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February 13, 2012
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The following articles have been tagged with "Brits":
Brits in Sweden to forge northern alliance: paper
Politics: 9 Feb 12
Nordic, Baltic and British leaders have been gathering in Stockholm, ostensibly to discuss future challenges shared by the nations. But commentators think the meeting has a bigger purpose - as part of a British-led strategy to forge a new 'northern alliance' in Europe.
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Swedes slam mobile operators in EU survey
Science & Technology: 22 Oct 11
Swedes are among the most dissatisfied customers in the EU when it comes to their mobile phone operators.
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London's Soho Square set for Swedish 'fika'
Society: 26 Aug 11
The scent of Swedish coffee and cakes is filling the air over Soho Square in the heart of London's theatre district after tourism group VisitSweden erected a Swedish style café to offer "fika" and to lure cosmopolitan Londoners to Sweden.
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STOFF: a journey through the Cosmos with Britain's Nick Field
Lifestyle: 25 Aug 11
In the midst of Stockholm's Fringe Festival, British poet Nick Field talks to The Local's Caroline Bursell about theatre, lipstick, and how Swedes are secretly Brits.
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Wilderness, shopping and blondes shape Sweden's image abroad
National: 22 Jul 11
When foreigners are prompted to share what they think of Sweden their thoughts wander to the great outdoors, shopping, snow and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden.
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Fika Bar: helping Londoners satisfy their Swedish cravings
Lifestyle: 24 May 11
Stuck in London, but looking for a taste of Sweden? Contributor Keith Moore suggests a cozy Brick Lane eatery serving up a host of very-Swedish treats that has much of the British capital dreaming of reindeer and lingonberries.
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How to give the perfect presentation to Swedes
Lifestyle: 11 Apr 11
Being a native English speaker is not always the advantage you would expect when you are giving a presentation in English to an international audience. But there are ways to improve.
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Pubs in Stockholm: keeping it real
Lifestyle: 25 Mar 11
Like most capitals, Stockholm offers plenty of watering holes for the homesick expat looking for a “taste of home”, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.
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Swedish genes similar to Brits and Danes: study
Science & Technology: 11 Feb 11
Swedes have a similar genetic make up to the Danes and the British, although variations between those living in the south and the north of the country are greater than once thought, a new study shows.
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Swedes name China most innovative in future
Science & Technology: 5 Dec 10
A new Swedish study has revealed that respondents from six countries believe that China will become the world's most innovative country in 10 years, followed by India and the US.
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Live Blog: election night in Sweden
Politics: 20 Sep 10
The Local's correspondents bring you all the latest news from the Swedish election, live from the main parties' headquarters in Stockholm. See the drama unfold live here.
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Swedish women vote to keep their tops on
Society: 22 Jul 10
Swedes, long famous round the world for their relaxed attitude to nudity, are now some of Europe’s biggest prudes, according to a new survey.
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Brits highlight Gothenburg links
National: 15 Jun 10
There’s rather a British feel in 'Little London' this week, as the UK celebrates its historic ties to Sweden's second city.
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What's On in Sweden: June 11th - June 17th
Lifestyle: 10 Jun 10
What’s on in Sweden: Cookin' Koreans in Stockholm, Thoughtful Brits in Gothenburg, KISS plays Malmö plus Magnus Betnér, in English, in Linköping.
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Swede concern over uncertain UK election
Politics: 7 May 10
Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and opposition leader Mona Sahlin have said that the inconclusive outcome of the UK election, in which no party has gained a majority, leaves Britons with a tough challenge.
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What's On in Sweden: April 30th - May 6th
Lifestyle: 29 Apr 10
What’s on in Sweden: Flexible phalluses flaunted in Stockholm, Rockabilly rhythms in Gothenburg and clubbing for kids in Malmö.
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Ambassador sees off homebound Brits
Politics: 21 Apr 10
The British Ambassador to Sweden is visiting Stockholm Arlanda Airport on Wednesday as the first BA flight ferries stranded Brits back to the UK.
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Tuesday deadline for UK expat voter registration
Politics: 19 Apr 10
Britons abroad have until Tuesday April 20th to register to cast their vote by post or proxy in next month's UK general election.
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The Local launches America's News in British English
Society: 1 Apr 10
With English-speakers worldwide seeing their own versions of the language eroded by a global standard, The Local is launching an ambitious new project to bring befuddled migrants all the latest news in the English that suits them best.
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Foreigners buying more Swedish summer houses: report
Business & Money: 30 Mar 10
Foreigners own 33,168 summer houses in Sweden, an increase of four percent on 2008 and nine percent on 2007. Germans, Danes and Norwegians dominate the statistics, a new report shows.
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Early curling upset as Swedes beat Brits
Sport: 17 Feb 10
Sweden's curling team stunned Britain's world champions with a 6-4 win on the first day of the Vancouver 2010 men's curling competition on Tuesday.
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What's on in Sweden: October 16 - 22
Lifestyle: 15 Oct 09
What's on in Sweden: Championship rugby & Massive Attack (UK) in Stockholm/Uppsala; Chocolate festival & avant garde dance in Gothenburg; Rahael Saadiq (US) in Malmö/Lund.
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What's on in Sweden: October 9 - 15
Lifestyle: 8 Oct 09
What's on in Sweden: Fashion market & Nouvelle Vague (Fr) in Stockholm; Culture night & Nostalgia fair in Gothenburg; The Handsome Family (US) & English comedy in Malmö/Lund.
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Where would we be without Ryanair?
Analysis & Opinion: 17 Aug 09
Airline industry veteran Rick Methven talks up the virtues of low cost air travel and recalls a pre-Ryanair era of outlandish prices and skies closed to the average consumer.
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Prize-winning businessmen give the gift of experience
Lifestyle: 14 Aug 09
Crowned Stockholm businessmen of the year in 2008, Brits Martin Charlton and Jonathan Kirby are the people to turn to when it comes to giving the gift of dog-sledding, hot-air ballooning or wolf-patting.
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First dates in Sweden: sabotaged by social welfare
Analysis & Opinion: 30 Jul 09
While Sweden's social welfare system is cherished by many, The Local's Scarlet St. Clair learns the hard way about the system's unintended consequences for single women.
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'You couldn't hope for a better presidency'
Analysis & Opinion: 1 Apr 09
In a time of severe economic crisis, the European Union is fortunate to have Sweden taking up the presidential reins this summer, British Ambassador to Sweden Andrew Mitchell tells The Local's James Savage.
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Holidaying Swedes love to complain: study
Society: 22 Mar 09
Swedes on holiday love to complain, a new survey shows. Swedes are described in the survey as "perfectionists" that prefer to see that the destination adapts to them and are not slow to complain when it does not.
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Netball club sets new goals in Sweden
Sport: 4 Mar 09
Sweden is something of a haven for indoor sports, with floorball already established as a popular institution. Netball on the other hand has yet to grip the popular imagination, but a new club in Stockholm is doing all it can to take the sport out of the shadows.
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'Tap the potential of immigrant entrepreneurs'
Analysis & Opinion: 3 Feb 09
Sweden could learn a lot from Canada and the UK when it comes to leveraging the power of entrepreneurship to help integrate immigrants, writes Nima Sanandaji of the Captus think tank.
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Is it time for Sweden to join the eurozone?
Analysis & Opinion: 18 Dec 08
With the Swedish currency foundering in a deepening economic crisis, Jonathan Ward wonders if Sweden should reconsider its decision to shun the euro.
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Swedes: hard workers or hardly working?
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Dec 08
Doug Lansky takes a look at how Swedish tradition, technology, sick leave, vacations, public holidays and a new management style mean many 'full-time' Swedish workers get 130 days off per year.
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English-language theatre group stages comedy double bill
Lifestyle: 30 Oct 08
The Stockholm Players are veteran performers on the Swedish stage. Jennifer Heape meets the group as they put the last preparations in place for the autumn season.
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Elks and blondes shape Sweden's image abroad
National: 29 Jul 08
When foreigners think of Sweden they think of Elks, royalty, the great outdoors, and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden.
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Swedish women look for long-distance love
Dating: 17 Jun 08
Richie Rankin reveals why Swedish women are developing a penchant for dating men from abroad.
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Kiss me, I'm Swedish
Analysis & Opinion: 14 May 08
Whatever happened to Swedish reticence? David Bartal contemplates a country in which man hugs have become de rigeur and women think little of kissing each other on the mouth.
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Sweden's population boom continues
Society: 20 Dec 07
Sweden's population is continuing to grow at a rapid clip, according to new figures.
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Sunrise on the Swedish Empire
Lifestyle: 25 Aug 07
So you never knew that a small island in the West Indies was once a Swedish colony? Apparently, not that many Swedes do either. But the story, which has been largely wiped from school history books, is now being told to a new generation. Christine Demsteader reports.
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Irish, Brits and Swedes 'all big binge drinkers'
Science & Technology: 15 Mar 07
Swedes do love a drink or five. But are they the biggest bingers in the European Union?
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Swedish women 'are British men's favourites'
National: 13 Mar 07
British men looking for love would rather find it with a Swede than with a woman of any other nationality, according to a new survey. 'Sexy accents' are a big draw, but Swedish men fare less well.
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Stockholm Syndrome: Did you hear the one about the Swede?
Analysis & Opinion: 2 Dec 05
Well, if you did, chances are it wasn't another Swede who told it. At an Anglo-Swedish wedding, our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent wonders why Swedes never tease each other.
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Tabloid declares war on England over ?Svennis?
National: 13 Oct 05
He's been bullied and mocked by the English public, but now England football manager has found his knight in shining armour – a Swedish tabloid journalist. And Englishmen beware – he's on his way to London!
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Learning Swedish "should be compulsory"
Society: 6 Oct 04
You should only be given a residence permit if you attend Swedish lessons. That's the view of more than half of those who responded to a survey on The Local. But our readers are demanding sorts, and many say the lessons on offer aren't good enough.
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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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