Swedish artist connected to Belgian child killer
A Swedish singer and artist has grabbed the news headlines in Belgium over the weekend after reports linking her as an "admirer" of the convicted triple murderer Kim De Gelder. thelocal.se |
Reinfeldt and Cameron call for EU deficit action
Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has joined forces with UK Prime Minister David Cameron to lay out "four clear steps" to ensuring that Europe tackles its economic crisis as EU premiers head to Brussels for crisis talks. thelocal.se |
Music loving Stockholmers get a taste of Parklife
A Stockholm music festival in an old royal pleasure palace gives new bands an audience and Stockholm music lovers an alternative venue with beer infused sunsets, writes Emy Gelb. thelocal.se |
Ikea to expand in Asia as sales keep growing
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is looking to expand further in Asia in the coming years, according to CEO Mikael Ohlsson, who added that the company's sales continue to climb. thelocal.se |
Sweden's first war crimes trial underway
The trial of a 43-year-old Swedish citizen charged with torturing prisoners in Bosnia in 1992 started in Stockholm on Wednesday, the first of its kind in Sweden. thelocal.se |