Outspoken author Kerstin Thorvall dies
Influential Swedish author and commentator Kerstin Thorvall has died at the age of 84 following a period of illness. thelocal.se |
No hotel boom during Royal Wedding
There was no rush of tourists to Stockholm's hotels during last weekend's Royal Wedding, with occupancy rates roughly similar to any other June weekend. thelocal.se |
Woman ordered husband to kill daughter
A 30-year-old woman has been jailed for ten years for persuading her husband to murder his own three-year-old daughter. thelocal.se |
Hunter shot to death in northern Sweden
A 62-year-old hunter was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon outside of Sollefteå in northern Sweden, according to local police. thelocal.se |
Profits return for free paper publisher Metro
Swedish publisher Metro International has returned to profitability, reporting a third quarter net profit of just over €1 million ($1.4 million) on Monday. The company also announced plans to change its tax home to Sweden. thelocal.se |