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Magnificent seven as Swedes reach hockey final
Sweden defeated the Czech Republic 7-3 on Friday in the Turin Winter Olympics semi-final at the Palasport Olimpico arena. Sweden's goals were scored by seven players, reflecting a superb team performance. READ () »
Moodysson tackles transexuality
Lukas Moodysson's latest film Container was part of the official selection of the Panorama section at the Berlin Film Festival. The movie - "a black and white silent film with sound" goes on general release in Sweden on March 10th. READ () »
Ericsson sues Samsung
Ericsson has launched lawsuits in four countries against Samsung, the world's third largest producer of mobile phones. The Swedish telecoms giant says the South Korean firm is using its technology without a licence. READ () »
Giant slalom bronze for Sweden - but not for Anja
Anja Pärson threw away a great chance for another gold medal in the women's giant slalom on Friday - but fellow Swede Anna Ottosson claimed her first major podium place, storming home for a bronze medal. READ () »
SD staffer quits over email storm
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS ADMIT TO REINFELDT SMEAR CAMPAIGN
EMAIL SCANDAL 'SWEDEN'S WATERGATE'
A worker at Social Democrat Headquarters has quit after he was unmasked as the sender of defamatory emails about Fredrik Reinfeldt. We want to know his identity, say Moderates.
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Scrapping limits could help Palme police
Rules limiting murder investigations to 25-years will be scrapped under proposals from Sweden's justice minister, meaning the probe into former prime minister Olof Palme's death can continue. Meanwhile, new claims emerge about the night of the murder. READ () »
Swedish paper firm bags Spain's Carpa
Swedish multinational Holmen Paper has snapped up 100 percent of Spain's Carpa, having previously held a 50 percent stake, Holmen said in a press statement on Thursday. READ () »
Email scandal 'Sweden's Watergate'
The email campaign against Fredrik Reinfeldt is almost unprecedented in Swedish politics, a leading political expert has said. Peter Esaiasson says the Social Democrats have lost the moral high ground. READ () »
Social Democrats admit to Reinfeldt smear campaign
A member of staff at the Social Democrats' party headquarters was behind an email smear campaign targeting the leader of the Moderate Party, Fredrik Reinfeldt. Apologies ensue, but opposition leaders say the campaign was ordered from above. READ () »
Cabbage could protect against cancer
Eating plenty of cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and broccoli may offer protection against cancer of the pancreas, according to a Swedish study. READ () »
Social Democrats trail in poll
Sweden's ruling Social Democrats would lose power if an election were held now, a poll published on Friday showed - but the opposition's lead is slimmer than a month ago. READ () »
Final stone seals Swedish curling gold
Sweden added the Olympic women's curling crown to the 2005 world and European titles by defeating Switzerland 7-6 in a knife-edge final in Pinerolo on Thursday. READ () »
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