Monster: Job vacancies at 7-month high
Sponsored article: Swedish employers are taking on staff at the highest rate for seven months, according to the Monster Employment Index. thelocal.se |
Swedish dockers launch Israeli goods blockade
The Swedish Dock Workers Union on Wednesday launched a blockade of Israeli cargo in protest against the deadly raid on the Gaza-bound freedom flotilla last month, union representatives have confirmed. thelocal.se |
Cerebral palsy fraudster gets 3 years in jail
A 32-year-old man who was caught playing ping-pong while claiming to be disabled by cerebral palsy has been jailed for three years by a Swedish court. thelocal.se |
Sick pay claimants reapply for handouts
Every third person who was forced out of the sickness benefit system during the first three months of 2010 has reapplied for benefits, according to a new report. thelocal.se |
Sweden: a world away from the World Series
As Sweden hunkers down to face the onset of winter, contributor Joshua Gregory explains how fans of America's favourite pastime cope with having their remedy for the winter blues remain a world away. thelocal.se |