February 9, 2010
The following articles have been tagged with "Hälsingland":
Science & Technology: 4 Sep 09
It sounded too good to be true that surströmming - the slimy, smelly, fermented Baltic herring consumed by some Swedish enthusiasts - could actually be good for you. The Swedish food administration has now rejected the claims.
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Science & Technology: 2 Sep 09
‘Surströmming’ – the slimy, smelly, fermented Baltic herring, that is sold in cans and is a popular favourite for many Swedes and converts – is to be turned into a health food supplement.
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Business & Money: 31 Aug 09
Dairy company Milko will raise the price of milk next week by one krona ($0.14) in order to save the livelihoods of dairy farmers.
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Science & Technology: 8 Jul 09
A powerful low-pressure system currently racing north across the Baltic Sea is expected to sweep over Sweden late on Wednesday night and into Thursday, bringing with it torrential rains and chilly temperatures.
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Science & Technology: 26 Apr 09
A Lapland Owl was found injured in a ditch in southern Sweden in March. The species is very rare in these parts and the bird is now convalescing after receiving hospital treatment.
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Analysis & Opinion: 20 Nov 08
Sweden has deep historic ties with the United states, writes Olle Wästberg, director-general of the Swedish Institute. And even though some Americans mistakenly associate Sweden with the cuckoo clock, the relationship remains largely one of mutual understanding and respect.
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National: 26 Oct 08
Households in Dalarna and Hälsingland were left without power on Sunday morning after stormy weather on Saturday. More strong winds and heavy rainfall are forecast on Sunday.
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National: 10 Jun 08
Gusting winds are fueling forest fires raging near Lämmetorp outside of Finspång in east central Sweden.
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National: 3 Jun 08
Fire and rescue officials in northern Sweden believe it will take five more days before the blazes in the region are fully under control.
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National: 2 Jun 08
Rescue workers in northern Sweden have begun evacuating people from their homes as forest fires threaten to spread to residential areas.
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National: 18 May 08
Heavy snow falls were seen in many parts of northern Sweden on Saturday as winter made a comeback.
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Science & Technology: 11 Jun 07
Heavy thunder storms are forecast to strike many parts of Sweden on Monday night, after several days of temperatures in the high twenties celsius.
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Lifestyle: 12 Mar 07
She used to be known as the party princess, but tabloid favourite Princess Madeleine is settling down to serious royal business these days.
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Lifestyle: 4 Dec 06
Stockholm's Skansen preserves Swedish cultural traditions and now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a world when Christmas was a simpler, more magical affair. EA Fondelius reports.
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National: 1 Nov 06
Wintery conditions have paralysed the rail network in central Sweden, with 1,300 passengers left stranded overnight on trains. 45,000 households are without electricity.
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Travel: 3 May 06
A handy list of Sweden's tourist offices, along with their phone numbers, email addresses and web sites.
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Lifestyle: 13 Mar 06
Hundreds of priceless objects stolen from churches in northern Sweden have been returned from Spain, where they were found in an apartment. But churches will need to find the money to buy them back.
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National: 1 Feb 05
A policeman in Söderhamn robs a bank while on duty and later that day is put on the case to catch the villain. Who says Swedes don't have a sense of humour?
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National: 18 Nov 04
Sweden experiences a good covering of snow for the first time in years. Or so you'd think, judging from the reports of unprepared roads, unprepared drivers and ensuing traffic chaos.
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National: 8 Nov 04
The Local takes a look at the first family of the Swedish press.
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"No one is surprised to hear that safety is important to Swedes. After all, the first 3-point seat belt was first put into production for cars in the Volvo PV444 in 1959. But there are moments when I think that the devotion to safety extends beyond the fair margin to allow for Darwin Award nominees...." READ »
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