Sweden in Focus

This week: Fallout from Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal, how Stockholm has prepared for Taylor Swift, excerpts from interview with Green Party leader Daniel Helldén.Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Nordic correspondent, Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Dagens Nyheter's reporter Evelyn Jones, Stockholm Business Region's communications director Monica Engqvist and Green Party co-leader Daniel Helldén. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:Sweden Democrats Sweden Democrats spread white power propagandaHow the Sweden Democrats' 'troll factory' tries to shape the immigration debate Uncovering a Sweden Democrat troll factory: 'I had to get inside to get the truth'Taylor Swift Do Taylor Swift's ancestors really come from a small parish in rural Sweden? 

This week: Fallout from Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal, how Stockholm has prepared for Taylor Swift, interview with Green Party leader Daniel Helldén, is public service broadcasting under threat in Sweden? And how can you pass on your home culture to bilingual kids? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Nordic correspondent, Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Dagens Nyheter's reporter Evelyn Jones, Stockholm Business Region's communications director Monica Engqvist and Green Party co-leader Daniel Helldén. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:Sweden Democrats Sweden Democrats spread white power propagandaHow the Sweden Democrats' 'troll factory' tries to shape the immigration debate Uncovering a Sweden Democrat troll factory: 'I had to get inside to get the truth'Taylor Swift Do Taylor Swift's ancestors really come from a small parish in rural Sweden? Public service broadcastingEXPLAINED: How radically does a new report aim to change Sweden's public broadcasters? Family 'Will they pass as British?': The challenges of raising bilingual kids in Sweden 

One of the main political talking points in Sweden at the moment is TV4’s exposé on the systematic use by the far-right Sweden Democrats of anonymous troll accounts to pump out social media posts amplifying their worldview. This week on the podcast we’ve got an interview with Daniel Andersson, the young journalist from TV4's Kalla Fakta who went undercover for a year with the express purpose of proving the existence of a troll factory that the party has previously denied existed.REVEALED: Sweden Democrats' secret social media 'troll factory' 

In this week's episode: Security fears and parties in Malmö for Eurovision, how lower interest rates affect people in Sweden, and Sweden Democrats get caught running a social media troll factory. --Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcastsSign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday.Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+For new members: Get Membership+ Read more about Membership+ in our help centre.Already have Membership+ but not receiving all the episodes? Go to the podcast tab on your account page to activate your subscription. --Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:EurovisionSweden's Eurovision brings kitsch in the shadow of Gaza How Eurovision visitors can make the most of MalmöMoneyThree ways Sweden's slashed interest rate will boost your finances Which Swedish banks have the lowest mortgage rates?PoliticsREVEALED: Sweden Democrats' secret social media 'troll factory' PropertyFor sale: New record as flood of apartments hits the market in Sweden How do you beat the stress of the Swedish property bidding frenzy?Sabotage allegationsSwedish rail derailments could be linked to 'Russian-backed sabotage' 

In this week's episode: Partying and security fears in Malmö for Eurovision, how lower interest rates affect people in Sweden, Sweden Democrats get caught running a social media troll factory, talk of a 4-day working week, why so many homes are coming up for sale, alleged Russian sabotage of rail routes and why the Malmbanan railway is so crucial for Sweden.Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:EurovisionIN PICTURES: Thousands march in Malmö to protest Israel's Eurovision entrySweden's Eurovision brings kitsch in the shadow of Gaza How Eurovision visitors can make the most of MalmöMoneyThree ways Sweden's slashed interest rate will boost your finances Which Swedish banks have the lowest mortgage rates?PoliticsREVEALED: Sweden Democrats' secret social media 'troll factory' PropertyFor sale: New record as flood of apartments hits the market in Sweden How do you beat the stress of the Swedish property bidding frenzy?Sabotage allegationsSwedish rail derailments could be linked to 'Russian-backed sabotage' 

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.How to grow your own fruits and vegetables in Sweden

In this week's episode: Ascension Day holiday, Nazis storm political meeting in Stockholm, preview of interview with gardening expert John Taylor, and who is the Green Party's new joint leader? For Membership+ subscribers: Malmö braces for controversial Eurovision Song Contest, organised criminals infiltrate Swedish police force, what are the best summer festivals in Sweden? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterton and Emma Lögren. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:Ascension DayWhy is Ascension Day a public holiday in Sweden?Political violence EXPLAINED: What we know about the attack on a Swedish anti-fascist meeting Over a thousand people join protest against Stockholm attackPoliticsDreadlocked bureaucrat: Who's the Swedish Green Party's new leader? EurovisionMalmö to bring in reinforcements from Norway and Denmark ahead of Eurovision Eight unmissable free events in Malmö during Eurovision Police leaksSwedish police leaks scandal: How gang criminals got hold of sensitive information FestivalsEight festivals you shouldn't miss in Sweden this summer 

Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Emma Löfgren to discuss the how far the government has got with its plan to further increase the salary requirement for work permit holders from 80% to 100% of the median wage.The episode also features a chat Richard Orange had recently with Karin Johansson, deputy director general of the Swedish confederation of enterprise. Half of those blocked by Sweden's work permit salary threshold will be graduates