Wallenberg lived longer than claimed: report
Russian archivists have said that Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg may have been alive after July 17, 1947. Wallenberg is credited with rescuing thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust. thelocal.se |
German writedown cuts Vattenfall's Q1 income
Vattenfall announced a larger-than-expected writedown from the sale of a German unit in its Q1 interim report. The Swedish power giant did however earn large profits from this winter's high electricity prices. thelocal.se |
LPGA's Gustafson leads rain-delayed US Open
Sweden's Sophie Gustafson currently leads the rain-delayed US Women's Open LPGA golf tournament in Pennsylvania. thelocal.se |
A musical August in store for Stockholm
If you're looking for music festivals in Sweden this month, you need look no further than the capital, writes David Stavrou. thelocal.se |
Record number appeal Swedish election result
The Swedish Election Authority has received a record number of appeals from individuals requesting that all or part of the 2010 general election be redone. thelocal.se |