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February 14, 2012
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'The Office' breeds with Swedish sitcom in world's first 'spin-make'
Lifestyle: 7 Feb 12
As Swedes get set to watch the premiere of the Swedish version of the hit TV sitcom “The Office”, The Local's Oliver Gee learns how producers took an innovative approach to ensure the show's humour wasn't lost in translation.
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H&M bottom line feels the pinch
Business & Money: 26 Jan 12
Swedish fashion retailer H&M on Thursday reported a 15 percent drop in net profits for 2011, but remained optimistic for 2012 despite the downbeat economic climate.
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Ikea puts India expansion plans on ice
Society: 23 Jan 12
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has put off plans to open stores in India due to local sourcing requirements despite a recent loosening of rules about foreign ownership of single brand retailers.
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Ericsson and ZTE settle patent dispute
Business & Money: 21 Jan 12
Swedish mobile network giant Ericsson and Chinese rival ZTE have reached an agreement to settle their long-standing patent infringement disputes, according to a statement issued by Ericsson on Friday.
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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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'In a networked world, Sweden may be more powerful than the US'
Analysis & Opinion: 10 Jan 12
While Sweden's military power may be dwarfed by that of the United States, in a networked world, Sweden may nevertheless find itself better equipped than the US to exert influence on the global stage, argues contributor Stefan Geens.
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Tuition fees change Sweden's student population
Analysis & Opinion: 6 Jan 12
With tuition fees for non-EEA students in effect, the makeup of Sweden’s non-European student population is shifting and the pressure is on for universities to deliver services worth selling, argues contributor Sven Hultberg Carlsson.
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Expert: Saab's independent streak 'the beginning of the end'
Business & Money: 21 Dec 11
Decisions by former Saab owner General Motors weren't the cause of the Swedish automaker's bankruptcy, according to a new study, which also found that former Saab management is partly to blame.
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Occupy Stockholm: 'We have no goal'
National: 19 Dec 11
It’s a movement without leaders and it kicked off with a bang in mid-October when Stockholmers joined hundreds of cities worldwide in protesting. Contributor Judi Lembke finds out more about the Swedish Occupy movement.
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Saab files for bankruptcy
Business & Money: 19 Dec 11
After months of teetering on the brink, Swedish carmaker Saab Automobile on Monday filed for bankruptcy protection, ending two years of efforts to save the iconic Swedish brand.
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Kim Jong Il's death demands 'vigilance': Bildt
Politics: 19 Dec 11
The fact that the death of Kim Jong Il wasn't announced until two days after the North Korean dictator had died is a sign of the “uncertainty” in the region, Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt said on Monday.
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Why Sweden should stay out of the EU budget pact
Analysis & Opinion: 13 Dec 11
European leaders have failed to help solve the current debt crisis, and Sweden shouldn't think of signing on to a plan that amounts to an attempt to remake Europe into a super-bureaucratized dream, argues Swedish liberal commentator Johan Norberg.
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Sweden welcomes climate 'compromise'
Politics: 11 Dec 11
Swedish minister for the environment, Lena Ek, welcomed the deal to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, reached on Sunday following intense negotiations during the UN Climate Change Conference in South Africa.
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Lift Saab's bankruptcy protection: administrator
Business & Money: 7 Dec 11
The court-appointed administrator charged with overseeing Saab's restructuring has petitioned a court to lift the beleaguered Swedish carmaker's bankruptcy protection, Saab Automobile confirmed on Wednesday.
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Saab juggles Chinese suitors 'to please GM'
Business & Money: 5 Dec 11
Swedish Automobile, the owners of beleaguered Swedish carmaker Saab have revealed that they are in talks with a new configuration of Chinese partners in what has been described as a bid to appease previous owner US General Motors.
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Volvo to add 10,000 staff: CEO
Business & Money: 28 Nov 11
Swedish automaker Volvo, owned by China's Zhejiang Geely, plans to hire a further 10,000 new staff in the coming years, its chief executive said in an interview to be published Monday.
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Number of fat Swedes expanding: study
Science & Technology: 24 Nov 11
The number of obese people in Sweden has all but doubled in the last two decades, but is still comparatively low compared to other OECD countries, according to a recent study.
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Saab – what is a Swedish car anyway?
Business & Money: 21 Nov 11
The news that Chinese firms Pang Da and Youngman intend to acquire Saab Automobile, has been greeted by relief, resignation and objection, The Local's Geoff Mortimore explores the twisted fate of an iconic Swedish brand.
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Man caught smuggling snakes on a plane
National: 14 Nov 11
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to community service after customs inspectors atStockholm Arlanda Airport found almost 50 reptiles, including 41 scorpions and five vipers, in his baggage.
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GM threat to Saab sale 'regrettable': minister
Business & Money: 8 Nov 11
The Swedish government has described as unfortunate a statement by General Motors this week threatening to block the transfer of technology licences if two Chinese companies buy Saab.
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GM halts sale of Saab to Chinese firms
Business & Money: 7 Nov 11
US automaker General Motors (GM) has put the brakes on the planned purchase of Sweden's Saab by two Chinese carmakers over concerns about technology licensing.
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'Sweden can't afford to lose clever immigrants'
Analysis & Opinion: 7 Nov 11
Sweden can't afford to keep discriminating against those living in the suburbs and thereby missing out on the payback of years of investment in education and skills, journalist Carlos Rojas argues.
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General Motors mulls blocking Saab sale
Business & Money: 6 Nov 11
US automaker General Motors said Saturday that it may block the sale of Saab to two Chinese companies, citing concerns of its supplier relationship to the insolvent Swedish carmaker.
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Chinese officials support Saab deal 'in principle'
Business & Money: 1 Nov 11
A Chinese minister said Tuesday his government supported “in principle” plans by Chinese automakers Pang Da and Youngman to purchase troubled Swedish automaker Saab Automobile.
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Chinese firms reveal Saab profit ambitions
Business & Money: 31 Oct 11
Chinese automakers Pang Da and Youngman, the new owners of Sweden's Saab, have stated that the firm will turn a profit no later than 2014, according to an ambitious plan laid out on Monday.
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'Cautious optimism' over Saab's second escape from bankruptcy
Analysis & Opinion: 28 Oct 11
While the sale of Saab Automobile may have once again helped the troubled Swedish automaker avoid bankruptcy, uncertainties about possible layoffs and obtaining necessary approvals remain, the AFP's Nina Larsson explains.
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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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Saab pulls plug on China funding deal
Business & Money: 24 Oct 11
Saab owner Swedish Automobile said on Sunday it had terminated a financing deal with the two Chinese firms, seen by many as the only hope of keeping the cash-strapped Swedish carmaker out of bankruptcy.
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Saab CEO rebuffed Chinese purchase bid
Business & Money: 21 Oct 11
Saab CEO Victor Muller rejected an offer by Chinese investors to buy the troubled Swedish automaker outright, throwing a spanner in previous funding agreements and threatening the company's reorganisation bid.
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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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Eatery forced Chinese chef into 'slave labour'
Business & Money: 13 Oct 11
A Chinese chef who collapsed from exhaustion on the streets of Gothenburg after being forced to work under 'slave-like' conditions has received a large indemnity after a Swedish union intervened on his behalf.
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Swedish castles with sizzle: a sampler
Lifestyle: 13 Oct 11
Sweden is home to hundreds of castles featuring tales of bloodthirsty royals, quirky millionaires, adult-rated films, and other untold secrets. Check out The Local's selection of some of the country's more memorable manors.
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Pang Da: Saab comment 'a misunderstanding'
Business & Money: 12 Oct 11
Chinese firm Pang Da and Sweden's Saab have issued a joint statement to clarify that the contract between the firms is valid, stating that prior comments to the contrary were due to a "misunderstanding".
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Lund's foreign student recruitment efforts flop
Education: 11 Oct 11
Despite major investments in foreign student recruitment, Lund University has attracted barely half of the tuition-paying students it hoped would enroll.
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Volvo's Chinese owner interested in Saab: report
Business & Money: 6 Oct 11
China's Geely, owner of Volvo Cars, has indicated an interest in acquiring a stake in troubled Swedish automaker Saab Automobile, according to media reports.
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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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Saab to reshuffle board, save company
Business & Money: 1 Oct 11
In the latest chapter of the long running Saab saga, the management of Swedish Automobile has called an extraordinary general meeting next month to discuss restructuring the board of directors.
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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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Sweden runner up in 'reputation' ranking
National: 29 Sep 11
Sweden has been placed second behind Canada in a ranking of countries with the best reputation in the world, in a new study linking a country's image with foreign investment and tourism receipts.
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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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Swedes cut food budgets as crisis unfolds
Business & Money: 15 Sep 11
Swedish consumers are choosing cheaper options in their weekly shop as the mounting eurozone debt crisis and fears of recession begin to bite.
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Unions file bankruptcy petition against Saab
Business & Money: 12 Sep 11
Two Swedish labour unions have filed a request to force troubled automaker Saab into bankruptcy, the Unionen labour group said in a statement on Monday.
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Fewer foreign berry pickers in Sweden
National: 13 Aug 11
This year has seen a significant drop in the number of berry pickers coming to Sweden from countries outside the EU, since requirements and regulations have been sharpened for companies employing foreign berry pickers.
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Rotting dill threatens Swedish crayfish fest
Society: 12 Aug 11
Following earlier warnings that crayfish prices may rocket, Swedish crustacean enthusiasts are now facing another threat to their favourite season – summer rains have sabotaged the crown dill harvest.
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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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Saab unions demand answers from CEO
Business & Money: 10 Aug 11
Saab CEO and sole director, Victor Muller, will meet Wednesday with representatives of the four unions at its factory in Trollhättan in western Sweden, who are seeking answers as to how the company will ensure that wages are paid.
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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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57 convicted in massive Swedish doping scandal
National: 4 Aug 11
Fifty-seven people were convicted on Thursday for being part of a massive doping ring in one of the largest criminal cases in Swedish legal history that accrued an estimated 58 million kronor ($9 million) in legal fees.
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Ikea lawyers review Chinese 'copycat' store
Business & Money: 2 Aug 11
Swedish furniture firm Ikea has instructed its lawyers to consider whether a newly opened store in southern China constitutes an infringement of its copyright.
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Ericsson shares slump despite profits boost
Business & Money: 21 Jul 11
Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson on Thursday reported a 65 percent rise in net profit in the second quarter on the back of strong sales, but its shares dropped by
nearly 7 percent as figures fell short of analyst expectations.
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Stockholm University invests in international students
Education: 15 Jul 11
Stockholm University, one of the largest in Scandinavia and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide, is a great choice for students in search of a vibrant and diverse study environment.
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China throws out 'flashmob' Swedish blogger
Politics: 9 Jul 11
A Sweden-based student in China has been sent home after calling for a flashmob in Shanghai in support of freedom of expression.
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Chinese should be taught in schools: minister
Education: 6 Jul 11
Learning Chinese at any elementary school in the country could become reality for children in Sweden within the next decade, if education minister and Liberal Party head Jan Björklund gets his way.
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Saab's property deal approved by EIB
Business & Money: 4 Jul 11
On Monday the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced its approval Saab’s property sale, which will give the company the much needed cash-injection it sought to acquire through the sale.
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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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Sweden slams EU budget proposal
Politics: 30 Jun 11
EU's budget proposal has been heavily criticised by Sweden, with one MP calling it "the most provocative budget in EU history".
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Sweden downs Colombia to win World Cup opener
Sport: 28 Jun 11
Sweden eked out a 1-0 victory against underdogs Colombia on Tuesday in the first match of its 2011 women's World Cup campaign.
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Swedish women start 2011 World Cup quest
Lifestyle: 28 Jun 11
As Sweden kicks off their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign on Tuesday in Germany, contributor Oliver Gee takes stock of the Swedes' chances of being crowned the world champions of women's football.
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Saab to pay staff after new China order
Business & Money: 27 Jun 11
An unnamed Chinese firm has ordered 582 cars from the crisis-hit Swedish car maker Saab in an order worth around €13 million ($18 million) and enabling the beleaguered firm to pay staff salaries.
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Agency denies inflating China deal job figures
Business & Money: 13 Jun 11
Invest Sweden, the state agency tasked with attracting foreign investment to Sweden, has denied reports that it inflated figures detailing the number of jobs created by deals it brokered with Chinese companies.
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Saab unveils second partner in new China deal
Business & Money: 13 Jun 11
Cash-strapped Swedish automaker Saab announced on Monday it had finalised the details of an a agreement with China's Pang Da and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile to manufacture and distribute cars in China.
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Sweden tourism heads for new record year
Society: 9 Jun 11
The number of foreign tourists visiting Sweden climbed 3 percent during the first four months of 2011, new statistics from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth show, prompting hopes of a new record year.
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Stephen Lynch - laughing in the face of the inferno
Lifestyle: 8 Jun 11
American funnyman Stephen Lynch, the self-professed "musician trapped in the body of a comedian", is all revved to bring his "Beefy Burrito" back to Sweden, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.
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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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Saab production resumes in Sweden
Business & Money: 27 May 11
After seven-weeks of silence, the assembly lines at Saab Automobile's factory in Trollhättan in western Sweden rumbled to life again on Friday thanks to help from new Chinese partner Pang Da.
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Sweden close to pig ear export deal with China
Business & Money: 23 May 11
The Swedish government has confirmed that it is close to signing an agreement for the export of pig ears to China, where the anatomical organ is a sought-after delicacy.
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Borg slams Gordon Brown as new IMF head
Business & Money: 19 May 11
Swedish finance minister Anders Borg on Thursday ripped the record of former UK PM Gordon Brown, while praising French finance minister Christine Lagarde amid speculation over who may become the new head of the IMF.
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Reinfeldt touts 'green economy' on Brazil visit
Business & Money: 19 May 11
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said "putting a price on pollution" is the most effective way to create a sustainable, green society in a speech to Brazilian business leaders on Wednesday.
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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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Saab announces new Chinese partnership
Business & Money: 16 May 11
Swedish car maker Saab has signed a new framework agreement with China's Pang Da Automobile, the cash-strapped firm's Dutch owner Spyker said on Monday.
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Saab future in doubt after Chinese fall out
Business & Money: 13 May 11
The future of Swedish car maker Saab was thrown back into doubt without a way into the crucial Chinese market, after a funding deal for the Saab-Spyker group fell through on Thursday.
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Reinfeldt 'concerned' over Saab deal collapse
National: 12 May 11
Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt expressed concern about the future of Saab following the collapse Thursday of a deal with China's Hawtai that would have provided Swedish automaker with much needed cash.
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Volvo Cars reports sales, profits boost
Business & Money: 12 May 11
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars reported a profit of 2.34 billion kronor ($369 million) for 2010, marking a massive swing back into profit compared 2009.
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Saab abandons deal with China's Hawtai
Business & Money: 12 May 11
A deal between Saab owner Spyker Cars and China's Hawtai has been scrapped, according to Spyker, although discussions about possible collaboration continue.
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Saab, Hawtai rebuff embassy criticism
Business & Money: 6 May 11
Saab new Chinese partner Hawtai on Friday dismissed concerns voiced by the Swedish embassy in Beijing about the company's capacity to rescue the troubled Swedish automaker.
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Embassy doubts over Saab's Chinese saviour
Business & Money: 5 May 11
Sweden's embassy in Beijing has voiced concerns about Saab's new Chinese partner Hawtai, citing inflated figures and management changes, according to in internal report.
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Saab secures partnership with Chinese firm
Business & Money: 3 May 11
Saab has entered into a "strategic partnership" with Chinese Hawtai Motor Group, who plan to invest billions of kronor into the Swedish firm, it was announced on Tuesday.
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Fresh cash, new Chinese partner set to revive Saab
National: 2 May 11
Production at Swedish car maker Saab is set to resume within a week after the firm secured a deal for a €30 million ($45 million) cash injection on Monday amid reports that the company had also forged a partnership with a Chinese automaker.
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Saab debts mount as cash search continues
Business & Money: 2 May 11
The problems continue to mount at Swedish carmaker Saab with mounting debts, falling sales and an ongoing search for Chinese finance still without result.
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Losses continue for Saab owner Spyker
Business & Money: 29 Apr 11
Saab Automobile owner Spyker Cars reported a net loss of €76.3 million ($113 million) for the first quarter, but sales of the iconic Swedish brand shows signs of upward swing.
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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 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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ABB profit rise falls short of expectations
Business & Money: 27 Apr 11
Swedish-Swiss engineering firm ABB announced first quarter net profits were up 41 percent, falling shy of what analysts had expected.
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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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Dalai Lama arrives for 'final' Sweden visit
Society: 15 Apr 11
The Dalai Lama arrived in Sweden late on Thursday night, for what might be his last official visit to the country as he reflected on his possible retirement.
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ABB lands Chinese electricity contract
Business & Money: 14 Apr 11
Swedish-Swiss engineering group ABB has announced that it has won a $120 million order for an ultra high voltage electricity line in China.
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Sweden's Ericsson sued for patent infringement
Business & Money: 12 Apr 11
Swedish mobile network giant Ericsson is the target of a writ from Chinese telecom equipment supplier ZTE, alleging patent infringement and escalating a legal dispute between the two rivals.
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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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Ericsson sues Chinese rival for patent violation
Science & Technology: 2 Apr 11
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has filed three patent infringement lawsuits against Chinese rival ZTE.
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Volvo Cars plans to hire 1,200 new staff
Business & Money: 29 Mar 11
Swedish car maker Volvo said Tuesday that it plans to hire 1,200 new employees, mostly engineers to meet the development of electric cars and production expansion.
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Stockholm museum makes history of garbage
Lifestyle: 29 Mar 11
It may not be the Mona Lisa, but an old milk carton and other refuse can tell an interesting story about our culture, our history and ourselves, AFP's Marc Preel writes after visiting a Stockholm museum's new "Garbage" exhibit.
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Ericsson slashes 450 Swedish jobs
Business & Money: 23 Mar 11
Swedish mobile telecom network giant Ericsson announced on Wednesday that 450 positions are to be cut in its sales and administration operations in Sweden.
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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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London 2012: 500 days to go
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Mar 11
In 500 days the 2012 Olympic Games will open in London - exactly a hundred years after Stockholm. They will be an occasion to remind ourselves of our humanity, writes Andrew Mitchell, British Ambassador to Sweden and FCO Director for the London 2012 Games.
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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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Reinfeldt: EU must open doors to foreign labour - and new members
Politics: 7 Mar 11
The European Union must attract labour from other parts of the world if it is to function in future, according to Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt. And Turkey should join the club as soon as it is ready.
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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 »
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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 »
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