| Opposition outlines billion kronor tax hike The left-green opposition has proposed the raising of environmental taxes by a total of 11 billion kronor ($1.52 billion) over the coming two years, as well as reintroducing wealth taxes to raise a further four billion per annum. thelocal.se |
Swedish stamp remains world's most expensive A unique Swedish postage stamp printed in 1857 retained its status as the world's most expensive when it was sold at auction in Geneva on Saturday to an international consortium, auctioneers said. thelocal.se |
Sweden Democrats hold balance of power: poll The far-right Sweden Democrats have the backing of 6.5 percent of the electorate and would hold the balance of power if an election were held today, a new voter poll shows. thelocal.se |
Court charges skipper with 'drunkenness at sea' The captain of a Dutch ship which ran aground off the west coast port of Helsingborg this month was on charged with "aggravated drunkenness at sea" by a Swedish court on Thursday. thelocal.se |
Reinfeldt rocked by 'chlamydia letter' Sweden's government came under fire this week for its sick leave reforms after the Chlamydia Letter blogger (pictured) told the story of her 55-year-old mother who had her benefits withdrawn despite suffering from a rare disfigurement syndrome. thelocal.se |