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May 27, 2012
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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.
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Sweden's Christmas goat succumbs to flames
National: 2 Dec 11
The giant 13 metre tall Christmas goat, erected in Gävle on Sweden's east coast, went up in flames early Friday morning after an attack by unknown assailants.
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Giant soap bubble squeeze sets new record
Society: 12 Jun 11
More than 100 people set a new world record Friday on Sweden’s west coast as they crowded together in a mammoth soap bubble, a stat they hope gains entry into the Guinness Book of Records.
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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.
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Guru's guide: The best beers in Sweden right now
Lifestyle: 22 Feb 10
Darren Packman, one of Sweden’s leading beer experts, give his tips on what you should (and should not) be pouring into your beer glass.
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Strange foods, and how to find them
Analysis & Opinion: 13 Jan 10
Sweden may be a mecca of sorts when it comes to yogurt but try finding a simple potato waffle and you will be sorely disappointed, writes obdurate blow-in moaner Paddy Kelly in his latest petulant sideswipe at the bosom that feeds.
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What's on in Sweden: July 10 - 16
Lifestyle: 9 Jul 09
What's on in Sweden: Jazz Festival & Britney Spears in Stockholm; Deep Purple (UK) in Gothenburg; Bennie Man (JAM) & Bollywood in Malmö.
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Abba fans go for 'world record' ahead of Eurovision finals
Society: 15 May 09
Swedish Eurovision fever spread across the continent on Thursday, as Abba enthusiasts gathered in London for a world record crooning of Waterloo and a second Swedish vocalist helped Azerbaijan advance to the 2009 Eurovision finals.
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Witches out in force for Visby Easter parade
Society: 10 Apr 09
A record number of witches came out to play as Visby on Gotland played host to its traditional Maundy Thursday march.
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What are your favourite words in Swedish?
Analysis & Opinion: 28 Jan 09
All the gossip is about love, long vowels and cockroaches as our regular panelists reveal their favourite Swedish words.
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Man rescued from burning tent by Swedish fire-eater
National: 22 Sep 08
A fire-breathing Swede is receiving praise after saving a man from a burning tent at a Viking market in southern Sweden early on Sunday morning.
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World’s longest jam session underway
Society: 12 Jul 08
Swedish musicians are trying to set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s longest jam session.
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Swedish jazz star dies in diving accident
Society: 16 Jun 08
One of Sweden's most prominent jazz musicians, Esbjörn Svensson, has died following a diving accident in the Stockholm archipelago.
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‘World’s oldest tree’ discovered in Dalarna
National: 11 Apr 08
Swedish researchers have uncovered a stand of spruce trees with an 8,000-year-old tree root system in Dalarna, making it among the oldest in the world.
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Fruity artworks in Sweden's big apple
Lifestyle: 24 Sep 07
Christine Demsteader discovers that for one village in southern Sweden the humble apple is more than a healthy snack: a push to support Swedish farmers led a local artist to turn apples into an art form.
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Swedish firm sells virtual world to China
Science & Technology: 31 May 07
Sweden-based Entropia Universe is on its way to China after owners negotiated a deal with the Beijing government.
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Introducing...Ebba von Sydow
Lifestyle: 19 Feb 07
She's an It Girl, a class warrior, and Sweden's style queen. Paul O'Mahony takes a look at Sweden's fount of fabulousness, Ebba von Sydow.
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Wine thieves clear out world-famous cellar
National: 21 Aug 06
A Swedish restaurant world famous for its French wine collection has had its entire stock stolen. Thieves made away with more than 600 bottles worth over 3.5 million kronor.
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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 »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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