| Swedbank pulls out of state bank rescue plan Swedbank's board has announced that the bank will leave the Swedish government's bank rescue programme with immediate effect as the bank credit market has stabilized. thelocal.se |
Reinfeldt warns of opposition tax hikes Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt claims that the shadow budget presented by the left-green coalition on Monday hikes taxes for three million people and is devastating for Swedish business. thelocal.se |
What's On in Sweden: July 16th - July 22nd What's on in Sweden: Jason Rouse in Stockholm, The Gothia Cup in Gothenburg and outdoor cinema Malmö. thelocal.se |
New fee for travellers to the USA Tourists and business travellers from Europe will have to fork out 100 kronor ($14) in order to travel to the USA after September 8th in a move which has angered the EU commission. thelocal.se |
Christian Democrats mull name change The Christian Democrats are contemplating changing the name of the party to the "Family Party Christian Democrats" in a bid to halt a slide in popular support. thelocal.se |