Swedish economy on the mend
Sweden is expected to post a budget surplus next year as the effects of the financial crisis continue to recede, according to a financial authority report.
Day: March 23, 2010
Faith healer back working after jail for child rape
British faith healer Mervyn Johnson, recently released from jail, participated last week in a healing session in Västerås in central Sweden just three years after he was convicted of sexually abusing several women and children.
Riksbank plots end of 20 kronor note
The days are numbered for the 20 kronor ($3) note, known as 'Selman' as it depicts the celebrated Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf, with a new coin set to replace the paper bill.
Universities quizzed over English requirement
The Swedish Parliamentary Ombudsman (Justitieombudsman - JO) has launched an inquiry into demands by several Swedish universities for employment applications to be submitted in English.
Tax agency opens e-declaration service
The Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) has announced the opening of its internet declaration service, enabling those with electronic identification to declare their taxes online from Tuesday.
‘Parental equality bonus has no effect’: report
The introduction of a parental leave gender-equity bonus on July 1st 2008 has had no effect on how parents elect to divide up time spent caring for their children, a new report from the Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) shows.
University slams ‘sexist’ student party
The Umeå University student union has found itself fighting accusations of sexism after a raucous dinner party organised by business students last weekend.
Accident victims stole good Samaritan’s car
When a man stopped to offer his help at the scene of an accident outside Alingsås in western Sweden on Monday, a couple who had been involved in the crash took the chance to steal his car.
Bodström calls for Ask resignation
Former justice minister Thomas Bodström has called for the resignation of his successor, Beatrice Ask, after the minister proposed that suspected sex buyers should be named and shamed.