The Local Sweden

Swede charged for psalm protest at neo-Nazi march

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:10:00 +0200

A Swedish politician has been charged for disorderly conduct after he sang psalms to protest a neo-Nazi demonstration last month.

Rioters cause damage in May Day demo

Wed, 02 May 2007 01:22:00 +0200

Rioters caused widespread damage after demonstrations in central Stockholm turned violent on Tuesday evening, after an otherwise peaceful May Day.

What's the point of protesting?

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:36:00 +0200

When Sweden's labour movements take to the streets on May 1st this year, they will for once have something other than a socialist government to protest against. But, argues Captus's Nima Sanandaji, they overestimate the influence of ideology on politics.

Two held after Stockholm riots

Tue, 02 May 2006 11:12:00 +0200

Two people were held overnight by police after a demonstration by the 'Reclaim the City' group descended into rioting in Stockholm on Sunday.

Persson launches May 1st assault on Alliance

Mon, 01 May 2006 17:45:00 +0200

Prime minister Göran Persson has used his annual May 1st speech, held in Tornparken in Sundbyberg, to deliver a broad attack on the opposition alliance.