More Swedes denied sick benefits
The number of Swedes who have been denied sick benefits has risen sharply. Over 8,200 people this year have either been refused sick benefits or seen their compensation reduced. thelocal.se |
Stockholm metro opens gates for royal wedding
Metro services in Stockholm will be free of charge on June 19th, the day of the royal wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling, the local transport authority has announced. thelocal.se |
Woman left with one foot in a grave after rainfall
A woman tending to a family grave in a churchyard in southern Sweden on Wednesday was left three feet under after her leg sank through soil rendered sodden by the recent heavy rains. thelocal.se |
Swedish man gored to death by bull
A 24-year-old man died on Saturday after being gored by a bull in southern Sweden near Ruda in Högsby thelocal.se |
Live Blog: parliament opens
Latest: As Speaker Per Westerberg is re-elected, speculation turns to the next government, with several ministers tipped to get the chop in Reinfeldt's reshuffle. thelocal.se |