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 A slew of Swedish embassies and consulates are set for closure as the the foreign ministry prepares to cut costs after having its budget reduced, according to a media report. https://www.thelocal.se/20110127/31666 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:52:00 +0100 31666 The Swedish government on Wednesday announced the closure of embassies in Buenos Aires, Brussels, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur and Luanda. https://www.thelocal.se/20101222/31014 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:55:00 +0100 31014 Foreign minister Carl Bildt described as "stupid, dangerous and harmful" the passage of a bill slashing the budget of Swedish Government Offices (Regeringskansliet), warning that several Swedish embassies will be shuttered as a result. https://www.thelocal.se/20101210/30754 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:37:00 +0100 30754