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Insider knowledge from Sweden's top political shindig
The Local's new bloggers Louise Ribbing and Anna Wramner tune in to the buzz, whispers and seismic shifts emanating from Almedalen Week, Sweden's annual political wonkfest. READ () »
Arla facing steep fines in competition probe
Scandinavian dairy producer Arla Foods faces more than 7 billion kronor ($900 million) in fines if the company is found to have breached laws ensuring fair competition. READ () »
Swedish king feted in Ukraine 300 years after landmark battle
Sweden's King Karl XII and a Cossack commander are emerging as disputed figures in Ukraine-Russia relations some 300 years after Russia's comprehensive defeat of Sweden in the Battle of Poltava. READ () »
Woman charged for raping another woman
A 32-year-old woman has been charged in the district court in Gothenburg for the rape of another woman READ () »
Sweden mourns death of Michael Jackson
Pop music fans and musicians in Sweden were reeling on Friday following news of the unexpected death of Michael Jackson, who died suddenly on Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 50. READ () »
Gang members get two years for forced tattoo
Two men with connections to a Swedish criminal gang have each been sentenced to two years in jail for forcing an 18-year-old boy to cover over a tattoo resembling the gang's logo. READ () »
Thirteen charged over counterfeit cash
Thirteen people were indicted by a Swedish court on Thursday after being caught with 2.5 million kronor ($318,000) in counterfeit dollar and euro bills. READ () »
The Local's Swedish summer festival guide
From heavy metal to jazz and from pop to classical, Sweden’s roster of summertime musical festivals has something to suit all tastes. READ () »
Jerebko becomes first Swede drafted into NBA
Jonas Jerebko, a native of Borås in western Sweden, became the first Swedish national to be drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA), being picked by the Detroit Pistons as the 39th pick overall. READ () »
Swedish man and his dog fall into fecal lagoon
What started as a pleasant Midsummer’s Eve stroll had an unpleasant and smelly end for a man and his dog in eastern Sweden. READ () »
Inmates commit crimes using prison phones
Swedish inmates are routinely able to bypass blocks put on prison telephones, allowing them to make calls to fellow criminals with instructions for carrying out new crimes. READ () »
Moderates lose as Green Party gains: poll
Support for the Moderate Party dropped significantly in June, while Sweden’s Green Party reached heights not seen since the 2006 Riksdag elections, a new poll shows. READ () »
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"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 »
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