Swedish unemployment rises in April
Unemployment in Sweden climbed in April to 9.8 percent of the workforce with 483,000 registered job-seekers, exceeding expectations and up 80,000 on the corresponding month of 2009, a new report shows. thelocal.se |
Lagerbäck retains hope after Greek tragedy
Nigeria coach Lars Lagerbäck remained hopeful of progressing to second round despite losing to Greece in their group b match. The Swede called for more dialogue with referees after the Super Eagles were left ruing the cost of a sending off. thelocal.se |
'Egalitarian' rents feed Stockholm's black market
A charming one-bedroom apartment in one of Stockholm's trendiest neighbourhoods for a mere €410 rent-controlled (3,900 kronor, $520) a month: too good to be true? It was for Johannes, writes AFP's Marc Preel. thelocal.se |
Sweden Democrats vow not to cause problems
Sweden Democratic leader Jimmie Åkesson promised to not cause problems as near final results showed it could be a kingmaker in a hung parliament. thelocal.se |
Remand hearing request for Örebro rape suspect
Prosecutors have requested a remand hearing for the 23-year-old man suspected of committing several rapes in Örebro in central Sweden following "certain admissions" to police about a March attack. thelocal.se |