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 |
Eriksson rejects Brazilian fears over Drogba cast
Ivory Coast coach Sven Göran Eriksson has brushed aside Brazilian concerns over an arm cast worn by star striker Didier Drogba as the two sides prepare for Sunday's mouth-watering World Cup fixture. 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 |
Sweden's GDP continues growth in second quarter
Sweden's GDP continued its strong development in many areas in the second quarter, rising 4.6 percent in seasonally adjusted figures compared to the same quarter last year, Statistics Sweden reported on Wednesday. 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 |