In this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, Michael Walsh and Ulla Engberg discuss current events in Sweden, beginning with proposed changes to work permit salary regulations and a list of professions that may be exempt. They include an interview with Hanna Gutsen from the Migration Agency for clarification. The conversation shifts to a hate crime investigation in Umeå following a controversial pro-Palestine art installation, featuring insights from reporter Tove Viklund and reactions from the Jewish community. Finally, they address the widespread algae blooms in the Baltic Sea due to the summer heat, with oceanographer Helena Bjørn-Badi explaining the risks and conditions. The episode concludes with a teaser for next week's show on a four-day work week and a musical outro.
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