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February 15, 2012
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The following articles have been tagged with "Almedalen_week":
Almedalen political week kicks off in Sweden
Lifestyle: 4 Jul 11
Sweden’s annual political week, the “Almedalen Week” (Almedalsveckan), started on Sunday and will go on for eight days on the Baltic Island of Gotland. Contributor Oliver Gee talks to representatives from the two largest political parties; the Social Democrats and the Moderates, to find out more.
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Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson in Almedalen
Politics: 4 Jul 11
The American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson arrived on the Baltic island of Gotland on Sunday, to take part in the annual “political” week in the Almedalen park, in Visby.
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Almedalsveckan costs authorities millions
Politics: 3 Jul 11
Swedish politicians, journalists and lobbyists have gathered on Gotland to partake in Almedalsveckan, an annual political event that is set to cost Swedish authorities 5.2 million kronor ($829,000) according to a Swedish newspaper.
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Bishop manhandled by Sweden Democrats
Politics: 5 Jul 10
Church of Sweden Bishop Lennart Koskinen was forcibly removed by Sweden Democrat security staff when the nationalist party held a meeting just metres from the church tent at Almedalen week on Gotland on Monday.
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Left Party changes name to 'Welfare Party'
Politics: 5 Jul 10
The Left Party has changed its name, albeit temporarily, in order to profile its core issues and arrest the long-term slide in voter support, hoping to deflect criticism of party leader Lars Ohly.
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Schyman complains of Fi media isolation
Politics: 5 Jul 10
The leader of the Feminist Initiative (Fi), Gudrun Schyman, has said that the Almedalen Week in Visby on Gotland is a perfect opportunity to promote the party's message, complaining of isolation by the media and polling institutes.
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No tax cuts next year: Moderates
National: 4 Jul 10
Sweden’s prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has ruled out further tax cuts in 2011 if his party is returned to power in September’s general election.
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Almedalen — Swedish openness galore
Analysis & Opinion: 7 Jul 09
Anyone who doubts that Sweden is a country characterised by openness and informality should visit Visby during the first week of July, writes Olle Wästberg, Director-General of the Swedish Institute.
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Borg bashes business group 'ideologues'
Politics: 3 Jul 09
Sweden’s finance minister Anders Borg lashed out at the country’s business community on Friday, calling Sweden’s main business group “ideological megaphones” who’ve shirked their responsibility during the economic crisis.
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Liberals call for low wage apprenticeships
Politics: 29 Jun 09
Liberal Party leader Jan Björklund has proposed a new apprenticeship system for young people as a way to counteract youth unemployment in Sweden.
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Insider knowledge from Sweden's top political shindig
Analysis & Opinion: 26 Jun 09
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.
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The Alliance: putting faith in unity
Analysis & Opinion: 8 Aug 06
By the end of September, the four parties of the Alliance could well be ruling Sweden. But how can they ensure success, and how will they govern together if they win? David Stavrou finds out.
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Phophorous 'could be banned from detergents'
National: 4 Jul 06
With the Baltic Sea in an ever more parlous state, Sweden's environment minister promises to look into banning the use of phosphorous in washing powders.
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Sweden's leaders set for intense week on Gotland
Politics: 3 Jul 06
Göran Persson has kicked off the annual Almedalen political fest on Gotland saying that the Alliance has made a "terrible mistake" by focusing on cuts in unemployment and sick benefits.
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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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