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Swedish archaeologists find Thor's Hammer
Science & Technology: 1 Apr 13
Archaeologists called to the depths of the Citybanan tunnel project in Stockholm were stunned to find what they believe to be Mjölnir, the hammer of Norse lightning god Thor.
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Thousands protest immigration controls
National: 10 Mar 13
Over 3,000 people gathered in Swedish cities on Saturday to demonstrate against the clampdown on illegal migrants which has sparked accusations of "racial profiling" practices among the police.
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Robbery attempt shuts parts of Stockholm metro
National: 3 Jan 13
The attempted robbery of a cash transit vehicle prompted Stockholm police to disrupt traffic at three central metro stations on Thursday as they attempted to chase down the robbers who reportedly used smoke bombs to aid their getaway.
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Stockholm Christmas markets: an overview
Society: 30 Nov 12
With snow having transformed Stockholm into a winter wonderland just in time for the holiday shopping season, The Local offers up a quick look at Christmas markets where residents in the Swedish capital can find the perfect gift.
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Stockholm gears up for 'tweed' bike event
Society: 5 Oct 12
A unique collection of old-fashioned cyclists are set to hit the streets of Stockholm on Saturday to pay homage to a bygone era of fashion and foot-powered fun.
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Stockholm's Sweden Bookshop closes down
Society: 18 Sep 12
Stockholm’s Sweden Bookshop, a store run by the Swedish Institute that sold books about Sweden in other languages, closed down on Friday with the remaining stock to be sold online.
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Police out in force for Pride as hate crimes rise
Society: 31 Jul 12
Stockholm police are out in force this week to ensure that the Stockholm Pride festival passes off without incident at the same time as a recent report indicated that hate crimes are on the rise in Sweden.
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Fake krona coin mocks 'whorer' Swedish king
Business & Money: 14 Jun 12
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and his rumoured womanizing are the subject of an apparent prank played out on the face of at least one forged one-krona coin that has left Swedes baffled and coin experts impressed.
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Sweden 'an important partner': US ambassador
Analysis & Opinion: 1 Feb 12
Recently installed US ambassador to Sweden Mark Brzezinski speaks to The Local's David Landes about US-Swedish relations and taking Swedish lessons from his two-and-half year old daughter.
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Occupy Stockholm: 'We have no goal'
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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Far-right demo creates chaos in Stockholm
National: 10 Dec 11
Right-wing extremist groups clashed with counter protesters at in Gamla Stan, as an annual demonstration relocated from Salem to Stockholm.
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Stockholm set for first ever Halloween parade
Lifestyle: 31 Oct 11
It's close to winter, and something evil's lurking in the dark, after a call to all monsters, ghosts, and resurrected rock stars to haunt the streets of Stockholm as Sweden hosts its inaugural Halloween parade, The Local's Joel Linde explains.
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'We were all Americans, at least for a while'
Analysis & Opinion: 9 Sep 11
On the tenth anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks, The Local reaches out to a few Swedes and Americans for their thoughts about the attacks and their impact.
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Stockholm Pride unable to pay its bills
Business & Money: 6 Sep 11
The organisers of the annual Stockholm Pride festival is facing an economic crisis due to cost overruns and a new business model.
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The Local’s Quick Guide to Stockholm Pride 2011
Lifestyle: 1 Aug 11
As Scandinavia’s biggest pride festival begins on Monday in Stockholm, contributor Katherine Dunn provides a look at some highlights of the week-long celebration
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'Pregnant man' to open Stockholm Pride
National: 1 Aug 11
American Thomas Beatie, better known as the "pregnant man" after he gave birth to three children, is set to hold the opening speech of this year’s Stockholm Pride festival on Monday.
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Abba - tracing the steps of the giants of disco
Lifestyle: 30 Jun 11
The wide flares and glam beats of disco's heyday are here to stay, The Local's Clara Guibourg discovers, as she tags along on an Abba City Walk, and brings us along for the ride on a trip through 1970's Stockholm.
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Stockholm's 'Elms Dispute': a victory for the tree huggers
Analysis & Opinion: 19 May 11
This month marks the 40-year anniversary of a public demonstration that had longstanding ramifications for Stockholm city planners and residents, not to mention environmental activism, The Local's Geoff Mortimore explains.
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Christian Democrats sign up for Stockholm Pride
National: 5 May 11
The Christian Democrats plan to set up camp at the Stockholm Pride festival for the first time this August, conceding that they face a "greater uphill struggle" to win over the gay community.
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Stockholm metro starts to roll after outage
National: 30 Sep 10
Stockholm’s metro system was back in operation around midday on Thursday after a seven hour power outage left an estimated 100,000 passengers stranded.
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What's On in Sweden: September 3rd - 9th
Lifestyle: 2 Sep 10
What’s on in Sweden: Alternative circus in Stockholm, European qualifiers in Gothenburg and English stand up comedy in Malmö.
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What's On in Sweden: July 9th - July 15th
Lifestyle: 8 Jul 10
What’s on in Sweden: Street performance in Stockholm, Sailing in Gothenburg and Juliette Lewis comes to Malmö.
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The Royal Wedding: Live Blog
National: 19 Jun 10
Today's the day that Crown Princess Victoria will get her man of the people. We'll be following the whole thing live - with reporters around Stockholm providing the latest news, reactions and (hopefully) informed speculation from the Royal Wedding.
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Thousands descend on Stockholm for annual Jesus fest
Society: 23 May 10
Christian bikers were among the crowds pouring into Stockholm on Saturday for the third annual “Jesus Manifestation”, as some 25,000 people took part in a religious service in the city centre.
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Stockholm pram march marks Women's Day
Society: 8 Mar 10
Stockholm will on Monday host the largest ever march of the prams as part of the city's celebration of the 100th International Women's Day. The pram march hopes to bring focus on the problem of maternal mortality.
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No damages for docs in Da Costa murder case
National: 18 Feb 10
A Swedish court on Thursday ruled that the two doctors previously suspected of committing the gruesome murder of Catrine da Costa, found dismembered in 1984, are not entitled to damages.
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Swedish politician mulls Thai bows to counter swine flu
Politics: 8 Sep 09
A Swedish politician is proposing a novel measure to prevent the spread of swine flu - the introduction of traditional Thai greetings in an effort to reduce direct contact.
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What's on in Sweden: August 14 - 20
Lifestyle: 13 Aug 09
What's on in Sweden: Culture and youth festivals in Stockholm; International music festival and continental market in Gothenburg; Music & arts festival in Malmö.
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The best of Stockholm Pride
Lifestyle: 30 Jul 09
As northern Europe's biggest Pride festival nears its climax, The Local offers its tips for how to make the most of the weekend.
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Da Costa murder probe officially laid to rest
National: 11 Jul 09
Prosecutors have officially suspended the investigation into the murder of Catrine da Costa, who was found dismembered in 1984. The case is one of the modern famous cases in modern Swedish legal history.
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The Local's Swedish summer festival guide
Lifestyle: 26 Jun 09
From heavy metal to jazz and from pop to classical, Sweden’s roster of summertime musical festivals has something to suit all tastes.
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What's on in Sweden: June 19 - 25
Lifestyle: 18 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Morrissey & Midsummer fun in Stockholm; AC/DC & Euro 2009 U-21 football in Gothenburg; Yasmina Reza's ART in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: June 12 - 18
Lifestyle: 11 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Neil Young & Ikea exhibition in Stockholm; Euro 2009 U-21 football in Gothenburg; Orchestra Baobab in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: February 13 - 19
Lifestyle: 12 Feb 09
What's on in Sweden: Valentine's burlesque and Zoom Kaboom in Stockholm; Anna Ternheim in Gothenburg; new-traditional Slovak dance in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: December 12 - 18
Lifestyle: 11 Dec 08
What's on in Sweden: December 12th - 18th. Lucia and Lykke Li in Stockholm; Harlem Gospel and Streetdance in Gothenburg; world class jazz in Malmö.
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Transatlantic musings on warlike Sweden
Analysis & Opinion: 14 Aug 08
In a week when Russia went to war with Georgia, David Bartal reflects on a time when Sweden was more belligerent than benevolent.
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What’s on in Sweden: August 15 - 21
Lifestyle: 14 Aug 08
What’s on: Youth, Culture and Salem Al Fakir in Stockholm, theatre, dance and Zlatan in Gothenburg and city festival in Malmö.
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Stockholm club and concert guide: July 31 - August 3
Lifestyle: 31 Jul 08
Stockholm club and concert tips from Kalendarium.
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Gearing up for Europride: the best of Stockholm's gay scene
Lifestyle: 25 Jul 08
Stockholm will turn itself into Europe’s semi-official gay capital at the end of this month, as the Europride festival hits town. Visitors will find a city that does gay in its own, understated way, James Savage reports.
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Stockholm club and concert guide: June 26 - 29
Lifestyle: 26 Jun 08
Stockholm club and concert tips from Kalendarium.
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What's on in Sweden: June 6 - 13
Lifestyle: 5 Jun 08
What’s on in Sweden: Football, football and more football. And food and art and music.
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Lighter sentences for Campogiani killers
National: 6 May 08
Three teenagers convicted of killing 16-year-old Riccardo Campogiani in Stockholm last autumn have had their sentences reduced by the Court of Appeal.
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Christians unite for Jesus in Stockholm
National: 4 May 08
Christians from across Sweden united for a demonstration for Jesus in Kungsträdgården in Stockholm on Saturday.
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What's on in Sweden: April 11 - 17
Lifestyle: 10 Apr 08
What's on this week in Sweden: Art celebration in Stockholm, Year Long Disaster in Gothenburg, top Abba cover band in Malmö.
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Campogiani's grave desecrated
National: 14 Feb 08
Police have launched an investigation into the desecration of the grave of a 16-year-old boy who was beaten to death after a party in Stockholm last year.
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Three convicted over teen killing
National: 7 Jan 08
Defence lawyer Björn Sandin comments after three teenagers are convicted of the manslaughter of 16-year-old Riccardo Campogiani.
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Something for the Weekend: The Local's Guide to What's On
Lifestyle: 20 Dec 07
Provocative poses from ex-Big Brother star Carolina Gynning in Malmö, Christmas Blues and Soul in Stockholm and Christmas markets just about everywhere in The Local's weekend guide.
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Prosecutor pushes for maximum terms
National: 17 Dec 07
The boys responsible for the death of Riccardo Campogiani should face the maximum punishment possible for juvenile offenders, the public prosecutor has argued.
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Something for the Weekend: The Local's Guide to What's On
Lifestyle: 13 Dec 07
Warm up for Christmas Swedish style, head to a traditional English carol service or escape from the Yuletide rush altogether. We've got the weekend sorted.
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Something for the Weekend: The Local's Guide to What's On
Lifestyle: 7 Dec 07
Want to get in the Christmas spirit this weekend? Or dying to escape the whole thing? Whatever you fancy, we've got some ideas.
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Something for the Weekend: The Local's Guide to What's On
Lifestyle: 30 Nov 07
Fancy taking in a traditional Swedish Christmas market? Or what about an evening of jazz in Stockholm? All this and more in our weekly guide to what's on in Sweden's main cities this weekend.
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Thousands rally against street violence
National: 12 Oct 07
Thousands of people gathered at Kungsträdgården in Stockholm on Friday afternoon to demonstrate against violence on the streets of the city.
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Family of teen killing suspect forced into hiding
National: 12 Oct 07
The family of one of the boys suspected of killing a 16-year-old boy outside a party venue in Stockholm last Friday has been forced into hiding after receiving threats.
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Tens of thousands to demonstrate against street violence
National: 11 Oct 07
Major demonstrations are set to by held in Sweden's three largest cities on Friday in response to a brutal assault in Stockholm last weekend that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy.
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Ghoulish greetings from the ghost train
Lifestyle: 13 Jul 07
Tipping point: If you thought the sight of ear hair first thing in the morning was frightening, just wait till you see the guy in the dinner jacket on the ghost train at Gröna Lund. Kathleen Harman lived to tell the tale.
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Rioters cause damage in May Day demo
National: 1 May 07
Rioters caused widespread damage in central Stockholm on Tuesday evening after a May Day demonstration turned violent. The group was reported to be linked to the Reclaim the Streets movement.
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A Swedish Christmas 2006
Lifestyle: 22 Nov 06
The decorations are going up, the stores are bracing themselves, and now Sweden's traditional Christmas markets are underway. We've gathered together the best the country has to offer. God Jul!
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Activists disrupt tax demonstration
National: 22 Aug 06
Young activists disrupted a demonstration against property tax in Stockholm on Tuesday evening. Cries of "kill the rich" and "more tax, more healthcare" interrupted speeches.
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Free surfing hits central Stockholm
Lifestyle: 8 Aug 06
Cancel your Internet subscription for the month and head on down to Kungsträdgården in Stockholm. A new initiative is giving free wireless access to all comers.
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Pride parade smashes attendance records
Society: 6 Aug 06
With 35,000 participants and ten times as many lining the streets to cheer them on, Stockholm's annual Pride Parade was the party of the year.
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Riot after Stockholm Israel protest
National: 22 Jul 06
Some 2,000 people demonstrated in central Stockholm on Saturday against Israel's offensive in Lebanon, with two people arrested after clashes with police.
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Hultsfred sets off a rocking Swedish summer
Lifestyle: 2 Jun 06
While there will be music for all tastes, those who like their music loud and heavy will be particularly well catered for in June, with Lordi, Def Leppard and Alice Cooper all putting in appearances in Sweden.
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Thousands line Stockholm streets to cheer king
National: 30 Apr 06
The crowds turned out in force on Sunday to wish King Carl Gustaf happy birthday. The music and cheers even drowned out the protest of the Republican Association, which described the day as a 'publicity stunt'.
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Stockholm Syndrome: Networking is not working
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Dec 05
Not since Rubik's Cube has there been a fad more time-consuming and pointless than networking. But, as our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent discovers, everyone's at it.
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No time to party
Society: 13 Aug 04
Organisers of a Stockholm youth festival forget to check when the kids go back to school, while the schools don't have enough places for all the kids. Someone should get these people together.
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Feminists crash May Day parties
Politics: 7 May 04
Police floored rioters, but will proposals for an all-female political party hit the established parties where it hurts?
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