Southern Sweden faces airspace shutdown
A new airspace shutdown has been announced for southern parts of Sweden from 8pm on Monday. Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is set to remain open, although a new cloud of volcanic ash moving in towards Norway could spell trouble. thelocal.se |
Swede teen claims damages for 'lost youth'
A teenager diagnosed with autism has filed a demand for damages with Sweden's highest legal official after being taken into involuntary care, a decision which was rejected as lacking legal grounds after two years. thelocal.se |
Police probe 40-year-old man bitten by deadly snake
A 40-year-old man in Malmö is the subject of a police investigation after being bitten in his home by one of the world's most poisonous snakes, a creature for which he lacked a licence. thelocal.se |
Red-Greens agree on property tax changes
The centre-left coalition has announced an agreement over property taxes, claiming that only one percent of Sweden's house owners will see their taxes climb if the Red-Greens win the election. thelocal.se |
Agency pockets millions for refugee housing
A care company providing transitional housing for refugee children has pocketed nearly 3 million kronor ($456,330) in profit from the city of Malmö since April. thelocal.se |