Royal Court: Princess Lilian has Alzheimer's
Princess Lilian, the 95-year-old widow of Prince Bertil, an uncle of King Carl XVI Gustaf, has Alzheimer's and will thus not be able to attend the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling in June, the Royal Court has confirmed. thelocal.se |
Murky waters hamper aquatic romance
While its adverse effects are well known to mating humans, Swedish researchers have now shown that blurred vision, brought on not by alcohol consumption but by murky waters, can leave romancing fish counting the cost of their chance encounters. thelocal.se |
Introducing the Greens
Here's a look at the Green Party, bidding to assume power within the centre-left Red-Green coalition and become Sweden's third largest party. thelocal.se |
Rear-ended cyclist fined for veering off path
A 32-year-old cyclist who suffered minor injuries when hit by a car last autumn has been fined for cycling on the road while the motorist alleged to have hit him was cleared by the court. thelocal.se |
Profits jump for Swedish truckmaker Scania
Swedish truckmaker Scania reported a steep rise in third-quarter profits on Monday, although a slow economic recovery in Europe kept sales figures below expectations. thelocal.se |