| Volvo unions on board as deal looms The takeover of Volvo by Zhejiang Geely Holding looks set to go ahead on Sunday as unions linked to the Swedish car maker agreed to the Chinese company's purchase. thelocal.se |
Small rise in inflation in May Consumer prices in Sweden rose by 0.2 percent in May, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden. Inflation was 1.2 percent, compared with 1 percent in April. thelocal.se |
Huge lead for Reinfeldt in voter confidence poll An overwhelming majority of Swedish voters consider Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt better equipped to lead a government than opposition leader Mona Sahlin, according to a new poll. thelocal.se |
The Local's guide to the 2010 Swedish elections Still confused about who's who and what's what ahead of Sweden's September 19th elections? Check out The Local's Guide to the 2010 Swedish Elections for information on the parties, what they stand for, and what seats are up for grabs. thelocal.se |
Thousands demonstrate against racism Over 4,000 people gathered in central Stockholm on Monday to demonstrate for diversity and against racism, with the anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats in focus as the party took its place in parliament for the first time. thelocal.se |