A Town Says ‘Yes, in Our Backyard’ to Nuclear Site
Osthammar is one of several Swedish towns competing for the right to store the country’s radioactive waste. nytimes.com |
Swedish monarchy losing support: poll
A increasing number of Swedes want to see an abolition of the monarchy and an elected head of state, a new report published on Friday shows. thelocal.se |
Sunday heat record proves lull before storm
The weekend saw record temperatures across much of Sweden with Saturday's high beaten on Sunday by the 35 degrees recorded in Målilla in southern Sweden, before thunder and rain gave welcome respite on Sunday evening. thelocal.se |
Pirate Party: Cartoons are not child porn
Sweden's Pirate Party said on Thursday that child pornography should be permitted in cartoons. The law should focus on 'real criminals' abusing children, the party argues. thelocal.se |
Investor 'ready to invest' as assets climb
Swedish holding firm and Wallenberg family powerhouse Investor indicated in its interim report that it is prepared to dig deep and invest when the time is right, as its asset portfolio showed a 9 percent increase. thelocal.se |