Rydman Sounds Off on Nurses' Language Skills: 'It Is a Very Serious Patient Safety Issue'
Finnish Minister Wille Rydman emphasizes the critical need for healthcare professionals to be proficient in Finnish or Swedish to ensure patient safety and effective team functioning.
How well do you know school Swedish? If you get 11/11 correct, you are amazing
A test offered by Iltalehti challenges readers on their knowledge of Swedish as taught in Finnish schools, highlighting recent cultural interest in the Swedish language driven by the popular KAJ group.
Anna-Lena Laurén: The language in the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales would make Swedish linguists faint
A Swedish mother and her teenager have immersed themselves in reading the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales, humorously describing it as both a language challenge and anthropological research.
ECG: After the Raggard Shower Comes a Poodle
A columnist reflects on the mistaken belief that the term 'raggardusch' was removed from the latest edition of the Swedish Academy's dictionary, SAOL, when in fact it was added.
Anna Hallberg: At Gerda Antti's place, severity and freedom met in a literature that sparkles
Anna Hallberg reflects on the literary significance of Gerda Antti, an influential Swedish author who debuted in 1961 and brought joy to the use of language.
How well do you know Swedish? Take an easy 12-question test
This article presents a simple 12-question quiz to test your knowledge of Swedish vocabulary, particularly food-related terms.
Authorities are taken to task for severe language barrier
A report criticizes Swedish authorities for their inadequate communication with non-Swedish speakers regarding social insurance laws.
The Rustling R or the Buzzing I – Here are Sweden's All Landscape Sounds
Swedish language experts have defined the unique sounds that represent different regions of Sweden, highlighting regional dialects and linguistic diversity.
ECG: Both 'raggar-dusch' and 'galosch-haka' are still used
The author expresses surprise and disappointment over the disappearance of certain slang terms from the Swedish Academy's dictionary, especially 'raggar-dusch' and 'galosch-haka', claiming that some people still use them.
New book about the history of first names: "Children today should be unique"
A new book from the Swedish Institute for Language and Folklore explores the history of first names in Sweden and their societal implications.
Criminal Archive: The Murder of Olof Palme - Interpreted in Sign Language
A new series documents the events surrounding the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, marking 40 years since his murder.
Swedish Finns and Finland-Swedes - What is the difference?
The article explores the distinctions between Swedish Finns and Finland-Swedes, highlighting their language, history, and demographics in Sweden and Finland.
Reading of the key Swedish-Finnish novel: 'Now we speak in our own way'
The Swedish-Finnish community celebrates the literary contributions of Antti Jalava with a reading of his acclaimed novel, "Asfaltblomman," emphasizing the significance of cultural identity and language.
Sweden will develop an artificial intelligence model in its own language
The Swedish government announced plans to create a high-quality artificial intelligence model specifically for the Swedish language, emphasizing the need for AI that reflects Swedish culture and values.
Publishers and media support the government's investment in AI language model
The Swedish government has approved a new AI strategy aimed at developing a large-scale Swedish language model with the support of publishers and media companies.
Language tests for small children may become mandatory
The Swedish government is considering making language tests for young children mandatory to detect those who need support early on.
The Government Launches Swedish AI Model
The Swedish government has announced a new AI strategy focused on developing a high-quality Swedish language model that reflects Swedish values.
Testing the Swedish Language Skills of Small Children is Investigated
The Swedish government is looking into testing the Swedish language skills of young children to identify those needing extra support early on.
Lack of Russian language skills causes concern in Finland – hopes for Swedish assistance
Finland is facing a decreasing interest in learning the Russian language amidst Russia's war against Ukraine, highlighting the importance of Russian language proficiency for its defense.
Kennedy lets F-bombs fly as curling game gets hot
During a heated Canada-Sweden curling match at the Winter Olympics, tensions rose as Canadian player Marc Kennedy confronted his Swedish counterpart over accusations of cheating, resulting in some colorful language being exchanged on the microphone.
Vantaa Fails at Swimming Beaches – Now There Are Complaints
A Finnish ombudsman criticizes the city of Vantaa for not providing information in Swedish at public beaches, highlighting a violation of language laws in a bilingual city.
Social Democrats want a national investment in Swedish in welfare professions: "Urgent"
Sweden's Social Democrats are advocating for a national initiative to improve language skills in welfare professions, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in early childhood education.
Sweden tightens the conditions for obtaining citizenship
The Swedish government is proposing new stricter requirements for immigrants to obtain citizenship, including longer residency and proof of language proficiency.
The Swedish government will tighten the requirements to become Swedish
The Swedish government has proposed stricter criteria for immigrants seeking Swedish citizenship, including longer residency, a minimum income, and knowledge of the Swedish language.
The government tightens the requirements for citizenship
Swedish Minister of Migration Johan Forssell announced stricter citizenship requirements, extending the residency period for citizenship from five to eight years, and emphasizing the need for knowledge of Swedish language and society.
New citizenship requirements: Knowledge test introduced this fall
The Swedish government is introducing stricter requirements for citizenship, including knowledge tests and longer residency periods.