The Local Sweden

New site offers help to cyberbullying victims

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:46:00 +0100

Victims of internet hate in Sweden can now report cyberbullying online and receive legal assistance from an anti-discrimination group that believes traditional law enforcement has failed to tackle the issue.

Don't forget about the 'good' internet hatred

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:09:00 +0100

As Sweden continues to discuss internet hatred, Paulina Neuding, editor of centre-right Swedish magazine Neo, argues that the left openly subjects opinion-makers who disagree with them to similarly hateful comments.

Internet abuse on the rise in Sweden: report

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:13:00 +0200

Internet abuse cases are steadily increasing in Sweden, according to fresh figures from Sweden's National Council on Crime Prevention (Brottsförebyggande rådet – Brå).

Mosque fire 'could have been arson'

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:04:00 +0200

A fire that broke out in a mosque in northern Sweden on Thursday night could have been started deliberately, police say.

'Serial murderer' charged in gay killing

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:50:00 +0200

A 35-year-old man thought to be a serial murderer was indicted on Tuesday, suspected of murder, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, and theft.

Swastika display 'not a hate crime'

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:51:00 +0100

The bearer of a banner equating the swastika with the Star of David at a demonstration in Malmö during the summer will not face criminal charges.