Sweden local news media

A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war for almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both world wars of the 20th century. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system with substantial welfare elements was challenged in the 1990's by high unemployment and global economic downturns, but the model is generally regarded as a success. Sweden joined the European Union in 1995, but the public rejected the introduction of the euro in a 2003 referendum.

Sweden's publicly-owned television broadcaster operates two terrestrial networks in addition to several regional stations. There are multiple privately-owned television broadcasters operating nationally, regionally, and locally. Additionally, about 50 local TV stations are on the air. Swedes have widespread access to pan-Nordic and international broadcasters through multichannel cable and satellite TV systems. Swedish publicly-owned radio operates three national stations and a network of 25 regional channels. There are nearly a hundred privately-owned local radio stations, some of which have consolidated into national networks. Also, an estimated 900 community and neighborhood radio stations broadcast intermittently.

The leading metropolitan morning newspapers, which are published in the three large cities of Stockholm, Goteborg, and Malmo, include Dagens Nyheter, Goteborgs-Posten, and Sydsvenska Dagbladet. A number of tabloid dailies are published in Stockholm, with the largest being Aftonbladet and Expressen. These papers publish seven days a week with a focus on entertainment, crime and sports.