The Local Sweden

For your eyes only: Swedish Bond girls

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:42:00 +0200

James Bond's "Skyfall" premieres on Friday, featuring a sexy Swedish actor in a prominent role. But did you know that Swedish actresses have had a long-running love affair with British agent 007? The Local finds out more.

Sweden classifies Säpo spending as secret

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:20:00 +0200

Sweden's justice minister Beatrice Ask has classified the running costs of the Security Service (Säpo), putting an end to media revelations over how funds were being used.

Säpo to cut jobs due to 'financial strain'

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:46:00 +0200

Swedish security service Säpo will be making major staff cutbacks due to “economic strain”, news that comes shortly after revelations of their 5.3 million kronor ($802,500) James Bond-themed party last year.

Second Swede to appear in new Bond blockbuster

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:28:00 +0100

Jens Hultén has been announced as a cast member of the newest 007 installment, meaning two Swedes will be sharing the silver screen with James Bond this year.

Rapace lands role in new Bond movie

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:34:00 +0100

Swedish actor Ola Rapace is in London to take part in the new James Bond film "Skyfall", according to his agent Aleksandra Mandic.