Social media brings power to the people
By forging links with bloggers and social media in the Middle East, Sweden is helping to promote democracy in the region, writes Javeria Rizvi Kabani of the Swedish Institute. thelocal.se |
Moderates pledge to uphold job security law
The Moderate Party has pledged to uphold Sweden's generous employment security laws, despite its Alliance partners' wishes to make fundamental reforms. thelocal.se |
WikiLeaks to apply for Swedish licence
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has revealed that he will submit a formal application this week for a Swedish publishing licence in order to guarantee that the website is covered by Swedish whistleblower protection laws. thelocal.se |
Swedes voting early in record numbers
More than 400,000 Swedes have already cast their vote for the 2010 elections, even though election day is more than 10 days away. thelocal.se |
Activists slam nuclear shipment to Sweden
Environmentalists on Tuesday slammed a proposal to ship decommissioned nuclear generators to Sweden from Canada for recycling. thelocal.se |