Swedes embroiled in Irish animal welfare row
Two Swedish students find themselves at the centre of an animal welfare controversy in Ireland after releasing a film of a hare dying in agony at a coursing event. thelocal.se |
Sweden home to more than 48,000 millionaires
One of 200 Swedes is now a millionaire. In total, 48,300 people in Sweden had assets worth more than $1 million (7.74 million kronor) last year, excluding home and collectible values, according to a survey. thelocal.se |
Electrolux posts record second-quarter profit
Electrolux, the world's second-largest maker of household electrical equipment, reported a record 56-percent rise in net profit for the second quarter on Monday. thelocal.se |
HQ board cleared over bank's collapse: audit
The board of embattled Swedish financial concern HQ, helmed by CEO Mats Qviberg, was cleared on Friday of all liability regarding the company's collapse following an audit. thelocal.se |
Defence concern Saab lowers annual forecast
Swedish aerospace and defence concern Saab reported higher net income for the third quarter, but warned that operating income will be lower for the year as it embarks on restructuring to cut costs. thelocal.se |