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May 27, 2012
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Hollywood pirate ship docks in Stockholm
Society: 18 Jul 11
While no Captain Sparrow or men with swords were in sight, another celebrity from the popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" films has been in Stockholm over the weekend - the good ship Bounty.
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The Lowdown: Christmas in Sweden
Lifestyle: 23 Dec 10
Jellied pigs’ feet, Donald Duck and a goat-riding gnome may not be your typical global Christmas symbols, but for Swedes they’re all part of the fun, writes Jennifer Heape.
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Swedes vote for Harry Potter, James Bond and Your Mum
Society: 23 Sep 10
As the Alliance government stands to miss out on an overall majority by a whisker, handwritten ballots for parties such as Joy Division, Pull Yourself Together and Djingis Cat have had an unlikely impact on Swedish politics.
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Film industry demands fines from Pirate Bay pair
Science & Technology: 26 Apr 10
Thirteen major film companies have filed writs against two of the men behind The Pirate Bay demanding payment of 500,000 kronor ($70,000) fines for continuing to operate the file sharing website despite a court order from October 2009.
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Swedish MPs take Disneyland 'study' tour
Politics: 18 Mar 10
Swedish parliament rules providing for expenses paid educational trips up to a value of 50,000 kronor ($7,000) per annum have prompted three Social Democrat MPs to use the system to 'study tourism' at California's Disneyland.
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What's On in Sweden: January 8th - 14th
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 10
What’s on in Sweden: Borderless clowns in Stockholm, pampered pooches in Gothenburg and the English National Symphony Orchestra does ABBA in Malmö.
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US film giants appeal in file-sharing case
National: 6 Jan 10
In a corporate David and Goliath-style case, a Stockholm-based internet operator is fighting a file-sharing lawsuit against a collective of large US film companies.
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Donald scores landslide victory in Christmas 'duck' battle
Society: 29 Dec 09
Perennial TV ratings champion 'Kalle Anka och vänner' ('Donald Duck and Friends) squashed the outspoken wife of crooner Paul Anka in what was billed as Sweden's Christmas Eve battle of the ducks.
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Anna Anka faces split with Hollywood husband after latest row
Society: 7 Dec 09
Singer-songwriter Paul Anka has filed for divorce from his Swedish wife Anna following a violent spat at the couple’s Hollywood home last week.
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Scrapping tracker may negate Pirate Bay fines
Science & Technology: 17 Nov 09
The Pirate Bay file sharing site has decided to shut down the tracker that allows users to share digital files with one another in a move that could negate the court ordered fines facing two of the men behind the site.
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Swedes scramble to join new online movie service
Science & Technology: 11 Nov 09
A new service for watching movies over the internet for free has attracted more than a quarter of a million Swedes since its launch two weeks ago.
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Pirate Bay facing new suit from US film giants
Science & Technology: 28 Jul 09
Disney, Universal, Warner Bros and Colombia Pictures are among more than ten major film companies suing for the closure of Swedish file-sharing site The Pirate Bay in Stockholm District Court.
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Swedish Donald Duck wades into pirates' waters
Society: 27 Jul 09
The Swedish publishers of Kalle & Anka & Co, a comic featuring the Disney character Donald Duck, have expressed regret over an edition featuring the loveable children's character engaging in internet 'piracy'.
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'Christmas in Sweden is like Groundhog Day'
Analysis & Opinion: 5 Jan 09
How many years does it take before Sweden's quirky Christmas traditions start to get irksome? Eight, says Mark Majzner.
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Future safe for Donald Duck despite viewer decline
Society: 25 Dec 08
As usual millions of Swedes tuned in to the traditional "Donald Duck and his friends wish you all a Merry Christmas" show on national television on Christmas Eve. The irascible duck's popularity has however waned in recent years.
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What's the best thing about Christmastime in Sweden?
Lifestyle: 17 Dec 08
Every week a panel of readers discusses a topic of current interest. This week: Christmas in Sweden - ho, ho, ho or no, no, no?
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What's on in Sweden: October 17 - October 23
Lifestyle: 16 Oct 08
What’s on: Cullberg Ballet and Jay Brannan in Stockholm; Art Garfunkel and Wendy McNeill in Gothenburg; Simone Moreno and Cult of Luna in Malmö.
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Peanuts and snowglobes - an afternoon with Lasse Åberg
Lifestyle: 16 Sep 08
Jesus playing ice hockey and Jimmy Carter as a giant peanut? There's more than enough to entertain at Åbergs Museum, the brainchild of iconic comedian Lasse Åberg.
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Swedish DJs rapped on knuckles by Desperate Housewives
Society: 12 Aug 08
Two Swedish DJs performing under the name of Desperate Houseguys have been reportedly stopped by Walt Disney Enterprises, who own the Desperate Housewives brand.
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Swedish woman in Copenhagen ferris wheel suicide: park
National: 12 Aug 08
A Swedish woman in her 50s plunged to her death from atop a ferris wheel at Copenhagen's Tivoli amusement park on Monday in what appeared to be a suicide.
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Warhol paintings stolen in Stockholm art heist
National: 18 Jul 08
Paintings by Andy Warhol were among those stolen from the Lasse Åberg museum near Stockholm on Friday morning.
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What's on in Sweden: July 4 - 10
Lifestyle: 3 Jul 08
What’s on in Sweden: Bootsy Collins and The World Dog Show in Stockholm, Bruce Springsteen in Gothenburg, Reggae, Latin and Toumani Diabaté in Malmö.
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Giant Pinocchio unveiled in Borås
Society: 17 May 08
The controversial statue of Pinocchio was unveiled on a roundabout in central Borås on Friday afternoon. Its creator, US pop artist Jim Dine, was visibly moved by the occasion.
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Giant Pinocchio arrives in Sweden
Society: 6 May 08
To the delight of many and dismay of others, Pinocchio, the long-nosed wooden puppet loved by children the world over has arrived in the western Swedish town of Borås.
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Bauer serves up seriously fun food
Lifestyle: 13 Mar 08
Charlotte West savours the Disneyesque design and Spanish-inspired menu of a new Stockholm restaurant.
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Time to tango: what's on in Sweden
Lifestyle: 25 Jan 08
Something for the weekend: Learn how to dance the tango in Stockholm, learn about the lives of the Swedish settlers in the US in Gothenburg and satisfy your taste for the baroque in Malmö.
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Weather clears in time for Donald Duck
Society: 24 Dec 07
Quack open the champagne. Donald Duck is back on air as weather conditions improve.
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Rat sanctuary warns of Ratatouille effect
National: 26 Oct 07
The latest animated movie from Disney, Ratatouille, featuring a lovable rat, has prompted fears of a surge in impulse buys of the rambunctious rodent. "Rats need a lot of time," warned an expert.
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Olde Sweden on a plate
Travel: 29 Jun 07
Jeanne Rudbeck goes in search of an endangered Swedish species: the classic smörgåsbord. She finds it being well cared for by another great Swedish institution.
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Archaeologists discover Iron Age Mickey Mouse
Society: 8 Jun 07
Excavations at Uppåkra in southern Sweden have turned up an unusual bronze brooch dating from the Viking period. The piece was probably supposed to be a lion, but bears an uncanny resemblance to Walt Disney's legendary cartoon mouse.
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Town settles row over Pinocchio statue
National: 16 Mar 07
Borås council has approved the erection of a large statue of Pinocchio, after a debate that split the town in two. The 8.5 metre statue is to be made by American pop artist Jim Dine.
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I name this Chihuahua...Gucci
Society: 24 Jul 06
If Paris Hilton has inspired the craze for small dogs such as Chihuahuas, the designer lifestyle she allegedly embodies has inspired the names Swedes give their miniature pooches.
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Size matters as Ikea returns to Japan
Business & Money: 16 Apr 06
Tommy Kullberg is heading Ikea's return to Japan. His team have visited more than 100 local residences to take notes and try to avoid a repeat of the group's disastrous first foray into the world's number two retail market.
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The joys of Jul
Lifestyle: 21 Dec 05
Don't miss The Local's Tricky Christmas Quiz!
Swedes know how to make the most out of Christmas – not least by stretching it to the middle of January. Today, Jul is a jolly mix of pagan and Christian traditions combined with a good dose of commercialism.
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Swedes make their presence felt in Venice
Lifestyle: 15 Sep 05
Led by Casanova, in which Swedish director Lasse Hallström turns the tale of the 18th century lothario into a light comedy, Swedes were out in full force at the Venice Film Festival.
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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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