| Reinfeldt welcomes Turkish ambassador Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt welcomed Turkey's ambassador to Sweden, Zergün Korutürk, back to Stockholm on Thursday after her recall to Ankara following the Swedish parliament's recognition of the Armenian genocide. thelocal.se |
Volvo sales continue rise in Europe Swedish carmaker Volvo is continuing to triumph in the European car market. In May, the company increased sales by 18.6 percent while the overall market shrank. thelocal.se |
Heathrow fire has 'no effect' on Sweden flights A fire at London Heathrow Airport is not expected to have any effect on flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, a spokesperson for the airport has confirmed. thelocal.se |
Election outcomes - the lowdown With four days to go before Swedes go to the polls in what promises to be an historic election for one of Europe's oldest democracies, The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson has had a look at the possible outcomes. 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 |