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May 28, 2012
Swedes sing praises of Eurovision winner Loreen
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt was among those who lavished praise on Eurovision contest winner Loreen as the manner of her crushing victory became clear in the early hours of Sunday. READ (28 COMMENTS) »
Swedish teen shot while sunbathing in Turkey
A 17-year-old Swede was lazing by the pool during a family holiday in Turkey last Tuesday when he was shot in the back. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Man ejected after Persian rug car wash attempt
A man is suspected of threatening behaviour after having been told not to wash his Persian rug in a car wash in Västerås in eastern Sweden. READ (5 COMMENTS) »
Pensioner awakes from coma after teens' attack
A 61-year-old man has awoken from a coma over two months after he was attacked by a gang of teenage boys in Gothenburg. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Grandmother drowns trying to save grandson
A 68-year-old woman drowned on Saturday while trying to save her two grandsons who had strayed too far from a beach in southern Stockholm. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
Loreen win gives Sweden Eurovision 'Euphoria'
Sweden's Loreen brought home gold in the glitzy 2012 Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday morning with an impassioned rendition of her hit "Euphoria" from Baku in Azerbaijan. READ (19 COMMENTS) »
Swedes bask in record May highs
Swedes were enjoying a real taste of summer heat on Friday with thermometers indicated record highs in some areas of the country, with more of the same promised over the weekend. READ (12 COMMENTS) »
New Swedish union boss seeks welfare state boost
Sweden's Trade Union Confederation on Saturday elected as its new president Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson, who proceeded to call for a restoration of the Swedish welfare model. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
Saab CEO 'spied upon' during Swiss Gripen talks
The CEO of Swedish defence contractor Saab claimed on Friday his phone had been bugged during talks with Switzerland about Saab's sale of 22 Gripen fighter jets. READ (1 COMMENT) »
Three Swedish banks downgraded by Moody's
Moody's Investors Service on Thursday downgraded its long-term ratings on three Swedish banks, believed to be at risk if the European financial crisis deepens. READ (11 COMMENTS) »
- 24/05 Police suspect theft after surprise cash 'windfall' (3 comments) »
- 24/05 Cheap Norway nappies smuggled via Sweden (17 comments) »
- 23/05 Nine of ten tourists 'happy' with Sweden (1 comment) »
- 23/05 Armed thieves escape after highway chaos (9 comments) »
- 22/05 Arla looks to milk UK, German dairy mergers (4 comments) »
The Swedish media and the 'Tooth Fairy State'
A recent report admonishing Swedes about their dental hygiene prompts Swedish journalist and columnist Ola Tedin to reflect on how a sometimes uncritical media appears to serve the interests of the Swedish state. READ (10 COMMENTS) »
German ambassador: 'Sweden feels like home'
Harald Kindermann, the German ambassador to Sweden, talks to The Local about the importance of the German language, nuclear power, and the legacy of the Stasi. READ (1 COMMENT) »
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 (2 COMMENTS) »
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 »
Live Blog: the baptism of Princess Estelle
Sweden's newest princess, Princess Estelle, is to be baptized in the Royal Chapel on Tuesday. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding the baptism of Sweden's future head of state. READ (1 COMMENT) »
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 (1 COMMENT) »
- 26/05 Swedish police hunt man for imam shooting »
- 26/05 Hillary Clinton lines up Sweden visit (5 comments) »
- 26/05 Ibrahimovic pledges future to Milan »
- 25/05 'Retard doll' shocks Swedish shoppers (18 comments) »
- 25/05 Woman jailed for fatal love-triangle stabbing (16 comments) »
- 25/05 Ten signs that you've 'gone native' in Sweden (23 comments) »
- 25/05 UK wildlife park animals catch ‘Euphoria’ fever »
- 25/05 Swedish school reported over 'holy' yoga lessons (29 comments) »
- 25/05 Swedish police 'worst' in Scandinavia (16 comments) »
- 25/05 Stockholmers stranded as outage stops trains (3 comments) »
Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
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 »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
- 23/5 16:27 Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local (The Local's Blog)
- 18/5 10:55 The answer is in the seed bag (Julie's Nordic Island)
- 11/5 20:19 Back in Stockholm (They Call Me Sweden)
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