years ago after their mother died suddenly. And despite being adopted by their aunt in 2022, they've been told by the Migration Agency that they must leave the country.

We find out why more species are being added to Sweden's Red List.

And hear about a night of triumph for Sweden's national men's football team.

Presented by Ulla Engberg and Dave Russell.

Produced by Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 26th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 25th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 24th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Producer and presenter: Michael Walsh