Sweden proposes immigrant orientation
All newly arrived immigrants should undergo courses in core social values and be taught about how Swedish society works with municipalities obliged to offer 60 hours of teaching, a government inquiry has proposed. thelocal.se |
Government pulls ahead in poll
Sweden's Moderates have overtaken the Social Democrats as the country's largest party, according to a new Sifo poll which shows the government coalition nosing ahead of the opposition. thelocal.se |
Traffickers intimidated victims with voodoo
Eight people were charged on Wednesday for trafficking and pimping 10 African women, intimidating the victims into prostitution by using means including voodoo. thelocal.se |
'Superjumbo' pays Stockholm Arlanda a visit
The world's largest aircraft - the Airbus A380 - paid an inaugural visit to Stockholm Arlanda Airport on Wednesday. thelocal.se |
Sharks top Jackets in Stockholm NHL opener
The National Hockey League's (NHL) San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets opened their 2010-11 season in Stockholm on Friday night, with the Sharks edging the Jackets 3-2. thelocal.se |