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May 28, 2012
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Live Blog: parliament opens
Politics: 5 Oct 10
Another eventful day in Swedish politics has come to a close with Fredrik Reinfeldt having presented his new government, the Sweden Democrats having added a little colour and outraged drama, and the king having calmly reminded the Riksdag of its role as a bastion of Swedish democracy.
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Alliance candidate wins Riksdag speaker vote
Politics: 4 Oct 10
The Alliance government candidate Per Westerberg on Monday won the election to speaker of Sweden's Riksdag by 194 votes to 153, meaning that he would have won even without the backing of the far-right Sweden Democrats.
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Reinfeldt rejects Sweden Democrat overtures
Politics: 4 Oct 10
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has declined to negotiate with the Sweden Democrats, who may hold the key to the ballot to appoint the next speaker of Sweden's parliament, the Riksdag, on Monday.
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Sweden Democrats hold key to speaker vote
Politics: 1 Oct 10
The far-right Sweden Democrats stand to hold the balance of power on Monday in the election of a new Speaker of the Riksdag after the Social Democrats nominated a candidate.
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Temperance society slams proposal for new alcohol laws
National: 16 Jan 10
Restaurants serving cold food, such as sushi, will be able to obtain alcohol licenses if a proposal for new alcohol laws is accepted. The move has been branded deplorable by Sweden’s temperance society (IOGT-NTO).
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'More pro-democracy aid to Russia': Bildt
Politics: 2 Sep 08
Sweden is mulling a resumption of its aid programme in support of democratic forces in Russia, Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said on Tuesday.
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Sweden scraps aid to China
National: 27 Aug 07
Sweden is to halve the number of countries to which it pays foreign aid. The number of recipient countries is to be cut from 70 to 33, with China and Vietnam among those losing out. The Social Democrats accuse the government of "abandoning Asia."
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Support for booze tax cut slumps
Society: 11 May 06
A majority of Swedes wants the tax on beer and wine reduced - but they are not so concerned about the tax on spirits. So says a survey for the Swedish Brewers' Association.
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Ordering booze online "carries no risk"
Smörgåsbord: 1 Oct 05
Despite strict rules on importing alcohol, the risk that wine or spirits ordered online from abroad will be confiscated by Swedish customs is practically zero. They say they have bigger fish to fry.
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Swedes back alcohol monopoly
National: 31 Mar 05
Should it stay or should it go? The future of Systembolaget is safe according to a new survey which has found that most Swedes are staying faithful to the country’s loved and loathed alcohol monopoly.
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Alcohol inquiry proposes 30% tax cut
Politics: 16 Mar 05
Kent Härstedt, the man heading the government's inquiry into the problem of alcohol smuggling, finally delivers his cocktail of recommendations designed to save the ailing Systembolaget.
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Government pours cold water on booze tax cut
National: 23 Feb 05
If Sweden's state owned alcohol monopoly is to survive, alcohol taxes must be slashed immediately, says the government's own "alcohol investigator", Kent Härstedt. But to the dismay of politicians and drinkers alike, the ruling Social Democrats have put off a decision until the autumn.
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Swedes drink like it's 1870
Science & Technology: 13 Jan 05
Alcohol consumption in Sweden is back at mid-19th century levels. But back then they had grinding poverty, disease and folk singing to blot out. So what's the excuse now?
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40% tax cut on booze: Government teetering
Politics: 20 Aug 04
The government considers a cocktail of radical recommendations to save the state-owned alcohol monopoly. Could it be last orders for Sweden's hulking brute of an alcohol tax?
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Alconomics
National: 30 Jul 04
The media onslaught on the government's increasingly isolated alcohol policies continues, with the battle being fought on the twin fronts of futility and finance. And one newspaper does its unsubtle best to put readers on the wagon.
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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 »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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