Gap narrows as far-right and Left decline: poll
The gap between the two political blocs in Sweden closed to 3.1 percent (3.5) in the May voter poll by Sifo, while the far-right Sweden Democrats, the Left Party, and the Christian Democrats also showed steep declines. thelocal.se |
Sweden tops EU development aid list
Sweden spends more per capita on development aid than all other EU countries, according to a new report which has slammed the failure of some member states for not doing enough to live up to spending goals. thelocal.se |
Father suspected of strangling daughter
A 48-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of killing his 2-year-old daughter on the island of Orust in south-west Sweden. thelocal.se |
Suspicious note sent to Swedish mission in Israel
Sweden shut down its embassy in Tel Aviv on Tuesday after it received an envelope containing white powder. Similar letters were also sent to the American and Spanish embassies. thelocal.se |
Government motions promise busy autumn
The Swedish government plans to present 77 motions and written communications in the period to January, with the budget proposition being the most significant. thelocal.se |