Florida ‘mystery knight’ dies in Sweden
The "motel mystery" American who baffled US authorities by only speaking Swedish when he woke up from a coma last year has passed away, Swedish media reported on Wednesday.
Day: April 23, 2014
TeliaSonera announces first-quarter profit drop
Stockholm-listed telecom operator TeliaSonera on Wednesday said profits had fallen in the first quarter, but hoped offering customers more data solutions in the future would turn things around.
‘Imperfect EU better than revolting nationalism’
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt on Wednesday urged young voters to head to the European parliamentary polls on May 25th "to cure the European disease of nationalism".
Ericsson quarterly profit defies sluggish sales
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson on Wednesday announced a drop in sales but posted a sharp rise in first-quarter profit, which nonetheless fell shy of analyst predictions.
Four brothers held as cops fear brawl reprisals
Swedish police fear that several people involved in a brawl in eastern Sweden on Monday night may be seeking revenge after two brothers were shot dead.
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Top five beautiful pearls of southeast Sweden
Ask a Swede, and they are likely to say that their favourite holiday spot is in the southeast of Sweden. Eastern Småland and Öland offer a smörgåsbord of all the things dearest to the Swedes - from the beloved children's book author Astrid Lindgren to deep forests, long sandy beaches, perfect spots for that all-important 'fika', and a surprising amount of space, peace and quiet.
Weekend weather to bring summer warmth
The sun is set to stick around and temperatures could climb into the twenties over the weekend, Swedish meteorologists said on Wednesday
Swedish heroes save German mauled by shark
Three Swedish men have been hailed as heroes after they dragged a shark attack victim from bloodied waters in Florida.
Swedes open coffin of 850-year-old king
UPDATED: Scientists pried open the 850-year-old casket of King Erik the Holy on Wednesday, hoping to find out more about the king, his crown, and his eating habits.
‘Day-care rapist’ admits molesting eight kids
A 21-year-old man confessed on Wednesday to sex crimes against eight children at a day care where he was working as an intern.
Swedish cops nab man for having big muscles
Police in Sweden's south who hauled a muscular man in for steroid testing have had their knuckles rapped, after it was ruled that big biceps cannot be grounds for narcotics suspicions.