The Local Sweden https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Chocolate workers next in line for train strike Workers at Swedish chocolate giant Marabou may be the next to be affected by the railway strike, as part of a 'sympathy strike' planned by one of Sweden's biggest unions. https://www.thelocal.se/20140617/chocolate-maker-backs-train-strike Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:47:00 +0200 chocolate-maker-backs-train-strike Tell us why Sweden needs foreign workers OVER TO YOU: With threats to labour migration mooted The Local is inviting readers to tell us why Sweden needs skilled foreign workers. You can upload your videos or pictures via social media to be part of the debate. https://www.thelocal.se/20140506/tell-us-why-sweden-needs-foreign-workers Tue, 06 May 2014 14:00:00 +0200 tell-us-why-sweden-needs-foreign-workers Borg 'more optimistic' about Swedish economy The Swedish economy is set to return to growth next year, but unemployment will remain high, according to a new forecast from finance minister Anders Borg. https://www.thelocal.se/20091109/23156 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:06:00 +0100 23156 Economic slowdown in Swedish service sector The Swedish economy looks gloomier than ever as the service sector's economic growth slows down from 3.1 percent in the first quarter to 2 percent for the second quarter. https://www.thelocal.se/20080821/13844 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:56:00 +0200 13844 Stockholm pulls down bullish recruitment market High economic growth means that the good times are rolling for Swedish recruitment firms, but a lack of available staff could soon cause problems in Stockholm. https://www.thelocal.se/20070824/8283 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:14:00 +0200 8283 Service sector companies grow faster Service sector companies in Sweden have been growing faster in the first quarter of 2007. https://www.thelocal.se/20070619/7645 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:08:00 +0200 7645 Religious holidays may become optional Almega, an organisation that supports service companies in Sweden, has proposed a move away from public holidays based on Christian beliefs. It should instead be up to employees to decide which holidays to take on the basis of their own religious faith. https://www.thelocal.se/20070202/6283 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:39:00 +0100 6283