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Two jailed ahead of booze cruise rape trial
Revellers on board Silja Galaxy for one of Fun Cruise's student parties. None of these people were involved in the alleged rape. Photo: Fun Cruises

The alleged rape has been seized upon by Sweden's right-wing media as evidence of the dangers of immigration.

Royal husband's grandad was anti-Nazi hero
Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill at the baptism of Prince Nicolas Christopher O'Neill in November. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

Chris O’Neill's grandfather Otto Walter saved Jews from labour camps, new documents reveal.

Swedish head reported for using 'hon' not 'hen'
At the Egalia nursery school in Stockholm, children are only ever referred to using the pronoun 'hen'. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT

Is it discriminatory not to use 'hen', Sweden's new gender-equal pronoun, if someone feels 'hon' or 'han' don't fit?

Zlatan wants £600,000 a week to move to UK
PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic at a game in Malmö in November. Photo: Andreas Hillergren/TT

"The money is crazy," unnamed 'insider' tells UK's Daily Mail.

Video
Spoof video proves just how gender equal Swedes are
A screenshot of the Centre Party's video.

One of Sweden's female party leaders has marked her return from maternity leave in a comedy video that oozes the country's unique approach to gender.

What Sweden is doing to crack down on terrorists
A police officer at Sweden's Arlanda airport. Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT

New anti-terror legislation comes into effect in Sweden on Friday.

Five arrested for rape on Nordic student booze cruise
File photo of a Silja Line ferry. Credit: Hasse Holmberg/TT

Police have arrested five men from central Sweden following reports of a gang rape on a student ferry trip.

April Fool!
April Fools' Day: Did The Local manage to trick you?
These chaps clearly found our April Fools' stories hilarious.

Alright, we confess: not everything you read on The Local this morning met our usual standards of accuracy.

Swedish teen pop star Zara Larsson: 'Men are swines'
Zara Larsson performing in Sweden. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Sweden's newest international music icon Zara Larsson has spoken out about online abuse.

April Fools' Day
Sweden's Abba reunite to save Mamma Mia island
Abba in 1980. This is not what they look like today. Photo: TT

UPDATED: Is this the moment fans have been waiting for?

Features
What's on
Four Swedish spring markets for foodies and shoppers
Snap up a bargain at Hornstull market. Photo: Fredrik Persson/SCANPIX

The best spots to bag a bargain or a tasty snack in Sweden this week.

The Local List
How to chat to Swedes when the sun comes out
A couple lap up the spring sun in Stockholm. Photo: Tomas Oneborg/SvD/TT

It’s finally happening. Let’s talk about it.

Opinion
'Sweden's a fantastic tourist spot so we must promote it'
Boat houses in western Sweden, a growing tourism hotspot. Photo: Fredrik Boman/Image Bank Sweden

Sweden must do more to sell itself as a leading tourism destination, argues Business and Innovation Minister Mikael Damberg.

The Local List
Five tasty spring treats that don't involve chocolate eggs
Boiled eggs, smoked salmon and potato gratin are all popular in Sweden. Photos: TT

Here are our favourite Swedish savoury snacks to try this spring (plus a guide to making the snaps to wash them down with).

Opinion
Why there won't be a sugar tax in Sweden
Soft drinks being tested in Sweden (left) and Health Minister Gabriel Wikström. Photos: Erik Nylander/Fredrik Sandberg/TT

Sweden won't be following the UK's lead in imposing a sugar tax, despite rising obesity in the Nordic country, writes Health Minister Gabriel Wikström.

More news
Where has this Swedish triple murderer gone?
Martin Saliba, who was found guilty of three killings (left) and the road in Uddevalla where the murders took place. Photos: Polisen/Björn Larsson Rosvall

A global search has failed to track down 22-year-old Martin Saliba who went on the run before being convicted of three murders.

The Local Recipes
How to make this delicious Swedish spring nettle soup
Swedish nettle soup (nässelsoppa). Photo: John Duxbury

One of the easiest and cheapest spring recipes out there.

Zlatan won't bid au revoir to Paris just yet, says agent
"Don't worry guys, I might just stay." Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/TT

Does this mean they decided to replace the Eiffel Tower with his statue?

Syrian comic gets own Swedish talk show
Mahmoud Bitar. Photo: Private

A comedian from Syria who's now based in western Sweden has landed his own talk show on Sveriges Radio.

Swedish politician found dead in 'burnt-out car'
A screenshot of Bengtsson in a recent appearance on Swedish television posted on his Facebook page. Photo: Private/Facebook

UPDATED: Alexander Bengtsson, 20, a centre-right local politician and high-profile anti-racism campaigner is reported to have died.

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From our other editions
ISIS scare grounds EasyJet London flight
File Photo: EasyJet.com

An EasyJet flight from Vienna to London was halted just before takeoff on Saturday because a passenger believed the man sitting next to her might be an Islamic extremist, authorities said.

April Fool's Day
‘Cheese test’ for foreigners to go to public vote
The exam would quiz foreigners on how to make a fondue. Photo: Pedro Cerqueira

Migrants to Switzerland could be forced to take an exam on Swiss cheeses if a popular initiative is approved in a referendum in June.

WATCH: The video Turkey wants banned from Germany
"It may be in German, but I can tell they aren't saying nice things." Photo: DPA

Unfortunately for the Turkish President, the German government doesn't control the media.

April Fools' Day
Denmark banned from global ranking lists
International media will no longer be able to run a photo of Nyhavn atop every global ranking article. Photo: Colourbox

"Other countries should get a chance," the agency behind a long line of 'best of' lists said.

Fit for a king? Spain's Palace publishes list of royal gifts
Photo: AFP

Just what do you buy for the man who has everything?

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1 April

Editor’s blog, April 1st (The Local Sweden) »

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