| Catholics upset by young socialists' erect pope pic The Catholic Church in Sweden has expressed dismay at the publication by the youth wing of the Social Democrats of a caricature of Pope Benedict XVI sporting an erection in the presence of a child. thelocal.se |
Women taking over 'male' professions Women are set to dominate professions that have traditionally been the reserve of men and within 20 years will be the majority among economists, lawyers, architects and doctors, a new forecast shows. thelocal.se |
Sweden's Top 5 adventure vacations Looking for a thrill? The Local's Emily Gelb offers up a several options showcasing Sweden's great outdoors. thelocal.se |
Election results could turn on 298 votes Fewer than 300 votes separate the centre-right Alliance from an outright majority in the Riksdag as electoral officials feverishly tally advance and overseas ballots. thelocal.se |
Eriksson Leicester debut ends in stalemate Sven-Göran Eriksson's first game in charge of struggling Championship side Leicester ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw against Hull on Saturday. thelocal.se |