| Firm sues Sweden over dislodged Muslim lawyer A law firm is suing the Swedish state for discrimination after one if its lawyers, a Muslim woman, was removed from a case following a complaint from a Christian asylum seeker. thelocal.se |
Zorn painting sold at record price Sweden's most expensive painting ever went under the hammer on Thursday. Anders Zorn's "Sommarnöje" ("Summer Delight") sold for 26 million kronor, beating expectations. thelocal.se |
Bus in boat rescue as rains hit Sweden Bus passengers were involved in a dramatic boat rescue in western Sweden on Friday morning as heavy rains led to flooding on the E20 near Fjärås, with the meteorological office forecasting continued wet weather for the weekend. thelocal.se |
Söderling win sets up Federer last eight clash Swedish fifth seed Robin Söderling will face Roger Federer in the US Open quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows after beating Spanish 21st seed Albert Montanes 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 on Monday. thelocal.se |
Threats force judge out of teen pimping trial The presiding judge in the Malmö district court trial of ten men suspected of having sold a mentally handicapped 14-year-old girl for sex, has been forced to withdraw due to threats against her and her family. thelocal.se |