Pay-day for racist paper puts subsidies under fire
Sweden's system of press subsidies has come under the microscope after an openly racist publication received millions of kronor in public funding this week. thelocal.se |
Researcher mauled by 'sleeping' bear
Peter Segerström, a Swedish predator researcher, was attacked on Monday by a bear who had been put to sleep in order to be tagged. "It bit pretty hard," Segerström said after being taken to hospital with arm wounds. thelocal.se |
Geely gets second green light for Volvo purchase
A second Chinese government body had approved China's Zhejiang Geely Automobile's plan to buy Swedish automaker Volvo from Ford, the company announced on Thursday. thelocal.se |
Barça pursuing sale of Ibrahimovic to AC Milan
Barcelona still hopes to sell out-of-favour Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to AC Milan despite denials by his agent, Spanish sports newspapers reported on Tuesday. thelocal.se |
Cheryl Jones Fur - An American voice in Swedish politics
Parliamentary candidate, Cheryl Jones Fur, talks to Peter Vinthagen Simpson about her climate commitment; why as an American she likes the diversity of Swedish politics; and how to tackle the integration debate head on. thelocal.se |