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Britain lauds Sweden's 'tiger economy'
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Britain lauds Sweden's 'tiger economy'

Sweden's economy came in for high praise on Friday when UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne revealed that he was keen to examine and learn from how the country has dealt with crises and handled its finances over the last 20 years.
Sweden pledges more aid for 'web activists'
Internet

Sweden pledges more aid for 'web activists'

Sweden's minister for development cooperation has pledged to increase aid for social media and technical systems to prevent repressive regimes from shutting off the internet, such as the Egyptian government's measures last week.
Tenant union names Sweden's worst landlords
Renting

Tenant union names Sweden's worst landlords

The Swedish Union of Tenants (Hyresgästföreningen) has come up with a "blacklist" of Sweden's worst landlords in its member magazine after asking its lawyers for nominations from each of the country's regions.
Murder victim's penis cut, stuffed down throat
Crime

Murder victim's penis cut, stuffed down throat

A 33-year-old man was charged on Tuesday for the brutal murder of a man with a meat cleaver, during which the suspect cut off the victim's penis and stuffed it down his throat, newspaper Kvällsposten reported on Wednesday.
Swedish trophy reveals unexpected message
Football

Swedish trophy reveals unexpected message

A former Swedish national team doctor who performed keyhole surgery on a football trophy was shocked to discover that the secret message within was not a pledge of allegiance to the trophy creator's beloved club, but a rival team across town.
'Green residents only' for new Stockholm district

'Green residents only' for new Stockholm district

Future residents of a new "climate-neutral" Stockholm city district should face stringent regulations when it comes to their lifestyle and exercise habits, a number of governing Stockholm politicans have proposed.