Iraq goes to the polls next week, in what has been called by some observers as a crossroads for the nation.

But for whom is it most important? And why?

In this week`s Konflikt in English hear about the election through the eyes and fates of four people who have lived through the occupation in the country. Will we see a repeat of the 2005 election, after which the country fell into sectarian conflict? Or will things carry on as usual, or even normalise? We`ll also hear from two potential voters living here in Sweden. Presenter: Kris Boswell

Iraq goes to the polls next week, in what has been called by some observers as a crossroads for the nation.

But for whom is it most important? And why?

In this week`s Konflikt in English hear about the election through the eyes and fates of four people who have lived through the occupation in the country. Will we see a repeat of the 2005 election, after which the country fell into sectarian conflict? Or will things carry on as usual, or even normalise? We`ll also hear from two potential voters living here in Sweden. Presenter: Kris Boswell

Swedish doctors oppose circumcision of young boys, citing ethical reasons. /// Households and companies are extremely optimistic about the economy, a survey shows. /// The red-green opposition parties say they are willing to keep some of the incumbent governments tax reliefs. /// A small country staying away from international military alliances can Sweden defend itself?

Swedish doctors oppose circumcision of young boys, citing ethical reasons. /// Households and companies are extremely optimistic about the economy, a survey shows. /// The red-green opposition parties say they are willing to keep some of the incumbent governments tax reliefs. /// A small country staying away from international military alliances can Sweden defend itself?

Pressure on the Swedish police to open their Cold War archives about those who worked with the East German spy agency.

The Russian involved in Spykers purchase of Saab denies the accusations of ties to organized crime.

There are more cops on the streets in the suburbs, but is that slowing down the investigation of crimes?

Then, how do Swedes feel about their dogs?

Pressure on the Swedish police to open their Cold War archives about those who worked with the East German spy agency.

The Russian involved in Spykers purchase of Saab denies the accusations of ties to organized crime.

There are more cops on the streets in the suburbs, but is that slowing down the investigation of crimes?

Then, how do Swedes feel about their dogs?

Dutch sportscar maker Spyker has now officially bought Saab what can we expect from this venture? /// Foreign Minister Carl Bildt is in Baghdad to inaugurate Swedens first embassy in Iraq in decades. /// Travellers frustration over the winter-related train chaos is getting worse every day. /// One year after Princess Victoria announced her engagement, we visit the cathedral where she will be wed this summer.

Dutch sportscar maker Spyker has now officially bought Saab what can we expect from this venture? /// Foreign Minister Carl Bildt is in Baghdad to inaugurate Swedens first embassy in Iraq in decades. /// Travellers frustration over the winter-related train chaos is getting worse every day. /// One year after Princess Victoria announced her engagement, we visit the cathedral where she will be wed this summer.

The fall out from the arctic weather continues ....

Sweden`s heavily criticised National Rail Operator SJ blames the government for the catalogue of delays and stoppages on its network.

The finger of blame is also pointed by the government at what it calls the "unacceptable" level of danger posed to the public by collapsing roofs

And if delays and dangers to public health weren`t enough, Swedes once again face record high electricty bills

In other news we examine Sweden`s famed system of income tax

The fall out from the arctic weather continues ....

Sweden`s heavily criticised National Rail Operator SJ blames the government for the catalogue of delays and stoppages on its network.

The finger of blame is also pointed by the government at what it calls the "unacceptable" level of danger posed to the public by collapsing roofs

And if delays and dangers to public health weren`t enough, Swedes once again face record high electricty bills

In other news we examine Sweden`s famed system of income tax