| Murder mystery trial opens in Swedish town The trial of a 34-year-old Swedish man for the murder of his 32-year-old fiancée has opened in Falun in central Sweden, in a case whose intricate mystery has generated massive interest. thelocal.se |
Five detained after Malmö shootings Five men have been held after two shootings in central Malmö on Wednesday leaving three people injured, one seriously. thelocal.se |
Left Party changes name to "Welfare Party" The Left Party has changed its name, albeit temporarily, in order to profile its core issues and arrest the long-term slide in voter support, hoping to deflect criticism of party leader Lars Ohly. thelocal.se |
Election Q&A: the Green Party The Local has a quick Q&A with Green Party MP Bodil Ceballos to learn more about the party's stance on a few key issues. thelocal.se |
Sweden tries to rein in religion at free schools While Sweden's 'free schools' have inspired education authorities in other countries to explore similar approaches, the Swedish model is not without its problems, explains contributor Nils Adler. thelocal.se |