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Are Swedish hospitals in need of a major scrub up? Sweden has fewer drug users than many other Western countries, but a growing number of drug related deaths are worrying the authorities. And he is dominating the bestseller lists all around the world, several years after his death. Just what is it about Stieg Larssons books that is enthralling readers around the world?

Are Swedish hospitals in need of a major scrub up? Sweden has fewer drug users than many other Western countries, but a growing number of drug related deaths are worrying the authorities. And he is dominating the bestseller lists all around the world, several years after his death. Just what is it about Stieg Larssons books that is enthralling readers around the world?

Kids patrolling the public transport system to combat violence and vandalism gets the big thumbs up in a new report,

and rather than wind and water power, is the future of the world`s energy usage actually a step back time to the days of coal?

Kids patrolling the public transport system to combat violence and vandalism gets the big thumbs up in a new report,

and rather than wind and water power, is the future of the world`s energy usage actually a step back time to the days of coal?

Today well be talking about this first snow storm of the season hitting the eastern coast - especially just north of the capital - and the efforts to keep those buses and trains still running despite the winter weather, an angry debate over the high salary of the postal services boss - who now offers to work for free, a strange character who lives in the Swedish forest - eager to teach youngsters all about nature and a musical Swedish tribute to the late Swedish saxophonist Arne Domnérus.

Today well be talking about this first snow storm of the season hitting the eastern coast - especially just north of the capital - and the efforts to keep those buses and trains still running despite the winter weather, an angry debate over the high salary of the postal services boss - who now offers to work for free, a strange character who lives in the Swedish forest - eager to teach youngsters all about nature and a musical Swedish tribute to the late Swedish saxophonist Arne Domnérus.

Sweden has ratified the Lisbon EU Treaty, but the vote was not uncontroversial. Well be hearing how the authorities are trying to deal with the problems of child sex tourism. Then, with Christmas on the way, we visit the headquarters of the Swedish Post Office, to find out how they cope with the season, including letters to Santa, and what are all those red mailboxes that are about to appear on the streets?

Sweden has ratified the Lisbon EU Treaty, but the vote was not uncontroversial. Well be hearing how the authorities are trying to deal with the problems of child sex tourism. Then, with Christmas on the way, we visit the headquarters of the Swedish Post Office, to find out how they cope with the season, including letters to Santa, and what are all those red mailboxes that are about to appear on the streets?

The Swedish Parliament votes on the Lisbon treaty

Will the financial crisis affect what Father Christmas delivers to Swedish homes?

And its 150 years since the birth of one of Swedens most popular writers, whose personal life is now discussed almost as much as her books.

The Swedish Parliament votes on the Lisbon treaty

Will the financial crisis affect what Father Christmas delivers to Swedish homes?

And its 150 years since the birth of one of Swedens most popular writers, whose personal life is now discussed almost as much as her books.