Sweden sees first quarter trade surplus shrivel
Sweden's trade surplus for the first three months of 2010 was 25.3 percent lower than the same period last year, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden. thelocal.se |
Student loan body hunts for cheats
Sweden's student loan authority has expanded its search for fraudsters, after initial investigations showed that one third of students had been granted money to which they were not entitled. thelocal.se |
Ibrahimović confirms he will stay at Barcelona
Barcelona's Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimović quashed rumours on Thursday that he is leaving football club FC Barcelona, saying that he will remain at the club. thelocal.se |
Blow for bishop as orgasm church flops
Sweden's highest court has refused to hear a last-ditch plea by the Madonna of the Orgasm church to be recognized. thelocal.se |
Election Q&A: the Social Democratic Party
The Local has a quick Q&A with Social Democratic Party Secretary Ibrahim Baylan to learn more about the party's stance on a few key issues. thelocal.se |