Borg pares back municipal billions
As the economic recovery continues, Sweden's government has said local councils can expect 12 billion kronor ($867 million) less in state funding next year following a temporary 17 billion kronor cash injection for 2010. thelocal.se |
May in Sweden: A nation back in bloom
The Year in Sweden - May: Journalist Kim Loughran sketches a month by month account of the country he has called home ever since his accidental migration in 1966. thelocal.se |
Krona continues to strengthen
The Swedish krona could soon hit its strongest level against the word's major currencies since the collapse of Lehman Brothers, almost two years ago. thelocal.se |
Elk hunts and 'paparazzi' threaten berry pickers
A firm in northern Sweden has claimed in a letter to the Work Environment Authority that its berry pickers face a slew of dangers including poisonous mushrooms, elk hunters, monotony, and "paparazzi-style" journalists. thelocal.se |
Bodström 'faces tough choice' over leave rebuff
Former justice minister and senior Social Democrat, Thomas Bodström, has said that he "has a difficult choice" after being told that his application for a leave of absence from Sweden's Riksdag to spend time in the US had been rejected. thelocal.se |