Stefan Loefven

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today thanked the Swedish government for a $100 million loan for Kiev's cash-strapped economy, one piece of a multibillion dollar package the country needs to avoid collapse.

Israel has hit out at Sweden's newly elected prime minister Stefan Loefven over his decision to recognise a Palestinian state.

A left-leaning coalition led by Sweden's opposition Social Democrats defeated the incumbent centre-right government in Sunday's general election, while the far right was headed for historic gains.

Sweden's likely new prime minister, Social Democrat leader Stefan Loefven, may have little experience of national politics but this consensus-seeking trade unionist has overcome bigger obstacles before.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today thanked the Swedish government for a $100 million loan for Kiev's cash-strapped economy, one piece of a multibillion dollar package the country needs to avoid collapse.

Israel has hit out at Sweden's newly elected prime minister Stefan Loefven over his decision to recognise a Palestinian state.

A left-leaning coalition led by Sweden's opposition Social Democrats defeated the incumbent centre-right government in Sunday's general election, while the far right was headed for historic gains.

Sweden's likely new prime minister, Social Democrat leader Stefan Loefven, may have little experience of national politics but this consensus-seeking trade unionist has overcome bigger obstacles before.