| Opposition touts tax cuts to fuel employment Sweden's left-green opposition parties have vowed to cut general payroll taxes for small businesses by 8 billion kronor ($1.1 billion) over the next two years in a bid to stimulate employment if they are elected into government this autumn. thelocal.se |
Poll blow for Social Democrats A new poll shows Sweden's opposition Social Democrats have fallen to their lowest level of support since the 2006 election. thelocal.se |
Stockholm hit by 'crazy' electrical storm It was a case of all hands to the pump for emergency services in the greater Stockholm area on Saturday night as the city was illuminated by 2,500 lightning flashes in a single hour. thelocal.se |
Improved outlook for Swedish economy: report Swedes should expect higher economic growth and lower unemployment than previously forecast, according to a new report from the National Institute of Economic Research. thelocal.se |
Alliance takes one step towards majority Sweden's governing Alliance coalition has preliminarily increased its number of seats in the Riksdag to 173, two short of an overall majority, as the recount of advance and overseas ballots continued on Wednesday afternoon. thelocal.se |