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| 'Hijackers' Claim Ransom Update 14:10The Police in Finland have confirmed reports that the alleged hijackers of the ‘Arctic Sea’ claim a ransom to be paid by the Finnish company which owns the Russian-crewed cargo ship that was allegedly hijacked in Swedish waters. But, as news agency FNB reports, the exact sum is unknown. sr.se |
EU Frustration with US Climate Stance Only three months left to the big UN climate meeting in Copenhagen, and European leaders are reported to be frustrated with the stance taken by the US. "We have waited long enough for the US now," says Swedish Environment Minister Andreas Carlgren, who has just returned from the US, where he led an EU-delegation at climate talks in Washington. sr.se |
Bodström under fire for missed Riksdag votes Former Social Democratic justice minister Thomas Bodström has been accused of abandoning his duties as a member of the Riksdag in favour of high paying engagements as a trial attorney. thelocal.se |
Left coalition partners in show of conference unity The Social Democrats welcomed their centre-left coalition partners, the Green and Left parties, to their ongoing conference on Sunday - the first time outside parties have taken part. thelocal.se |
Borg seeks US-inspired European bank tax Swedish Finance Minster Anders Borg on Tuesday called for a European bank tax similar to a new US scheme, in an attempt to rectify shabby public finances and create a cushion to protect against future financial crises. thelocal.se |