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May 28, 2012
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Non-EU students drop Swedish unis as fees bite
Education: 23 May 12
Enrollment of non-European students in Swedish universities declined drastically following the introduction of tuition fees last year, with engineering students from Asia being among those most affected by the change, a new report has found.
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Ferry evacuated in Stockholm harbour
National: 18 May 12
A ferry moored at Stockholm's Frihamnen harbour received a bomb threat around midday on Friday, prompting a swift evacuation of the vessel.
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'Chinese Saabs' soon to hit showrooms: report
Business & Money: 8 May 12
The Chinese version of the old Swedish Saab 9-5 has come far enough in development that manufacturers are saying it will make the cardealerships' floors at the end of the year.
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Saab fans buy last car off the production line
Business & Money: 5 May 12
Saab enthusiasts have confirmed that they have collected the funds required to purchase the last Saab 9-3 manufactured in the now defunct Saab factory in Trollhättan in western Sweden.
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Electrolux reports rise in first quarter figures
Business & Money: 25 Apr 12
Swedish white ware giant Electrolux announced on Wednesday that it had seen a 23 percent profit rise over the first quarter compared to the same period last year.
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'We are Sweden's true royal family'
Lifestyle: 19 Apr 12
With Sweden still basking in the royal glow of the birth of Princess Estelle, The Local’s Peter Vinthagen Simpson talks to a US academic who claims that his family, and not the “immigrant” Bernadottes, should be on Swedish throne.
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'Smarter' immigrants coming to Sweden: study
Education: 18 Apr 12
Non-European immigrants are arriving in Sweden with increasingly higher levels of education, according to a new study, although fewer highly-educated immigrants are arriving from Europe and the Nordic countries.
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Global weapons spending levels out: Swedish think tank
Science & Technology: 18 Apr 12
Global spending on arms totalled $1.740 trillion last year, a figure which is largely the same as in 2010 in real terms, new figures from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) show.
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Sweden 'shuns' older workers: study
Business & Money: 5 Apr 12
Despite a large share of Sweden’s senior work force en route for retirement in the next few years, Swedish companies are among the worst in the world at recruiting and keeping people over fifty in employment.
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Sweden 'uninterested' in volunteers: charity head
Business & Money: 3 Apr 12
120 youth volunteers due to arrive in Stockholm this month have had their services refused by several Swedish companies, which are simply "uninterested" in help, according to the organization's programme coordinator.
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Doc freed in baby death case reports colleagues
National: 29 Mar 12
The doctor who was cleared in last year's infant euthanasia case has reported her colleagues for giving the fatal dose of anesthetic to the prematurely born and brain damaged baby.
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Volvo confirms Jeremy Lin endorsement deal
Business & Money: 21 Mar 12
American basketball star Jeremy Lin has officially signed a deal with Swedish car manufacturer Volvo, with the company hoping he will boost interest in their products among Chinese car buyers.
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Swedish study warns of greenhouse gas threat
Science & Technology: 21 Mar 12
Greenhouse gases are on track to cause $2 trillion in damages annually to the world's oceans, a new Swedish study has found.
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Swedish arms exports keep booming
Business & Money: 19 Mar 12
Global arms exports are on the rise and Swedish exports of military equipment are growing at a faster clip than the global average, new figures from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) show.
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Volvo 'in talks' with NBA superstar Jeremy Lin
Sport: 15 Mar 12
Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo Cars is reportedly in talks with Asian-American basketball star Jeremy Lin in hopes he will endorse their product and bring greater awareness of Volvo in China.
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Indian automaker places bid for Saab: report
Business & Money: 6 Mar 12
Indian carmaker Tata Motors have placed a bid for bankrupt Swedish Saab Automobile, according to a financial paper report citing unamed sources close to the deal.
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Volvo owners to push car sales abroad: report
Business & Money: 22 Feb 12
Geely Holding Group, owners of Swedish brand Volvo, will begin distribution of vehicles outside the Chinese borders as domestic demand continues to slow, the company said on Wednesday.
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InterRail: Everyone’s free to explore Europe
Travel: 22 Feb 12
You no longer have to be a gap-year graduate to jump on board and enjoy the InterRail experience. Travelling around Europe by train can be appreciated by everyone – whatever your age.
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Japan club not the 'right project' for Ljungberg
Sport: 15 Feb 12
Swedish mid-fielder Fredrik Ljungberg, formerly of Premier League club Arsenal, has left Japanese team Shimizu S-Pulse, after less than 6 months in the country.
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H&M under fire over Cambodia mass faintings
Business & Money: 9 Feb 12
H&M has been criticized for choosing not to attend a hearing to highlight poor conditions for textile workers in Cambodia, where hundreds of employees at a plant run by the Swedish fashion giant mysteriously passed out in August.
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Sweden 'an important partner': US ambassador
Analysis & Opinion: 1 Feb 12
Recently installed US ambassador to Sweden Mark Brzezinski speaks to The Local's David Landes about US-Swedish relations and taking Swedish lessons from his two-and-half year old daughter.
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Hip fat indicates lower health risk: study
Science & Technology: 23 Jan 12
Health risks for people with broad hips and narrow waists are significantly lower than for those with narrow hips and broad waists, according to a new international study on obesity, led by cardiology specialists at Umeå University in northern Sweden.
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Celebrate the 'Year of the Dragon' in Stockholm
Lifestyle: 20 Jan 12
As Chinese people around the world prepare for the start of the 'Year of the Dragon', a Stockholm museum is doing its part to celebrate the Chinese new year in the Swedish capital.
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Ikea assembles record profits for 2011
Business & Money: 20 Jan 12
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea announced record-breaking profits for 2011 on Friday with sales booming and market share increasing in nearly every country.
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'Mossad set me up': Swede held in Bangkok
National: 19 Jan 12
A Lebanese-born Swede arrested in Thailand last week on terror suspicions has professed his innocence, claiming he was set up by Israeli intelligence service Mossad.
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Suspected terror Swede charged in Thailand
National: 16 Jan 12
A man carrying a Swedish passport who was arrested on terror suspicions in Thailand last week was indicted on Monday after leading police to a massive stash of bomb-making materials. The Swedish foreign ministry is still working to ascertain the identity of the man.
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Shopping for Christmas food in Stockholm
Lifestyle: 1 Dec 11
As the Christmas season approaches in Stockholm, it is very likely that festive food is uppermost in your mind. Luckily, contributor Gwen Ramsey has put together a list of great options for filling your holiday hamper.
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Dutch crooner named Santa of the Year
Society: 21 Nov 11
A velvet-voiced Dutchman who could also hold his own on a mechanical bull didn't let a lack of snow diminish his joy at being crowned winner of the 2011 Santa Games in Gällivare in northern Sweden on Sunday.
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Groupon float boosts Kinnevik billions
Business & Money: 7 Nov 11
Swedish investment firm Kinnevik has reported that its net asset value has increased by some 2.14 billion kronor ($324 million) as a result of the successful initial public offering of discount coupon firm Groupon.
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Humans bred with Archaic peoples: study
Science & Technology: 1 Nov 11
Researchers at Uppsala University have found evidence to indicate regular sexual relations between Archaic and modern humans.
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Reinfeldt: danger not over for the euro
Politics: 27 Oct 11
Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has warned that the settlement among eurozone leaders over the writing down of the Greek debt, has not removed the risks facing the single currency.
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Sweden mistreats illegal berry pickers: report
Business & Money: 26 Oct 11
Berry pickers working in Sweden without a permit are being badly mistreated, according to a new report from the labour rights watchdog Swedwatch.
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'Svennis' sacked by Leicester City
Sport: 25 Oct 11
Swede Sven-Göran “Svennis” Eriksson, former coach of the English national football team, has been been sacked by Leicester City after just over a year at the helm.
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Ericsson purchase 'speculation': Sony
Business & Money: 21 Oct 11
A senior executive with Sony on Friday dismissed as "speculation" reports that Swedish telecom firm Ericsson wanted to sell its stake in the Sony Ericsson joint venture back to the Japanese electronics giant.
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Ericsson shares surge on strong earnings report
Business & Money: 20 Oct 11
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson announced on Thursday a 6 percent jump in third quarter net profits, causing its shares to surge in morning trading on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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Quality wins over Stockholm's foreign students
Education: 20 Oct 11
Since Sweden introduced university tuition fees for people from non-EU countries, students' expectations have increased. But those studying at Stockholm University say they are getting good value for money.
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Sony Ericsson breaks even as European sales dip
Business & Money: 14 Oct 11
Swedish-Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson announced better than expected earnings for the third quarter on Friday, allowing it to break even amid sluggish sales in Europe.
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Swedish MPs tout assisted suicide
Politics: 11 Oct 11
A secretive network of Swedish MPs has been formed to push for a legalisation of assisted suicide with the group's founder comparing the issue to the abortion debate in the 1970s.
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Swedish tourism suffers summer decline
Business & Money: 5 Oct 11
Fewer tourists visited Sweden in the summer 2011, breaking a six year upward trend, according to new figures from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth.
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King slammed over award to Saudi monarch
Politics: 4 Oct 11
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf has kicked up a storm of controversy after giving a medal to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah during a recent visit to the country.
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Enjoy historic St Petersburg - without the visa
Travel: 3 Oct 11
Imagine visiting St. Petersburg, one of the most majestic cities in the world, without having to fly there and avoiding the headache of the visa-application process. A unique cruise line makes this possible.
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China relies less on Russian arms: Swedish think tank
Politics: 3 Oct 11
Swedish think tank SIPRI has said in a new report that China's dependence on Russia for arms and energy imports has declined and Moscow's position when dealing with Beijing has weakened as a result.
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Swedes among the ‘gloomiest’ on Twitter
Science & Technology: 30 Sep 11
Swedes are among the most melancholy tweeters on the planet, according to scientists from a prestigious American university.
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H&M deliver upbeat report
Business & Money: 29 Sep 11
Swedish clothing giant Hennes & Mauritz reported a profit before tax of 4.85 billion kronor ($717 million) for the period June-August, exceeding analyst forecasts and helping to boost the stock market on Thursday.
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Chocolate Chinaman 'not racist': poll
Business & Money: 29 Sep 11
Some 97 percent of Swedes did not find the picture on chocolate giant Fazer's “Kinapuffar” product offensive despite claims of racism, according to a recent survey carried out by market research company Sifo.
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Two men charged for Breivik 'tribute' attack
National: 27 Sep 11
Two men arrested in Västerås on suspicion of attempted murder expressed support for Anders Behring Breivik's massacre in Norway prior to stabbing two men of non-Swedish origin, according to a police report.
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H&M buckles after Greenpeace 'detox' dressdown
Business & Money: 20 Sep 11
Swedish fashion giant H&M has committed to phasing out the use of all hazardous chemicals in making their clothes following a Greenpeace campaign urging them to "detox" their production.
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Candy giant bows to 'China racism' complaint
Society: 20 Sep 11
Confectionery giant Fazer has announced that its "Kinapuffar" product is to be re-designed after complaints that the current portrait was "racist".
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'She passed away after the last injection'
National: 15 Sep 11
The trial against a Swedish doctor accused of infant euthanasia entered its second day on Thursday with the mother of the baby describing the care received as "beneath contempt".
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Baby 'euthanasia' trial opens in Stockholm
National: 13 Sep 11
The trial against a Swedish doctor accused of infant euthanasia came underway on Tuesday, a case causing concern among the country's medical profession.
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Obama picks foreign policy expert to be US ambassador to Sweden
Politics: 9 Sep 11
US president Barack Obama has nominated Washington DC-based lawyer and foreign policy expert Mark Brzezinski to be the next US ambassador to Sweden.
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Swedes' perceived rudeness 'isn't racially motivated'
Analysis & Opinion: 29 Aug 11
UK native Suhail Din sparked a heated debate among The Local's readers with his reflections on why Swedes refused to talk to him and his family during a visit to Stockholm. Contributor Ruben Brunsveld examines why.
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New fees prompt fears of cuts at Swedish universities
Analysis & Opinion: 22 Aug 11
Despite scholarships designed to attract foreign students following the introduction of tuition fees, some Swedish universities may be forced to cut course offerings in the face of declining foreign student enrollment, The Local's Clara Guibourg discovers.
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Swedish researchers in new cancer gene find
Science & Technology: 17 Aug 11
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm along with colleagues in the United States have discovered five gene variants with strong links to aggressive forms of prostate cancer, according to a study released on Tuesday.
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'We never had a single conversation with a Swede'
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Aug 11
UK native Suhail Din reflects on why Swedes refused to talk to him and his family during their recent visit to Stockholm on holiday.
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Fast food freebie features swastika tattoo
Society: 11 Aug 11
When 8-year-old Eddie and his family recently ate at a fast food outlet in Umeå in northern Sweden, they were surprised to find that the gift inside the box featured a swastika tattoo.
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Stockholm stock market in shaky opening
Business & Money: 8 Aug 11
As expected the Stockholm stock exchange opened sharply down on Monday although after an hour's trading had rebounded into positive territory as the market battled to digest the weekend's global finance developments.
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'Sweden will be affected by the crisis': experts
Business & Money: 8 Aug 11
Experts say Sweden won't avoid being affected by the turbulence in the world economy and the Social Democrats called for a meeting of the Riksdag’s financial committee to discuss the situation.
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Stockholm stock market recovers lost ground
Business & Money: 5 Aug 11
The Stockholm stock exchange dropped by 4 percent at the opening of trading on Friday morning, but had recouped the losses by the afternoon amid mounting fears about the the global economy.
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Housing a hedgehog is a crime: Swedish police
Society: 29 Jul 11
Police raided the apartment of a woman in Gävle in eastern Sweden after being tipped off that she was caring for a wild hedgehog in violation of the country's hunting laws.
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Swedish bearings firm SKF reports profits jump
Business & Money: 15 Jul 11
Swedish ball-bearings giant SKF on Friday report a hike in second-quarter profits, aided by an improving automotive market.
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Ethnic restaurants in Stockholm: a sampler
Lifestyle: 15 Jul 11
Looking for some exotic tastes during your trip to the Swedish capital? Contributor Emy Gelb serves up a selection of ethnic restaurants in Stockholm that will be sure to tickle your taste buds.
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Swedes undone by rampant Japan
Sport: 14 Jul 11
Sweden proved incapable of coping with an impressive Japan who booked their place in the women's World Cup final against the United States with a emphatic 3-1 victor in Wednesday's semi-final.
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Swedes set sights on North Korean scalp
Sport: 30 Jun 11
Sweden's World Cup team are looking to follow up Tuesday's victory over Colombia with a second win against the tougher test of North Korea on Saturday, with coach Thomas Dennerby noting that the Asian team are a familiar foe.
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Angry birds in Swedish preschooler assault
Society: 21 Jun 11
Preschool-children at a day care centre in southern Sweden have had their outdoor fun ruined by hordes of hungry and intrepid rooks.
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'Lower wages will give more immigrants jobs'
Analysis & Opinion: 7 Jun 11
The best way to boost employment levels among Sweden's foreign-born is by reducing wages for low-paying jobs, argues Jenny von Bahr, author of a report on the subject commissioned by liberal Swedish think tank Timbro.
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Akzo Nobel signs China partnership
Business & Money: 7 Jun 11
Swedish-Dutch chemicals group Akzo Nobel has announced a partnership with China's Quangxi CAVA for the supply of key materials from 2014.
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Nuclear weapons threat remains high: study
National: 7 Jun 11
Swedish think tank SIPRI warns in a new report that meaningful nuclear disarmament remains unlikely in the near future, observing that 5,000 nuclear weapons are currently deployed worldwide.
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Kamprad pledges Ikea 'transparency'
Business & Money: 18 May 11
Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of Swedish furnishings giant Ikea, has promised more transparency over the firm's business affairs, saying that it has nothing to hide after a slew of allegations in recent years.
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Swedish unis suffer drop in foreign admissions
Education: 5 May 11
Foreign students' interest in studying at Swedish universities has plummeted in the wake of a government decision to introduce tuition fees for non-EU students, new admissions statistics show.
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Volvo upbeat despite Japan impact warning
Business & Money: 27 Apr 11
Swedish truck maker Volvo Group reported strong first quarter earnings on Wednesday, although the firm warned that the Japan disaster could impact its second quarter.
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Sweden's Electrolux reports profits slump
Business & Money: 27 Apr 11
Swedish household goods manufacturer Electrolux reported a 50 percent drop in net profits for the first quarter on Wednesday, citing a rise in raw materials costs.
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Sweden's Ericsson posts massive profits hike
Business & Money: 27 Apr 11
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson reported a whopping 224 percent rise in profits on Wednesday, surprising analysts and sending its stock up almost 7 percent in early trading.
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Sweden slams on-court skirt demand
Sport: 21 Apr 11
A demand that female badminton players don skirts when taking to the court in international competition has rubbed the sport's Swedish supporters the wrong way.
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Volvo under fire for Shanghai show 'babes'
Business & Money: 20 Apr 11
When Volvo Trucks opened their display for press at the Auto Shanghai 2011 fair on Tuesday, a number of women in evening dresses and high heels were there to greet the gathered journalists.
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TeliaSonera lowers forecast as profits dip
Business & Money: 19 Apr 11
Swedish-Finnish telecom provider TeliaSonera on Tuesday announced a small dip in quarterly net profits as slower growth and currency movements also dented the company's 2011 sales expectations.
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Sweden deported family to wrong country
National: 11 Apr 11
A family deported to Uzbekistan after Sweden rejected their application for asylum is set to return to Sweden after Uzbek authorities concluded that they were not from the central Asian country.
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Arms spending slows: Swedish think tank
Business & Money: 11 Apr 11
Global military spending last year grew by the slowest rate since 2001 as defence budgets shrank in the wake of the world economic crisis, Swedish think-tank SIPRI reported on Monday.
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'Electric shower' kills two Swedes in Thailand
National: 4 Apr 11
A Swedish couple were killed in Thailand on Saturday after being electrocuted in the shower of their hotel on the island of Krabi.
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Hundreds apply for Swedish 'beach bum' job
Society: 31 Mar 11
A Swedish women's lifestyle magazine is looking to hire someone skilled at receiving full-body massages, drinking wine at local taverns, and reading books for a not-too demanding temporary assignment.
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Ikea to expand China mall development plans
Business & Money: 17 Mar 11
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea plans to boost its presence in China beyond already planned shopping malls in three major Chinese cities, according to the company's shopping centre development arm.
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Exchanges in Stockholm give new perspectives
Education: 16 Mar 11
Discovering a new country, getting unexpected academic insights and making new friends - exchange students at Stockholm University get a unique learning experience.
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Berry picker plight examined by rights group
National: 14 Mar 11
After several years of scandals involving guests workers imported to Sweden to pick berries in the north of the country, a Swedish human rights and corporate social responsibility watchdog has opened an investigation.
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India leads arms imports: Swedish think tank
Business & Money: 14 Mar 11
India has been the world's biggest importer of weapons over the past five years, with Asian countries making up four of the top five, according to a new report from Swedish think tank SIPRI.
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Pirate Bay named in US 'notorious' market list
Science & Technology: 1 Mar 11
The United States has placed Swedish file sharing site The Pirate Bay on its list of marketplaces "notorious" for trade in pirated material.
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Corporate deals set to take off in Sweden in 2011: report
Business & Money: 28 Feb 11
Sweden is one of the hottest markets in the Nordic region for corporate mergers and acquisitions, according to a new report.
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Volvo unveils China investment plans
Business & Money: 25 Feb 11
Swedish carmaker Volvo hopes investing billions of dollars to create a manufacturing base in China will help the company become a global luxury brand, a report said Friday.
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Boost for Swedes' charitable giving in 2010
Business & Money: 21 Feb 11
Charitable giving in Sweden in 2010 may reach record levels, according to preliminary statistics, approaching levels not seen since the year following the tsunami catastrophe in southeast Asia.
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Global arms sales on the rise: Swedish think tank
National: 21 Feb 11
The world's largest arms dealers sold weapons for more than $400 billion in 2009, with US sales accounting for the majority, a Swedish think tank revealed on Sunday.
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Swedish success attracts Japanese attention
Business & Money: 17 Feb 11
Sweden’s remarkable recovery from the international financial crisis and the country’s robust economic climate has attracted a major Japanese newspaper to produce a special report on the secret of Sweden’s success.
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Swedish forced marriage laws 'not strong enough'
Politics: 17 Feb 11
Sweden's laws against forced marriages and child marriages are not effective, the country's migration board stated in a report to the government on Wednesday.
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Woman held captive with poisonous snakes
National: 14 Feb 11
A mother and her baby were trapped in an apartment in a Stockholm suburb on Sunday under threat from a man with nine poisonous snakes.
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Swedes still keen on finding love abroad
Lifestyle: 14 Feb 11
While Swedes no longer take to Viking longboats in search of foreign booty, research shows they remain adept at bringing back trophies of love from their adventures abroad, The Local's Ben Kersley discovers.
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Sweden Democrat criticises 'race mixing'
Politics: 13 Feb 11
A replacement municipal councillor for the Sweden Democrats in eastern Sweden may be expelled from the party after writing in an online forum that he is against "race mixing" and that Europeans have children with "niggers, Asians, etc."
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Truckmaker Volvo drives back to profit in 2010
Business & Money: 4 Feb 11
Swedish heavy vehicles maker Volvo Group returned to profit in 2010, the company reported on Friday, despite a less-than-stellar fourth quarter.
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TeliaSonera cuts jobs despite profits boost
Business & Money: 3 Feb 11
Nordic telecoms giant TeliaSonera announced layoffs within its fixed broadband operations, despite posting a 13 percent rise in net profits for 2010.
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'Jihad Jane' admits to Lars Vilks murder plot
National: 2 Feb 11
An American woman who referred to herself at "Jihad Jane" pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charged related to a 2009 plot to kill Swedish artist Lars Vilks.
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Swedish tourist: police in Egypt tortured me
National: 31 Jan 11
A 22-year-old man from southern Sweden claims he was arrested and tortured by Egyptian police before escaping from jail when it caught fire. Two Swedish journalists were also detained in Cairo on Sunday.
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Migration board worker 'ate refugees' food'
Society: 28 Jan 11
A member of the staff at Sweden's migration board is facing the sack after having been caught eating food intended for asylum seekers.
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Ericsson sales improve on mobile broadband
Business & Money: 25 Jan 11
Swedish mobile network giant Ericsson announced increased sales and a sharply higher net profit thanks to mobile broadband sales, although its earnings slightly missed expectations.
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August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
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