| Swedes confident despite debt crisis Swedish businesses and consumers remain confident about the prospects for the economy, despite the debt crisis in the eurozone, according to a new report. thelocal.se |
Swedish dockers launch Israeli goods blockade The Swedish Dock Workers Union on Wednesday launched a blockade of Israeli cargo in protest against the deadly raid on the Gaza-bound freedom flotilla last month, union representatives have confirmed. thelocal.se |
'Sweden discriminates against Roma' The Roma people are the most discriminated in Europe and Sweden is no exception, the Council of Europe commissioner for human rights argued on Saturday. thelocal.se |
Ericsson mobile app reconnects refugees Swedish telecom firm Ericsson has launched a new mobile phone application which aims to reunite African families that have been torn apart by war or natural disaster. thelocal.se |
Sweden: a world away from the World Series As Sweden hunkers down to face the onset of winter, contributor Joshua Gregory explains how fans of America's favourite pastime cope with having their remedy for the winter blues remain a world away. thelocal.se |