Anti-piracy law has little effect on internet use
A year after the adoption of Sweden's IPRED anti-piracy legislation, new figures show that file sharing is growing in popularity, internet traffic has rebounded strongly, and only a small handful of cases have been brought before the courts. thelocal.se |
SEB posts bumper profits
Swedish bank SEB exceeded market expectations on Wednesday as it posted a first quarter operating profit of 1.075 billion kronor ($147 million), more than double the figure forecast by analysts. thelocal.se |
Mass murderer could be released in five years
Swedish mass murderer Mattias Flink's life sentence will be commuted to 32 years in prison and he could be released in just over five years, Örebro District Court ruled on Wednesday. thelocal.se |
Sick benefit claims plateau after falls
The number of Swedes on long-term sick benefits has stabilized after seven years of successive falls, according to official figures released on Tuesday. thelocal.se |
Brownie the cat killed in 'sterilisation' mishap
A 19-year-old pet owner from northern Sweden took her cat Brownie to the veterinarian to be sterlised. Instead, her pet ended up dying in her arms. thelocal.se |