Vacancies increase in first quarter
After seven straight quarters of a steady decline in the number of available jobs, the demand for labour has increased in the first quarter. thelocal.se |
Ikea in US recall after baby strangles
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has recalled 3.4 million blinds sold in the United States and Canada after a 18-month-old baby nearly died after being strangled by a cord, the company said on Friday. thelocal.se |
Billionaire Icahn part of 5% stake in Swedbank
Venture capital company Cevian Capital, led by Christer Gardell, and American billionaire Carl Icahn have together bought 4.64 percent of the shares in Swedbank, according to a disclosure notice on Monday. thelocal.se |
Four of ten prepared to vote tactically: survey
Four out of ten Swedish voters would consider switching party allegiances and instead vote for a party which risks missing the threshold for parliamentary seats, according to a new survey. thelocal.se |
Many smokers keep puffing post heart attack
Only a little over half of Swedish smokers who have suffered heart attacks manage to kick the habit, a new study shows. thelocal.se |