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

This week we talk about why children get a week off school at this time of the year.

• Swedish word of the day: sportlov

We look at why Turkey has softened its stance on Sweden’s Nato application.

• ‘A welcome message’: Turkey open for new Nato talks with Sweden

After a government press conference last week, we examine what progress Sweden is making on work permit reform.

• NEW: Sweden to hike work permit salary threshold in two stages
• EXPLAINED: How has Sweden adjusted its plans for work permit reform?
• EXPLAINED: Sweden’s planned changes to residence permit applications

With defence high on the national agenda we’ll ask Loukas to tell us about the volunteers who bolster Sweden’s armed forces.

• EXPLAINED: What is Sweden’s Home Guard and who can join?

Finally, to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we have an interview with the Ukrainian ambassador about how the past twelve months have reshaped Swedish-Ukrainian relations. 

• EXPLAINED: What problems are Ukrainian refugees facing in Sweden?
• Could Sweden’s ‘unique’ Gripen fighters help Ukraine?

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