Outspoken author Kerstin Thorvall dies
Influential Swedish author and commentator Kerstin Thorvall has died at the age of 84 following a period of illness. thelocal.se |
Ministers take the train to counter opposition
A total of 14 ministers, including Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, have embarked on a cross-country train trip to win support for the government ahead of September's election. thelocal.se |
Father dumps baby in Migration Board protest
A father left his four-month-old baby on the reception counter at the Swedish Migration Board, leaving the building in protest over a misunderstanding regarding the child's residence permit. thelocal.se |
Government parties gear up for election
Sweden's four governing parties on Wednesday presented their plans for a common election campaign. The country faces a choice between moving backwards and forwards, the parties claim. thelocal.se |
Swedish union fetches millions from art auction
A sculpture owned by a Swedish union fetched nearly 50 million kronor ($7.52 million) at a Christie's auction in London on Thursday. thelocal.se |