Swedes in Israeli custody after aid convoy attack
Swedish author Henning Mankell was one of eleven Swedes held on arrival in Israel Monday after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was attacked by Israeli commandos. All the Swedes have now been located, the foreign ministry has confirmed. thelocal.se |
Nordqvist to defend LPGA Championship title
Sweden's Anna Nordqvist will attempt to become the fifth woman to defend her title at the LPGA Tour Championship, which kicks off on Thursday. thelocal.se |
Stockholm conference to examine threats to global water supplies
The impact of climate change and urbanisation on water quality and pollution is set to occupy thousands of experts gathering in Stockholm on Sunday for World Water Week. thelocal.se |
'Your apathy elected the Sweden Democrats'
US-born contributor Naomi Olofsson wonders why supposedly immigrant-friendly Swedes who never bothered to help immigrants adjust to life in Sweden seem so outraged at the success of the far-right Sweden Democrats. thelocal.se |
Police warn immigrants after Malmö shootings
Police in Malmö issued a warning on Thursday urging residents with immigrant backgrounds to exercise caution as officers continued to investigate a number of related shootings targeting immigrants. thelocal.se |