| University in quest to return Sami bones A major project is underway at Uppsala University to try and return the remains of Sami people used for racial biology research. thelocal.se |
Swedish dockers launch Israeli goods blockade The Swedish Dock Workers Union on Wednesday launched a blockade of Israeli cargo in protest against the deadly raid on the Gaza-bound freedom flotilla last month, union representatives have confirmed. thelocal.se |
Bracing autumn weather set to continue Autumn has come early to many parts of Sweden, and according to meteorological office SMHI, it is set to stay with cool temperatures expected for the remained of September. thelocal.se |
Sick pay claimants reapply for handouts Every third person who was forced out of the sickness benefit system during the first three months of 2010 has reapplied for benefits, according to a new report. thelocal.se |
Police arrest 20 women in child porn raids Swedish police on Wednesday raided a series of locations across the country, arresting 23 people on suspicion of serious child pornography offences. Twenty of the suspects were women, described by the police as 'very unusual'. thelocal.se |