Öland ‘part of the mainland’: EU
The Baltic island of Öland isn't an island after all, ruled the European Union, thereby depriving Öland of subsidies granted to other islands. The reason for this surprising ruling: the Öland Bridge.
Day: September 11, 2011
Sweden
Germany
Klitschko wants to knock out Britain’s David Haye
After defending his WBC belt heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has said he wants to now fight – and knock out – Britain's David Haye.
Germany
Aigner warns fellow ministers against using Facebook
Germany's consumer protection minister has warned her fellow cabinet members against using Facebook to promote their work citing data security concerns.
Sweden
Tropical hurricane heading for Sweden
Dramatic weather is to be expected along Sweden's coast, as the remains of tropical hurricane Katia reaches Sweden in the beginning of next week.
Sweden
Many missed shots in this year’s bear hunt
Hunters taking part in this season's bear hunt have failed to bring the targeted animal down at least 34 times. Some bears have remained unharmed, but blood trails show that others have been maimed.
Germany
Germany commemorates victims of 9/11 attacks
German President Christian Wulff commemorated the victims of September 11, 2001 at an ecumenical service in Berlin, the first of a series of events to mark the 10th anniversary of the attacks.
Germany
HSH Nordbank had German journalists investigated
HSH Nordbank asked private detectives to investigate German journalists, according to a confidential report seen by newsweekly Der Spiegel.
Sweden
Sweden to invest millions in fighting extremism
Sweden is investing 62 million kronor ($9.6 million) in a national action plan to combat extremism, according to a government announcement.
Germany
Hells Angels boss faces charges over vicious dog attacks
Investigators are deciding what charges to bring against Hannover’s Hells Angels boss, after his two German Shepherds brutally attacked a number of people.
Sweden
Four arrested for preparing terror crimes
Police in Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden, arrested four people during the early hours of Sunday on probable cause suspected of preparing terrorist crime, confirmed Sara Kvarnström, press officer of the Swedish Security Services (Säpo), to news agency TT.
Sweden
9/11 ‘average’ for travelling in Sweden
Despite Sunday marking ten years since the 9/11 terror attacks in New York, Swedes have not been deterred from travelling to and from Sweden, according to airport officials and travel agencies.
Germany
Berlin prepares for Greek insolvency
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble is making preparations for a Greek insolvency, according to newsweekly Der Spiegel.