The Local Sweden

There's no such thing as a hangover 'cure': expert

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:41:00 +0200

With many Swedes nursing headaches on Saturday following an evening of revelry to celebrate Midsummer's Eve, one Swedish physician has brought some bad news - there is no such thing as a hangover cure.

Dad slams booze delivery to 10-year-old son

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:00:00 +0200

Express delivery firm DHL has been criticised for having handed over a load of alcohol ordered from Germany to a 10-year-old boy in southern Sweden who was home alone at the time.

Alcohol seizures down despite tough new law

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:57:00 +0200

Despite the introduction of a new law strengthening the powers of customs officials, the number of seizures of alcohol ordered online has declined dramatically in 2013.

Trade surplus decreases in May

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:35:00 +0200

In May, Sweden's net trade surplus declined to 2.7 billion kronor ($348.59 million) from 8.1 billion the previous year, Statistics Sweden (Statistiska centralbyrån, SCB) reported on Monday.

Swedish exports back in the black

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0200

Exports of goods from Sweden increased by 7.6 percent by volume in the first quarter, in comparison with the first quarter of 2009 with imports climbing 8.2 percent, new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB) show.

Coke sues Swedish firm over Ukrainian imports

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:37:00 +0100

US beverage giant Coca Cola is suing to stop a Swedish company from selling Ukrainian-made Coke products in Sweden.

Can I import alcohol over the internet?

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:31:00 +0200

Ask The Local: Is it legal for a private person to import alcohol to Sweden via the internet?

Sweden secures ethanol toll exemption

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:50:00 +0200

Sweden has secured an exemption to higher EU tolls on the imports of Brazilian ethanol, it was announced on Friday.

Customs employees given 'pirated' iPods for Christmas

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:59:00 +0100

The iPod-esque MP3 music players given to Swedish Customs (Tullverket) employees for their annual Christmas failed to impress the rank and file – and may be illegal.

More Swedish investment flowing to France

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:12:00 +0100

Sweden last year became the second largest source of foreign investment in France.