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The Swedish government has expelled a Chinese diplomat following revelations that the Chinese embassy was allegedly involved in spying on political refugees residing in Sweden. READ () »
Volvo Buses, along with its Chinese subsidiary, plans to deliever 1,500 buses to a group in Shanghai, China in a deal worth 1.3 billion kronor ($162 million). READ () »
Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt on Monday urged Iran to permit peaceful demonstrations against the results of the country’s recent presidential elections. READ () »
The Malmö police department will stop at no lengths to refrain from spending a penny, employees learned recently. READ () »
On the eve of Sweden’s taking over of the European Union presidency, foreign minister Carl Bildt encouraged Croatia and Slovenia to reflect on the border dispute which has halted Croatia's EU accession negotiations. READ () »
A 36-year-old man suspected of murdering a woman on Kungsholmen in Stockholm at the weekend was on furlough from a lengthy prison sentence at the time of the killing. READ () »
The man suspected of defrauding the Swedish Red Cross of 2.7 million kronor ($336,000) to help fund a life of luxury reportedly built his career on falsified university transcripts. READ () »
A woman in her thirties has been remanded into custody on suspicions of abusing her three small children under torture-like conditions. READ () »
There were a number of problems associated with the European Parliament vote held in Sweden two weeks ago, according to a post-election report. READ () »
Police suspect arson in eight separate fires which broke out in various locations throughout the Österlen region of southern Sweden early Sunday morning. READ () »
Sweden’s justice minister says she’s open to monitoring young offenders with ankle bracelets rather than keeping them locked up. READ () »
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"A week full to the brim with LFC football…. Div 5 LFC match against Nåjdens FK has been moved. This is due to the Svenska Cupen final: 26 May, 17.00 kick off, Nationalarenan Friends Arena, Solna. Next match is on Tuesday (see below). ………………………………………………………… Friday: Div5 Ladies: Rotebro IS FF – Långholmen FC (Skinnaråsens IP) KO: 16.15 ………………………………………………………… Saturday: Vets: Långholmen FC – IFK..." READ »