Britain's euro bailout stance 'unrealistic': Borg
Sweden's Finance Minister Anders Borg argued on Monday that the UK has a clear self-interest in helping to back the European Union bailout fund as London would be hit hard by a bank financing failure. thelocal.se |
Swedish court considers sadomasochism case
A Swedish court is to consider the issue of how much sexual violence is legally permitted between two consenting partners in a case involving a 32-year-old man who came into contact with his 16-year-old sex partner via a sex website. thelocal.se |
Opposition proposes new serious crime unit
The Social Democrats want to create a large new police unit against serious crime that can operate nationwide and will be given the name Reko. thelocal.se |
Eriksson: Green-Alliance tie-up 'not on the table'
Although leading Green Party officials have indicated they would cooperate with the centre-right Alliance should the Sweden Democrats hold the balance of power following the election, Green spokesman Peter Eriksson has flatly rejected the possibility. thelocal.se |
Ikea assembles record-breaking profits
Swedish furniture giant Ikea finished off the most recent fiscal year with record-setting profits, according to media reports. thelocal.se |