Swedish cars scrapped overseas
The number of cars scrapped in Sweden has halved over the past two years, according to a new report. Swedish cars are being dumped overseas where environmental regulations are less stringent, experts claim. thelocal.se |
Tax agency grants day's grace
The Swedish Tax Agency has extended the deadline for the submission of tax returns for those unable to file online on Monday after the system proved unable to cope with the high demand. thelocal.se |
Swedish waters cleaner than normal
The water quality at Swedish swimming beaches is getting cleaner and 2010 set to break quality records, with 95.3 percent of tests from major swimming spots showing approved readings. thelocal.se |
Skype plans US stock market listing
Skype, the IP telephony company founded and part-owned by Swedish entrepreneur Niklas Zennström, is planning an initial public offering of its shares in the USA, according to a US media report. thelocal.se |
Sweden considers healthcare for illegals
Sweden's new integration minister Erik Ullenhag is hopeful that Sweden will extend healthcare services and schooling to illegal immigrants, despite opposition from Alliance government colleagues. thelocal.se |