| Swedes return to restaurants and cafés Turnover at Swedish restaurants and cafés increased by 3.2 percent and 6.8 percent respectively in February as the economy continues to show signs of recovery, according to a new report. thelocal.se |
Forecasters uncertain over wedding weather Forecasters are unable to agree on how the royal wedding day will develop with several meteorological services promising dry overcast while others expecting rain, while all agree that temperatures will be around 15-17 degrees Celsius. thelocal.se |
Sick benefit reform puts people back to work The government's reforms to sick benefits have resulted in a large number of people moving into work or training programmes. thelocal.se |
Alliance loses majority as far-right wins seats Sweden's ruling Alliance coalition won the most votes, but fell short of a majority in Sunday's general election as the Sweden Democrats entered parliament for the first time. thelocal.se |
Anton, 18, to be youngest ever Swedish MP 18-year-old Anton Abele, who burst to fame in 2007 as the organiser of an anti-violence demo after the brutal death of Riccardo Campogiani, is set to become the youngest ever member of the Swedish parliament. thelocal.se |