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Opinion: Proposed law change threatens to erode Sweden's press freedom

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:59:59 +0100

Sweden's press freedom rests on very thin ice, and a proposed espionage law may make it even thinner, writes Ole von Uexkull, executive director of the Right Livelihood Award Foundation.

Chinese dissident book publisher honoured by Swedish press organization

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:55:03 +0200

Chinese-born scholar and book publisher Gui Minhai has been honoured by Swedish press rights group Publicistklubben for his struggle for freedom of speech in China.

'EU shouldn't define who's a journalist': union

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:53:00 +0100

Swedish journalists have joined European colleagues in criticizing an EU report urging that bureaucrats be able to dismiss reporters, and noted that its authors did not consult the European Federation of Journalists.

Lars Vilks egged at 'Muhammad' lecture

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +0100

Controversial Swedish artist Lars Vilks was forced to dodge eggs thrown by angry audience members while giving a lecture about his Muhammad cartoons and free expression at the University of Karlstad on Tuesday.

Holding the hate at bay - defending free speech in the internet age

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:13:00 +0200

As Swedish news outlets reassess their policies regarding online comments amid an ongoing debate about "internet hate", The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson argues that free speech is too important to be left to fend for itself in an online Wild West.

Swedish newspapers target racist comments

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:49:00 +0200

Several major Swedish newspapers have introduced restrictions to the comment functions in their discussion forums in an attempt to gain better control and limit racism, sexism and personal attacks.

Sick Bobby jokes under investigation

Wed, 24 May 2006 21:02:00 +0200

The torture and murder of ten year old Bobby has become the subject of internet humour. Today a legal investigation was opened into the sick jokes. The most likely outcome is that they are not criminal in any way.