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 centuries-old provision in Sweden's inheritance law means a noble family's property is often bequeathed to the first-born son. Although slowly dying out, it is still in use today, provoking controversy in a country that champions gender equality. https://www.thelocal.se/20210806/why-a-remnant-of-patriarchal-law-still-haunts-sweden Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:17:08 +0200 why-a-remnant-of-patriarchal-law-still-haunts-sweden A man from Dalarna has claimed almost a million kronor ($140,000) for unpaid services rendered over 15 years to a now deceased woman. https://www.thelocal.se/20090802/21054 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:27:00 +0200 21054