Poll blow for Social Democrats
A new poll shows Sweden's opposition Social Democrats have fallen to their lowest level of support since the 2006 election. thelocal.se |
Volvo shareholder keen on Renault stake
Swedish holding company Industrivärlden, Volvo Group's second largest shareholder, has confirmed its interest in buying some or all of Renault's stake in the Swedish truckmaker. thelocal.se |
Sweden Reopens Inquiry of WikiLeaks Founder
Swedish authorities said they reopened an investigation of rape allegations against Julian Assange. nytimes.com |
Faulty transmitter behind bear death
A faulty tracking transmitter operated into a she-bear found dead in Älvdalen in central Sweden, has been confirmed as the cause of death - the first known case of its kind, according to preservationists. thelocal.se |
4,000 travellers hit after cancelled trains
Swedish national rail operator SJ cancelled around 20 trains on Friday after cracks were found in a couple of wheels, affecting 4,000 passengers, with more interruptions expected over the weekend. thelocal.se |