The Local Sweden

Swedish PM Stefan Löfven to meet Donald Trump for the first time

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:13:12 +0200

Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven is expected to meet US President Donald Trump for the first time on Tuesday, and has revealed what he plans to tell the American leader.

Where to go to find Swedes abroad: top travel destinations revealed

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:26:56 +0100

Fresh statistics from a travel agency have revealed the Swedes' favourite holiday destination, and it turns out that Swedish tourists are indeed creatures of habit.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic ready for his derby debut

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:21:09 +0200

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is looking forward to adding to his list of major European club derbies when he appears for Manchester United against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Sweden pushes for seat at top table of power

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 20:36:07 +0200

Sweden’s foreign minister, Margot Wallström, in New York to attend the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, has been garnering support for Sweden to get a seat on the UN Security Council, according to Swedish public broadcaster, Sveriges Radio.

Assange stays mum over Swedish sex crime case

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:39:00 +0200

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said on Wednesday that he would not be addressing the Swedish sexual assault and rape allegations against him in his run for office in Australia, as "Australian men don't like to talk about their private lives".

Assange meets Ecuador minister in London

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:18:00 +0200

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made a fleeting public appearance on Sunday as he welcomed the Ecuadorian foreign minister to his refuge at the South American country's embassy in London.

Assange's sex crimes accuser speaks out

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:31:00 +0200

One of the two Swedish women who accused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of sex crimes has spoken out publicly about her ordeal for what is believed to be the first time.

Why I finally decided to seek Swedish citizenship

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:51:00 +0200

With three years in Sweden under her belt, US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt debates the pros and cons of taking Swedish citizenship.

'Do expat friends make it harder to integrate?'

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:05:00 +0100

US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt reflects on why many of her friends in Sweden are from her home country and whether or not this makes her a "bad immigrant".

Envoy reacts to Ecuador ridicule in Sweden

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:39:00 +0200

Ecuador's ambassador to Sweden Thursday defended his homeland against criticism over press freedom following its granting of asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is wanted by authorities in Stockholm.

Britain predicts long showdown over Assange

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:34:00 +0200

Britain and Ecuador face a prolonged showdown over the asylum bid by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the South American nation's London embassy, Britain's foreign minister William Hague said Tuesday.

Britain invites Ecuador to resume Assange talks

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:11:00 +0200

Britain wants to resume talks with Ecuador and find a diplomatic solution to the standoff over WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as soon as possible, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Monday.

Ecuador doubts a fair US trial for Assange

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:15:00 +0200

Ecuador's president fears Julian Assange would not get a fair trial in the United States and has insisted that Britain and Sweden guarantee they will not extradite the WikiLeaks founder.

Minister: OAS 'not angry' at Sweden over Assange

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:31:00 +0200

South American nations’ support of Ecuador over the country's decision to grant aslylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be seen as a criticism of Sweden, Brazil’s foreign minister Antonio Patriota said in Stockholm on Wednesday.

Lawyer has 'surprising' news in Assange case

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:22:00 +0200

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's lawyer Thursday said he had key information relating to the rape claims his client was facing which would be surprising when revealed, a report said.

Assange case relies on US guarantees: Sweden

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:26:00 +0200

Sweden said Tuesday it was up to Washington to give WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who fears the US wants to prosecute him for divulging state secrets, the guarantees he has sought from Stockholm.

US rejects Assange's 'wild' witch hunt claims

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:41:00 +0200

The United States on Monday denied Julian Assange's "wild assertions" that it has launched a witch-hunt for the WikiLeaks founder, who was holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London to avoid extradition.

US denies pressuring UK in Assange case

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:07:00 +0200

The United States said Thursday it was not involved in the international row over WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange, denying charges it was pressuring Britain to seize him.

British raid threat 'hostile and extreme': WikiLeaks

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:46:00 +0200

Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks on Thursday condemned a British threat to raid the Ecuador embassy in London where its founder is holed up as a "hostile and extreme" assault on asylum-seekers.

US court secrecy makes Assange 'helpless'

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 13:39:00 +0200

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's defense lawyer said on Friday that his client, seeking asylum in Ecuador, was in a state of limbo because of secrecy from the United States over the charges it may pursue.