Swedish artist connected to Belgian child killer
A Swedish singer and artist has grabbed the news headlines in Belgium over the weekend after reports linking her as an "admirer" of the convicted triple murderer Kim De Gelder. thelocal.se |
Geely reveals Volvo China production plans
Chinese car maker Geely plans to begin production in China of Volvo S60 cars and XC90 SUVs once it completes the purchase of the Swedish brand from US auto giant Ford, a top Geely Automobile executive has revealed. thelocal.se |
Music loving Stockholmers get a taste of Parklife
A Stockholm music festival in an old royal pleasure palace gives new bands an audience and Stockholm music lovers an alternative venue with beer infused sunsets, writes Emy Gelb. thelocal.se |
Police officer deploys doll in joyrider fight
A Swedish police officer has run into trouble with his superiors after deploying a uniformed life-sized doll in his home neighbourhood after tiring of local joyriders. thelocal.se |
Sweden's first war crimes trial underway
The trial of a 43-year-old Swedish citizen charged with torturing prisoners in Bosnia in 1992 started in Stockholm on Wednesday, the first of its kind in Sweden. thelocal.se |