The police`s new method for catching illegal immigrants by checking the IDs of commuters is coming under fire again. This week, Swedes can drop off their guns with the police, no questions asked. The Pirate Bay has to pull up its anchor and head for other shores, as the Swedish Pirate Party backs down over web access. And, what`s a student to do when financial aid isn`t enough to cover their basic expenses? Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Nathalie Rothschild.

The police`s new method for catching illegal immigrants by checking the IDs of commuters is coming under fire again. This week, Swedes can drop off their guns with the police, no questions asked. The Pirate Bay has to pull up its anchor and head for other shores, as the Swedish Pirate Party backs down over web access. And, what`s a student to do when financial aid isn`t enough to cover their basic expenses? Presenter: Brett Ascarelli. Producer: Nathalie Rothschild.

In today`s Radio Sweden podcast, analysis of Swedish Ikea`s decision to pull meatballs from European countries on horsemeat tests & reaction to last night`s Oscar win for "Searching for Sugar Man".

In today`s Radio Sweden podcast, analysis of Swedish Ikea`s decision to pull meatballs from European countries on horsemeat tests & reaction to last night`s Oscar win for "Searching for Sugar Man".

Former students found guilty for abuse at prestigious boarding school. Inside Sweden, German language is not what it used to be. Award-winning photographer Paul Hansen speaks to us. Host Gabriel Stein Music: Betty Dittrich, Schublade

Former students found guilty for abuse at prestigious boarding school. Inside Sweden, German language is not what it used to be. Award-winning photographer Paul Hansen speaks to us. Host Gabriel Stein Music: Betty Dittrich, Schublade

Sweden`s retirement age could be going up. Queen Silvia has reported a number of newspapers to the press council. The Swedish Grammy`s were held last night. Host: Gabriel Stein Music: Swedish House Mafia, "Greyhound"

Sweden`s retirement age could be going up. Queen Silvia has reported a number of newspapers to the press council. The Swedish Grammy`s were held last night. Host: Gabriel Stein Music: Swedish House Mafia, "Greyhound"

Women from Syria who oppose the regime gather in Stockholm to pave the way for what they hope will be a better future. Swedish researchers tell the world that the link between hormone-distubring chemicals -- and illness is stronger than we`d once thought. The media has been blaring about the financial troubles of a new mine in Pajala--how do locals see it? At just 15, Irene Ekelund has already broken a Swedish track record--how far can she go? Some restaurants are charging for a glass of tap water.

Women from Syria who oppose the regime gather in Stockholm to pave the way for what they hope will be a better future. Swedish researchers tell the world that the link between hormone-distubring chemicals -- and illness is stronger than we`d once thought. The media has been blaring about the financial troubles of a new mine in Pajala--how do locals see it? At just 15, Irene Ekelund has already broken a Swedish track record--how far can she go? Some restaurants are charging for a glass of tap water.