In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage and Becky Waterton, as well as Julia Agha, publisher of the Arabic-language news service Al Kompis.
Here are some of the stories discussed:
Timeline: IN DATES: A short history of Sweden’s Quran-burning crisis; EXPLAINED: How did a far-right extremist derail Sweden’s Nato application?
Easter riots: Riots over Quran burning test Swedish tolerance; PODCAST: Why Sweden experienced its worst riots in decades
Social climate for Muslims in Sweden: Muslims in Sweden ‘particularly at risk of discrimination’: report; Opposition calls for Sweden Democrat to resign over Mohammed tweet
What does the law say EXPLAINED: What could Sweden actually do to stop its Quran burnings?
Danish ban: Denmark announces ban on Quran burnings
Julia’s previous appearance on the podcast: PODCAST: Election fever, energy prices, and why integration is a two-way street
Terror threat: What you need to know about Sweden’s terror threat; INTERVIEW: Terror threat against Sweden is unprecedented, expert warns
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