| Editor resigns over 'racist' press subsidy Martin Ahlquist, editor-in-chief of Swedish news weekly Fokus, has resigned his post on the Press Subsidies Council after a decision to award state funds to an extreme-right newspaper. thelocal.se |
Companies better at making bill payments Companies have become better at paying bills on time. The number of rulings in cases involving orders for payment fell by 22 percent in April, according to credit reporting company Syna. thelocal.se |
Over 650 travellers from Sweden stranded in Iraq More than 600 travellers from Sweden are stranded in Iraq after tour operator Flyhome declared bankruptcy on Wednesday. According to the company's trustee, no help is available from the bankruptcy estate. thelocal.se |
Nordea CEO: Let banks fail Christian Clausen, the CEO of Nordic banking group Nordea has spoken out against state bail outs of troubled banks, arguing that they should be allowed to fold. thelocal.se |
Election Q&A: the Liberal Party The Local has a quick Q&A with Liberal Party senior political advisor Therese Wallqvister to learn more about the party's stance on a few key issues. thelocal.se |