TOP 100 SWEDISH SITES
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| Police To Crack Down On Seat Belt Misuse 50 lives in Sweden could be saved every year if everyone followed the law and wore a seatbelt in their car. That's the claim made by Sweden's Roads Authority in a new report."We should be going for 100% usage, and not the 90-95% we have today", says Claes Tingvall, in charge of traffic safety at the authority.Swedish news agency TT reports that the Swedish police are to start a new campaign next week to see if Swedish drivers really are belting up. Car drivers and passengers found not to be wearing a belt could be fined over 200 US dollars. sr.se |
Fewer Personal Assistants in Sweden It will be harder for the handicapped in this Nordic nation to get person assistance - according to new regulations from the Swedish insurance authorities.They claim that because of the belt-tightening measures, only those unable to feed themselves are to be qualified for such assistance - meaning that many of disabled who have been getting help for years will now loose this service. sr.se |
Police arrest Stockholm swimming pool squatters Police raided an indoor public pool south of Stockholm on Wednesday morning to remove three activists who were part of a group which had occupied the facility for nearly two months. thelocal.se |
Church of Sweden pastor accused of rape A 60-year-old Church of Sweden pastor faces a remand hearing this Friday for the alleged sexual abuse of two children during an overseas trip with a group of candidates for confirmation. thelocal.se |
Continued uncertainty over fate of Saab Saab Automobile's future remained in the balance on Monday as the head of General Motors signalled the wind-down of the Swedish carmaker was moving ahead, while other sources said that discussions continue with at least one suitor. thelocal.se |