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Size matters: Swedes grow taller and wider
The average Swedish woman is two centimetres taller and three kilos heavier than 30 years ago. And men are moving in the same direction, a new survey shows. READ () »
Swedish orders up, but jobs not on the way
Companies cut back their workforces in the second quarter, and expect more redundancies in the third quarter. But orders and output are up, and are expected to keep growing. READ () »
Inaction over witness protection slammed
Sweden's government is being accused of dragging its feet over the introduction of scheme to protect witnesses in criminal trials. Meanwhile, threats against witnesses are increasing, campaingers say. READ () »
Swedish file sharing law "has made no difference"
One month in and was all the hullabaloo about stopping illegal downloading worth it? Not as far as the downloaders - or the police - are concerned. READ () »
Strong results for AstraZeneca as McKillop leaves
Anglo-Swedish drugs giant AstraZeneca replaces chief executive Tom McKillop, as it announces a profits surge of 55 percent for the second quarter. McKillop will be replaced by the company's American chief. READ () »
Intruders choose the wrong victims
Two men who escaped from a secure psychiatric unit on Wednesday turned their guns on the wrong people: a pair of off-duty policemen. READ () »
Bank mix-up leaves nasty surprise
An error by card company Visa left some Swedish customers feeling poorer yesterday, after they were charged twice for the same purchases. You won’t lose out, customers are assured. READ () »
Second quarter profit heartens ABB
Swiss-Swedish engineering company ABB reports an upturn in fortunes after several bleak years. Second quarter net profit rises by over 40%, while revenue is up 10%. READ () »
Government artwork destined for storage
The National Public Art Council spends around 12 million kronor a year buying art for the government's offices. And yet more than ever is ending up in storage. A question of space - or taste? READ () »
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