Emma Löfgren

5 days ago | thelocal.se | Emma Löfgren

A nakenfis literally means “naked fart” – a person who is totally nude. It’s a loving, slightly tongue-in-cheek, expression, which usually refers to a child. Picture a three-year-old running around the room like an indoor mini-tornado, refusing to put their pyjamas on after their evening bath, and you might hear the parent exclaim an exasperated hörrödu din nakenfis, nu är det läggdags (hey you, naked fart, it’s bedtime). But what’s it got to do with flatulence?

5 days ago | thelocal.se | Emma Löfgren

The fastest way of travelling between Arlanda Airport and central Stockholm is the Arlanda Express train, owned by A-Train AB, which takes less than 20 minutes. On the downside, it’s also the most expensive option. A standard single ticket for one adult costs 340 kronor. The SL commuter train (pendeltåg), which takes 40 minutes, is not a much more attractive option.

1 week ago | thelocal.se | Emma Löfgren

The EU's Temporary Protection Directive has given refuge to tens of thousands of people fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine. But it's set to expire in March 2026 and it's not clear what will happen after that. A petition to secure the future of Ukrainians in Sweden beyond 2026 has gathered more than 10,000 signatures in its first month. "Don't leave Ukrainians in limbo," the petition, launched by SVIT UA Ideella föreningar, urges.

1 week ago | thelocal.se | Emma Löfgren

Swedes' access to alcohol could be limited this summer after the Unionen trade union threatened to launch industrial action at Swedish state-owned alcohol chain Systembolaget unless it reaches an agreement with business organisation Svensk Handel by June 10th. The strike would affect Systembolaget's headquarters as well as warehouses in Stockholm, Kungsängen, Sundsvall and Örebro.

1 week ago | thelocal.com | Emma Löfgren

Only one track will be open to traffic until June 9th, warned Swedish public transport operator Skånetrafiken. Skånetrafiken asked for travellers' patience and understanding as urgent work is carried out to replace 3,500 metres of rails through the tunnel section of the combined bridge-tunnel connecting Denmark and Sweden.