| EU supports Carnegie takeover by government The Swedish National Debt Office's (Riksgälden) controversial takeover of investment bank Carnegie in 2008 has been given the green light by the European Commission. thelocal.se |
Birgitta Ohlsson - A maverick in a ministerial suit Sweden's Minister of EU Affairs Birgitta Ohlsson talks to The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson about freedom of expression in Sweden and Europe today; the euro and Sweden's status outside of it; and what can be done to encourage and promote universal European liberal values. thelocal.se |
Agent: Ibrahimovic is staying at Barcelona Sweden and Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is going nowhere, his agent Mino Raiola said on Thursday, pouring cold water on reports linking the Swedish forward with a move from Barcelona to AC Milan. thelocal.se |
Gothenburg lifts limits on street musicians Street performers will once again be allowed to play music in downtown Gothenburg after the town council voted to reverse a controversial ordinance forcing musicians to seek permits. thelocal.se |
Terror threat prompts Sweden travel warning Sweden's foreign ministry has issued a new warning to travelers in light of the increased threat of terrorist attacks in Europe. thelocal.se |