Vilks website hacked as cyber hate grows
The website of artist Lars Vilks was hacked on Wednesday, just a day after the 53-year-old was attacked as he gave a lecture at Uppsala University. thelocal.se |
ABB in multi-million bid for Britain's Chloride
Swiss-Swedish engineering firm ABB has launched a £860 million pounds ($1.25 billion) bid for the British-based power supply firm Chloride, the firm announced on Tuesday. thelocal.se |
Svenska Spel chair to repay expenses
Svenska Spel chair, former deputy prime minister Margareta Winberg, will repay more than 22,000 kronor ($2,982) that she received erroneously in expenses for her role, according to the company's report to the Ministry of Finance. thelocal.se |
Swedes' party loyalty very much in play: poll
More than one million Swedish voters may yet change their allegiance on election day, according to a new poll, signaling that the battle for control of the Riksdag is far from over. thelocal.se |
Forty hurt as train derails
A train bound for Stockholm from Oslo derailed near the Swedish border on Friday night, leaving 40 people needing hospital treatment for their injuries. thelocal.se |