Swedish court locks up man who burned down giant Christmas goat
A man who set fire to Sweden's famous straw goat after drinking hand sanitiser has been sentenced to six months in jail.
Shop locally: How changing your consumer habits can build a brighter future
People across Europe are finding a wide range of ways to help create a more sustainable world through their power as consumers. From shopping locally to the apps that help you cut out food waste and much more besides, here are five ways your consumer habits can help create a better world.
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Foreign residents wrongly told to buy Covid tests before flying back to Sweden
Several readers have told The Local that their airlines refused to let them fly unless they could present a negative Covid-19 test, despite being covered by exemptions from testing requirements.
New data: is sending money from Sweden to your country getting cheaper?
The cost of international money transfers from Sweden to a host of countries worldwide has fallen significantly in recent years, according to new data. But how much have costs fallen by and which countries are showing the greatest progress?
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What are the Covid rules in place at ski resorts across Europe?
The winter spike in Covid infections across Europe means another ski season will take place under health restrictions and recommendations. Here's what you need to know about the rules in different countries.
TODAY: Austria set to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory
Austria's parliament on Thursday is set to pass a law making vaccination against Covid-19 mandatory.
