Parties hold firm on euro despite Greek crisis
In the first of two articles on Sweden and the euro, Peter Vinthagen Simpson and Vivian Tse review party policy as Sweden's backing of a eurozone bailout brings the issue of Sweden's membership back into focus. thelocal.se |
Quack doctor sentenced to prison
A man pretending to be a naturopath has been sentenced to prison for three and a half years by Borås District Court. thelocal.se |
Moderates pledge billions for unemployed
Fredrik Reinfeldt's Moderate Party wants to spend 3 billion kronor ($410 million) over the next three years on job coaching, work experience and training, creating over 31,000 new opportunities in 2011 and 2012, according to party estimates. thelocal.se |
Swedes perform poorly in charitable giving survey
Sweden came in 45th place among 153 countries in a survey measuring charitable behaviour around the world, tied with neighbouring Finland, as well as Lebanon, Zambia, and Ghana. thelocal.se |
Passing the 'man test': elk hunting in Sweden
Hunting elk in Sweden isn't for the faint of heart, explains London-native Keith Moore. Especially when it means sitting next to the rifle-toting father of your Swedish girlfriend. thelocal.se |