Mortgages could be capped at 85 percent
Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority has proposed that banks limit the amount offered for new residential mortgages to 85 percent of a property's market value. thelocal.se |
White power groups set for election year push
White power groups were less active in Sweden in 2009 than the previous year, according to a new report. But the movement is expected to increase its efforts in the run-up to the autumn general election. thelocal.se |
Swedish mink farms slammed for 'cruelty'
Animal rights activists say they have uncovered evidence of animal cruelty in Swedish mink farms, and are calling on the government to speed up moves to ban the rearing of mink for fur. thelocal.se |
Profits soar for Sweden's state-owned companies
Sweden's state owned companies are set to earn record-breaking profits this year, although not every company has had a stellar 2010. thelocal.se |
Abba stars sue Denmark's far-right
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the Abba stars behind the hit musical Mamma Mia have instructed their lawyers to contact the Danish People's Party after the far-right party used and changed one of their songs to honour its leader. thelocal.se |