Petrol price reaches 2010 high
The major petrol retailers in Sweden have hiked prices by a further 0.10 kronor to 13.37 kronor ($1.85) - a record high for 2010. thelocal.se |
Minister: Catholic Church should investigate
After a series of reports of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church of Sweden, Bishop Anders Arborelius wants the state to investigate, but the church minister has expressed reluctance, arguing that the church can manage on its own. thelocal.se |
SEB 'has turned the page' in Baltics
Sweden's SEB bank on Tuesday posted higher-than-expected second quarter profits and said it had "turned the page" in the Baltic countries. 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 |
Pharmacy head wins 'top female executive' award
Ann Carlsson, who will take over as CEO of state-owned pharmacy chain Apoteket AB in November, has won this year's 'Ruter Dam' award for the most influential female executive in Sweden. thelocal.se |