Bilingual schools give kids the edge
How do you raise a child bilingual? The most effective method is to immerse them in the language from the youngest age possible, something Futuraskolan in Stockholm has been doing for nearly a decade. thelocal.se |
Swedish teen sectioned over computer addiction
A 16-year-old boy from southern Sweden has been taken into involuntary care after missing school for three years due to a chronic addiction to his computer. thelocal.se |
Crowds greet Victoria day despite royal absence
While Crown Princess Victoria remained away on honeymoon, the crowds turned up as normal to celebrate her 33rd birthday in Borgholm on Öland with Prince Carl Philip on hand to present the Victoria Award to skier Charlotte Kalla. thelocal.se |
New fee for travellers to the USA
Tourists and business travellers from Europe will have to fork out 100 kronor ($14) in order to travel to the USA after September 8th in a move which has angered the EU commission. thelocal.se |
Christian Democrats mull name change
The Christian Democrats are contemplating changing the name of the party to the "Family Party Christian Democrats" in a bid to halt a slide in popular support. thelocal.se |