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Archive for Mon 31 Jul 2006
Australian's killer gets life term confirmed
A man who killed his Australian partner and dismembered her body has had his life prison sentence confirmed by a Stockholm appeal court. READ »
July 'worst drowning year since 1994'
More people have drowned in Sweden in July than in any month for twelve years. At least 46 people died from drowning during the month, according to a lifeguard organization. READ »
Haga Man appeals
Niklas Lindgren, the convicted Haga Man rapist, has launched an appeal of his two convictions for attempted murder. "My client did not intend to kill," says his lawyer. READ »
Stockholm ready to party with Pride
Scantily-clad sailors, voice training for transsexuals and a side dish of robust political debate. This year's Stockholm Pride is getting underway, and organizers say it's bigger than ever. READ »
Man arrested over bank stabbings
A man in his forties has been arrested after the stabbing of two bank workers in Gothenburg on Monday. Police say they are treating the case as attempted murder. READ »
Stockholm says au revoir to congestion charge
The trial of congestion charging in Stockholm ended at 6:30pm on Monday, with the future of the tax still uncertain. Technically, it's worked very well, say officials. READ »
Stockholm tolls face uncertain future
The signs are coming down and the cameras are being switched off at the end of Stockholm's road toll trial. Elections on September 17th could mean the 3.8 billion kronor it cost is money down the drain, as James Savage reports. READ »
Swedish restaurant industry explodes
The number of people working in the Swedish restauarant trade has increased from 12,400 six years ago to 75,100 today, according to a new report. READ »
A can of beer just got 10 öre cheaper
State alcohol monopoly Systembolaget is to reduce the prices of all its goods on Tuesday, after posting excess profits. But don't cancel the booze cruise to Denmark yet. READ »
Fixed-rate mortgages more popular
More people are choosing to fix their mortgage rates, following interest rate hikes and warnings of further rises to come. READ »
Rail track washed away by floods
Rescue workers say they are 'amazed' as a train makes it over a ravine after the bridge was swept from underneath it by flash floods. A major highway was also washed away. READ »
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 »
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