'Bones' in serial killer trial were wood and glue
A forensic examination has shown that charred bones used as evidence against convicted serial killer Thomas Quick were in fact pieces of wood and glue. thelocal.se |
Swedes falling out of love with monarchy
Support for Sweden's monarchy has dipped below 50 percent while a quarter if the population is opposed to the institution, according to a poll published a day before Crown Princess Victoria's wedding. thelocal.se |
Sweden's five weirdest hotels
Underwater, in the treetops or Frodo-style: The Local gives the lowdown on some of the oddest places in Sweden to spend a night. thelocal.se |
Economy trumps welfare worries in tight Swedish election
With the final results hinging on a few thousand advance ballots, the 2010 elections marked a major shift in Swedish politics, while at the same time showing the power of a strong economy, writes contributor Roger Choate. thelocal.se |
Örebro rape suspect confesses to one attack
A 23-year-old serial rape suspect in central Sweden's Örebro has confessed to one rape, but denies the other three crimes for which he faces charges. He was remanded in custody on Friday. thelocal.se |