| New EU rules open Sweden's airspace Flights are now permitted across the whole of Sweden, as Stockholm-Arlanda, Bromma and Malmö airports all remained open overnight. The latest reports from Iceland indicate that the volcano remains stable. thelocal.se |
'Selman' 20 kronor note given late reprieve Sweden's Riksbank wants to replace the 20 kronor ($3) note, known as 'Selman' as it depicts the celebrated Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf, with a new coin, but the parliamentary finance committee has called a halt to the plan. thelocal.se |
Swedes more positive about economy: study Consumer confidence in the economy among Swedes is considerably more positive than normal, the National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet) wrote in its latest monthly barometer. thelocal.se |
Assange prosecutor cited for secrecy breach The prosecutor who issued the warrant for the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been reported for violating rules on the confidentiality of preliminary investigations. thelocal.se |
Election Q&A: the Left Party The Local has a quick Q&A with the Left Party's Stefan Kudryk to learn more about the party's stance on a few key issues. thelocal.se |