Pupils find killer’s rifle in Swedish sports lesson
Three teenage schoolgirls from southern Sweden were left gobsmacked after finding an AK-47 Kalashnikov that belonged to a convicted murderer, during a physical education class.
Day: October 2, 2014
‘Non-existent’ EU cooperation on refugees
Sweden's EU commissioner Cecilia Malmström has criticized European Union countries for a lack of solidarity when it comes to taking in refugees.
Stefan Löfven voted in as new Prime Minister
Social Democrat leader Stefan Löfven has been voted in as the new Prime Minister of Sweden.
Reinfeldt’s top team hold last meeting
Sweden's outgoing centre-right cabinet have gathered for their last meeting, as Social Democrat leader Stefan Löfven prepares to take over as Prime Minister.
Geena Davis: ‘I want to be in a Swedish movie’
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Geena Davis was an exchange student in Sweden in the seventies and was once engaged to a Swede. She chatted to the The Local's Natalia Brzezinski about how she'd love to star in a Swedish movie.
Löfven in U-turn over restaurant sales tax hike
Incoming Prime Minister Stefan Löfven won't be increasing taxes in restaurants as promised, despite his strong criticism of the former government's tax cuts in 2012.
What’s On in Sweden: October 2nd – 9th
Stockholm's Affordable Art Fair returns, British rocker Midge Ure is in Malmö and one of Gothenburg's most creative spaces is hosting a ten-year anniversary party.
Malmö beat Olympiacos in Champions clash
Malmö became the first Swedish side to win a Champions League match in 14 years after beating Olympiacos 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Three Swedish unis in world’s top 100
Three Swedish universities were ranked among the top 100 in the world in the new Times Higher Education ranking, with another two featured in the top 200.