Drunken Norwegians storm Strömstad
Thousands of drunk Norwegians stormed the Swedish border to invade the town of Strömstad on the Swedish west coast - as they do every Maundy Thursday. thelocal.se |
Fewer Swedes favour euro over krona: poll
A clear majority of Swedes would vote against switching from the krona to the euro if a referendum on whether Sweden should adopt the common European currency were held today, a new poll shows. thelocal.se |
Editorial challenges Bildt to answer about Lundin
Two former foreign affairs ministers and the Social Democrats' foreign affairs critic question what Foreign Minister Carl Bildt knew about the displacement of people and other atrocities in the Sudan when Lundin Oil drilled for oil there. thelocal.se |
The Local's guide to the 2010 Swedish elections
Still confused about who's who and what's what ahead of Sweden's September 19th elections? Check out The Local's Guide to the 2010 Swedish Elections for information on the parties, what they stand for, and what seats are up for grabs. thelocal.se |
Saab's luxurious new 9-5 is ready for take off
For Swedish carmaker Saab, its new 9-5 model could not be more important. Contributor David Hooper finds out if it lives up to all of its pre-launch hype, and considers the company's plans for the future. thelocal.se |