| Opposition calls for Stockholm bypass vote The Left-Green opposition wants to hold a referendum on the Bypass Stockholm traffic link that will cost the state around 27 billion kronor ($3.75 billion) and has been strongly criticised on environmental grounds. thelocal.se |
More Swedes denied sick benefits The number of Swedes who have been denied sick benefits has risen sharply. Over 8,200 people this year have either been refused sick benefits or seen their compensation reduced. thelocal.se |
Mum of 11 seeks alcohol smuggling jail pardon A mother of 11 children sentenced to prison for alcohol smuggling and the illegal sale of alcohol is seeking a pardon to avoid jail time. thelocal.se |
Woman left with one foot in a grave after rainfall A woman tending to a family grave in a churchyard in southern Sweden on Wednesday was left three feet under after her leg sank through soil rendered sodden by the recent heavy rains. thelocal.se |
Sweden to extend police powers on data access The Swedish government wants to extend the powers of police and prosecutors to access personal details from internet service providers in cases of less serious offences such as filesharing and libel. thelocal.se |