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February 14, 2012
Liseberg
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Sweden's best Christmas markets
Lifestyle: 24 Nov 11
Christmas markets are a feature of Yuletide in Sweden and The Local has put together a pick of the best, all featuring warm spiced "glögg" for the adults, and plenty of fun activites for the children.
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Ten reasons to spend winter in Sweden
Travel: 23 Nov 11
While Sweden seems to be at its most captivating during the warm summer months of June to August, here’s an insider tip — the country is just as beautiful during the height of winter. Here are 10 reasons to visit Sweden during winter.
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Swedish World Cup stars given heroes' welcome
Sport: 19 Jul 11
Götaplatsen in Gothenburg in western Sweden was teeming with exulted football fans on Monday evening, gathered to give the bronze-medal winning women's World Cup team a jubilant welcome back from Germany.
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Sweden's top children's playgrounds
Lifestyle: 1 Jul 11
With the summer sun in the ascendancy, it’s time to lather on the sunscreen, pack a picnic, and head out to explore some of the 50,000 playgrounds on offer across Sweden. The Local’s Karen Holst tips some of the country’s best.
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Stockholm still Swedes' favourite destination
Society: 2 Jun 11
Stockholm and the Sweden's west coast are the two most popular destinations for Swedish tourists this summer, according to a new survey.
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What's On in Sweden: December 10th - 16th
Lifestyle: 9 Dec 10
What’s on in Sweden: British punks in Stockholm, American scratchers in Gothenburg and a study of entertainment in Malmö.
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The Lowdown: Swedish Advent
Lifestyle: 1 Dec 10
If the darkness of winter's already starting to get you down, the light and merriment –not to mention the calories and alcohol – of a Swedish Advent should help pick you up.
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What's On in Sweden: November 19th - 25th
Lifestyle: 18 Nov 10
What’s on in Sweden: Brown and Friendly comedy in Stockholm, A Bullet For My Valentine in Gothenburg and Lady Gaga comes to Malmö.
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What's On in Sweden: September 17th - 23rd
Lifestyle: 16 Sep 10
What's on in Sweden: Old Skool Hip Hop in Stockholm, Killer Queen in Gothenburg and Dubstep steps into Malmö.
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What's On in Sweden: August 27 - September 2
Lifestyle: 26 Aug 10
What’s on in Sweden: Open air Othello in Stockholm, 100 years of flight in Gothenburg, and a huge Beatles concert in Malmö.
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What's On in Sweden: June 11th - June 17th
Lifestyle: 10 Jun 10
What’s on in Sweden: Cookin' Koreans in Stockholm, Thoughtful Brits in Gothenburg, KISS plays Malmö plus Magnus Betnér, in English, in Linköping.
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Stockholm tops summer holiday wish list
Society: 1 Jun 10
Stockholm is the city destination of choice for Swedes this summer, beating Gothenburg into second place. Gotland and the west coast are the most popular resorts, while Spain remains the foreign favourite, two new travel surveys show.
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What's On in Sweden: April 16th - 22nd
Lifestyle: 15 Apr 10
What’s on in Sweden: New Young Pony Club (pictured) in Stockholm, Muslim comedy in Gothenburg and African poverty in Malmö.
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What's On in Sweden: March 5th - 11th
Lifestyle: 3 Mar 10
What’s on in Sweden: The Middle East Peace Orchestra play Stockholm, Women's Arm Wrestling in Gothenburg and Tindersticks in Malmö.
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Snow causes traffic havoc in western Sweden
National: 1 Feb 10
Snow falls caused extensive traffic problems on Sunday night and into Monday morning. Several accidents occurred in western Sweden while no fatalities were reported.
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Bunny dance fraudster gets three years in jail
Society: 15 Jan 10
A man claiming to be wheelchair bound has been jailed for three years after he was caught on camera dancing with a rabbit mascot at an amusement park in western Sweden.
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What's On in Sweden: January 8th - 14th
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 10
What’s on in Sweden: Borderless clowns in Stockholm, pampered pooches in Gothenburg and the English National Symphony Orchestra does ABBA in Malmö.
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What's On in Sweden: January 1st - 7th
Lifestyle: 30 Dec 09
What’s on in Sweden: Tango with Superheroes in Stockholm, tickle cockroaches in Gothenburg and Blame it on the Stones in Malmö.
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What's On in Sweden: December 11th - 17th
Lifestyle: 10 Dec 09
What’s on in Sweden: Dubstep comes to Stockholm, Alice Cooper pays a visit to Gothenburg and Elvis has been spotted in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: November 20 - 26
Lifestyle: 18 Nov 09
What's on in Sweden: International film festival & Simple Minds (UK) in Stockholm; Christmas market & Takida in Gothenburg; The Sonics (US) in Malmö/Lund.
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What's on in Sweden: November 6 - 12
Lifestyle: 4 Nov 09
What's on in Sweden: Selam African festival & gospel munificence in Stockholm; Cirque du Soleil and MJ Thriller in Gothenburg; Oumou Sangaré in Malmö/Lund.
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What's on in Sweden: September 4 - 10
Lifestyle: 2 Sep 09
What's on in Sweden: International polo & feminist porn in Stockholm; International art biennial in Gothenburg; Paul Potts (UK) in Malmö.
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Bunny pic unmasks Swedish benefits cheat
National: 23 Jul 09
A Swedish man who claimed to be wheelchair bound has been asked to repay millions of kronor in social insurance benefits after authorities obtained a picture of a him dancing with a life-sized rabbit.
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What's on in Sweden: July 24 - 30
Lifestyle: 23 Jul 09
What's on in Sweden: Stockholm Pride & Opera al fresco in Stockholm; eccentric variety show in Gothenburg; Möllevången music, theatre & arts festival in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: July 17 - 23
Lifestyle: 16 Jul 09
What's on in Sweden: Jazz festival, humour exhibition & Globe tours in Stockholm; 60s & 70s art exhibition in Gothenburg; Tibetan monks & Backa folk & world music festival in Malmö/Österlen.
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What's on in Sweden: June 26 - July 2
Lifestyle: 24 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Bunny Wailer (JAM) and The Pet Shop Boys (UK) in Stockholm; heavy metal festival & A Camp in Gothenburg; Atmosphere (US) in Malmö.
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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: May 1 - 7
Lifestyle: 29 Apr 09
What's on in Sweden: American Football & Labour Day parade in Stockholm; Terence Blanchard in Gothenburg; International Noise Conspiracy in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: April 24 - 30
Lifestyle: 24 Apr 09
What's on in Sweden: International dance day & Salif Keita in Stockholm; English speaking theatre in Gothenburg; Depeche Mode tribute in Malmö.
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The best live music in Sweden: April -June
Lifestyle: 23 Mar 09
It’s not only warmer weather on the way to Sweden. A host of internationally renowned music acts play live throughout the country in the coming months. Here's the pick of the concerts from April to June, writes Keith Moore.
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What's on in Sweden: March 20 - 26
Lifestyle: 19 Mar 09
What's on in Sweden: Material Girl tribute & Aussie comedy in Stockholm; Laleh and jazz festival in Gothenburg; David Byrne in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: January 30 - February 5
Lifestyle: 29 Jan 09
What's on in Sweden: Rodney Crowell and All That Remains in Stockholm; International Film Festival continues in Gothenburg; Dead Man Walking 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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Winter city guides for parents and kids: Gothenburg
Lifestyle: 18 Nov 08
Sweden's second city has plenty of options for families with children this winter, as Jennifer Heape finds out.
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What's on in Sweden: November 14 - 20
Lifestyle: 13 Nov 08
What’s on: Ron Sexsmith & DV8 Physical Theatre in Stockholm; Cirkus Cirkör & English farce in Gothenburg; Lambchop & Dirty Pretty Things in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: November 7 - 13
Lifestyle: 6 Nov 08
What’s on: Al Green, The Levellers and Monster truck extravaganza in Stockholm; Martial Arts and Kazem Al Saher in Gothenburg; Michael Bolton in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: October 17 - October 23
Lifestyle: 16 Oct 08
What’s on: Cullberg Ballet and Jay Brannan in Stockholm; Art Garfunkel and Wendy McNeill in Gothenburg; Simone Moreno and Cult of Luna in Malmö.
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What’s on in Sweden: August 29 - September 4
Lifestyle: 28 Aug 08
What’s on: World class choir and Snoop Dogg in Stockholm; Aero Show in Gothenburg, pop festival and fashion bazaar in Malmö.
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Liseberg funfair accident caused by broken drive shaft
National: 21 Jul 08
The accident at the Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg last week was caused by a broken drive shaft, investigators have announced.
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Eighteen people hurt in Gothenburg funfair accident
National: 16 Jul 08
Eighteen people were injured on Tuesday, two of them seriously, when a mechanical fault sent a fairground ride at Liseberg leisure park in Gothenburg crashing to the ground.
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What's on in Sweden: July 4 - 10
Lifestyle: 3 Jul 08
What’s on in Sweden: Bootsy Collins and The World Dog Show in Stockholm, Bruce Springsteen in Gothenburg, Reggae, Latin and Toumani Diabaté in Malmö.
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What’s on in Sweden: May 23 – May 29
Lifestyle: 23 May 08
What’s on this week in Sweden: Eurovision, speedway and Paul Potts.
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What’s on in Sweden: March 7th – 13th
Lifestyle: 6 Mar 08
Värtinnä in Stockholm, Mando Diao in Gothenburg, A Mountain of one in Malmö, and much more besides in our weekly guide.
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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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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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Something for the Weekend: The Local's Guide to What's On
Lifestyle: 23 Nov 07
Looking for a way to while away the hours this weekend, or for something to do with visiting relatives? We've got some tips.
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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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Woman seriously injured in Liseberg accident
National: 8 Oct 06
A woman suffered serious head injuries in an accident at the Liseberg amusement park on Sunday afternoon. The incident occured just after 3pm on the popular 'Flumeride' attraction.
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21 injured in Liseberg rollercoaster crash
National: 15 Jul 06
Two wagons on one of the rollercoasters at the Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg collided just after noon on Saturday.
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Fun park turns down headscarf woman
Society: 7 Jul 06
A Gothenburg woman was denied a job at the Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg because she wore a headscarf. "It really hurt," said Duaa Daebes, who reported the park to the discrimination ombudsman.
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Swedes look to create new National Day tradition
National: 7 Jun 05
See also: Swedes sceptical towards National Day
The polls may have you believe that Swedes can't see the point of the new National Day holiday. But Sweden's number one family had no problems finding something to celebrate.
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Temperatures rise at Liseberg
National: 25 Apr 05
It might not feel it, but April has been warmer than average. And at the Liseberg theme park in Gothenburg, spring officially started on Saturday.
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Police investigate Gothenburg funfair fight
Smörgåsbord: 30 Nov 04
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Summer wash-out
National: 30 Jul 04
Sunseeking Swedes mourn the loss of a summer, and farmers mourn the loss of a year's income. So who cares if indoor tourist attractions are having a bumper season?
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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