23-year-old convicted over car park killing
A 23-year-old man has been found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 22 months imprisonment in connection with the death of a 78-year-old woman who was assaulted during a parking lot dispute in southern Sweden in March. thelocal.se |
No hotel boom during Royal Wedding
There was no rush of tourists to Stockholm's hotels during last weekend's Royal Wedding, with occupancy rates roughly similar to any other June weekend. thelocal.se |
Edfors to defend Thai golf title on Asian Tour
Big-hitting Swedish star Johan Edfors has confirmed his title defence at the season finale of professional golf's Asian Tour at the end of the year. thelocal.se |
Tummy height tells of heart disease risk: study
Swedish researchers have discovered a simple way for people to determine if they are at risk for cardiovascular disease, claiming it's more reliable than BMI (Body Mass Index). thelocal.se |
Profits return for free paper publisher Metro
Swedish publisher Metro International has returned to profitability, reporting a third quarter net profit of just over €1 million ($1.4 million) on Monday. The company also announced plans to change its tax home to Sweden. thelocal.se |