| Retail union calls off strike action The threat of strike action at Swedish retailers is no more after the union and employer groups concluded a new collective agreement. thelocal.se |
Party underway in Daniel's home town Saturday's wedding festivities got off to an early start in Daniel Westling's home town of Ockelbo where visitors were treated to a free breakfast. thelocal.se |
Health experts warn against obesity drugs Experts attending the 11th International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm this week warned that over-the-counter slimming supplements were a waste of money and could in fact be detrimental to health. thelocal.se |
Vattenfall keeps German plants despite cost cuts State-owned energy giant Vattenfall is pursuing a cost-cutting plan involving 6 billion kronor ($862.67 million), but it has ruled out the sale of its much-criticised lignite power plants in Germany, according to CEO Øystein Løseth. thelocal.se |
Sony Ericsson third quarter sales disappoint Swedish-Japanese mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson reported a third consecutive quarter of net profits on Friday following dramatic restructuring, but its sales fell far below expectations. thelocal.se |