NORRKÖPING (Sweden), March 25 — Newspaper clippings, books and first-hand accounts of people who said they visited other planets are catalogued in a giant Swedish archive on paranormal phenomena, attracting the curious and researchers from around the world. The Archives for the Unexplained (AFU) claims to be the world’s biggest library of paranormal phenomena, with … Read more
STOCKHOLM, Feb 1 — In the northern hemisphere, the number of hours of daylight are finally increasing, but in many zones the lack of light combined with winter temperatures can make it difficult to face the daily grind with panache. In Sweden, however, a ritual that has been practiced for decades may provide inspiration to … Read more
STOCKHOLM, Dec 23 — Sweden’s postal service is inundated every year with thousands of letters beginning with ‘Dear Santa’, and it not only answers them but for over a century has kept those that stand out. With addresses such as “Lapland”, “Reindeer Land” or “Santa’s Igloo”, the postal service PostNord last year alone received around … Read more
STOCKHOLM: Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Wednesday tendered his resignation, a widely expected move paving the way for his designated successor Magdalena Andersson ahead of next year’s general election. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
STOCKHOLM: Two people died and one was injured on Tuesday in Sweden’s Uppsala after an elderly man fell seven floors, hitting two people, at a concert hall, police said. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
STOCKHOLM: Swedish rapper Einar, who won awards and topped charts in the Scandinavian country, was shot and killed late Thursday in Stockholm, police and media said as police hunted for suspects. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
STOCKHOLM: There is so far no sign of foul play in the car crash that killed Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, who lived under protection after his 2007 depiction of the Prophet Muhammad prompted death threats, police said Monday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
STOCKHOLM: Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, who lived under police protection after his 2007 depiction of the Prophet Mohammed prompted death threats, died Sunday in a car accident. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
STOCKHOLM: Two Swedish prison guards were held hostage for nine hours on Wednesday by two inmates demanding pizza as ransom, and were released when the food was delivered, a spokeswoman for the penitentiary told AFP. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
STOCKHOLM: Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven resigned on Monday, one week after he lost a vote of no confidence, leaving it up to the speaker of parliament to begin the search for a replacement. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
