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Radio Sweden News August 26, 2003
Anti-Euro Side Maintains Lead as Referendum Approaches Tuesday, 2003-08-26 With less than three weeks remaining before Sweden s referendum on joining the European Union s single currency, a new poll shows the "no" side has slightly widened its comfortable margin. [Radio Sweden News]
Finland Criticises EU Draft Constitution Tuesday, 2003-08-26 Finland s Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen criticised the European Union s draft constitution Monday, saying several proposals would hurt smaller member states. [Radio Sweden News]
Possible Dyslexia Gene Uncovered Tuesday, 2003-08-26 Finnish and Swedish researchers say they have found a gene they believe can be important in causing dyslexia, the most common learning disorder among children. [Radio Sweden News]
Return to Whaling Hits Icelandic Tourist Industry Tuesday, 2003-08-26 After Icelandic whalers harpooned their sixth minke whale this past weekend, the island s tourist industry said it is losing money because of international disapproval. [Radio Sweden News]
Olsson Wins Gold in Triple Jump, Holm Takes Silver in High Jump Tuesday, 2003-08-26 Sweden s Christian Olson won the triple jump at the World Athletics Championships Monday. [Radio Sweden News] |