Two brothers accused of fire-bombing the home of a Swedish artist over a picture of the Prophet Mohammed went on trial Tuesday with one of them calling him "Islam's greatest enemy".

• Brothers risk prison for arson attack on cartoonist

One of the biggest distributors of hand tools in the US has been charged for alleged violation of Intellectual Property Rights for selling counterfeit products of its own Sweden-based supplier.

A Swedish feminist party set fire to 100,000 kronor ($13,087) worth of bank bills to protest the wage gap between men and women.

The European Union's competition watchdog has cleared the takeover of Sweden's Volvo Cars.

• Chinese state fund to buy stake in Volvo

A joke misfired and sparked a dispute at a Finnish McDonald's.

American tourists returns to Sweden as the economy improves
– but Chinese visitors are not prioritized by tourism promoters.

German utility will spend 65 million dollar on new wind turbines.

Japan's Renesas Electronics buys the wireless modem operations of mobile phone maker Nokia in a $200 million deal.

After two months – the US accepts help following the oil spill.

Sweden's centre-right government aims to safeguard welfare and economic stability with strong labour laws and high taxes.

Finland for the second year in a row took first place at the annual Wife-Carrying World Championships.

A Swedish law punishing the purchase -- not sale -- of sex, has been so effective it has slashed street prostitution in half.

WEEKLY UPDATE – Swedish stocks rose Friday, after sharp falls the previous day and a turbulent week.

Swedish media expert warns that The Times' plans to charge readers to access its website is risky.

Swedish authorities calls for tighter security at a nuclear plant that was broken into by Greenpeace activists in June.

• Greenpeace activists fined for Sweden nuclear break-in

The police stormed a Stockholm bank after a robber  locked himself in together with both customers and bank staff.

The European Union should slap automatic sanctions on states which run excessive deficits, Finland's prime minister said.

Sweden on Thursday ended 109 years of obligatory military service, setting the nation on the way to becoming a fully professional army.

Only two western European countries have hiked interest rates since the beginning of the global recession: Sweden and Norway.

• Sweden hikes interest rate to 0.50 percent

Most hate crimes motivated by race or  sexual orientation.

The economy is developing strongly following the severe downturn.

• Nordic countries leading Europe out of crisis

Finland aims to be self-sufficient in electricity production.

The legendary Hultsfred festival closes the gates after years of declining attendance and increased competition.

The substance patent protecting its cholesterol fighter is valid.

Sales of clothes, consumer electronics and second-hand goods boom in Sweden as retail sales recover.

The United States will accept offers from 12 foreign countries.

• Sweden offers to help the US to clean up oil spill

International air traffic resumed a strong recovery in May as airlines shrugged off disruption by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe.

Sweden has the highest top tax rate on personal income in Europe – but Denmark has the highest overall tax-to-GDP ratio.

• 'Sweden is a tax haven'

Swedish cheap'n'chic fashion group a “long-term investment”.

Polish authorities has invited new tenders for a 51-percent stake in a state-controlled electricity firm, part-owned by Sweden's Vattenfall.