STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - On a chilly Saturday in central Stockholm, around 150 people queue on a street, squinting into the low sun, checking their watches and hoping to make it into Systembolaget - Sweden's state alcohol monopoly - before it shuts at 3 p.m.
"This is the last chance to buy alcohol before Monday," says musician Calle Lehman as he stands in the ever-expanding line. "The big Saturday afternoon queue is a bit of a tradition."
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
