Archives Throw Doubt on Wallenberg Death Date
The fate of the Swedish diplomat credited with rescuing tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust has remained one of the great mysteries of World War II. nytimes.com |
A new life in northern Sweden - Part Two
Winter in a picturesque snowbound town can instil in the visitor a true appreciation for life in the far north of Sweden. But a dearth of jobs and a surplus of solitude help explain the region's growing demographic crisis, writes Alec Forss. thelocal.se |
Alliance retains lead as gap narrows: poll
The gap between the centre-right and centre-left blocs in Swedish politics has narrowed, but the Alliance retains a lead of 4.9 percentage points as the Almedalen political week nears its end, a new poll shows. thelocal.se |
Vintage railways face closure over new law
Vintage railways across Sweden face closure as a result of a new legislative proposal requiring them to stand for the full cost of their supervision and inspection, according to volunteer groups. thelocal.se |
Swedish combat boats loaned overseas
Two Swedish Combat Boat 90s (CB90) have been loaned to the UK and the Netherlands for six months. thelocal.se |