Backlash over student loan crackdown
Students are being forced to pay back tens of thousands of kronor at short notice because universities and the student loan authority can't agree on how to define a full-time student. thelocal.se |
Swedish Armed Forces rejects ad films criticism
National service comes to an end in Sweden on June 30th, and a series of advertisements aimed at stimulating interest in the military have come in for criticism for allegedly painting a false picture of life in the armed forces. thelocal.se |
Saab owner Spyker's debts greater than assets
Luxury car manufacturer Spyker Cars, which purchased Sweden's Saab from General Motors, has more debts than assets, according to a filing submitted to the stock exchange in Amsterdam, NYSE Euronext. thelocal.se |
Sweden Democrats fear Islamic revolution
An Islamic revolution akin to the one that swept through Iran in 1979 could easily take place in Sweden, claims the second highest ranking member of the far-right Sweden Democrats. thelocal.se |
Outrage over Swedish arms sales to Saudis
Following a report at the weekend that Saab has once again signed a deal to sell equipment to Saudi Arabia, politicians are calling for an overhaul of Sweden's weapons export laws. thelocal.se |