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 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. https://www.thelocal.se/20160229/why-sweden-is-winning-the-race-to-become-the-first-cashless-society Mon, 29 Feb 2016 18:18:00 +0100 why-sweden-is-winning-the-race-to-become-the-first-cashless-society 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. https://www.thelocal.se/20150317/small-businesses-seek-help-in-cashless-swedenn Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:13:59 +0100 small-businesses-seek-help-in-cashless-swedenn 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. https://www.thelocal.se/20121009/43718 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:46:00 +0200 43718 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. https://www.thelocal.se/20100722/27938 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:13:00 +0200 27938