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February 14, 2012
Alingsås
The following articles have been tagged with "Alingsås":
Breast implants 'save lives': advocacy group
Society: 28 Dec 11
Transgender people in Sweden who are denied breast implants are more likely to commit suicide, according to an advocacy group which is urging health authorities to draw up national guidelines on the procedure.
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Two more suspected in brutal farm murders
National: 17 Dec 11
Another two people are now suspected of involvement in the murder of the elderly farmer couple in Långared, in southwestern Sweden.
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Two arrested in Poland for 'brutal' farm killings
National: 17 Nov 11
Two people wanted for the brutal slaying of an elderly farming couple outside of Alingsås in western Sweden have been arrested in Poland.
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Warrants issued for 'brutal' farm murders
National: 7 Nov 11
Arrest warrants have been issued for two men suspected of the brutal murder of a couple on their dairy farm outside of Alingsås in western Sweden, although prosecutors believe both suspects have likely left the country.
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Swedes get down and groovy during lunch hour
Society: 26 Oct 11
Hundreds of restless Stockholmers gathered at Kulturhuset at midday on Tuesday for an hour's worth of grooving to work off those dull workday blues at Lunch Beat - the disco while you eat.
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Third person arrested for 'brutal' farm murders
National: 21 Oct 11
Police arrested a 36-year-old man on Friday afternoon for his suspected role in the execution-style murder of a couple on a farm in western Sweden. Two other suspects were arrested on Thursday evening.
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Couple found 'executed' on Swedish farm
National: 20 Oct 11
A man and a woman were found brutally murdered on a farm in western Sweden on Wednesday afternoon after the couple failed to turn up for choir practice.
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Man fined for Nazi salute
National: 27 Aug 11
In the second case of its kind in recent months, a man from Småland in southern Sweden has been fined for making Nazi salutes shouting ”Heil Hitler”.
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Unusually busy night for Sweden's police force
National: 11 Jun 11
The start of the summer holiday season in Sweden was marked with an unusually high amount of criminal activity according to the police.
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Swedish man convicted of sex with sheep
Society: 10 Jun 11
A man who forcibly had sex with a sheep has been convicted of violating Sweden's animal cruelty laws.
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Swedish man accused of sex with sheep
Society: 20 May 11
A Swedish man in his fifties who was allegedly caught having sex with a sheep near Alingsås in western Sweden denies being guilty of animal cruelty.
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Pots and pans sound hospital patient alarms
Society: 4 Feb 11
An overcrowded hospital in Gothenburg has resorted to giving patients in a children's ward saucepans and spoons to summon assistance in emergency situations, according to a union report.
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One dead as snowstorms cause traffic havoc
National: 9 Nov 10
A young woman died in a car accident in western Sweden on Tuesday morning as snowfalls and strong winds hampered road conditions and caused widespread traffic problems.
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Swedish town makes art of the potato
National: 26 Oct 10
Alingsås in western Sweden has commissioned an offbeat work of art made entirely of potatoes to commemorate Potato Day, hoping to 'strike a blow' for the humble spud.
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Swedes vote for Harry Potter, James Bond and Your Mum
Society: 23 Sep 10
As the Alliance government stands to miss out on an overall majority by a whisker, handwritten ballots for parties such as Joy Division, Pull Yourself Together and Djingis Cat have had an unlikely impact on Swedish politics.
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Boy accidentally shoots grandmother dead
Society: 20 Jul 10
A 12-year-old boy in a community in the Alingsås region in western Sweden accidentally shot his grandmother on Tuesday morning, killing her.
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'Big bully' fined for killer slug attack
National: 16 May 10
A 59-year-old man in western Sweden has been found guilty of harassment after he dumped a bag full of killer slugs in a neighbouring woman's garden.
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Car owner fined over 'bun money' bribe
National: 1 May 10
A man in western Sweden has been found guilty of bribery after enclosing 200 kronor ($28) worth of "bun money" in an application submitted to the Swedish Road Administration.
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Accident victims stole good Samaritan's car
National: 23 Mar 10
When a man stopped to offer his help at the scene of an accident outside Alingsås in western Sweden on Monday, a couple who had been involved in the crash took the chance to steal his car.
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Snow and ice cause traffic havoc
National: 22 Mar 10
Heavy snowfalls and treacherous ice resulted in a slew of road accidents across both eastern and western Sweden on Sunday.
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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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Snow causes traffic havoc in western Sweden
National: 1 Feb 10
Snow falls caused extensive traffic problems on Sunday night and into Monday morning. Several accidents occurred in western Sweden while no fatalities were reported.
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Woman jailed for rape of boy
National: 6 Jul 09
A 39-year-old woman who sexually assaulted an underage boy and photographed the attack has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
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Swedish supermarket ends sales of 'sexy' child bra
Society: 14 Feb 09
Swedish supermarket chain Ica has announced that it is to stop selling bras for 7-year-olds in its Ica Maxi stores in response to customer protests.
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Court rejects Albanian extradition request
National: 22 Dec 08
The Swedish Supreme Court has backed a decision by prosecutors not to extradite a woman suspected of carrying out several murders in Albania due to concerns that her human rights would not be respected.
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Nathalie's killer sentenced to nine years in prison
National: 3 Dec 08
The 21-year-old ex-boyfriend of Nathalie Johansen, whose body was found buried near a farm in late September, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for killing the 20-year-old woman.
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Albanian murder suspect siblings to stay in Sweden
National: 17 Nov 08
Swedish prosecutors have elected not to extradite two siblings suspected of carrying out several murders in Albania because of concerns that their safety can’t be guaranteed.
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Boyfriend admits killing missing woman
National: 29 Sep 08
The ex-boyfriend of 20-year-old Nathalie Johansen, who has been missing since May, confessed on Sunday evening to killing her.
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Boyfriend arrested after Herrljunga body find
National: 28 Sep 08
A body, thought to be that of Nathalie Johansen, was found buried near a farm in Herrljunga in western Sweden on Saturday. Her 21-year-old boyfriend has been arrested.
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Teacher in the clear after feeding kids cat food
Education: 24 Sep 08
A local council in western Sweden has withdrawn its written warning against a pre-school teacher who encouraged children in her class to eat cat food earlier this year.
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Massive blaze consumes top floors of Gothenburg building
National: 4 Aug 08
A violent fire raged through the night into Monday morning in central Gothenburg.
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Swedish town chosen for international potato academy
National: 24 Jun 08
The United Nations has declared 2008 the international year of the potato and now the lovable spud is set to have its own academy seated in Alingsås in western Sweden.
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Nathalie: still no trace
National: 23 May 08
Fears mount as 20-year-old Nathalie Johansen remains missing one week after disappearing in Alingsås, western Sweden.
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Nathalie, 20, feared murdered
National: 19 May 08
Police have taken a man in for questioning in connection with the suspected murder of 20-year-old Nathalie Johansen, who has been missing from her home in Alingsås in western Sweden since Thursday.
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20-year-old woman reported missing
National: 19 May 08
Police are looking for a 20-year-old woman from Alingsås in western Sweden who has been missing since Thursday.
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Giant Pinocchio unveiled in Borås
Society: 17 May 08
The controversial statue of Pinocchio was unveiled on a roundabout in central Borås on Friday afternoon. Its creator, US pop artist Jim Dine, was visibly moved by the occasion.
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Giant Pinocchio arrives in Sweden
Society: 6 May 08
To the delight of many and dismay of others, Pinocchio, the long-nosed wooden puppet loved by children the world over has arrived in the western Swedish town of Borås.
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Nurses walk off jobs in droves
National: 5 May 08
As the nursing strike enters its third week, an additional 4,300 healthcare union workers walked off their jobs at noon on Monday.
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Return of snow causes traffic delays
National: 17 Mar 08
Winter made a belated return to western Sweden on Monday morning with snow causing major traffic problems.
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Teacher warned for feeding children cat food
Society: 1 Mar 08
A daycare teacher in Alingsås has been warned for giving cat food to the children.
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Sex photos cause political row
Society: 30 Jan 08
An exhibition of graphic sex photos by an American artist have caused a split between politicians in a Swedish town.
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Migration judge threatened by extremists
Society: 30 Jul 07
A judge who hears migration appeals in Gothenburg has been subjected to threats and had his house in vandalized by left-wing extremists.
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Rail traffic faces major delays
Society: 26 May 07
Rail passengers travelling on the main Stockholm to Gothenburg line can expect delays all weekend after a goods train came off the rails on Friday evening.
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Terror explosive legal in Sweden
National: 5 Apr 07
An 18-year-old who produced an explosive used by terrorists around the world was freed by a Swedish court this week. The substance may be deadly, but it is not on the banned list, said the court.
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Town settles row over Pinocchio statue
National: 16 Mar 07
Borås council has approved the erection of a large statue of Pinocchio, after a debate that split the town in two. The 8.5 metre statue is to be made by American pop artist Jim Dine.
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Police kept busy by 'crying girl' art installation
National: 15 Mar 07
Police in western Sweden have been receiving reports of abuse taking place in a control tower in a nature reserve. But the sobbing noises that have exercised the public are part of an art installation.
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Four men drown in Swedish lakes
National: 16 Jul 06
Four men drowned in separate incidents on Saturday in Sweden, two in lakes near Gothenburg, one near Gävle and one on a beach in central Helsingborg.
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Builders' union calls for boycott of Polish project
National: 31 Mar 05
The Swedish Building Workers’ Union asks other Swedish unions to support their boycott of a Polish construction firm currently renovating a restaurant in Alingsås - without the help of Swedish builders.
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538 jobs to go at IBM
Business & Money: 17 Mar 05
IT giant IBM, which employs around 4,000 people in Sweden, has announced plans to cut over 500 jobs. Västerås, where IBM runs its outsourcing-services, is expected to be worst hit with 300 jobs going.
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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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Fin means anyhting from sweet to proper. When someone says, Du är så fin it's quite a compliment.
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