Fires and rioting in Stockholm suburb
Rioting was reported in the Stockholm suburb of Rinkeby on Tuesday night as youths pelted police with stones and set alight to a building. "It is a war zone out here, it is raining stones", said one witness. thelocal.se |
Sweden's prostitution law a success: report
A law criminalizing the purchase of prostitution has helped halve the number of streetwalkers in Sweden's cities, according to a new report. thelocal.se |
Stockholm teacher redefines what it means to dress for success
American-born school teacher Aimee Lambert Poor has decided to reassess her wardrobe in an innovative effort to raise awareness and money for the homeless, explains David Bartal. thelocal.se |
Reinfeldt unveils reshuffled cabinet
Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented his new government during the opening session of the Riksdag on Tuesday, announcing a team with seven new names as well as a new ministry. thelocal.se |
Swedish diplomat: new WikiLeaks 'regrettable'
Over 800 secret American documents about relations with Sweden have been released by WikiLeaks, according to Swedish media reports. thelocal.se |