| Swedish town hopes for Russian revival Sorsele, a town in the far north of Sweden, is hoping to attract highly-qualified Russian immigrants in a move aimed at arresting depopulation and ensure the municipality's future. thelocal.se |
Ex-police chief charged with sex offences Former Uppsala police chief Göran Lindberg has been formerly charged with sex crimes including aggravated rape in connection with a six month investigation involving nine women, one as young as 14-years-old. thelocal.se |
Woman run over and killed by ex-husband A woman in her fifties died in Landskrona in southern Sweden on Friday morning after she was hit by car driven by her ex-husband thelocal.se |
Paw-print signature puzzles public officials Officials from Värmdö municipality near Stockholm were forced to think twice recently after receiving a funding request signed with a paw print. thelocal.se |
Body Shop hemp ad falls foul of Swedish authority The use of hemp leaves in an advert commissioned by ethical cosmetics chain The Body Shop, has been condemned by a Swedish municipality, which has claimed that it hampers work to tackle youth drug use. thelocal.se |