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Tech

Swedes among world's biggest card users

Swedes use their debit cards three times as frequently as the average European and chose cards instead of cash for smaller payment amounts, according to new research.

Tech

Small businesses seek help in cashless Sweden

Cash circulation is decreasing rapidly in Sweden, but it's been causing a headache for some small businesses. The Local meets with some of those affected in Stockholm ahead of a key debate in parliament later this week.

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More Swedish shops dropping cash for cards

Sweden has seen a decrease of around 10 percent in cash usage nationwide over the past five years, a trend that has prompted more and more shops to accept only cards at the counter.

Crime

Police accused of breaking woman's arm

A policeman from Stockholm is being prosecuted for having unlawfully detaining a woman and assaulting her, in particular breaking her arm.