What do the Swedish Gaza activists hope to achieve?
The Ship to Gaza incident was, to say the least, badly handled by Israel. The blockade of Gaza is wrong. But Swedish activists need to ask themselves tough questions about the consequences of their actions, says Stockholm-based Israeli journalist David Stavrou. thelocal.se |
Small business-owners forego summer hols
While long summer holidays are a matter of course for most Swedes, many small business-owners take a fortnight or less, according to a new survey. thelocal.se |
'Frankenfood' potatoes turn up in Swedish field
The discovery of genetically modified potatoes in a field in Sweden has led to the European Commission on Monday issuing a summons on German chemical giant BASF. thelocal.se |
Homeless in Uppsala: a foreign student's tale
More than a month after arriving in Sweden, many foreign students are still struggling to find permanent housing. Contributor Amy Keresztes, an American studying at Uppsala University, shares her tale of frustration. thelocal.se |
Police warn against panic over Malmö shootings
Malmö remained on alert on Friday evening after a man reported that he felt someone had shot in his direction following a spate of shootings targeting people of immigrant origin that rocked the city earlier this week. thelocal.se |