Swedes depart church in droves
Swedes continue to turn their backs on the Church of Sweden with new figures indicating that the longer term fall in members has now started to hit baptisms and weddings. thelocal.se |
Sweden takes Daniel to its heart after speech
Prince Daniel's emotional speech at Saturday's wedding banquet has left Sweden's media and large swathes of the population delighted with the latest addition to the royal family. thelocal.se |
Improved outlook for Swedish economy: report
Swedes should expect higher economic growth and lower unemployment than previously forecast, according to a new report from the National Institute of Economic Research. thelocal.se |
Faulty transmitter behind bear death
A faulty tracking transmitter operated into a she-bear found dead in Älvdalen in central Sweden, has been confirmed as the cause of death - the first known case of its kind, according to preservationists. thelocal.se |
4,000 travellers hit after cancelled trains
Swedish national rail operator SJ cancelled around 20 trains on Friday after cracks were found in a couple of wheels, affecting 4,000 passengers, with more interruptions expected over the weekend. thelocal.se |