Nurses demonstrate for higher pay as strike looms
Nurses took to the streets in Stockholm and Gothenburg on Sunday to demonstrate for higher pay. A strike beckons on Monday as mediators called off talks on Saturday.
Day: April 20, 2008
Poll: Reinfeldt more capable than Sahlin
Fredrik Reinfeldt is more capable than Mona Sahlin of leading a government, a new voter poll shows. Sahlin is nicer, though.
71-year-old woman detained for arson
A 71-year-old woman was remanded into custody on Saturday on suspicion of arson. Police suspect that she could be behind a series of fires in the Rosengård area of Malmö.
Help line for sex offenders proposed
The Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU) wants a national helpline for would-be sex offenders.
Deportation costs escalate
The costs of deporting failed asylum seekers from Sweden has escalated. 116 million kronor ($19.5 million) was spent on deporting unsuccessful asylum seekers in 2007.
Car vandals seek redemption
Erik and Olle finished off a night out in Gävle in northern Sweden in June 2006 by vandalizing 21 cars. This week the pair have been busy making amends.