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March 21, 2010
'Millennium' film opens to rousing US reviews
The first of the Stieg Larsson Millenium trilogy films, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, has opened to resounding reviews from US critics and audiences not known for cherishing obscure subtitled films from Scandinavia. READ (24 COMMENTS) »
Court fines Stockholm couple for faked sex
A Swedish court has fined a couple for disorderly conduct after they were reported for having simulated sex on their patio. READ (15 COMMENTS) »
Paralysed woman demands right to die
A 31-year-old woman who is completely paralysed and has been on a respirator since she was six, has demanded the right to die in a letter to the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. READ (30 COMMENTS) »
Nighttime skier crashes into promenading elk
A cross-country skier crashed into an elk on Tuesday evening while out exercising by torchlight near Skövde in western Sweden. READ (5 COMMENTS) »
Republicans call for elk to dethrone cash king
The Swedish Republican Association has called on the central bank to ditch the royals on the country's coins and bank notes in favour of majestic beasts and giants of science and literature. READ (17 COMMENTS) »
US rage as Clinton opts for Swedish crystal
In a deal that has met with criticism in the United States, Swedish glass maker Orrefors Kosta Boda has landed a $5.4 million contract to supply fine crystal stemware to US embassies worldwide.. READ (52 COMMENTS) »
Abba joins Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame
Swedish pop group Abba were among an eclectic slew of artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday. READ (23 COMMENTS) »
Melodifestivalen draws 3.9 million viewers
A bumper week for public broadcaster SVT saw ratings explode for the finals on consecutive evenings of song competition Melodifestivalen and ever-popular game show På Spåret. READ (2 COMMENTS) »
Anna Bergendahl wins Melodifestivalen
Anna Bergendahl won Sweden's Melodifestivalen on Saturday night with This is my life and will represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo in May. READ (22 COMMENTS) »
Swedish Eurovision fever cools
Is Sweden falling out of love with Eurovision? On the verge of this year's national final, new figures show that while the event still tops the ratings, media interest, viewing figures and public voting are all in decline. READ (17 COMMENTS) »
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