Scandinavian nations not keen on seal hunting ban
A recent proposal approved by a European Parliament subcommittee would prohibit all EU nations from importing any seal products. This would be an econ...
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Tennis and politics clash at Sweden Davis Cup match
Around 6,000 people demonstrated against Israel during a recent Davis Cup tennis match held in Sweden. The match, which was held in Malmo, was closed ...
Documentary on diplomatic “work” causing controversy in Sweden
The Swedish television network SVT has, during the past six weeks, broadcast a documentary reality series entitled “Diplomaterna” (The Diplomats), Dag...
Norway and Sweden jointly bid for Euro 2016
Sweden’s Football Association has announced it intends to team up with Norway to make a joint bid to host the European Championship in 2016. The Europ...
Norwegian women turn to Sweden for gender-based abortions
In Norway it is against the law to get an abortion based on the sex of the unborn child. However, The Local newspaper reports that some pregnant Norwe...
Sweden’s porn king hit with huge tax bill
The Stockholm County Administrative Court has ruled that Sweden’s porn king Berth Milton will have to pay 865 million kroner (USD 100 million) in back...
Sweden’s pharmacy monopoly reaches an end
The government of Sweden has decided to allow stores that are not state-run pharmacies to sell non-prescription drugs. This latest move is the final s...
Sweden’s crown princess engaged (updated)
The Swedish royal family has today officially announced that the crown princess, Victoria Bernadotte is formally engaged to her long-time boyfriend Da...