Swedish embassy in Pakistan stays closed
Sweden's embassy in Islamabad has been closed for more than two weeks due to the security situation in Pakistan. thelocal.se |
Karlsson runner-up in US Open warm up
Swedish golfer Robert Karlsson came second behind England's Lee Westwood in a dramatic playoff at the St. Jude Classic on Sunday, giving himself a boost days before the start of the US Open championship at Pebble Beach. thelocal.se |
Foreign tourists boost Swedish retail sales
Last year was a bumper year for tourism in Sweden, with foreign tourists spending more money in Sweden than Swedish tourists spent overseas, according from retail group Svensk Handel. thelocal.se |
Anti-piracy law test case sent to EU Court
The first case tried since the passage of Sweden's anti-file sharing law in April 2009 is heading for the EU Court of Justice after a decision by the Supreme Court. thelocal.se |
Christianity prioritised in Swedish schools
Sweden's schools agency wants all religions to receive equal treatment when taught in Swedish schools, but government maintains that Christianity should continue to have special status. thelocal.se |