| Skanska profits boom in upbeat report Swedish construction firm Skanska has reported a profit after financial items of 936 million kronor ($120 million) for the first quarter 2010, over double the 449 million kronor posted in the period last year, and above analyst forecasts. thelocal.se |
Spyker chief promises new life for Saab The head of Dutch sportscar maker Spyker promised in an interview on Tuesday to secure the future of his recently acquired iconic Swedish brand Saab by giving it back its identity and independence. thelocal.se |
'Nazi-era' names cause climber consternation A popular climbing spot in Järfälla in Stockholm has prompted controversy after the cliff's climbing stages were given names from Hitler's Germany such as "Kristallnacht" and "The Crematorium". thelocal.se |
Voddler sets sights on Finland following new investment Swedish online video service Voddler has signed a deal to enter the Finnish market while at the same time securing an additional 40 million kronor ($5.51 million) in new capital. thelocal.se |
Swedish filmmaker shot in Afghanistan Swedish documentary filmmaker Pål Hollender fled Afghanistan on Sunday night to seek medical treatment in Dubai after he was shot in the arm while filming a new documentary in the country. thelocal.se |