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February 15, 2012
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Sweden mulls ban on texting while driving
Politics: 4 Apr 11
Sweden's Riksdag backs the banning of texting while driving and the introduction of a hands-free requirement while making calls at the wheel.
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Reinfeldt unveils reshuffled cabinet
Politics: 5 Oct 10
Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented his new government during the opening session of the Riksdag on Tuesday, announcing a team with seven new names as well as a new ministry.
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Live Blog: parliament opens
Politics: 5 Oct 10
Another eventful day in Swedish politics has come to a close with Fredrik Reinfeldt having presented his new government, the Sweden Democrats having added a little colour and outraged drama, and the king having calmly reminded the Riksdag of its role as a bastion of Swedish democracy.
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Live Blog: post-election developments
National: 22 Sep 10
Latest: The Liberal Party - and by extension the Alliance - has missed out one seat it needed to gain in Gothenburg to the Social Democrats - by just four votes.
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Sweden stands alone on car phone free-for-all
Science & Technology: 15 Sep 10
Sweden is the only country in Europe which still allows car drivers to talk on their phones without using a handsfree; a situation which is dangerous and has to change, according to the Swedish Automobile Association.
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Introducing the Centre Party
Analysis & Opinion: 10 Sep 10
Here's a look at the Centre Party, bidding to retain power and their place as the third largest parliamentary party in Swedish politics.
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Half of Swedes text at the wheel: poll
Society: 16 Jul 10
Almost every second Swede has read or written mobile phone text messages while driving, according to a new study.
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Spring floods threaten northern Sweden
National: 21 May 10
Sweden's meteorological agency SMHI has issued flood warnings in several areas across northern parts of Sweden as water levels rise with the spring floods.
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Sweden offers carriers airport charge deferment
National: 22 Apr 10
Sweden has agreed to offer airlines a three-month respite from paying airport fees, enterprise minister Maud Olofsson has revealed, as a cloud of volcanic ash continues to add to carriers' costs.
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Volcano forces early end to Swedish rail monopoly
National: 22 Apr 10
Travel disruption caused by the volcanic eruption in southern Iceland has prompted the Swedish government to announce that it will lift the monopoly on key routes run by national rail operator SJ.
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Stockholm Skavsta set to reopen
National: 20 Apr 10
Skavsta airport south of Stockholm is set to reopen on Tuesday, according to an update from the Civil Aviation Authority, while airports south of a line between Norrköping and Strömstad remain closed.
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Swedish army called in to clear rail tracks
National: 23 Feb 10
The Swedish Rail Administration has requested emergency assistance from the army as snow continues to cause havoc on the tracks.
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Snowfalls cause widespread travel chaos
National: 22 Feb 10
Harsh weather continues to cause widespread disruption to train and public transport services on Monday with travellers told to stay at home if possible. The infrastructure minister meanwhile has called the situation a "catastrophe."
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Teenage bus drivers proposed by government
National: 14 Feb 10
One of these days you may find a very young person driving a bus or taxi: 18 years old to be exact. The current minimum is 21 years.
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Skavsta reopens for air traffic
National: 3 Feb 10
All traffic in and out of Skavsta airport has come to a halt as heavy snow covers takeoff and landing strips and strong winds make flying treacherous. The harsh weather has also led to a number of school closures.
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Government keeps new Stockholm- Arlanda rail link on track
Society: 26 Nov 09
It will soon be possible to take a Stockholm commuter train directly to Arlanda airport, after the government on Thursday gave the go ahead to Uppsala and Stockholm to cooperate on a commuter rail route connecting the two counties.
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Sweden mulls new high-speed rail lines
National: 14 Sep 09
Sweden should build high-speed rail lines connecting Stockholm to Gothenburg and Malmö, a government appointed commission recommends.
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Sweden to end passenger rail monopoly in 2010
Travel: 26 Mar 09
The Swedish government said on Thursday it plans to end state rail company SJ’s monopoly on passenger traffic by October 2010 in a bid to increase competition on the country’s railways.
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Alcohol locks for drunk driving offenders by 2010: minister
Society: 26 Mar 09
Motorists in Sweden convicted of drunken driving or suspected of being alcoholics may be forced to install alcohol locks on their vehicles starting in 2010.
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Trains not always best for lower transport emissions: report
Science & Technology: 15 Dec 08
It’s not always clear that switching from cars to trains is the most effective way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, reports a Swedish government investigation.
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Centre party calls for petrol car ban by 2025
Politics: 15 Nov 08
Centre party leader Maud Olofsson has called for a total ban on petrol-driven cars by 2025. The party has also called for a tighter eco-car definition and higher carbon taxes. Car-makers have reacted angrily to the plans.
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Telia Sonera 'not concerned' over telecom regulator powers
Business & Money: 18 Mar 08
The government wants to give telecom regulator PTS greater powers, which may have immediate consequences for Finnish-Swedish telecom operator Telia Sonera.
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Sweden in push for faster trains
National: 13 Mar 08
The government has tasked the Swedish Rail Administration with analyzing the conditions for high speed rail.
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Sweden steers towards tougher driving tests
National: 29 Jan 08
Sweden's national driving test is to become longer and more expensive.
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Broadband and TV fight for frequencies
Business & Money: 6 Nov 07
The rising popularity of mobile broadband is leading to a fight between phone operators and television companies over Sweden's airwaves.
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Airports threatened by subsidy cut
Business & Money: 3 Oct 07
Several Swedish airports could be under threat after a report suggested that they should not received state aid.
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Major Stockholm rail project given go-ahead
National: 31 May 07
A plan to build a rail tunnel under Stockholm was approved by the government on Thursday, in a move that should allow the relief of one of Sweden's worst rail bottlenecks.
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Telia 'could be split up'
Business & Money: 19 Apr 07
The Swedish government has said it could split TeliaSonera into operator and service companies. The aim would be to improve competition on the Swedish broadband market.
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Kassaservice to be replaced by private sector
Business & Money: 16 Mar 07
Svensk Kassaservice, the state-owned counter service at which Swedes can pay bills and order ID cards, is to close. The government plans to commission the services from private businesses.
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Swedes prepare to accelerate
National: 8 Mar 07
On Thursday the government decided to go ahead with a bill to increase the speed limit on Swedish roads to 120 km/h. Four other new limits will also be introduced.
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Sweden to propose higher speed limit
National: 10 Jan 07
Drivers will have to keep their eyes on the side of the road as the number of speed limits in operation on Swedish roads is set to double. Top speeds of 120 km/h will be permitted on some roads.
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Government may revive Stockholm rail link project
National: 29 Dec 06
The government's plans to construct a third commuter rail track in Stockholm have ground to a halt - its own investigator prefers the idea of an underground rail link.
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Congestion charging back next year
National: 10 Nov 06
Stockholm's congestion charge is to be reintroduced during the first half of 2007. The project is to be led by the former Moderate Party mayor, Carl Cederschiöld.
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Carl Bildt Sweden's new Foreign Minister
Politics: 6 Oct 06
Former prime minister Carl Bildt has been named Foreign Minister in the new government presented by Fredrik Reinfeldt. Ten of the 21 new ministers are women, and nine ministers are Moderates.
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Row on right over confidence vote
Politics: 8 Dec 05
Divisions have emerged between Sweden's four main opposition parties over how to hold the government to account over the tsunami catstrophe. We want a confidence vote now, says the Centre Party.
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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 »
"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 »
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