Volvo in top gear as Saab stuck in reverse
Sweden's two major car manufacturers, Volvo and Saab, are experiencing starkly contrasting fortunes in European markets, new sales statistics show. thelocal.se |
Swedes launch youth condom drive
The National Council for Coordination of HIV Prevention has launched a campaign to encourage Sweden's youth to choose condoms in a push to halve the spread of HIV by 2016. thelocal.se |
Seduction, Slavery and Sex
A trio of best-selling Swedish novels, along with legislation, are shining a light on human trafficking and prostitution. nytimes.com |
Security beefed up for Sahlin due to threats
Security for Social Democratic leader Mona Sahlin has been tightened due to serious threats against her just over a month before elections, Swedish media reported on Monday. thelocal.se |
Malmö gunman keeps city on edge
As Malmö police warn the immigrant residents to exercise caution after a spate of apparently random shootings, The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson talks to local leaders about fear, caution and how residents are reacting to the situation. thelocal.se |