• Sweden edition

You are here: thelocal.se > Archive > 2006 > Feb > 02

Archive for Thu 2 Feb 2006

Geography reprieved in school changes

Geography teachers can breathe a sigh of relief - plans to replace their subject with 'Sustainable Development' have been axed. And moves to encourage more apprentices have been announced. READ () »

Profit surge for AstraZeneca

Anglo-Swedish drugs giant AstraZeneca said on Thursday that its pre-tax profit in 2005 rose 34 percent compared with 2004 to reach 6.67 billion dollars. READ () »

Military planning for Swedish king's birthday bash

With less than two months until King Carl XVI Gustaf turns 60, the programme for the two-day celebration has been announced by the organiser - Sweden's former vice commander-in-chief. READ () »

Danish PM too defensive over cartoons - Persson

Göran Persson says press freedom must be defended in the row over Jyllands Posten's Mohammed cartoons. Swedish papers have not published the pictures in full. READ () »

TietoEnator to cut 130 jobs

TietoEnator Corp said it plans to cut up to 130 jobs out of 720 at its Telecom Operators AB subsidiary in Sweden. READ () »

No faults found on Swedish crash bus

Investigators say that they have found no technical faults on the bus which crashed outside Arboga last week, killing nine people. READ () »

Filipstad "bomb" destroyed

The suspected bomb which was found in the post box of a building in central Filipstad on Wednesday morning has been made safe by a police bomb disposal unit. READ () »

 

RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER AND ALERTS
 
  1. Live Blog: Eurovision Song Contest final »
  2. 'Sweden next in line for housing market crash' »
  3. Solna voted best place to live in Sweden »
  4. American 'prince' says no to Swedish citizenship »
  5. Denmark wins Eurovision 2013 in Malm

     

    Highlights
    Paul Hansen/World Press Photo DoToday Scanpix File photo: AP Scanpix Finest.se Screenshot: American Apparel Hasse Holmberg/Scanpix (File) Janerik Henriksson/Scanpix Asif Akbar/sxc.hu (File) Lana Wimmer Sex in Sweden: condoms optional - study AP (File) AP fastighetsbyrån.se Scanpix (File) Juanma Perez Rabasco Finest.se scanpix.se Screenshot: Robinson's David Shankbone/WikiCommons WikiCommons Facebook Photo: Private Flikr Scanpix Ben Grey/Flickr YouTube Scanpix fastighetsbyrån.se Eddie Gee Photo: The Local Dixie Thomas Hughes

     

    Latest news from The Local in Germany

    More news from Germany at thelocal.de

    Latest news from The Local in France

    More news from France at thelocal.fr

    Latest news from The Local in Norway

    More news from Norway at thelocal.no

    Latest news from The Local in Switzerland

    More news from Switzerland at thelocal.ch

    Search News


    Register

    Register now for:
    > Free use of noticeboard
    > Special discounts
    > Weekly news roundup
    > Unlimited use of discuss

    REGISTER FOR FREE »


    Blog Update: Stripes News

    13 May 22:40

    Week 20 matches »

    "Div5 v IF Olympia Farsta: 2-2 Having come back from 1-0 down then 2-1 down, 10-men Stripes earned a worthy point from todays fixture. Lascelles took charge in goal after the keeper was red-carded and made some vital saves and interceptions. Robbie G scored from a low over head kick and then a penalty goal by..." READ »

Therapy in English
Expat counsellor & talk therapist offers counselling for stress, relationship issues, sexuality, culture adjustment & life coaching. Private & confidential. Stockholm or Skype. Contact me today! 08-559 22 636 or
CLICK HERE
Holiday Luxury Villa in Portugal
Casa Birgitta in Algarve, Portugal. Reduced price in best location. Private estate on white sand beach. All amenities included. Book here today! edward_george1@hotmail.com
The Local's new Marketplace
Find products and services that are specifically focused on English speakers living in Sweden!
FULL DETAILS
Counseling in English
Individuals & Couples - Stockholm Beth Rogerson PhD - Clinical, Marriage & Family Therapist
Click or call 08-5580 1266 now
Trade binary options
Create an account with Banc De Binary, the world’s most reputable binary options firm, and start cashing in today! You can start by practicing with our free $50,000 demo account.
www.bbinary.com