| Volvo stock responds to positive report Swedish truck maker Volvo AB topped the list of winners as the Stockholm stock exchange opened for business on Friday after reporting positive interim figures. 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 |
Swede caught with 1.4 tonnes of cocaine A 54-year-old Swedish man is currently in custody on the Caribbean island of Martinique after French customs seized 1.4 tonnes of cocaine on his boat estimated to be worth about 800 million kronor ($109.51 million). thelocal.se |
Live Blog: parliament opens Latest: Another eventful day in Swedish politics has come to a close with Fredrik Reinfeldt having presented his new government, the Sweden Democrats having added a little colour and outraged drama, and the king having calmly reminded the Riksdag of its role as a bastion of Swedish democracy. thelocal.se |
Sweden's Karlsson pips Poulter in thrilling playoff Sweden's Robert Karlsson denied England's Ian Poulter back-to-back titles on the European Tour when he won the $7.5 million (52.49 million kronor) Dubai World Championship after a thrilling playoff battle on Sunday. thelocal.se |