Trains in demand after airspace shutdown
Swedish national rail operator SJ is trying to increase seats on its trains as demand rockets following a decision to close almost all of Sweden's airspace from 6pm on Thursday. thelocal.se |
Rail worker panned for 'negro ball' gaffe
Train passengers were left reeling on Thursday by an announcer's use of the antiquated term 'negro balls' to describe a type chocolate treat on sale in the bistro carriage. thelocal.se |
Rocket attack forces Bildt to divert
Sweden's foreign minister, Carl Bildt, was delayed during a visit to Kabul after a rocket attack on the city's airport forced his plane to divert - just one kilometre from the runway. thelocal.se |
Skipper charged over drunken ship crash
The skipper of a Dutch freight ship has been formally charged with aggravated drunkenness and carelessness in sea traffic after the vessel ran aground off the south coast of Sweden on Friday. thelocal.se |
What's On in Sweden: October 22nd - 21st
What's on in Sweden: Roger Federer makes his debut at the Stockholm Open, ZZ Top top the bill in Gothenburg and The Divine Comedy plays in Malmö. thelocal.se |