Health experts call for candy tax
Health experts have called for a sugar tax as Swedes remain the highest global consumers of sweets and soft drinks with an escalating public health situation as a result. thelocal.se |
Musician and estate agent charged over sex act on Swedish bus
A middle-aged Swedish couple have been charged after committing sexual acts in full view of their co-passengers on a coach passing through Småland in southern Sweden. thelocal.se |
Swedish photographer sued by Paris Hilton
Swedish celebrity photographer Bingo Rimér is being sued by American hotel heiress and Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton for allegedly using photos of her without permission. thelocal.se |
Evacuated Swedes to return after Greek fires
Swedish tourists evacuated after forest fires on the Greek island of Samos are set to return to their hotels on Tuesday as the emergency services regained control of the situation. thelocal.se |
Obama congratulates Reinfeldt on re-election
US President Barack Obama called Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt to congratulate him on his re-election on Friday and discuss the threat posed by Al-Qaeda and its allies to Europe. thelocal.se |