Debt and Korea cause Stockholm market fall
Increasing concern about the European debt crisis and renewed tensions between North and South Korea caused share prices in Stockholm to fall sharply on Tuesday. thelocal.se |
Sweden defends dictator invites
The Swedish foreign ministry has defended the invitation of representatives for several of the world's most severe dictatorships to Saturday's royal wedding, arguing that it is accepted to protocol to invite the entire diplomatic corps. thelocal.se |
Uncertain future after bank liquidation
The administrator of the collapsed HQ Bank has said he wants to find a new owner who can keep the business running. thelocal.se |
Reinfeldt calls victory, vows to shun far-right
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt declared victory as near-final election results on Sunday showed his ruling Alliance coalition had the most votes in a hung parliament, where the Sweden Democrats could play kingmaker. thelocal.se |
Footballer suspended after sponsor ultimatum
Dulee Johnson, a footballer player with Swedish top flight club AIK, has been suspended after key sponsors demanded action following the midfield star's arrest on suspicion of rape. thelocal.se |