March 14, 2010
Bohuslän
The following articles have been tagged with "Bohuslän":
Sweden reacts with joy and caution to Saab sale
National: 27 Jan 10
Unbridled enthusiasm and cautious optimism, along with a dash of outright scepticism, marked the editorial pages of Swedish newspapers on Wednesday in reaction to news of Saab Automobile’s sale to Spyker Cars.
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Gangland submachine gun maker jailed
Society: 11 Dec 09
A 30-year-old man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for making submachine guns which he was accused of then selling to the Bandidos crime gang.
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Wave power plant planned for west coast
Science & Technology: 7 Nov 09
Plans to built the country's first wave power plant in the sea, northwest of Smögen on Sweden’s west coast, have been proposed by Uppsala-based company Seabased Industry.
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Hungry thief unmasked by regurgitated pizza
Society: 11 Jul 09
A man in southwestern Sweden has been connected to two home invasions after DNA connected him to vomited pizza and chewing gum found at the scene of the crime.
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Agency puts its foot down in Sweden's battle with killer slugs
Science & Technology: 18 Jun 09
Agriculture authorities in Sweden are setting up battle stations in the country’s continuing struggle to fight off killer slugs.
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Sweden by rail: Gothenburg
Travel: 15 May 09
Having long been defined by its industrial and maritime history, Göteborg has since reinvented itself. The old ports and warehouses have been replaced by cafes, bars, and one of the liveliest cultural scenes in the region.
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Swedish toads croak to choir song crown
Science & Technology: 11 May 09
The Swedish fire-bellied toad choir has retained its crown in the European Bombina Song Contest.
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Taxi leaves 89-year-old woman to walk alone in the woods
National: 3 Feb 09
The driver of a mobility service taxi considered the road too slippery and instead of driving his 89-year-old passenger to the door of her cabin in the woods, he left her to walk the remaining kilometre on her own.
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Crime bureau strikes a nerve in dentist tax scam
National: 15 Dec 08
Forty-five Swedish dentists risk falling foul of the law as the authorities launch an investigation into a suspected 113 million kronor ($16 million) tax dodge.
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Storms abate in western Sweden
National: 5 Oct 08
Last night's near hurricane force winds off the west coast of Sweden showed signs of letting up this morning.
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Drunken disorder plagues Midsummer
National: 21 Jun 08
Midsummer celebrations were typified by drunken revelry, fighting, assault, drink driving, an alleged rape and three shootings. Calmer than usual, police report.
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Princess admits to kissing a frog
Society: 15 Jun 08
Princess Victoria amused onlookers on Friday by admitting to having kissed a frog to see if it would turn into a prince.
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Stone Age axe holds hidden human figure
Society: 10 Jun 08
An artifact from the Stone Age has been hiding in plain sight of museum visitors and researches in western Sweden.
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Killer slugs to meet their match
National: 19 Apr 08
The Swedish Chemicals Agency has approved the use of tiny roundworms to fight the scourge of the Spanish 'killer' slugs.
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Storm warnings issued in southern Sweden
National: 21 Mar 08
Large snow falls and hard winds are set to disrupt traffic in the southern parts of Sweden on Good Friday.
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Storms forecast for Friday
National: 22 Feb 08
Meteorologists are forecasting storm force winds in parts of southern and western Sweden on Friday.
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Storm pummels western Sweden
National: 19 Jan 08
Winds gusts have reached 115 kilometres an hour and 8,000 homes are without power.
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Snow storms cause chaos on Sweden's roads
National: 14 Nov 07
Motorists are once again being advised to exercise caution on the roads as icy conditions prevail in much of Sweden following a day of heavy snowfall.
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Police arrest suspected serial rapist
National: 7 Nov 07
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with seven rapes in the Gothenburg, Lund and Bohuslän regions. Many of the victims were elderly women.
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Building set to start on Saudi-funded Mosque
National: 6 Nov 07
Designs for a controversial Saudi-funded landmark mosque in Gothenburg have received the go-ahead from Muslim leaders in the city, meaning building can start next spring.
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Nursing home resident found lying in own excrement
Science & Technology: 5 Nov 07
Members of staff at a nursing home in southern Sweden have been suspended following incidents in which residents were found in conditions of some neglect.
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Gothenburg firm makes car fuel from kitchen waste
Science & Technology: 4 Oct 07
A company in Gothenburg is working on new ways of converting kitchen refuse into a viable energy source.
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Muslim groups to exhibit 'Muhammad dogs'
Society: 17 Aug 07
Artist Lars Vilks may finally get to see his controversial 'Muhammad dog' sketches displayed in public thanks to the intervention of two Muslim groups.
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'Shrimp academy' established in Strömstad
National: 14 Jul 07
The Bohus county lobster has one, as does the oyster. Now the humble shrimp has one too - its own academy, with a remit to spread knowledge about the little sea creature.
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Couple find dead bat in breakfast cereal
National: 19 May 07
A couple in the west Sweden town of Tanum got a most unwelcome free gift in their breakfast cereal on Friday: a 4 centimetre long, dried-up English bat. "We couldn't believe our eyes," they said.
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Momentum builds behind Björklund
Politics: 8 May 07
Momentum is building behind Schools Minister Jan Björklund to be the next leader of the Liberal Party, succeeding Lars Leijonborg. Several local party districts have now declared for Björklund.
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Snow and wind leave 30,000 without power
National: 21 Jan 07
As another wave of harsh weather conditions sweeps over Sweden on Sunday, around 30,000 customers of the country's three biggest suppliers were without electricity.
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Gothenburg floods: authorities fear chaos
National: 14 Dec 06
No respite is in sight for residents of the Gothenburg area, with more rain and wind expected on Thursday. Several rivers could burst their banks at any time.
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Tourist offices around Sweden
Travel: 3 May 06
A handy list of Sweden's tourist offices, along with their phone numbers, email addresses and web sites.
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Security transits begin again
National: 8 Nov 05
Security vehicles are back on the road after the Swedish Work Environment Authority decided to tighten the regulations concerning cash deliveries and collections.
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Cash crisis in city stores
Smörgåsbord: 7 Nov 05
Supermarkets and department stores in Sweden's main cities are accumulating risky piles of cash as security companies and the Swedish authorities work out how to get security deliveries and collections started again.
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Sweden faces cash shortage after robbery
National: 3 Nov 05
Cash machines in Sweden's large cities could run out of money after security van drivers stopped working. The drivers have safety worries and refuse to work without police escorts after a Securitas van was blown up on Thursday morning.
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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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Smörgåsbord
Smörgåsbord: 15 Jul 04
A Gothenburg taxi driver, a shower in Trelleborg and an old steamship in Smögen - this week's public health warnings.
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" Report from friendly match against fellow Div 3 side Uppsala : IFK UPPSALA (1) 3 LÅNGHOLMEN FC (1) 1 Another downbeat performance from Långholmen saw them record a second straight defeat. The same pattern as last week, Långholmen control the first half..." READ »
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- 13/03 Police arrest one in poker heist investigation »
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Sweden — with its midnight sun, northern lights and areas with certainty of snow — is attracting filmmakers from all around the world. Besides an exotic environment, Sweden has other advantages as a... - Veronica Hedenmark
“I’d like to travel and fly without having to think about the practical arrangements — but the practical part severely restricts my movements,” says entrepreneur Veronica Hedenmark, who uses an... - Victoria Webster
Victoria Webster became Sweden’s first specialist in emergency medical care. This attracted considerable media attention, since she has a cerebral palsy (CP)* disorder. - Jesper Odelberg
“I want people to stop seeing the wheelchair and instead see the person sitting in it — only then can we be treated as equals,” says comedian and musician Jesper Odelberg.
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