Borg pares back municipal billions
As the economic recovery continues, Sweden's government has said local councils can expect 12 billion kronor ($867 million) less in state funding next year following a temporary 17 billion kronor cash injection for 2010. thelocal.se |
Court convicts teenager over Lars Vilks attack
A teenager was convicted by a Swedish court on Thursday for assaulting a police officer during an attack on Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, who courted controversy with a drawing of the Prophet Muhammed. thelocal.se |
Krona continues to strengthen
The Swedish krona could soon hit its strongest level against the word's major currencies since the collapse of Lehman Brothers, almost two years ago. thelocal.se |
Sweden Democrat's swastika wound 'probably self-inflicted'
A forensic medical report has contradicted claims by a Sweden Democrat politician that he was attacked in his home by two masked men who carved a swastika into his forehead. thelocal.se |
Pharmacy head wins 'top female executive' award
Ann Carlsson, who will take over as CEO of state-owned pharmacy chain Apoteket AB in November, has won this year's 'Ruter Dam' award for the most influential female executive in Sweden. thelocal.se |