February 13, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Gothenburg":
Society: 13 Feb 12
A 27-year-old German man has been living at the Gothenburg Landvetter airport for two months having no wish to return to Germany and nowhere to go in Sweden.
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Lifestyle: 9 Feb 12
Check out The Local's guide to the main attractions and events in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö - in association with DoToday.
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Society: 7 Feb 12
Madonna will perform in Sweden next summer, promoters confirmed on Tuesday, with the pop diva set to perform in Gothenburg on July 4th.
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National: 7 Feb 12
Police continue to hunt for the man suspected in the stabbing a 10-year-old girl outside of her school in Gothenburg on Monday. As the girl recovers in hospital, local residents remain on edge following the attack.
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Business & Money: 6 Feb 12
Emergency services in Gothenburg have come under fire recently after it came to light that a fire station had been renting out rooms to visiting colleagues.
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National: 6 Feb 12
A 10-year-old girl had her throat slashed with a knife outside a school in Gothenburg in western Sweden on Monday morning, according to police.
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National: 6 Feb 12
A suspected case of arson in a Gothenburg student housing complex has claimed the life of one and made some 70 people homeless as the re-igniting fire has left the entire building unstable, according to emergency services.
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National: 5 Feb 12
The plunging mercury has put a stop to rail services to the far north of Sweden on Sunday with rail operator SJ explaining that it was just too cold to guarantee safety.
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Society: 4 Feb 12
An appeals court case in Gothenburg is set to go to retrial after the presiding judge took a nap during proceedings.
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National: 3 Feb 12
Train chaos swept railways south of central Stockholm on Friday morning, after an overhead line fell onto the tracks between the capital and the country’s south.
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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.
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National: 2 Feb 12
Guns are three times more common in Malmö compared to Stockholm when it comes to reported killings and attempted killings, new figures show.
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Society: 30 Jan 12
The so called “upper class safari” recently running in Stockholm has come under extreme criticism from residents of the elite suburb, and has even evoked several protest attacks.
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National: 30 Jan 12
A mother, a father and their 25-year-old son, charged with trafficking after allegedly having "purchased" a 14-year-old in Serbia to serve as the mentally disabled son's wife, were freed by a Swedish court on Monday.
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Business & Money: 30 Jan 12
Two apparently disabled would-be shoplifters got up and legged it after being confronted by supermarket staff, leaving a secret compartment in the wheelchair packed with pilfered coffee.
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Society: 30 Jan 12
A woman who allegedly threw a small dog from the balcony of an apartment at the tail end of a party in Gothenburg in western Sweden was arrested on Sunday morning.
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Business & Money: 27 Jan 12
A Swedish language preservation network has blasted plans by the "Twin Cities of Sweden" to market their common metropolitan area using the name of a small town in central Texas in the United States.
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Business & Money: 26 Jan 12
In the wake of several high profile cases at home and abroad, Swedish justice minister Beatrice Ask has called for stricter laws governing bribery and corruption.
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Society: 20 Jan 12
Sweden's Queen Silvia was reportedly "shattered" following an investigative journalism report criticizing the findings of a probe meant to clear the air regarding her father's Nazi connections.
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National: 20 Jan 12
Three men accused of plotting to kill Swedish artist Lars Vilks were acquitted of the charges in Gothenburg on Friday, but were nevertheless convicted for weapons violations.
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National: 19 Jan 12
A Lebanese-born Swede arrested in Thailand last week on terror suspicions has professed his innocence, claiming he was set up by Israeli intelligence service Mossad.
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National: 18 Jan 12
The 22-year-old animal rights activist suspected of arson and of writing threatening letters, sometimes in his own blood, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
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National: 18 Jan 12
After several deaths in southern Sweden have been linked to the use the drug fentanyl, a pain-relief patch meant for cancer patients, local police are now calling it the “most serious drug problem” in the area.
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Science & Technology: 18 Jan 12
Researchers in Sweden have now proven what many women have long suspected about the pain relief powers of birth control pills.
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Society: 17 Jan 12
A complaint from a former lingerie shop employee upset at being forced to wear a name tag displaying her bra size has prompted a Swedish union to file a discrimination lawsuit against the company that runs the store.
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Business & Money: 16 Jan 12
Plans for a sightseeing trip to Saltsjöbaden to “see how the other half lives,” have been reported to police after coming under fire from residents of the well-to-do Stockholm suburb.
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National: 16 Jan 12
A man carrying a Swedish passport who was arrested on terror suspicions in Thailand last week was indicted on Monday after leading police to a massive stash of bomb-making materials. The Swedish foreign ministry is still working to ascertain the identity of the man.
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National: 15 Jan 12
Demonstrations were held in several Swedish cities on Saturday to protest against Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt, questioning his suitability for the role.
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Travel: 13 Jan 12
The New York Times recently ranked the province of Dalarna in central Sweden as one of “45 places to go” in 2012. But the home of the famous wooden horse isn't the only place in Sweden worth seeing this year.
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Science & Technology: 13 Jan 12
Two small children who sought treatment for facial injuries at two different Swedish hospitals ended up having their eyes glued shut by mistake, with one toddler requiring emergency surgery to correct the error.
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National: 12 Jan 12
A 26-year-old police officer from western Sweden has been charged with raping a female colleague at a party in Gothenburg last summer.
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National: 10 Jan 12
A 21-year-old woman from Gothenburg in western Sweden who had accused her brother of threatening to take her life in an “honour killing", retracted her allegations on the opening day of the trial on Monday.
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Society: 10 Jan 12
While there are fewer people sleeping rough in Sweden today, the total number of people not qualifying on the ordinary housing market is rising, with those born outside of Sweden overrepresented among the homeless, a new study shows.
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National: 10 Jan 12
A family of five were killed when a car carrying two adults and three children slammed head-on into an oncoming truck on Sweden's E20 motorway on Monday night.
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Lifestyle: 7 Jan 12
Some people will always hesitate to reveal the name of their hometown, whether it's due to tragic history, bad reputation, or that the name itself is enough to make anyone blush. The Local’s Joel Linde has gathered a few of the latter from all over Sweden.
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National: 7 Jan 12
A 30-year-old man from western Sweden has been sentenced to prison after he stripped down naked and assaulted passengers on a train in November, while under the influence of drugs.
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Science & Technology: 4 Jan 12
Gastric bypass surgery make obese patients less likely to die from heart attack and stroke than patients receiving more conventional treatment for their condition, a Swedish study showed on Tuesday.
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National: 4 Jan 12
Swedish authorities have closed off bridges and cancelled rail traffic in southern and western parts of the country after forecasters issued warnings about a new storm heading in over the already wind-whipped country.
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National: 3 Jan 12
A 17-year-old girl was killed in a tram accident in central Gothenburg around 5am on Tuesday morning, after being caught under a carriage and dragged along.
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Business & Money: 3 Jan 12
Users of snus, or moist snuff, will get less for their money as manufacturers reduced pouch content by ten percent when the tax on tobacco was raised at the beginning of the year.
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National: 1 Jan 12
Police were kept busy during the last evening of 2011 with celebrations all over Sweden getting out of hand and resulting in brawling and firework accidents.
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National: 28 Dec 11
The three men accused of planning to murder controversial Swedish artist Lars Vilks in a foiled attack in Gothenburg on September were released on Wednesday shortly after the conclusion of their trial.
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Science & Technology: 28 Dec 11
Many Somalis in Sweden feel dismissed when visiting a doctor in Sweden, according to a new study, which shows that many end up looking abroad for medical treatment as a result.
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Business & Money: 27 Dec 11
A tax-financed lobbying organization in western Sweden is under investigation after it was revealed that the group's sizeable liquor bills were being processed through a subsidiary in Brussels.
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Science & Technology: 27 Dec 11
A patient who was forced to wait for nine hours in the emergency room at a hospital in Gothenburg in western Sweden died just fifteen minutes after finally being admitted.
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National: 26 Dec 11
Although storm Dagmar has moved on, "chaos" is reportedly left in its wake, with most rail traffic at a standstill, hundreds of thousands of households without power and fallen trees blocking many roads.
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National: 23 Dec 11
A 16-year-old-boy was shot by police in Gothenburg early Friday morning after the vehicle the teen was driving hit an officer in what police believe was a deliberate attempt to run the officer over.
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Society: 22 Dec 11
A customer at a McDonald's restaurant in Gothenburg in western Sweden was shocked to discover a maggot crawling among the lettuce leaves in her newly purchased hamburger.
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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.
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Science & Technology: 21 Dec 11
A now 16-year-old boy who had been turned in by his school for downloading films was convicted of violating Sweden's copyright laws by an appeals court on Wednesday, overturning a lower court's acquittal.
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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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National: 20 Dec 11
A mother, a father and their 25-year-old son were charged with trafficking on Tuesday after having "purchased" a 14-year-old girl in Serbia and brought her to Sweden to serve as the mentally handicapped son's wife.
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National: 19 Dec 11
A Swedish court approved Saab Automobile's bankruptcy petition on Monday afternoon after a dejected Victor Muller, CEO of the embattled Swedish automaker, told reporters it was “the darkest day in Saab's history”.
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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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Society: 16 Dec 11
There are not enough places in Sweden for young Muslims to find a partner, according to the Gothenburg Mosque, which has started a net dating site for ”halal” dating.
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National: 15 Dec 11
The terror allegations which caused police to break into the homes of two families in Gothenburg last autumn were based on “vague and confused” statements, according to a report.
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Business & Money: 12 Dec 11
After days of rumours, truck maker Volvo has officially proposed BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg to be appointed head of its board at the annual general meeting in April, the Swedish company announced on Monday.
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National: 12 Dec 11
A fire erupted in a boat yard in Gothenburg on Monday morning, sending thick, black smoke out across the city and forcing many nearby buildings to be evacuated.
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National: 11 Dec 11
With advent, Lucia and Christmas, Swedish firefighters are kept busy during the month of December, with 12 percent of all recorded fires caused by candles left unattended.
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National: 10 Dec 11
Emergency services are cautioning motorists in Gothenburg in western Sweden to take care as a recent wave of winter weather has left a number of roads in the city's road flooded.
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Science & Technology: 9 Dec 11
Sexual encounters on the internet are more than just porn surfing and those who frequent the sites aren't just passive victims or lonely loons, according to a new Swedish-American study.
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National: 9 Dec 11
The day before a massive right wing demonstration is set to take place in Sweden and shortly before the anniversary of the Stockholm suicide bombing, the government on Friday presented their new plan to combat extremism.
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Society: 8 Dec 11
Roy 'Chubby' Brown, dubbed “the most sexist, racist comedian in the UK” is coming to Sweden, leaving many - including Brown - wondering how somewhat more politically correct Swedes will react, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.
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Society: 7 Dec 11
Chaos erupted among newborn babies at a Gothenburg maternity ward on Tuesday when police attempted to arrest a wanted criminal visiting a new addition to the family.
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National: 7 Dec 11
Stockholm drivers spend longer in traffic jams than their counterparts in other Scandinavian cities, a new study published on Wednesday shows.
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National: 6 Dec 11
Charges were filed in Gothenburg on Tuesday against three men suspected of plotting to kill Swedish artist Lars Vilks who once depicted the Prophet Muhammad as a dog.
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National: 5 Dec 11
Slippery roads in several locations across Sweden disrupted motorists during the morning rush hour on Monday, with police issuing warnings to exercise caution after a spate of accidents.
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National: 4 Dec 11
One person died and two were injured after being fished out of the water in a sailing accident outside Harstena in the Gryt archipelago, in eastern Sweden, on Saturday.
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Society: 3 Dec 11
A firefighter from Gothenburg in western Sweden was rushed to hospital after drinking from a water bottle that turned out to be filled with ammonia following a routine smoke diving exercise.
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National: 2 Dec 11
Two thirds of the people in Sweden relying long term on social benefits have a foreign background, while child poverty in the same group is becoming more and more serious, according to new reports.
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Business & Money: 2 Dec 11
Carl-Henric Svanberg, the heavily criticised BP chairman, will soon be appointed head of the Volvo board, according to a new report.
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Science & Technology: 1 Dec 11
After a record warm November, forecasters are now warning that chillier and more seasonal weather is en route for Sweden with sub-zero temperatures and snowfalls across the country.
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Society: 1 Dec 11
A Swedish woman who has long claimed that she is the rightful daughter of deceased US crooner Elvis Presley has sued the singer's estate for $130 million.
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National: 30 Nov 11
A 58-year-old man in western Sweden has been sentenced to nine years in prison after attempting to blow up the husband of his mistress.
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Science & Technology: 27 Nov 11
With parts of southern Sweden still reeling from the damage caused by the storm dubbed Berit, residents have been warned that even worse weather is on its way and urged not to go out unless absolutely necessary.
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National: 26 Nov 11
In a mysterious incident in Gothenburg, a kidnapped man in his 50s was freed by police after they found him bound and gagged in the boot of a car.
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Lifestyle: 24 Nov 11
Christmas markets are a feature of Yuletide in Sweden and The Local has put together a pick of the best, all featuring warm spiced "glögg" for the adults, and plenty of fun activites for the children.
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Sport: 24 Nov 11
Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has held talks with Persepolis FC over the prospect of becoming the Iranian football team's next coach.
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Society: 23 Nov 11
A 30-year-old man from western Sweden has been detained after he allegedly smoked marijuana before stripping down naked on a train and demanding passengers have sex with him.
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Travel: 23 Nov 11
While Sweden seems to be at its most captivating during the warm summer months of June to August, here’s an insider tip — the country is just as beautiful during the height of winter. Here are 10 reasons to visit Sweden during winter.
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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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National: 21 Nov 11
Two young girls were left locked in a toilet while burglars raided their home in Gothenburg on Monday morning.
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National: 21 Nov 11
An unidentified man sustained serious injuries after suddenly catching fire in Gothenburg on Sunday evening, leaving police flummoxed as to who he is and what really happened.
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Society: 21 Nov 11
Swedish comic actor Lars Brandeby died on Sunday evening at a hospital in Gothenburg following a period of illness.
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National: 17 Nov 11
The Swedish Armed Forces said Thursday it can't rule out the possibility that a submarine from a foreign power was behind suspicious activity detected in the Gothenburg archipelago in September.
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Society: 17 Nov 11
Masses of people were lined up outside H&M stores across Sweden on Thursday at the release of the Versace collection, with guards having to intervene when frenzied fashionistas tried to jump the queue.
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Society: 17 Nov 11
A police officer with the narcotics unit of the Gothenburg police is facing drugs charges after his girlfriend turned him in when she became annoyed that the cocaine-snorting cop tried to phone a prostitute.
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National: 17 Nov 11
Two people wanted for the brutal slaying of an elderly farming couple outside of Alingsås in western Sweden have been arrested in Poland.
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Business & Money: 17 Nov 11
Eight people were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of embezzlement at state-owned Casino Cosmopol in Gothenburg.
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National: 16 Nov 11
Charges were filed against 17 men on Wednesday in relation to the July 2010 killing of young Assyriska FF footballer Eddie Moussa and his brother, in what prosecutors believe was a settling of scores between rival gangs.
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Lifestyle: 16 Nov 11
A book on Gaelic football in Sweden by Stockholm resident and Irishman Philip O'Connor has received award nominations in his home country. Speaking to The Local, he tells of his expat experience and his passion for this little-known sport.
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Science & Technology: 13 Nov 11
The fire in reactor 2 at nuclear power plant Ringhals, south of Gothenburg, will cost roughly 1.8 billion kronor ($267 million) in lost profits, reports and was caused by a forgotten vacuum cleaner.
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National: 13 Nov 11
A woman in her seventies suffered life-threatening injuries when hit by a propeller. The accident occurred on Saturday at Viared's air field outside Borås, in southern Sweden.
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Society: 11 Nov 11
Jews in Malmö in southern Sweden have been the victims of an increased number of hate-crimes in 2011, according to local police.
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National: 11 Nov 11
Eleven Swedish couples are set to be married in a church in Gothenburg in western Sweden at 11.11am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 2011.
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National: 9 Nov 11
A 14-year-old girl who was held as a sex-slave by a mentally ill man has been freed by Swedish police who suspect she was sold by her father in Belgrade before being trafficked to Sweden.
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Science & Technology: 9 Nov 11
Women alcoholics suffer damage to their brains three times faster than men who abuse alcohol, according to a new Swedish study released on Wednesday.
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Business & Money: 9 Nov 11
Swedish ball-bearings giant SKF was among the companies inspected by European anti-trust authorities on Tuesday in a series of surprise visits in several European Union states.
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Lifestyle: 8 Nov 11
While Ikea, H&M, and Ericsson are all well known Swedish brands, here's a list of ten more products and brands from the land of the midnight sun that any self-proclaimed Swedophile should also know.
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Society: 5 Nov 11
A special pastry available in Sweden only on the All Saint's Day weekend has hit the shelves. The cake honors the death of the nation's warrior king, Gustav Adolf II.
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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 »
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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