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Lars Vilks attacked during lecture

Muhammad cartoon artist Lars Vilks has emerged unharmed after being attacked while giving a lecture at Uppsala University. READ () »

Rental shortage in large parts of Sweden

Demand for rental apartments has continued to outstrip supply in large parts of Sweden, according to a new report. READ () »

Saab to rehire laid-off workers

Swedish carmaker Saab Automobile has said it will rehire 187 people laid off last April, following negotiations with unions. READ () »

Stolen Milles statue found in woods

A bronze statue by Swedish sculptor Carl Milles, stolen from a Gothenburg hospital five years ago, has been found in a nearby forest. READ () »

Palace guards in uniform pants appeal

The Royal Court has sought the help of the Armed Forces to lend suitable attire for the guards at the new Haga Palace home of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling, as their trousers have not yet arrived. READ () »

Stockholm markets recoil on debt crisis concerns

The Stockholm stock exchange followed markets across Europe and Asia downwards on Tuesday morning after a day of significant gains on Monday and indicating that the recent turbulence remains. READ () »

Monster: job vacancies up in April

Sponsored Article: The number of jobs advertised in Sweden rose in April for the third month running, according to the Monster Employment Index. READ () »

Kurt Ove, 73, lands rare giant herring

Kurt Ove Eriksson, a 73-year-old fisherman living in Bohuslän in western Sweden, made an unexpected discovery when he went down to his hut by the harbour - a 3.50 metre Giant Oarfish, last seen in Swedish waters 131 years ago. READ () »

Swedes fantasize about group sex: study

Swedes are least satisfied with their sex lives while they fantasise the most about group sex, according to a new survey of sexually active people in four Nordic countries. READ () »

Britain's euro bailout stance 'unrealistic': Borg

Sweden's Finance Minister Anders Borg argued on Monday that the UK has a clear self-interest in helping to back the European Union bailout fund as London would be hit hard by a bank financing failure. READ () »

 

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13 June 22:03

This weeks results..week 24/25 »

"A weekend full of surprises and LFC football. Results look like this: Div 5 Men won 4-2, K1 lost 5-0, K2 won 2-1, Vets lost 3-2, R1 lost 4-1. Korpen Ladies play Monday night and on the 26th the Div5 Men close the first half season with the last match before the summer kicks in. /LFC " READ »

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