Court to review access to Sweden's 'Stasi files'
Sweden's Supreme Administrative Court has taken up the case of a researcher who is applying for access to classified security police documents relating to Stasi contacts in Sweden. thelocal.se |
Björk shares Polar Music Prize
Eccentric Icelandic singer Björk has been awarded the 2010 Polar Music Prize, along with Italian composer Ennio Morricone. thelocal.se |
Probe looks at grocery food waste in Sweden
The Nordic Council of Ministers will finance a major survey to investigate the reasons why thousands of tonnes of meat, fruit and vegetables are thrown away each year in Swedish grocery stores. thelocal.se |
WikiLeaks founder suspected of rape
A warrant has been put out for the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is wanted on suspicion of rape. thelocal.se |
Sweden ready to open coffers for Ireland: Borg
Sweden is prepared to lend Ireland up to 10 billion kronor ($1.46 billion) to help with the country's current debt crisis, Swedish finance minister Anders Borg said Monday thelocal.se |