Mobiles 'don't increase brain tumour risk'
There is no increased risk of brain tumours in people who have used a mobile phone regularly for 10 years, a study by Stockholm's Karolinska Institute has revealed. thelocal.se |
Stricter requirements for SMS loans
Sweden's government has proposed placing tighter requirements on SMS-loan companies to carry out credit checks. thelocal.se |
Sweden Rescinds Warrant for WikiLeaks Founder
Julian Assange was sought by Swedish prosecutors for questioning on rape allegations — but the prosecutors then quickly said the accusations were unfounded. nytimes.com |
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 |
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 |