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Sweden set for soggy Midsummer
Rain showers and traffic jams made for a slow and wet start to the holiday weekend on Thursday afternoon, with much of the country facing the prospect of a damp Midsummer holiday. READ () »
Swedish politician sings Hitler's praises
A local Christian Democratic politician in northern Sweden is in hot water after praising Adolf Hitler for his skill in solving economic crises. READ () »
Swedish unemployment hits 9 percent
With job losses continuing to mount in the mining, manufacturing and energy sectors, Sweden's unemployment rate rose to 9 percent in May, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden. READ () »
Train hits 'bloody doll' in unscheduled stop
When the driver of a train traveling through central Sweden saw what he thought might be a bloodied body lying across the tracks, he slammed on the emergency brakes. But it was too late. READ () »
What's on in Sweden: June 19 - 25
What's on in Sweden: Morrissey & Midsummer fun in Stockholm; AC/DC & Euro 2009 U-21 football in Gothenburg; Yasmina Reza's ART in Malmö. READ () »
Headmaster fired after Facebook pic scandal
A high school principal who used Facebook to air his zest for sex has been forced to resign from his post. READ () »
Life sentence upheld for Gällivare murder
Sweden's appeals court has upheld a sentence of life imprisonment for Toni Alldén, the 51-year-old who has confessed to killing 29-year-old Carolin Stenvall outside Gällivare in northern Sweden. READ () »
China's Geely to buy Volvo Cars: report
Volvo Cars is to be sold to Chinese automaker Geely following an initial agreement with Ford, according to media reports in China. But representatives from both companies deny any deal is in the works. READ () »
Man sentenced to eight years for child rape
A 42-year-old man from Skåne in southern Sweden was sentenced on Wednesday to eight years in prison for child rape and other crimes. READ () »
Agency puts its foot down in Sweden's battle with killer slugs
Agriculture authorities in Sweden are setting up battle stations in the country’s continuing struggle to fight off killer slugs. READ () »
Vattenfall takeover of Dutch utility wins shareholder approval
Swedish power company Vattenfall’s €8.5 billion ($12 billion) friendly takeover of Dutch utility Nuon was approved by Nuon shareholders on Wednesday. READ () »
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