Swedes bask in record May highs
Published: 26 May 12 16:57 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/41060/20120526/
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.
- Summer bonus angers Swedish nurses union (7 Jun 13)
- Sun to shine on Swedish national day: agency (6 Jun 13)
- Swedish strawberry bliss to sweeten Midsummer (31 May 13)
"It's not often we have such high temperatures in May, but it happens now and then," Linnea Rehn at Sweden's meteorological office SMHI said.
Most of the country was basked in sunshine, with the warm weather set to continue until at least Monday, according to SMHI.
Linnea Rehn explained that there is a cold front poised to push in from the north, but that won't be until at least Tuesday.
The cold front will cool off central and southern areas of the country somewhat, although average temperatures are expected to remain a respectable 20-25 degrees Celsius in the south and 15-20 degrees Celsius in the north.
"On Tuesday, the cooler air will also have reached southern Sweden and the temperature will end up around 15 degrees Celsius," Linnea Rehn confirmed.
The weather will however be more unstable during the week and in some northern areas rain and snow falls could be expected.
"This weekend, just take the opportunity to enjoy."
What do you think? Leave your comment below.
Male nurse dons dress in shorts shortage rage
A male Swedish nurse has donned a dress to protest the lack of shorts at a hospital in southern Sweden, saying he had to fight the small battles for gender equality in the workplace. READ () »
Assange is the UK's problem: lawyer
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is prepared to spend another five years inside the Ecuadorean embassy in London, but one Swedish lawyer said on Tuesday that the decision would not affect the Swedish case. READ () »
Transport chaos threatens Midsummer
A public transport strike appears likely to kick off on Wednesday night after unions and state-transport heads failed to agree on workers' pay and conditions after three days of discussions. READ () »
Puppy smuggling shows no signs of abating
Almost 2,000 puppies are smuggled illegally to Sweden every year, new statistics reveal, putting Sweden at risk of rabies while endangering the life and health of the trendy dogs. READ () »
Train driver slams beggar on loudspeaker
A Swedish train driver has been criticized for using the loudspeaker to warn passengers about a beggar on board a Stockholm commuter train, and encouraging them to save their money and rip up the beggar's papers. READ () »
Stockholm travellers a repeat problem: police
A travelling community has moved on after Stockholm University exchange students were forced out of their accommodation over safety concerns, with police claiming the situation is nothing new. READ () »
Swedish princess bride escapes traffic fine
Stockholm City Police have decided not to issue Princess Madeleine a fine for driving in the bus lane a few days before her high-profile wedding, after confusion about her rights to use the lane. READ () »
No review for hand-shake discrimination case
The Swedish Justice Ombudsman will not look at a case in western Sweden where a man was paid damages for not being given an internship after he refused to shake a female boss's hand for religious reasons. READ () »
- 13/06 Bildt: surveillance in Sweden 'not like Prism' »
- 13/06 Swedish workers dig up 400-year-old soldier »
- 12/06 Facebook starts Swedish servers amid NSA fears »
- 12/06 Vasaloppet brings risk of irregular heartbeat: study »
- 11/06 Bacteria pose 'ever greater risk' to Sweden »
- 10/06 Gonorrhea cases on the rise in Sweden »
- 09/06 Swedish email subject to US surveillance: report »
- 08/06 EU rules could turn Xmas ham grey: report »
- 08/06 Sun shines as wedding fever grips Stockholm »
- 08/06 Adult brain continues to produce cells: study »
| 18/06 | Accounting SpecialistHays | Katowice, SLA |
| 18/06 | Agency General Manager ? Scandinavia | Göteborg |
| 18/06 | C++ Developer | Stockholm |
| 18/06 | Chemical Plant ManagerThe Valspar | Hendrik Ido Ambacht (NL) |
| 18/06 | Cloud ArchitectCapgemini Sverige AB | Malmö, SKÅ |
| 18/06 | Compliance Manager - NordicsAce European Group Ltd | Stockholm |
More news from Germany at thelocal.de
- 18/06 Why France needs a total ban on smacking kids »
- 18/06 Concerns mount as Lourdes flood waters rise »
More news from France at thelocal.fr
- 18/06 American tourist dies in Arctic cruise mishap »
- 18/06 Norwegian apologizes for long-haul flight service »
More news from Norway at thelocal.no
- 18/06 Basel striker bound for German transfer: reports »
- 18/06 Students trash Zurich high school in 'prank' »
More news from Switzerland at thelocal.ch
In cooperation with DoToday
Register now for:
> Free use of noticeboard
> Special discounts
> Weekly news roundup
> Unlimited use of discuss
- Goodyear Dunlop Tires Nordic - Head of Business Control
- CPL Ireland - Swedish Collections
- CPL Ireland - Swedish or Danish
- Interaction Recruitment - Swedish
- MGI Recruitment - Swedish Inside Sales
- Projob NL - Swedish and English
- Projob NL - Swedish and English
- RECA Young Professional Program/Trainee
- SITS i Göteborg söker Danslärare
- SITS i Oslo söker Lärare (även
This weeks results..week 24/25 »
"A weekend full of surprises and LFC football. Results look like this: Div 5 Men won 4-2, K1 lost 5-0, K2 won 2-1, Vets lost 3-2, R1 lost 4-1. Korpen Ladies play Monday night and on the 26th the Div5 Men close the first half season with the last match before the summer kicks in. /LFC " READ »
- 05/6 13:52 The Golden Thread (The Diplomatic Dispatch)
- 29/5 09:11 IKEA UK: Swedish furniture giant stomps gnomes. (Boston Blatte)
- 16/5 08:32 Be British, be sincere and be bold (Brits Mean Business)
- Goodyear Dunlop Tires Nordic - Head of Business Control
- CPL Ireland - Swedish Collections
- CPL Ireland - Swedish or Danish
- Interaction Recruitment - Swedish
- MGI Recruitment - Swedish Inside Sales
- Projob NL - Swedish and English
- Projob NL - Swedish and English
- RECA Young Professional Program/Trainee
- SITS i Göteborg söker Danslärare
- SITS i Oslo söker Lärare (även
- 02:03 Wedding Dress WANTED!
- 00:22 Campervan in -30?
- 22:50 Planning on moving to Sweden from USA
- 22:46 Was it you I saw in Stockholm?
- 21:53 Swedish health care system
- 19:27 Is Edward Snowden Victim Of Chinese Honey-Trap?
- 17:49 Help with visas!
- 16:58 Study to be a Primary School Teacher
- 15:59 Sweden vehicle emissions laws?
- 14:31 Registering elsewhere in the EU for a 2 days
Create an account with Banc De Binary, the world’s most reputable binary options firm, and start cashing in today! You can start by practicing with our free $50,000 demo account.
www.bbinary.com
Expat counsellor & talk therapist offers counselling for stress, relationship issues, sexuality, culture adjustment & life coaching. Private & confidential. Stockholm or Skype. Contact me today! 08-559 22 636 or
CLICK HERE
Find products and services that are specifically focused on English speakers living in Sweden!
FULL DETAILS
Individuals & Couples - Stockholm Beth Rogerson PhD - Clinical, Marriage & Family Therapist
Click or call 08-5580 1266 now
Your comments about this article:
The comments below have not been moderated in advance and are not produced by The Local unless clearly stated. Readers are responsible for the content of their own comments. Comments that breach our terms and conditions will be removed.
In the 19th century in Europe nobody dared "sport a tan" because it implied that you worked outdoors (which was considered very lowly). Ironic isn't it?
And on top of that, they spend money to get tan in the off season.
@Tarc the Mexan
I didn't mention "turn into negroids". But obviously they have something against being white.
The whole idea of getting a tan is to make the skin darker. And the only reason anyone would want to make it darker is that the are not satisfied with it being lighter. If either of you calls believes thats racist, you are the racist ones not me.
except their hair isnt dyed - its naturally blonde. its winter in sydney and its 20C and the water temp 19.5C
5 hours drive from sydney there is snow and the season has kicked off at perisher.
australia rocks!
try googling port stephens which is 150km's north of sydney
or perisherblue a few hours south of sydney
and the blue mountains a few hours west of sydney to see how good we have it in australia.
and that is just a tiny part of nsw.
just re read the weather report for this weekend 9c and raining in stockholm.
$10 for a beer and $30 for a steak. wow you swedes are being right royally shafted.
heh heh. australia could buy sweden and denmark and finland and norway and mexico with loose change out of our back pocket. 3rd world thats sweden and mexico. I can understand your frustration and self loathing being stuck in sweden. try coming to sydney and relaxing amongst happy people in a truly vibrant sub tropical environment. youll be surprised how quickly you will lighten up. sunshine cheap great food and wine will do that to a person.