Swine flu bill tops 900 million kronor
The swine flu vaccine is set to cost the Swedish tax payer 900 million kronor ($121 million), according to new figures released by the National Board of Health and Welfare. thelocal.se |
Saab unveils new Saab 9-5 to journalists
After many months of waiting, 250 foreign journalists tested Saab Automobile's new flagship vehicle, the new second-generation Saab 9-5, in Trollhättan on Monday. thelocal.se |
Swedish aid minister appointed to UN panel
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson as a member of the new UN High-level Panel on Global Sustainability. thelocal.se |
Profits soar for Sweden's state-owned companies
Sweden's state owned companies are set to earn record-breaking profits this year, although not every company has had a stellar 2010. thelocal.se |
Swedish military issues foreign duty ultimatum
Sweden's Armed Forces personnel have been presented an ultimatum - accept the requirement of foreign duty or face redundancy, a decision which has left many feeling steamrollered. thelocal.se |