In Sweden, the Men Can Have It All
For nearly four decades, governments of all political hues in Sweden have legislated to give women equal rights at work — and men equal rights at home. nytimes.com |
Sweden bathes in sultry summer sunshine
Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far in Sweden with temperatures sneaking above 32 degrees Celsius in parts. thelocal.se |
Swedish snails hide sex to avoid horny males
Scientists at the University of Gothenburg have learned that a species of female snails conceal their gender identity in order to avoid excessive copulation. thelocal.se |
Halloween blood drive scares would-be donors
A campaign launched with the intention of attracting blood donors in Gothenburg has been scrapped after recipients reacted in horror to its "threatening and frightening" message. thelocal.se |
Teenager remanded over Stockholm killing
A 17-year-old boy has been remanded into custody on suspicion of having shot to death a 22-year-old man in central Stockholm on Friday evening. thelocal.se |