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Sweden's 'immigrants' find Big Apple success
Analysis & Opinion: 20 Mar 12
Frustration with being shut out of the Swedish job market has prompted several Swedes with immigrant backgrounds to seek – and find – success in the melting pot that is New York City, contributor Rafaela Stålbalk discovers.
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Swedish teen girl offered job as 'man-eater'
Society: 10 Mar 12
A teenage girl looking for work updated her CV at the Swedish National Employment Office, and was offered a job as "man-eater" at a Swedish call center.
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Live Blog: Sweden celebrates new princess
Lifestyle: 24 Feb 12
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria gave birth to a daughter in the early hours of Thursday morning. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding Sweden's first royal birth in more than three decades.
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'It's dangerous to disregard experience'
Analysis & Opinion: 16 Sep 11
As Sweden's politicians return to business at the Riksdag after a period of party-leadership reshuffling, The Local's Rebecca Martin examines concerns that youth has begun to trump experience in Swedish politics.
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Ex-minister pens his way to holiday travel fame
Society: 16 Aug 11
The name of Sweden's disgraced former labour minister, Sven-Otto Littorin, is back in the spotlight after Littorin won a travel agency's essay contest with his poetic description of a “dream holiday” to the Middle East.
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Why coming to work in Sweden has never been easier
Society: 13 Jul 11
Whether you’re an architect, a cook or a nurse, there could well be a job in Sweden for you. If you want to come and work in Sweden, here is a guide to what to do.
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Foreign degrees pose Swedish jobs challenge
Analysis & Opinion: 23 Mar 11
Many employers require foreign-earned diplomas and certifications to be translated and verified according to Swedish standards; an often expensive and time-consuming process, The Local's Karen Holst has found.
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Sweden's EQT nets billions in Kabel BW sale
Business & Money: 22 Mar 11
Swedish fund EQT Monday announced the sale of Kabel BW, a German cable operator, to US-based Liberty Global for 3.16 billion euros ($4.49 billion).
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Dead Swede returns to Afghanistan base
National: 17 Oct 10
A memorial service for Kenneth Wallin, the Swedish soldier who died near Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan on Saturday, is to held by Swedish forces on Sunday after the return of his body to Camp Northern Light.
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Swedish soldier killed in Afghanistan
National: 16 Oct 10
A Swedish soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday when an armoured vehicle was blown up by a improvised explosive device west of Mazar-i-Sharif.
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'Your apathy elected the Sweden Democrats'
Analysis & Opinion: 27 Sep 10
US-born contributor Naomi Olofsson wonders why supposedly immigrant-friendly Swedes who never bothered to help immigrants adjust to life in Sweden seem so outraged at the success of the far-right Sweden Democrats.
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Hollywood unknown cast as Lisbeth Salander
Society: 17 Aug 10
Rooney Mara, a relatively unknown American actress, has been cast to star as Lisbeth Salander in the US remake of the first of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Sony Pictures has confirmed.
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Swedish Armed Forces rejects ad films criticism
National: 15 Jun 10
National service comes to an end in Sweden on June 30th, and a series of advertisements aimed at stimulating interest in the military have come in for criticism for allegedly painting a false picture of life in the armed forces.
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How to shine at your Swedish job interview
Analysis & Opinion: 11 Feb 10
Sponsored article: Even getting a job interview can be an achievement, particularly if you're a foreigner in Sweden. In the first of a series of features on the Swedish job market, Nic Townsend looks at how you can make the most of your big chance.
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Crown Princess in surprise Afghanistan trip
Society: 5 Jan 10
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her fiancé Daniel Westling on Sunday and Monday greeted Swedish soldiers stationed in Afghanistan.
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Street grovelling leads to work for jobless Swede
Society: 7 Oct 09
A 21-year-old Swedish man is rejoicing following the unexpected success of a decidedly unorthodox plan to find gainful employment
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What's on in Sweden: September 25 - October 1
Lifestyle: 24 Sep 09
What's on in Sweden: Alela Diane (US) and football derby in Stockholm; International Book Fair & French acrobats in Gothenburg; Ane Brun (NO) in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: August 7 -13
Lifestyle: 6 Aug 09
What's on in Sweden: Culture Festival and new circus in Stockholm; International jazz festival in Gothenburg; Soha (Fr/DZ) & Festival for Gaza in Malmö.
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Red Cross fraudster faked his academic records: report
Business & Money: 22 Jun 09
The man suspected of defrauding the Swedish Red Cross of 2.7 million kronor ($336,000) to help fund a life of luxury reportedly built his career on falsified university transcripts.
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Transfer rumours persist amid Zlatan's scoring binge
Sport: 23 Mar 09
As rumours swirl regarding Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s possible transfer from Inter Milan, the head of the club said on Monday he can’t imagine his team without the star Swedish striker.
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How do I write the perfect Swedish CV?
Business & Money: 13 Mar 09
How do you write the perfect CV to convince a Swedish employer. We get the answers, in a new series of articles in cooperation with our jobs partner, Stepstone.
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Explosive growth for Swedish arms exports in 2008
Business & Money: 3 Mar 09
Swedish arms exports jumped up 32 percent in 2008, with large purchases by five countries accounting for nearly 60 percent of total.
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Suspects defend Pirate Bay 'hobby'
National: 19 Feb 09
Two of the people behind The Pirate Bay took questions from the prosecutor and recording industry lawyers on Thursday, calling the popular file sharing site "a hobby site" and "a really strong brand".
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Sweden and Denmark deliver on postal merger
Business & Money: 3 Feb 09
The agreement formally regulating the merger between the Swedish and Danish post offices, Posten and Post Danmark, has been signed.
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Artist gets Sweden all wired up
Lifestyle: 24 Nov 08
For every Local reader there's a Local Story. This month Jonquille Okhiria introduces Eka Acosta, an artist who has carved out a niche for himself in Sweden.
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What's on in Sweden: October 24 - October 30
Lifestyle: 23 Oct 08
What’s on: Cyndi Lauper and modern dance film festival in Stockholm; Lloyd Cole in Gothenburg; Smurfs and chocolate festival in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: October 3 - October 9
Lifestyle: 2 Oct 08
What’s on: NHL hockey, Open tennis and Aussie comedy in Stockholm; Ane Brun in Gothenburg; Steve Wynn and naked Jesus shock in Malmö.
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Sweden announces controversial new defence cuts
National: 19 Sep 08
The Swedish government has proposed further cuts in spending on defence materiel, much to the frustration of the opposition.
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Many Swedes unaware of Hepatitis C infection
Science & Technology: 18 Jul 08
A number of Swedes infected with the Hepatitis C virus are in the dark about the condition. Local health authorities have launched information campaigns to track them down, Dagens Nyheter reports.
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Study: ‘lying common among job seekers’
Business & Money: 13 May 08
Nearly one in two human resource directors from Swedish companies report encountering job candidates who have lied during the recruiting process.
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Swedish and Danish postal services to merge
Business & Money: 1 Apr 08
Sweden’s Posten and its Danish counterpart, Post Danmark, announced on Tuesday that they will merge.
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Sports digest: Svennis speaks about Man City job
Sport: 9 Jul 07
Football: Sven-Göran Eriksson 'looking forward to an exciting job and an exciting season.' Tennis: Björkman and Söderling destroy worldwide belief in mild-mannered Swedes. Golf Fasth and Edberg second and third at European Open.
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Minister removes degree mill MBA
Politics: 21 Jun 07
Labour Minister Sven Otto Littorin has removed from his CV all references to his MBA from Fairfax University in Louisiana, a non-accredited institution widely regarded as a degree mill.
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Littorin: I should have investigated MBA course
Politics: 19 Jun 07
Sweden's labour market minister Sven Otto Littorin has said he never had a reason to question the credentials of an American college from which he took an MBA in 1997.
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Minister's MBA 'came from degree mill'
Politics: 19 Jun 07
Swedish Labour Minister Sven Otto Littorin's MBA was taken at a notorious American 'degree mill', it has been alleged. The minister has defended his qualification, but couldn't remember where the university was.
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Alliance leads in four polls
Politics: 16 Sep 06
Four new polls suggest that Sweden will vote to change government tomorrow. But the difference between the two blocs is still wafer thin, and plenty of voters are undecided.
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Persistence pays: getting a job in Sweden
Lifestyle: 4 Aug 06
With Swedish unemployment higher than in many other countries , getting a job in Sweden isn't easy – but it is possible. Janelle Larsson asks employers how foreigners can maximize their chances.
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The Englishman who took Sweden to the World Cup Final
Lifestyle: 19 Jun 06
England will be hoping Sven-Göran Eriksson can have the same impact on their football team in his swansong at the World Cup as an Englishman had on the Swedish team in 1958 - the sole difference being that they win it.
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Sulphuric acid leak in Borås
Smörgåsbord: 18 Nov 05
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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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Swede arrested in Bosnia terror threat
National: 21 Oct 05
A Swede has been arrested in Bosnia along with two others suspected preparing a terrorist attack. Newspapers say one of the men had planned a suicide attack against "an embassy of an EU country".
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Ahlsell "in purchase talks"
Business & Money: 17 Oct 05
Swedish plumbing and building supplies group could be bought by British company Wolseley, according to the Financial Times. The deal would be worth €1.5 billion.
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Stockholm Syndrome: Communication breakdown
Analysis & Opinion: 6 Oct 05
Our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent meets an Englishman who, despite one setback after another in the Swedish capital, just won't give up and go home.
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Media glee as Schyman quits Left Party
Politics: 8 Dec 04
Why is Sweden so hot on gender equality?
First she stopped drinking, then she stopped reporting her taxes correctly. Then she stepped down as leader of the Left party, and now she's leaving the party entirely. Every time Gudrun Schyman calls it quits, the headlines just get bigger.
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Swedish army to ditch 1,000 officers
National: 11 Nov 04
As the army announces that 1,000 officers are to lose their jobs, the security police begin to recruit 50 new bodyguards. A military background and officer training might look pretty good on an applicant’s CV.
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Labour pains
Society: 8 Sep 04
6,000 immigrants are illegally exploited by unscrupulous employers every day, while foreigners are excluded from 20% of Swedish jobs. Welcome to "the best country in the world for workers".
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
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 »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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