February 13, 2012

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Löfven ready to negotiate over nuclear power

The new leader of the Social Democrats Stefan Löfven has indicated he's ready to negotiate with the government over the future of nuclear power despite a previous party decision to phase out nuclear energy in Sweden. READ (2 COMMENTS) »

SWEDES JAILED IN ETHIOPIA

Reinfeldt 'hopeful' of Ethiopia pardon

Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt harbours hope that the two Swedish reporters jailed for terror crimes in Ethiopia will be pardoned by the regime. READ (5 COMMENTS) »

Brits in Sweden to forge northern alliance: paper

Nordic, Baltic and British leaders have been gathering in Stockholm, ostensibly to discuss future challenges shared by the nations. But commentators think the meeting has a bigger purpose - as part of a British-led strategy to forge a new 'northern alliance' in Europe. READ (23 COMMENTS) »

British PM in Sweden to discuss women and work

David Cameron joined Fredrik Reinfeldt and other heads of government from northern Europe who have gathered in Stockholm to discuss common future challenges at the Northern Future Forum. READ (20 COMMENTS) »

Swedes should work until they’re 75: Reinfeldt

Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said on Tuesday that Swedes need to be prepared to work up to ten years longer than they do today if they want to maintain their standard of living. READ (62 COMMENTS) »

SWEDES JAILED IN ETHIOPIA

Swedes meet Ethiopian PM over jailed journalists

A senior Swedish delegation has met in secret with Ethiopia's prime minister Meles Zenawi to discuss the case of two Swedish journalists jailed in the country for terror crimes, according to media reports. READ (11 COMMENTS) »

'Sjöstedt-effect' boosts Left Party figures

The first poll taken since new Left Party leader Jonas Sjöstedt took over shows that his party has seen a rise to 9.3 percent in the opinion polls, bringing its best result since 2004. READ (3 COMMENTS) »

Löfven won’t block profits in care sector

New Social Democrat leader Stefan Löfven has ruled out the possibility of forbidding companies from making profits in the care sector. READ (8 COMMENTS) »

Hägglund re-elected as Christian Democrat head

Christian Democrat leader Göran Hägglund succeeded in riding out the storm of doubts about his position over the past few months, gaining re-election at the party's national conference on Saturday, beating out challenger Mats Odell. READ (3 COMMENTS) »

Minister: 'Sweden needs the American dream'

More individualism is the key to finding new talent, suggests Swedish EU-minister Birgitta Ohlsson, who wants to see more of the American dream in Sweden. READ (110 COMMENTS) »

• 27/01 Löfven takes over: 'our values are timeless' (8 comments) »
• 26/01 Social Democrats drop eurozone pact opposition (2 comments) »
• 26/01 Löfven 'proud and happy' to take party's top job (5 comments) »
• 26/01 Union boss tipped as new Social Democrat head (4 comments) »
• 23/01 'We'll have a decision on Friday': Jämtin »
• 23/01 'We will have an answer on Monday': Jämtin »
• 22/01 Social Democrats plumb new poll depths (2 comments) »
• 21/01 Juholt resigns as Social Democrat leader (17 comments) »
• 21/01 Juholt expected to resign as Social Democrat head (1 comment) »
• 20/01 Håkan Juholt survives to lead another day (7 comments) »

20 things to know before moving to Sweden

As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »

How far can English take you in Sweden?

Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »

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12 February 21:30

The consciousness of one »

"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »

• 11/2 09:27 Fika Quiz (The Swedish Teacher)
• 10/2 10:47 Reefer Madness (110% LAGOM)
• 07/2 12:55 Queen of Diamonds (The Diplomatic Dispatch)

GALLERY » The weekend's 'finest' February 10-12

EDUCATION » Sweden to cut dropout rate by shortening school

SOCIETY » 'Vodka-mobile' selling booze to Swedish kids

NATIONAL » Agency to probe doc who broke baby’s neck

POLITICS » Brits in Sweden to forge northern alliance: paper

GALLERY » Midweek revellers: February 8

NATIONAL » Twins ‘overwhelmed’ by new Indonesian findings

NATIONAL » ‘Hugging’ thieves baffle Stockholm police

BUSINESS & MONEY » Few Swedes ready to work until they're 75: poll

SOCIETY » Man performed surgery on his own dog

NATIONAL » Girl to friend: 'I think I've got a knife in my throat'

NATIONAL » Malmö mayor in non-violence plea to residents

GALLERY » The weekend's 'finest' February 3-5

POLITICS » Swedes should work until they’re 75: Reinfeldt

EDUCATION » School rapped over bullying victim's suicide

NATIONAL » One dead, 70 homeless after Gothenburg blaze

SCIENCE & TECH » Air pollution worse than smoking mother: study

SOCIETY » 89-year-old convicted for shopping cart assault

NATIONAL » Swedes out in force to protest anti-piracy law

POLITICS » Löfven won’t block profits in care sector

SOCIETY » Retrial ordered after judge falls asleep

EDUCATION » Swedish schools aim to ditch books by 2013

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TWITTER » The Local on Twitter

GALLERY » Midweek revellers: February 1

NATIONAL » Pigeons 'beheaded and eaten' in Swede's kitchen

SOCIETY » Convicted killer wants to 'take a vacation'

GALLERY » The weekend's 'finest' January 27-29

Swedish word of the day

fin

adjective

Fin means anyhting from sweet to proper. When someone says, Du är så fin it's quite a compliment.

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