The Local Sweden 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 13 inspiring Swedish women whose stories you should know From historical figures to contemporary icons, Swedish women have broken boundaries around the globe. Here is The Local's list of 13 of Sweden's most inspiring women whose stories deserve to be widely known. https://www.thelocal.se/20170308/international-womens-day-2017-12-of-swedens-most-inspiring-women Wed, 08 Mar 2017 07:59:00 +0100 international-womens-day-2017-12-of-swedens-most-inspiring-women WATCH: Swedes mark International Women's Day with flash mobs Flash mobs took place in some of Sweden’s biggest cities on Wednesday as International Women’s Day was marked by mass sing-alongs, including at Stockholm’s Central Station, which was filled by participants. https://www.thelocal.se/20170309/watch-swedes-mark-international-womens-day-with-flash-mobs Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:35:46 +0100 watch-swedes-mark-international-womens-day-with-flash-mobs Why these Swedish trade union bosses wore pink pussyhats for gender equality A Swedish builders' union has been both praised and criticized after its all-male board donned 'pussy hats' and posed for a picture in support of gender equality. https://www.thelocal.se/20170308/why-these-swedish-trade-union-bosses-wore-pink-pussyhats-for-gender-equality Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:08:13 +0100 why-these-swedish-trade-union-bosses-wore-pink-pussyhats-for-gender-equality Sweden world's best country for women: ranking Sweden is seen as the best place in the world for women, at least according to a new survey. https://www.thelocal.se/20170308/sweden-worlds-best-country-for-women-report Wed, 08 Mar 2017 12:37:21 +0100 sweden-worlds-best-country-for-women-report International Women's Day flash mobs planned in Swedish cities International Women’s Day 2017 is to be marked by a series of flash mobs in public places across Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20170308/international-womens-day-flash-mobs-planned-in-swedish-cities Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:53:49 +0100 international-womens-day-flash-mobs-planned-in-swedish-cities Greens propose Women's Day as holiday Sweden's Green party have proposed turning the annual International Women's Day (IWD) into a public holiday and said that gender equality has gone backwards under the current government. https://www.thelocal.se/20140308/greens-propose-womens-day-public-holiday Sat, 08 Mar 2014 17:40:00 +0100 greens-propose-womens-day-public-holiday Stockholm pram march marks Women's Day Stockholm will on Monday host the largest ever march of the prams (strollers) as part of the city's celebration of the 100th International Women's Day. https://www.thelocal.se/20100308/25406 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:26:00 +0100 25406