Swedes return to restaurants and cafés
Turnover at Swedish restaurants and cafés increased by 3.2 percent and 6.8 percent respectively in February as the economy continues to show signs of recovery, according to a new report. thelocal.se |
Record enrolment for Swedish language classes
A record number of students signed up in the school year 2008/2009 for courses in Swedish for Immigrants, according to new figures from the Swedish National Agency for Education. thelocal.se |
Sick benefit reform puts people back to work
The government's reforms to sick benefits have resulted in a large number of people moving into work or training programmes. thelocal.se |
Powell pulls out of Stockholm sprint clash
Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell has been forced to withdraw from the Stockholm leg of the Diamond League on Friday due to a groin injury. thelocal.se |
Swedes snatched in global sex-pill sting
Twelve Swedes have been arrested in an global sting targeting illicit trade in Viagra-like impotence medication. thelocal.se |