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 |
The Afterlife of Stieg Larsson
Who will get to control the disputed legacy and vast estate generated by the Swedish writer’s three posthumous thrillers? nytimes.com |
Sweden plans Afghan mission extension
Sweden's governing Alliance coalition wants to extend the mandate of Swedish forces in Afghanistan and is prepared to increase budgets if needed. thelocal.se |
HQ banks a billion kronor in rights issue
The board of crisis-hit Swedish financial concern HQ has announced a preferential rights issue to shore up the company's finances. The right issue carries a full guarantee from existing shareholders. thelocal.se |
Gothenburg scientist 'manipulated results'
A University of Gothenburg medical scientist has been accused of manipulating research findings in a number of studies, the Swedish Research Council announced Thursday. thelocal.se |