Brazil opens fighter jet tender inquiry
An inquiry has been opened by the Brazilian prosecutor after claims that the preference for the French Rafale over the Swedish Gripen NG and US F/A-18 in a multi-billion dollar fighter jet tender were against "economic principles". thelocal.se |
Swedish teen sectioned over computer addiction
A 16-year-old boy from southern Sweden has been taken into involuntary care after missing school for three years due to a chronic addiction to his computer. thelocal.se |
Klüft in battle for Euros qualification
With just days remaining before deadline for qualification for the 2010 European Championships, Swedish athlete and Olympic heptathlon gold medallist Carolina Klüft is battling to achieve a long jump distance to ensure participation. thelocal.se |
Swedes missing after Indian floods
Three Swedes visiting the flood hit region of Ladakh in northern India are reported to be missing by relatives with the Swedish foreign ministry unable to confirm their whereabouts. thelocal.se |
Bodström chooses family over Riksdag
Former Social Democratic justice minister Thomas Bodström is leaving politics and giving up his seat in the Riksdag to remain with his family in the United States. thelocal.se |