Sweden’s minimum salary to be eligible for a work permit will be more than doubled at the start of November, including for pending applications. Here’s what we know about who it will affect.

• UPDATED: How Sweden’s new work permit salary threshold will work in practice

We want to make sure our readers’ thoughts are heard in the Swedish public debate. Please fill out The Local’s survey to share what you think of the decision to raise the salary requirement for work permits, how it will affect you and whether you have any questions for us. 

• Tell us: How will Sweden’s new salary threshold for work permits affect you?

The government and the Sweden Democrats plan to launch a rapid inquiry into increasing police surveillance powers – including face-recognition cameras – in order to combat gang violence.

• Swedish government to launch ‘rapid inquiry’ into increased surveillance

Sweden’s summer, with its bright evenings and long days of lazing around doing nothing in particular, is over. What are the signs that autumn in Sweden has officially begun?

• Seven signs that autumn in Sweden is well and truly here

Children of Swedish citizens can be eligible for citizenship by descent, but it’s important to know the rules for hanging on to your Swedish citizenship if you’ve never lived in the country.

• Can you lose your Swedish citizenship if you’ve never lived in Sweden? 

Last Wednesday, October 4th, was Cinnamon Bun Day in Sweden. Did you celebrate? Find out here what your choice of cinnamon bun says about you.

• Swedish personality test: What does your cinnamon bun say about you?