A new life in northern Sweden - Part Two
Winter in a picturesque snowbound town can instil in the visitor a true appreciation for life in the far north of Sweden. But a dearth of jobs and a surplus of solitude help explain the region's growing demographic crisis, writes Alec Forss. thelocal.se |
Thousands descend on Stockholm for annual Jesus fest
Christian bikers were among the crowds pouring into Stockholm on Saturday for the third annual "Jesus Manifestation", as some 25,000 people took part in a religious service in the city centre. thelocal.se |
Vintage railways face closure over new law
Vintage railways across Sweden face closure as a result of a new legislative proposal requiring them to stand for the full cost of their supervision and inspection, according to volunteer groups. thelocal.se |
Alliance leads, Social Democrats at record low
The Alliance parties lead over the opposition has increased a little in the latest opinion poll by Synovate with 48.7 percent to 45 percent for the Red-Green opposition, while the Social Democrats dropped to their lowest level since 1997. thelocal.se |
Live Blog: election night in Sweden
The Local's correspondents bring you all the latest news from the Swedish election, live from the main parties' headquarters in Stockholm. See the drama unfold live here. thelocal.se |