Ship to Gaza boarded by Israeli soldiers: report
Israeli soldiers have surrounded and boarded Estelle, a vessel operated by Sweden-based activist group Ship to Gaza, according to reports from the crew.
Day: October 20, 2012
Kinnevik invests billions in German online shop
Swedish investment company Kinnevik has spent 2 billion kronor ($300 million) on a ten percent stake in the Berlin-based online shoe and clothing shop Zalando.
Swedish ‘trekkies’ tie the knot at Klingon wedding
A Swedish couple made sci-fi history on Friday after they exchanged their vows at a Star Trek-inspired Klingon-clad wedding ceremony in London, according to a report by Reuters.
Malmö police launch hate crimes hotline
Malmö police have launched a dedicated hate crimes hotline after criticism over how victims have been treated when reporting a suspected crime.
Blood rain heads for southern Sweden
Sweden could be hit by the meteorological phenomenon "blood rain" over the weekend, so-called due to its distinct red hue, according to forecasters.