| Riksbank votes no to base rate hike The Swedish Riksbank has decided to leave base interest rates unchanged at 0.25 percent, it was announced on Tuesday. thelocal.se |
Princess Madeleine goes back to work Princess Madeleine has returned to work after taking a time out following her breakup from ex-fiancé Jonas Bergström. thelocal.se |
Taxes on tourists 'illogical' A tourist who takes a guided wildlife tour in Sweden pays four times as much tax on his or her ticket as a tourist who visits a zoo. Illogical, says an organization promoting eco-tourism in Sweden. 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 |
Sweden opens online student visa service The Swedish National Migration Board (Migrationsverket) will allow visiting students to apply online for their entry visas and residence permits, as well as pay their fees on its website. thelocal.se |