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Sweden readies for Princess Estelle baptism

Sweden readies for Princess Estelle baptism

With Sweden's Princess Estelle's christening just days away, the Royal Court on Friday released new images of the infant princess and her proud parents, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. READ (5 COMMENTS) »

'Wanted: easily trained Swedish woman'

'Wanted: easily trained Swedish woman'

A job ad for a personal assistant for a 35-year-old man who wanted an "easily trained" woman and was prepared to offer a clothing allowance, has been pulled due to a flood of applications from women eager to fill the position. READ »

Swedish bride slaying trial to start in July

Swedish bride slaying trial to start in July

Two South Africans will stand trial in July in the murder case of Swedish honeymooner Anni Dewani, despite the delay in the extradition of her British husband from the UK, a judge said on Friday. READ (1 COMMENT) »

Ferry evacuated in Stockholm harbour

Ferry evacuated in Stockholm harbour

A ferry moored at Stockholm's Frihamnen harbour received a bomb threat around midday on Friday, prompting a swift evacuation of the vessel. READ »

Swedish tabloid editor guilty of weapons crimes

Swedish tabloid editor guilty of weapons crimes

The editor-in-chief of Swedish tabloid Expressen and two other journalists with the paper have been convicted of weapons crimes related to a report about how easy it is to buy guns in Malmö in southern Sweden. READ (8 COMMENTS) »

Police bashed for 'racist' Facebook comments

Police bashed for 'racist' Facebook comments

Racist comments on the Stockholm police's Facebook page beneath a plea for tips from the public have prompted a backlash from the Swedish Bar Association over how police use social media. READ (7 COMMENTS) »

Gold treasure behind Wallenberg arrest: report

Gold treasure behind Wallenberg arrest: report

Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg had at least 15 kilogrammes of gold and jewellery in his car when the Red Army arrested him in 1945, according to a new book by a Swedish author. READ (9 COMMENTS) »

Prison for Swede who ‘kidnapped himself’

A 29-year-old Swede, who staged his own kidnapping to blackmail his parents into giving him money, has been convicted and sentenced to ten months in prison. READ (2 COMMENTS) »

Business & Money
IKEA SPYING SCANDAL
Ikea bosses sacked over France spying scandal

Ikea bosses sacked over France spying scandal

Ikea is sacking four managers at its French subsidiary following allegations that they spied on employees and customers using an illegal police database, the Swedish home furnishing retailer announced on Friday. READ »

The bikini in the picture is not the bikini featured in the article.

Boob burns not bikini-related: Swedish retailer

The manufacturer of the bikini suspected of having caused severe bust-line burns on a Swedish woman claims that test results reveal the beach garment is not responsible for the woman's scorched skin. READ (4 COMMENTS) »

Analysis & Opinion
Problem of profiting ex-politicos not simply money, money, money

Problem of profiting ex-politicos not simply money, money, money

Abba's famous refrain fails to capture the true cause for concern when Swedish politicians leave government to fatten their wallets in the private sector, argues commentator and historian David Linden. READ (1 COMMENT) »

'Give foreign PhDs a clear path to residency in Sweden'

'Give foreign PhDs a clear path to residency in Sweden'

Sweden needs to change rules that strip foreign doctoral candidates of the same rights as other tax-paying migrant workers, argue a group of doctoral candidates from the Royal Institute for Technology (KTH). READ (47 COMMENTS) »

HAVE YOUR SAY
Has Stockholm become too expensive?

Has Stockholm become too expensive?

Tourist season is coming, and The Local took to the streets to quiz people in Stockholm about what 100 kronor ($14) can get you. It begged the further question: has this city become just too expensive? READ (36 COMMENTS) »

Lifestyle and Travel
What's On in Sweden

What's On in Sweden

Check out The Local's guide to the main attractions and events in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö - in association with DoToday. READ »

THE LOCAL LOCKDOWN
Comedian Al Pitcher in the Local Lockdown

Comedian Al Pitcher in the Local Lockdown

With Sweden’s comedian of the year Al Pitcher releasing his first book this week, The Local catches up with him to find out more, and we preview our first ever “Local Lockdown” video segment. READ »

'Are Swedes really more polite in English?'

'Are Swedes really more polite in English?'

After a curious claim by a bartender about Swedes' manners, The Local's Oliver Gee looks deeper into the question of whether a whole nation may be more polite when using English instead of Swedish. READ (29 COMMENTS) »

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Strindberg, king of drama

August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »

Internet freedom in Sweden — a closer look

Sweden promotes internet freedom globally. But what about internet freedom within Sweden? Just how free are people emailing in Umeå, linking in Linköping or downloading in Dalarna? Read more »

 

Blog Update: Julie's Nordic Island

18 May 10:55

The answer is in the seed bag »

"“The birch leaves are bigger than mouse ears,” I commented as we drove out into the countryside. This fact distressed me a little: I hadn’t yet got the potatoes into the ground. The size and color of the birch leaves has always been a measure of time for farmers in these parts, but mostly just..." READ »

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What's On in Sweden
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What's On: The Local's guide to upcoming attractions and events in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
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The Local catches up with Sweden’s comedian of the year Al Pitcher and preview our first ever “Local Lockdown” video segment.
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Sweden strips foreign doctoral candidates of the same rights as other tax-paying migrant workers, argue a group of doctoral candidates from the Royal Institute for Technology (KTH).
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Sweden looking for redemption at Euros
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'Are Swedes really more polite in English?'
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Swedish women more prone to lose libido over flatulence fears
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The Local took to the streets to quiz people in Stockholm about what 100 kronor ($14) can get you in the city.
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The Local asked a bunch of Swedes to translate nine unusual Swedish words that simply don’t exist in English and filmed their responses…
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SCIENCE & TECH »
Swedish doctors have solved the mystery behind an obscure illness forcing sufferers to urinate up to 15 litres a day.
GALLERY »
The Local Streetstyle - we ask Stockholmers where in the capital is the best place to find good-looking people.
'Sweden isn't a socialist hell hole after all'
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Carmen Price reflects on her past ten months in Sweden and how she disarmed her American cultural defense mechanisms.
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Bikini girls, penis-pumps and Ikea – Sweden in the eyes of Hollywood
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Swedish word of the day

lång

adjective

Lång means long, tall and can be used for height, distance or time.



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New book about Sweden – get to know the country

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