Foreign cars build up at Swedish rental firms
With much of Europe's airspace closed on Monday, Swedish car hire firms are battling with the logistics of foreign-registered cars in need of repatriation, leading one firm to offer large one-way fee discounts where cars are available. thelocal.se |
Vilks website hacked as cyber hate grows
The website of artist Lars Vilks was hacked on Wednesday, just a day after the 53-year-old was attacked as he gave a lecture at Uppsala University. thelocal.se |
Richard Johnson wins Scandinavian Masters
Swedish golfer Richard Johnson sank a tricky birdie putt on the final hole to seal a dramatic victory at the Stockholm Masters in Stockholm on Sunday. thelocal.se |
Sweden set for worst grain harvest in 15 years
Sweden is set to experience the worst grain harvest in 15 years due to adverse weather conditions during the sowing season and the summer, according to a new forecast from the Swedish Board of Agriculture. thelocal.se |
Wealthy Swedes swindled at SEB bank
Around 20 well-to-do customers at Swedish bank SEB have been swindled out of more than 50 million kronor ($7.5 million) with at least one employee thought to be involved in the scam. thelocal.se |