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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. READ »

Swedes gear up for Melodifestivalen mania

Lifestyle: 2 Feb 12
Sweden is about to be tossed into the frenzy that is ”Melodifestivalen”, the musical contest where the next artist to represent Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will be selected. READ »

Swedish computer game in N-word shocker

Science & Technology: 31 Jan 12
Minecraft, a Swedish developed computer game that has taken the world by storm, shocked players across the globe recently by greeting them with a racially offensive term. READ »

Sweden's five biggest news stories of 2011

Analysis & Opinion: 29 Dec 11
As 2011 draws to a close, The Local looks back at some of the stories that dominated headlines in Sweden in the past year. READ »

Five year sentence for Swede's child sex crimes

National: 27 Dec 11
A 45-year-old Swedish man whose computer contained more than half a million images of child pornography, including some featuring infants, has been jailed for five years for child pornography crimes and child rape. READ »

Swede 'burned to death' in Bali hotel: report

National: 24 Dec 11
A young Swedish man is being hunted by police in connection with a fire at a hotel room that claimed the life of a fellow Swede. READ »

Sweden's elk trump reindeer in new Christmas book

Lifestyle: 21 Dec 11
Some face time with Sweden's mighty elk led best selling children’s book author Jan Brett to choose the 'King of the Forest' rather than sleigh-pulling reindeer to star alongside a family of trolls in her latest Christmas-themed book, The Local's Joel Linde discovers. READ »

'Tattoo' marketing angers Larsson's partner

Society: 21 Dec 11
Stieg Larsson's former partner has slammed the commercialization of the late Swedish writer's best-selling novel, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”, in connection with the release of Hollywood's adaption of the book. READ »

A musical celebration of Swedish Lucia

Lifestyle: 13 Dec 11
For people unable to attend a Lucia concert this year, contributor Fern Scott Olsson offers some video footage from one of the biggest Lucia concerts in the world. READ »

Swedish 'sex school founder' admits faking it

Society: 13 Dec 11
A Swedish artist recently named as head of “the world’s first international sex school” in Austria has admitted the project was an elaborate hoax. READ »

Abba great hints at reunification gig

Society: 12 Dec 11
Abba-founder Benny Andersson has hinted that he would be willing to reunite the famed Swedish super group to help save a beloved - albeit urine soaked -Stockholm landmark. READ »

H&M defends marketing lingerie with fake models

Business & Money: 6 Dec 11
Swedish clothing retailer H&M has defended its use of computer-generated bodies adorned with the heads of real models in order to sell swimwear and lingerie. READ »

Nationalists abandon 'warrior king' anniversary

National: 28 Nov 11
This year's anniversary of the death of Swedish warrior king Karl XII, traditionally commemorated by the extreme right in Sweden, is said to be a low key affair, saving resources for a demonstration planned for December. READ »

Swedish toddlers surf the internet in droves: report

Science & Technology: 16 Nov 11
Every other Swedish 3-year-old uses the internet, more than 50 percent of Swedes use Facebook, and there are more computers than people in Sweden, according to a new study. READ »

Rihanna 'too ill' to perform in Stockholm

Society: 3 Nov 11
Rihanna failed to take the stage in Sweden for the second time in three nights as exhaustion forced the international pop star to cancel Wednesday night's concert in Stockholm. READ »

Stockholm set for first ever Halloween parade

Lifestyle: 31 Oct 11
It's close to winter, and something evil's lurking in the dark, after a call to all monsters, ghosts, and resurrected rock stars to haunt the streets of Stockholm as Sweden hosts its inaugural Halloween parade, The Local's Joel Linde explains. READ »

Indian dance troupe in rare Sweden show

Lifestyle: 27 Oct 11
While "Slumdog Millionaire" brought Bollywood music to the movie-going masses, the Indian embassy is aiming to broaden Swedes' appreciation of the culture of the sub-continent with a programme of classical dance. READ »

Swedish stage braces for naked Englishmen

Lifestyle: 5 Oct 11
English-speakers in Stockholm and Uppsala looking for a slice of home language culture should leave a day or two free in October for some skillful, crazy fun - and some nudity - when two celebrated performance groups take to the stage. READ »

Swedes among the ‘gloomiest’ on Twitter

Science & Technology: 30 Sep 11
Swedes are among the most melancholy tweeters on the planet, according to scientists from a prestigious American university. READ »

Studded tyres blamed for poor Stockholm air

Science & Technology: 29 Sep 11
A recent study from the World Health Organization showed that Stockholm air contains higher levels of the harmful PM10 particles than in Los Angeles, and the city council argues that studded tyres used in the long winter are to blame. READ »

Stockholm air dirtier than Los Angeles: WHO

Science & Technology: 27 Sep 11
The air quality in Stockholm is worse than in Los Angeles, according to a recent study from the World Health Organization (WHO). READ »

Reinfeldt discussed equality in the UN

Politics: 24 Sep 11
Gender equality and women's rights on a global scale were the themes of Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's speech to the United Nations on Friday. READ »

Falling satellite could hit Sweden: experts

National: 17 Sep 11
A 20-year-old satellite that has fallen out of orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth sometime next week and its projected landfall could strike Sweden, according to NASA experts. READ »

Lund 'slave auction' prompts police probe

Society: 8 Sep 11
One person is suspected of hate speech in connection with a party at Lund University in April featuring the sale of "slaves" complete with blackened faces and ropes around their necks. READ »

Top ten Swedish tech innovations

Science & Technology: 7 Sep 11
Sweden is renowned for its innovation and strong research tradition and The Local has compiled a list of ten technological breakthroughs of the last decade. READ »

New fees prompt fears of cuts at Swedish universities

Analysis & Opinion: 22 Aug 11
Despite scholarships designed to attract foreign students following the introduction of tuition fees, some Swedish universities may be forced to cut course offerings in the face of declining foreign student enrollment, The Local's Clara Guibourg discovers. READ »

Stock market continues downward slide

Business & Money: 19 Aug 11
The Stockholm stock market continued to fall on Friday, with the OMXS-index dropping nearly 4 percent within 30 minutes of opening and finishing the week down nearly 11 percent - and the lowest level since autumn 2009. READ »

Stockholm stock market in record fall

Business & Money: 9 Aug 11
The Stockholm stock market fell 5.2 percent on Monday - the worst fall in nearly three years. READ »

TeliaSonera earnings hit by strong krona

Business & Money: 20 Jul 11
Swedish-Finnish telecoms firm TeliaSonera's reported earnings on Wednesday below analyst expectations on the back of a strong Swedish currency and problems in its Turkish operations. READ »

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. READ »

Seven in ten emails sent in Sweden are spam

Business & Money: 13 Jul 11
Despite fresh figures showing that more than 70 percent of all emails sent in Sweden in June were spam, experts say that this is the lowest level circulated worldwide since 2008. READ »

Abba - tracing the steps of the giants of disco

Lifestyle: 30 Jun 11
The wide flares and glam beats of disco's heyday are here to stay, The Local's Clara Guibourg discovers, as she tags along on an Abba City Walk, and brings us along for the ride on a trip through 1970's Stockholm. READ »

Swedish music fans brace for summer festival frenzy

Lifestyle: 17 Jun 11
With Sweden's summer musical festival season hitting high gear, The Local's Geoff Mortimore highlights some of the hottest events taking place around the country this summer. READ »

Networking site Linkedin to open Stockholm office

Business & Money: 15 Jun 11
Professional networking site Linkedin revealed on Wednesday plans to open a Stockholm office to further the Scandinavian market and offer better services to members in the Nordic countries. READ »

Woman sentenced for spreading HIV

Science & Technology: 12 Jun 11
A woman in her 30s was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for infecting a man with HIV and could face expulsion from Sweden after the completion of her prison time. READ »

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. READ »

Outgoing US ambassador to Sweden looks back

Analysis & Opinion: 27 May 11
In the final days of his shortened term as US ambassador to Sweden, Matthew Barzun tells The Local's David Landes about what Sweden can teach the world about balance as he prepares to help US President Barack Obama get reelected. READ »

EU network: Sweden passive on 'slave auction'

National: 17 May 11
The pan-European network of NGOs and research institutes has called on the Swedish government to use the opportunity of a "slave auction" held in Lund in April to "address the specific needs of victims of racism and racial hatred". READ »

Getting out and about in springtime Stockholm

Lifestyle: 16 May 11
As the Scandinavian sun continues to pour more and more light onto Stockholm, The Local has compiled a list of off-the-beaten-path ways in which you can soak up the slowly warming sights and sounds of the Swedish metropolis. READ »

Lund responds to 'slave auction' with new course

National: 7 May 11
In response to the recent ‘slave auction’ at a party at Lund University, top administration announced a new programme that will be initiated this fall to educate both students and staff about the university’s core values. READ »

Swedish unis suffer drop in foreign admissions

Education: 5 May 11
Foreign students' interest in studying at Swedish universities has plummeted in the wake of a government decision to introduce tuition fees for non-EU students, new admissions statistics show. READ »

Law student lands Swedish 'beach bum' job

Society: 29 Apr 11
A law student from northern Sweden beat out thousands of applicants to land a sought after 'beach tester' position offered by a Swedish women’s lifestyle magazine. READ »

Sweden’s Saab - back to the future?

Analysis & Opinion: 28 Apr 11
With Swedish carmaker Saab once again teetering on the brink of financial disaster a little over a year after it was saved from bankruptcy, The Local’s Peter Vinthagen Simpson reviews the recent trials and tribulations of this once iconic brand. READ »

Hundreds apply for Swedish 'beach bum' job

Society: 31 Mar 11
A Swedish women's lifestyle magazine is looking to hire someone skilled at receiving full-body massages, drinking wine at local taverns, and reading books for a not-too demanding temporary assignment. READ »

Swedes turn off the lights for the environment

Society: 27 Mar 11
Sweden was one of a record 131 countries which turned off the lights for an hour on Saturday night to mark Earth Hour in a manifestation for the global environment. READ »

Beer in Sweden: Looking beyond the lager

Lifestyle: 24 Mar 11
In this month's column on what some enthusiasts like to call the amber nectar, blogger Darren Packman reminds us that brews come in all colours and that staying loyal to one is like having a cheeseburger for breakfast, lunch and dinner. READ »

Public health body backs call for tobacco-display ban

Politics: 22 Mar 11
The Greens and the Left Party want to get rid of tobacco displays in Swedish shops, a proposal supported by the National Institute of Public Health but resisted by the government parties. READ »

Sweden's Jönsson wins Stockholm palace sprint

Sport: 17 Mar 11
Emil Jönsson became the first Swede to claim victory in the Stockholm palace sprint on Wednesday, beating off the challenge of a slew of Norwegian skiers in the World Cup event. READ »

A pint for St. Paddy's in Malmö

Travel: 17 Mar 11
In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, The Local’s Karen Holst taps into Malmö's pub scene for some tips on some favourite watering holes in Sweden's third largest city. READ »

My Oddest Swedish Job: Rooftop Frozen Water Technician

Lifestyle: 16 Mar 11
Moving to Sweden often entails a career shift of one type or another. But as The Local's Ben Kersley discovers, some immigrants to Sweden find themselves on career detours that take them to rather unexpected places. READ »

Saab Automobile hires Aussie blogger who 'saved' the company

Business & Money: 16 Mar 11
An Australian blogger with a passion for Saab cars who "played a key role in saving Saab" has been rewarded with a job at the Swedish automaker. READ »

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. READ »

Eric Saade snags 2011 Melodifestivalen title

Society: 12 Mar 11
Eric Saade, the 20-year-old heartthrob from Helsingborg in western Sweden, was crowned winner of the 2011 Melodifestivalen song contest on Saturday evening. READ »

American-born rapper set to make Melodifestivalen history

Lifestyle: 11 Mar 11
As Sweden gears up for the 2011 Melodifestivalen finals on Saturday, The Local's David Landes catches up with Swingfly, a Brooklyn-born rapper who immigrated to Sweden and may end up re-writing the rules for the Super Bowl of Swedish pop music. READ »

Pirate Bay named in US 'notorious' market list

Science & Technology: 1 Mar 11
The United States has placed Swedish file sharing site The Pirate Bay on its list of marketplaces "notorious" for trade in pirated material. READ »

Palme's political legacy 'put Sweden on the map'

Analysis & Opinion: 28 Feb 11
As the 25th anniversary of Olof Palme’s murder is remembered The Local’s Karen Holst explores the political legacy left by the man who delivered Sweden from obscurity and into the globalising world. READ »

Foreign language Oscar to Persbrandt film

Society: 28 Feb 11
A film starring Swedish actor Mikael Persbrandt picked up the 2011 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film on Sunday, adding yet another prestigious film award to its collection. READ »

Assange to be extradited to Sweden: UK court

National: 24 Feb 11
A UK court has ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face questioning over sex crimes allegations. His lawyers have said they will appeal the decision. READ »

Swedes still keen on finding love abroad

Lifestyle: 14 Feb 11
While Swedes no longer take to Viking longboats in search of foreign booty, research shows they remain adept at bringing back trophies of love from their adventures abroad, The Local's Ben Kersley discovers. READ »

Swedish living rooms brace for Melodifestivalen invasion

Lifestyle: 4 Feb 11
What do a drag queen and teen-pop has-beens have to do with Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt? It can only mean the 2011 Melodifestivalen is upon us, contributor Julie Blomberg Gudmundsson explains. READ »

Connecting expats' online and offline worlds

Lifestyle: 21 Jan 11
As the popularity of international social networking site InterNations continues to grow in Sweden, The Local speaks with the site’s Stockholm ambassador, Barbara Weinzierl, about how it brings expats’ online and offline worlds together. READ »

Persbrandt film scoops up Golden Globe

Society: 17 Jan 11
A Swedish-Danish co-production starring Swedish actor Mikael Persbrandt won the 2011 Golden Globe award for Best Foreign Language Film at a red carpet ceremony in Hollywood on Sunday. READ »

Learning Swedish with celebrities and assassins

Lifestyle: 10 Jan 11
Few experiences in life are more leveling than a language class, where people’s previous identities are mysteriously replaced by characters and coping mechanisms worthy of a Swedish crime drama, explains contributor Lola Akinmade. READ »

'Sweden has key role in cyberwar': report

Science & Technology: 2 Jan 11
Sweden has a key role in Europe as the U.S. prepares for future cyber-warfare, classified documents released by WikiLeaks indicate. READ »

Sweden could be a 'catalyst of understanding' after attack

Analysis & Opinion: 21 Dec 10
While Sweden is left asking why after experiencing its first suicide bombing, Fulbright scholar and US Muslim Dr. Abdul-Majeed Azad calls on the country to deploy its history of neutrality to build bridges across Europe to defeat the radicalisation of Muslim youth. READ »

Sweden gets closer to Golden Globe glory

Society: 15 Dec 10
While Swedish actress Noomi Rapace was overlooked, a Swedish-Danish co-production starring Swedish hunk Mikael Persbrandt, has been nominated for a Golden Globe award. READ »

Assange remanded by London court

National: 7 Dec 10
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was remanded in custody by London court on Tuesday after he vowed to fight extradition to Sweden to face rape allegations. READ »

WikiLeaks founder arrested in London

National: 7 Dec 10
UK police arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in London on Tuesday on suspicion of rape on an arrest warrant issued by Swedish authorities. READ »

What's On in Sweden: November 26-December 2

Lifestyle: 25 Nov 10
What’s on in Sweden: Camels and horses ride into Stockholm, a month of Cock in Gothenburg and Dubstep rules in Malmö. READ »

Bitter winter on the way: expert

Science & Technology: 25 Nov 10
The winter 2010/2011 is set to be as cold and snowy as last year, as a slew of weather phenomena push cold air from the poles down over Sweden, experts predict. READ »

What's On in Sweden: November 12th - 18th

Lifestyle: 11 Nov 10
What’s On in Sweden: Monster Jam in Stockholm, Goths gather in Gothenburg and Zappa plays Zappa in Malmö. READ »

Christmas letters flood in to Swedish post office

Society: 30 Oct 10
With still two months to go before Christmas, the Swedish post office has revealed that it has received a wave of letters addressed to Santa Claus. READ »

Sharks top Jackets in Stockholm NHL opener

Sport: 9 Oct 10
The National Hockey League's (NHL) San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets opened their 2010-11 season in Stockholm on Friday night, with the Sharks edging the Jackets 3-2. READ »

Hockey wasn't always Sweden's pride on ice

Lifestyle: 7 Oct 10
Sweden’s passion for ice hockey will be on display this weekend when teams from the National Hockey League square off in Stockholm, but the fast-moving sport wasn’t always near and dear to Swedes’ hearts, The Local’s David Landes discovered. READ »

What's On in Sweden: October 8th - 14th

Lifestyle: 6 Oct 10
What’s on in Sweden: Fringe Festival and ice hockey in Stockholm, John Cleese silly walks into Gothenburg, and the sound of the Theremin haunts Malmö. READ »

Christopher Plummer nabs 'Dragon Tattoo' role

Society: 3 Oct 10
Veteran Canadian actor Christopher Plummer is the latest star to be cast in the Hollywood remake of Stieg Larsson's "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo", the first of his Millennium thriller trilogy. READ »

An October guide to the Stockholm music scene

Lifestyle: 1 Oct 10
Contributor David Stavrou lays out some of the highlights awaiting Stockholm music lovers in October. READ »

Swedish boxer wins women's world title

Sport: 25 Sep 10
Swedish boxer Mikaela "Destiny" Laurén won the World Professional Boxing Federation title in the welterweight class in Karlstad in western Sweden on Friday. READ »

A live music sampler for Stockholm in September

Lifestyle: 2 Sep 10
If you're looking for a way to offset the chill of September in Sweden, there is no shortage of concerts to choose from on Stockholm stages, writes David Stavrou. READ »

What's On August 6th - August 12th

Lifestyle: 5 Aug 10
What’s on in Sweden: Horses for courses in Stockholm, a culture party in Gothenburg while Malmö brings on the clowns. READ »

A musical August in store for Stockholm

Lifestyle: 4 Aug 10
If you're looking for music festivals in Sweden this month, you need look no further than the capital, writes David Stavrou. READ »

Spyker completes Saab payment

Business & Money: 5 Jul 10
Spyker Cars has completed the second and final $24 million payment to complete the purchase of Swedish carmarker Saab from US firm General Motors, the Dutch firm has confirmed. READ »

The American who keeps Stockholm swinging

Lifestyle: 11 Jun 10
American jazz musician Andy Fite is bringing his music to new audiences in Stockholm. Lysanne Sizoo has met him. READ »

Stockholm tops summer holiday wish list

Society: 1 Jun 10
Stockholm is the city destination of choice for Swedes this summer, beating Gothenburg into second place. Gotland and the west coast are the most popular resorts, while Spain remains the foreign favourite, two new travel surveys show. READ »

Gotland ruins open up for weddings

Society: 6 May 10
The ruins in the medieval city of Visby on Gotland are set to become a popular offbeat choice for Swedish couples to tie the marital knot after Gotland's Museum took over the sites and loosened up rental restrictions. READ »

Lady Gaga set to hit Sweden

Lifestyle: 5 May 10
Eccentric singing sensation Lady Gaga is set to hit Stockholm this weekend on the first date of her European tour. Now promoters have released extra tickets to her concerts. READ »

Stockholm pub voted 'Best in the World'

Society: 27 Apr 10
A Stockholm pub has been voted the "Best pub in the World" in the 2010 Best of British awards for establishments outside of the UK, organized by the Daily Telegraph and British Airways. READ »

What's On in Sweden: April 16th - 22nd

Lifestyle: 15 Apr 10
What’s on in Sweden: New Young Pony Club (pictured) in Stockholm, Muslim comedy in Gothenburg and African poverty in Malmö. READ »

Stockholm hotel featured on 2010 'hotlist'

Business & Money: 12 Apr 10
A Stockholm hotel has been named among the 66 coolest new hotels on the annual hotlist published by a leading US travel magazine. READ »

Top bloggers take on tax agency

National: 9 Apr 10
Three women with enormously popular lifestyle blogs have joined forces in a rearguard action against the Swedish Tax Agency, which plans to tax the scribes for gifts they've received from firms keen to promote their products online. READ »

Anna Bergendahl wins Melodifestivalen

Society: 13 Mar 10
Anna Bergendahl won Sweden's Melodifestivalen on Saturday night with This is my life and will represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo in May. READ »

Swedish Eurovision fever cools

Society: 12 Mar 10
Is Sweden falling out of love with Eurovision? On the verge of this year's national final, new figures show that while the event still tops the ratings, media interest, viewing figures and public voting are all in decline. READ »

Stockholm pram march marks Women's Day

Society: 8 Mar 10
Stockholm will on Monday host the largest ever march of the prams as part of the city's celebration of the 100th International Women's Day. The pram march hopes to bring focus on the problem of maternal mortality. READ »

Spyker completes Saab deal

National: 23 Feb 10
Spyker and General Motors have completed the final paperwork to seal the Dutch luxury car maker's purchase of Saab Automobile. READ »

Millions switch on for Eurovision heat

Society: 8 Feb 10
Saturday's Melodifestivalen heat was watched by almost three million Swedes as Hollywood actor Dolph Lundgren did his bit to ensure that Eurovision fever gripped the country once again. READ »

AstraZeneca to axe jobs despite profit rise

Business & Money: 28 Jan 10
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca plans to slash 8,000 more jobs worldwide by 2014, continuing its efforts to cut costs despite rising profits, the company announced on Thursday. READ »

What's On in Sweden: Jan. 29th - Feb. 4th

Lifestyle: 27 Jan 10
What’s on in Sweden: Antiques and Reggae in Stockholm, The International Film Festival in Gothenburg, and Ian Brown swaggers into Malmö. READ »

Sweden has Europe's 2nd fastest broadband: report

Science & Technology: 15 Jan 10
Broadband speeds in Sweden are quicker than in any other European country bar Romania, a new study shows. But South Korea remains light years ahead in the global internet stakes. READ »

Marketing guru: I can save Saab

Business & Money: 28 Dec 09
A French-born, US-based marketing expert who has often criticized American carmakers claims he can turn around troubled Swedish automaker Saab Automobile. READ »

World's children ask Santa for video games and puppies

Society: 15 Dec 09
Boys and girls around the world have video games, Lego and pets at the top of their Christmas wish lists this year, according to the Swedish postal service, which has steamed open letters addressed to Santa Claus in Tomteboda. READ »


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"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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Fin means anyhting from sweet to proper. When someone says, Du är så fin it's quite a compliment.



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