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May 28, 2012
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Eatery forced Chinese chef into 'slave labour'
Business & Money: 13 Oct 11
A Chinese chef who collapsed from exhaustion on the streets of Gothenburg after being forced to work under 'slave-like' conditions has received a large indemnity after a Swedish union intervened on his behalf.
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Court affirms jail time for Pirate Bay founders
Science & Technology: 26 Nov 10
Three of the men behind The Pirate Bay file sharing site have had their convictions upheld by a Swedish court of appeal.
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Swedish firms exploiting labour migrants: report
Business & Money: 5 Nov 10
Swedish companies are exploiting labour migration legislation, with work permits being sold for up to 30,000 kronor ($4,560) and either non-existent or poorly paid jobs offered in return.
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Pirate Bay down as hosts bow to German court
Science & Technology: 18 May 10
Swedish file sharing website The Pirate Bay was out of service for a couple of hours on Tuesday morning after its German ISP bowed to Hollywood pressure to cut off its internet service.
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Pirate Bay judges ruled unbiased
Science & Technology: 12 May 10
The judges appointed to preside over the appeal of the four men found guilty in the Pirate Bay appeals hearing in September have been cleared from bias allegations, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.
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Federley forced to pay salad bar rent
National: 28 Apr 10
Centre Party politician Fredrick Federley and former member of pop group Army of Lovers, Dominika Peczynski, have been ordered to pay 300,000 kronor ($41,000) in rent owed for their Stockholm salad bar.
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Retail union calls off strike action
Business & Money: 8 Apr 10
The threat of strike action at Swedish retailers is no more after the union and employer groups concluded a new collective agreement.
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Pirate Bay appeal pushed back to next summer
Science & Technology: 19 Oct 09
An appeal launched by the four men found guilty in the Pirate Bay trial is unlikely to be heard until next summer, a Swedish appeals court announced on Monday.
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Court overturns ruling in audio book piracy case
Science & Technology: 13 Oct 09
Swedish broadband provider ePhone is not obligated to hand over customer information to five book publishers, according to a decision by the Svea Court of Appeal which overturns a lower court ruling.
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Pirate Bay on the run as hosts jump ship
Science & Technology: 6 Oct 09
File sharing site The Pirate Bay was out of commission on Tuesday as it struggled to find hosting providers willing to serve the site.
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Bias allegations mount in Pirate Bay case
Science & Technology: 24 Sep 09
Two of the three judges in the Pirate Bay case are biased, according to the defence counsel, Per E. Samuelsson, in a new submission to the appeals court.
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New bias suspicions in Pirate Bay legal battle
Science & Technology: 21 Sep 09
Rumours are circulating about another possible conflict of interest in the upcoming appeals court proceedings against the men behind Swedish file sharing site, The Pirate Bay.
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Swedes back al fresco smoking ban
Society: 1 Jun 09
73 percent of Swedes back a ban on smoking in outside dining areas of cafés and restaurants, according to a new poll published on Monday.
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Union chief criticized for taxable perk error
National: 24 May 09
Wanja Lundby-Wedin, head of Sweden’s Trade Union Confederation (LO), has been criticized for letting her husband stay for free at an Italian holiday camp. The union-owned resort is also being pursued by Italian police for unpaid social taxes.
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Showbiz lawyers push to have Pirates gagged
Science & Technology: 19 May 09
Four American record companies want a Swedish court to bar three of the men convicted in the Pirate Bay trial from speaking out about the case and have requested the men be fined as long as the file sharing site keeps operating.
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Hotel workers call for strike
Society: 27 Apr 07
Swedish consumers could face more inconvenience from unions in May after workers in the catering industry were given notice of a strike. The news follows a strike call by shop workers.
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Salad bar blockade continues to divide
National: 15 Dec 06
Friday was the twelfth day of a trade union blockade on Gothenburg's Wild'n Fresh Salad Bar. Proprietor Sofia Appelgren is still weighing up her options.
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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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