| Helpline pastor dozes off during suicide call for help A suicidal man who sought the help of a Church of Sweden pastor for night-time helpline solace was left bitterly disappointed when his holy interlocutor fell fast asleep. thelocal.se |
Norrköping: Europe's new musical capital Norrköping hopes to raise its profile and become recognized as a European music capital after its recent success hosting the Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition (WSIMC), writes Angela Hur. thelocal.se |
Women's injuries 'not taken seriously' Women are much less likely than men to receive compensation from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency for work-related injuries, new figures show. thelocal.se |
Ballot irregularities keep Sweden on edge Sweden's political landscape remained unsettled on Thursday following reports of ballot irregularities in several parts of the country. thelocal.se |
Sweden 'legally bound' to seek Dawit Isaak release Lawyers and activists argued on Monday that Sweden and the EU are legally bound to work harder to secure the release of Dawit Isaak, an Eritrean-Swedish journalist who has been held in Asmara for nearly a decade without trial. thelocal.se |