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Stockholm/Brussels, Dec 10 – Sweden plans to contribute 765 million euros to a EU development fund to combat climate change, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt announced in Parliament in Stockholm.

Stockholm  – Swedish opera singer Elisabeth Soederstroem, 82, died Friday in Stockholm from the effects of a stroke, her husband Sverker Olow said.

Stockholm – A summit meeting of European Union leaders this week will hopefully result in “political agreement” on the bloc’s new top jobs, the Swedish EU presidency said Tuesday.

Stockholm – Norwegian Oystein Loseth has been named as new chief executive of the Swedish government-owned utility Vattenfall, the group said Monday.

Phnom Penh – A Swedish businessman visiting Cambodia has been murdered and his body dumped outside Phnom Penh, reportedly after he met a woman with whom he had corresponded online, national media reported Monday.

Stockholm – To the “great surprise” of new Sweden coach Erik Hamren, Barcelona forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has expressed doubts about his future career in the national team.

Stockholm – The SAS Group, operator of the joint carrier Scandinavian Airlines, on Thursday reported a third-quarter profit despite lower turnover in the wake of the global recession.

Stockholm  – Volvo is to offer its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the XC90 in only the seven-seat version on the European market with a third row of seats including two additional child seats by the end of this year, the Swedish manufacturer has announced.

Stockholm  – Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah’s decision to pull out of a scheduled runoff has to be assessed by Afghan authorities including the Independent Election Commission and Supreme Court, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said.

Stockholm  – Nordic telecommunications group Telia Sonera on Wednesday reported higher sales and earnings for third-quarter 2009, topping analysts’ forecasts.