Swedish population to top 10 million in 2021
Sweden's population increased by 84,000 people in 2009 and is set to grow by 600,000 over the next ten years, passing the 10 million mark in 2021, according to a new forecast. thelocal.se |
Social media brings power to the people
By forging links with bloggers and social media in the Middle East, Sweden is helping to promote democracy in the region, writes Javeria Rizvi Kabani of the Swedish Institute. thelocal.se |
New university admission policies to be reviewed
New higher education admission policies will be investigated even though they have just come into force, Sweden's higher education and research minister announced on Wednesday. thelocal.se |
WikiLeaks to apply for Swedish licence
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has revealed that he will submit a formal application this week for a Swedish publishing licence in order to guarantee that the website is covered by Swedish whistleblower protection laws. thelocal.se |
Officers charged for assaulting whistleblower
Two police officers have been charged for assaulting a young man who used his mobile phone camera to film them roughing up two suspects in a Stockholm metro station. thelocal.se |