What's On in Sweden: April 9th - 15th
What's on in Sweden: Russian burlesque in Stockholm, Johnny Cash tribute in Gothenburg and Rough Aunties in Malmö. thelocal.se |
Volvo mulls recall over engine problem
Swedish car maker Volvo warned customers on Monday that it was considering a recall of eight models after the discovery of an engine problem that could cause their cars to suddenly accelerate. thelocal.se |
Swedes incur US anger over 'slacker' Jesus show
Comedy Central, the US TV channel which broadcasts South Park, has shown that it is not afraid of further controversy after buying in a Swedish idea for a show about Jesus living a regular life in New York, angering US Christian groups. thelocal.se |
Moderate politician drops out after death threat jibe
Christer Nordin, a Moderate party politician from Båstad in southern Sweden has withdrawn his candidacy for the upcoming local elections, despite claiming that a threat to kill a journalist was uttered in jest. thelocal.se |
Örebro rape suspect confesses to one attack
A 23-year-old serial rape suspect in central Sweden's Örebro has confessed to one rape, but denies the other three crimes for which he faces charges. He was remanded in custody on Friday. thelocal.se |