- Sweden edition
- Change edition:
- France |
- Germany |
- Norway |
- Switzerland
February 14, 2012
Abbas
The following articles have been tagged with "Abbas":
Sweden 'not ready' to recognize Palestine: Bildt
National: 17 Jan 12
The time is not right for Sweden to recognize the Palestinian state or make any promises to upgrade the country’s status in the UN, according to foreign minister Carl Bildt.
READ »
Palestinians hopeful of Swedish UN vote
National: 15 Sep 11
The new Palestinian ambassador to Sweden, Hala Husni Fariz, hopes Sweden will vote in favour of the Palestinian territories receiving non-member permanent observer status, if the matter is brought up before the UN general assembly next week.
READ »
Bildt makes shock Palestinian envoy move
National: 8 Sep 11
Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt has angered his coalition partners by unilaterally recognising the Palestinian representative in Stockholm as ambassador.
READ »
Swedish parties split on Palestinian recognition
Politics: 1 Sep 11
Swedish political parties represented in the Riksdag are sharply divided as to whether or not Sweden should officially recognise a Palestinian government.
READ »
Supreme Court declines honour killing case
National: 8 Aug 11
The Supreme Court of Sweden (Högsta Domstolen) will not re-open the Högsby honour killing case, the court announced on Monday.
READ »
Parents guilty of Högsby 'honour' killing: court
National: 5 Jul 11
The parents of the 23-year-old man previously convicted of the murder of 20-year–old Abbas Rezai, are guilty of the crime, according to Göta Court of Appeal, sentencing them both to ten years in prison.
READ »
Högsby daughter: 'they called me a whore'
National: 17 Jun 11
The courtroom drama featuring conflicting accounts about the 2005 killing of Abbas Rezai in Högsby continued on Friday, with the daughter of the couple suspected in the killing saying she knew her family planned to kill her and her boyfriend.
READ »
Högsby retrial brings 'honour' killings back into focus
Analysis & Opinion: 17 Jun 11
With the topic of 'honour' killings back in the headlines in conjunction with the new trial for the 2005 murder of Abbas Rezai in Högsby, contributor Lina Sennevall takes a look at the phenomenon in Sweden.
READ »
Friend: I warned Högsby 'honour' killing victim
National: 16 Jun 11
The re-trial of the so called Högsby 'honour' killing continued on Thursday with testimony from a friend of the victim who warned the then 20-year-old against visiting his girlfriend's disapproving family.
READ »
‘I feared for my own life’: father of convicted son
National: 15 Jun 11
The re-trial of the so-called Högsby 'honour killing' continued on Wednesday with testimonies from the parents who denied claims by their 23-year-old that they made him take the blame for murdering his sister's boyfriend.
READ »
'Dad told me to grab the knife': convicted son
National: 14 Jun 11
The re-trial of the so-called Högsby 'honour killing' continued on Tuesday with testimony from the 23-year-old son who claims his parents made him take the blame for murdering his sister's boyfriend.
READ »
Gruesome details retold in 'honour killing' retrial
National: 13 Jun 11
The re-trial of the so-called Högsby 'honour killing' opened in southern Sweden on Monday with the parents of the man previously convicted for brutally stabbing, beating, and scalding the 20-year-old victim to death now also under suspicion.
READ »
Court remands parents for 'honour' killing
National: 10 May 11
The Swedish Supreme Court has ruled to remand the parents of man convicted of a so-called "honour" killing in Högsby, southern Sweden in 2005, the first time it has issued a remand ruling since the 1980s.
READ »
New arrests as high court reviews 'honour' killing
National: 9 May 11
The parents of a man convicted of a so-called honour killing in Högsby, southern Sweden in 2005, have been arrested following a decision by the Supreme Court to review the case.
READ »
Sweden raps Iran envoy over opposition arrests
Politics: 2 Mar 11
Sweden on Wednesday summoned Iran's ambassador to the foreign ministry to object to the reported arrest of Iranian opposition leaders in Tehran.
READ »
Honour killing brother gives account of murder
National: 13 Jul 10
The brother of a man convicted of a so-called honour killing in Högsby, southern Sweden in 2005, has told social workers more about who actually committed the murder.
READ »
Volcano ash affected one in 10 Swedes: report
Society: 5 Jul 10
The Icelandic volcanic ash cloud caused disruptions to the travel plans of 42 percent of Swedish holidaymakers, affecting one in 10 overall, a new report shows.
READ »
Norrköping: Europe's new musical capital
Lifestyle: 22 Jun 10
Norrköping hopes to raise its profile and become recognized as a European music capital after its recent success hosting the Wilhelm Stenhammar International Music Competition (WSIMC), writes Angela Hur.
READ »
Social media brings power to the people
Analysis & Opinion: 10 May 10
By forging links with bloggers and social media in the Middle East, Sweden is helping to promote democracy in the region, writes Javeria Rizvi Kabani of the Swedish Institute.
READ »
Language-learning bonus 'unfair' to struggling immigrants
Society: 13 May 09
A proposal to offer performance-related bonuses to immigrants who complete state-funded language courses within one year has raised concerns from both students and teachers.
READ »
Sweden: 'Palestinian accord part of process'
Politics: 26 Feb 09
Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt urged national reconciliation between the two main Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, when he met Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday.
READ »
‘Opposing Israeli violence is not anti-Semitism’
Analysis & Opinion: 13 Feb 09
Swedes who demonstrate over Israeli attacks are not anti-Semites. Calling them names is an attempt to silence criticism of Israeli policies, argues Stockholm-based Palestinian Alaa Kullab.
READ »
British Islamic bank plans Swedish expansion
Society: 1 Aug 08
Sweden's Muslim population could soon have their very own bank. A British bank is looking to expand its business and has been in contact with the Swedish authorities.
READ »
Bildt seeks to expand Middle East cooperation
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Apr 08
Foreign Minister Carl Bildt's recent visit to the Middle East marks a possible shift in Sweden’s traditionally cautious, “two-steps forward, one-step back” approach to Middle Eastern conflicts, writes Rami Abdelrahman.
READ »
Bildt condemns Jerusalem shootings
Politics: 8 Mar 08
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt has condemned the shootings in Jerusalem which caused the deaths of eight students.
READ »
Sweden pledges $209m to Palestinians
National: 17 Dec 07
Sweden will increase its aid to the Palestinians this year and in 2008 to more than $200 million dollars.
READ »
Bildt: last chance for two-state solution
National: 26 Nov 07
Sweden's foreign minister warns that Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas risks losing power if peace talks fail this week.
READ »
Sweden gives aid to Palestinian Authority
National: 29 Jun 07
Sweden will provide financial aid to the cash-strapped Palestinian public sector to help pay wages in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the government announced on Friday.
READ »
Sweden welcomes new Palestinian prime minister
Politics: 15 Jun 07
Sweden's Foreign Minister Carl Bildt has welcomed "very favourably" the decision by Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas to nominate political independent Salam Fayyad to form an emergency government.
READ »
Introducing...The Ark
Lifestyle: 7 May 07
They're the bell-bottom wearing, glam-rocking sons of Sweden following in the footsteps of Abba to defend Swedish pride in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest. Paul O'Mahony takes a closer look at The Ark.
READ »
Sweden grants indirect aid to Palestinians
Politics: 19 Apr 07
During the visit of Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas to Stockholm on Thursday, Sweden announced that it was to give 160 million kronor in indirect aid to the Palestinians.
READ »
Swedish foreign minister will not meet Hamas politicians
Politics: 22 Mar 07
Carl Bildt will not meet Hamas members of the Palestinian government when he travels to the Palestinian territories this weekend. The visit also includes a meeting with his Israeli counterpart.
READ »
Högsby killer loses deportation appeal
National: 2 Aug 06
An 18-year old man convicted of killing his sister's boyfriend in an alleged honour killing has had his appeal against eventual deportation to Afghanistan turned down by the Supreme Court.
READ »
'Honour killing': conviction upheld
National: 26 Jun 06
A man convicted of killing 20-year old Abbas Rezai has had his conviction confirmed. His parents have been cleared of involvement in the crime, which prosecutors say was an honour killing.
READ »
Iran minister confirms Swedes' sentence
National: 2 May 06
An Iranian minister has confirmed that two Swedish builders have been sentenced to three years in jail for spying.
READ »
Four years for Högsby murder
National: 26 Apr 06
20 year old Abbas Rezai died after being beaten, stabbed and having hot oil poured over him. A Swedish court has sentenced his 18 year old killer to four years' youth detention.
READ »
Swedes tried for spying in Iran
National: 24 Apr 06
Two Swedish nationals detained in Iran for photographing military installations have been tried for espionage and a verdict is expected in "due course".
READ »
Murder victim's mother denied Swedish visa
National: 13 Jan 06
The mother of a young Afghan victim of a suspected honor killing in Sweden last year has been denied a visa to enter the country for his funeral for fear that she will seek permanent residence, a group representing the woman said on Friday.
READ »
Murder believed to be 'honour killing'
National: 22 Nov 05
A family is arrested suspected of murdering the man who wanted to marry their 16-year old daughter. Police say they suspect that Abbas Rezai was murdered in an 'honour killing'.
READ »
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 »
- 11/2 09:27 Fika Quiz (The Swedish Teacher)
- 10/2 10:47 Reefer Madness (110% LAGOM)
- 07/2 12:55 Queen of Diamonds (The Diplomatic Dispatch)
|
|
fin
adjective
Fin means anyhting from sweet to proper. When someone says, Du är så fin it's quite a compliment.
- 14/02 Berlin chops down Unter den Linden lime trees »
- 14/02 German man refuses to leave Swedish airport »
More news from Germany at thelocal.de
- 14/02 Kazakh president faces lawsuit in Switzerland »
- 13/02 Swiss billionaire sentenced to 16 years »
More news from Switzerland at thelocal.ch
- 14/02 Le Pen still at risk of not being able to stand »
- 14/02 Moody's threatens France with downgrade »
More news from France at thelocal.fr
- 13/02 Norway beer makers can't show beer »
- 13/02 Norwegian billionaire to buy 10 oil tankers: report »
More news from Norway at thelocal.no
- 02/13 Rami Amit Takes Control, Wins $200k
- 02/13 Sunday Scoop: Akkari, Julius Headline Double Vision Sunday
- 02/13 Juttelstad, Gimbel Rise as WPT Seminole Hits Day 3
- 02/12 Poker’s In and Out List: Booth Mired, Bluff Acquired
- 02/11 Freeroll Spotlight: Premier League Seats on PartyPoker
- 02/11 Mercier Mashes Day 1a at WPT Seminole Hard Rock
- 02/11 Bogdanov Takes WPT Venice Title Back to Russia
Play Poker online at Pokerlistings.com
Sweden – Up North, Down to Earth is a book about Sweden today. A country of natural beauty and open space, and a society focused on equality, human rights and sustainability. Meet regular and astonishing Swedes, supercars and indie rock bands, vampires and royalties.
Buy your copy of Sweden – Up North, Down to Earth from Sweden Bookshop
Latest news about gambling laws and online gambling sites in Sweden
- 01/04 Swedish Lottery Gambler Cheated out of Millions by Grinning Socialists
- 12/06 Online Slot Jackpots Tempt Swedish Players to Break Gambling Laws
- 10/22 Svenska Spel Casino Monopoly Adds Lotto to Swedish Mobile Gambling
- 10/01 Swedish Developer Play’n GO to Supply Content to Plus-Five Gaming
- 09/10 Politicians May Kill Swedish Gambling Monopoly to better tax revenue
- 08/30 Swedish Gambling Operator Betsson to Sponsor Arsenal FC
- 08/16 Swedish Gambling Giant Helps Local Community Solve Crimes
News provided by GamingZion: Your global online gambling directory
In cooperation with DoToday
Register now for:
> Free use of noticeboard
> Special discounts
> Weekly news roundup
> Unlimited use of discuss
512 jobs available
231 new jobs this week
16 new jobs today
- Baseband testers to telecom job in Mid Sweden
- System developer within Q&A (Java och C) in Mid Sweden
- Baseband testers to telecom job in Mid Sweden
- Production leader
- Software Engineer - Anti Cheat
- Test Environment Engineers - WCDMA and LTE
- Test Environment Engineer - WRBS and Aeroflex
- Test Environment Engineers - BTS and Tools
- Operations Live Maintenance Engineer
- Passionate about Operations? Welcome to Klarna!
- 13/02 Looking for a long term appartment
- 13/02 Babysitter
- 13/02 flat or room available
- 13/02 Party Photographer
- 13/02 Apartment Near Arlanda
- 13/02 Apartment Needed Immediately
- 08:41 Pop tarts in Stockholm
- 08:30 Need to replace windows
- 07:29 Baseball in Gothenburg?
- 07:24 Irish Girl has just moved to Sweden!
- 05:35 Skattereduktion after buying an apartment
- 00:31 What does that mean?
- 23:19 Had problems with my boyfriend
- 23:09 Working with no knowledge of Swedish?
- 22:46 Tax deductible for rented property
- 21:04 Which song are you currently listening to?
Find products and services that are specifically focused on English speakers living in Sweden!
FULL DETAILS
British-Australian Male Counsellor. Counselling Therapy for Depression, Mental Health, Sex, Relationship & Expat Issues
08-559 22 636 or CLICK HERE
Individuals & Couples - Stockholm Beth Rogerson PhD - Clinical, Marriage & Family Therapist
Click or call 08-5580 1266 now
Therapy in English in Stockholm Trained in California Individuals & Couples (08) 93 81 48 FREE phone consultation
Visit anxiousorblue.se
The new Online Tennis Store with the largest selection of Babolat Products in Sweden
http://www.babolatshop.se
Turning Point Counselling centre offers the international community of Stockholm a safe space for personal development, counselling and coaching.
http://www.turning-point.se/show.asp
Swedish Down Town PR Consulting and Productions is an innovative business company which provides valuable assistance with Public Relations and Communications in the swedish and the international market.
www.swedishdowntown.com
