| AstraZeneca fined for anti-psychotic drug Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has agreed to pay a $510 million fine to settle a case alleging that it illegally marketed an anti-psychotic drug, the US justice department has confirmed. thelocal.se |
Party ditches candidate over pro-immigrant views The nationalist Sweden Democrat party has jettisoned a candidate for election to the local council in Ljusdal in eastern Sweden after the renegade politician expressed support for a refugee centre in the town. thelocal.se |
Sick benefit claims plateau after falls The number of Swedes on long-term sick benefits has stabilized after seven years of successive falls, according to official figures released on Tuesday. thelocal.se |
HQ banks a billion kronor in rights issue The board of crisis-hit Swedish financial concern HQ has announced a preferential rights issue to shore up the company's finances. The right issue carries a full guarantee from existing shareholders. thelocal.se |
'Media' made man drill huge hole into neighbour's flat A Swedish man returned from an extended vacation to find a massive hole in his living room wall. Charges have now been filed against the man's neighbour, who said the "media elite" made him do it. thelocal.se |