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'We were all supposed to die': mother

National: 18 Jan 12
The trial against the 31-year-old mother charged with murdering her two sons by pushing them in the water and watching them drown opened in Sweden on Wednesday. READ »

Hundreds gather for slain Malmö teen's funeral

National: 11 Jan 12
Hundreds of Malmö residents turned out on Wednesday to follow the casket of 15-year-old Ardiwan Samir, who died after being shot on New Year's Eve, in a march arranged by the boy's family as a protest against violence. READ »

Swedish teen shells out for giant lobster

Society: 2 Jan 12
A 19-year-old girl in southern Sweden decided that her love for all things seafood was enough to shell out several thousands for a giant lobster, in order to treat her family to a cracking New Year’s dinner. READ »

Sweden's Greens continue to climb in polls

Politics: 18 Dec 11
Support for Sweden's Green Party rose to 12.3 percent, yet another record-high result, while the Social Democrats hit a new low in research institute Sifo's December poll. READ »

Hitler paintings 'genuine': ex-Hells Angels boss

National: 8 Nov 11
Ex-Hells Angels leader Thomas Möller has argued that a selection of paintings slated for sale to pay off debts were indeed created by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, rejecting an expert opinion that they were fakes. READ »

Mother denies killing two young sons

National: 20 Sep 11
A mother held on suspicion of killing her two young sons, whose lifeless bodies were recovered from a lake in Sigtuna north of Stockholm on Monday, has denied committing the crime. READ »

Stockholm honours terror victims

National: 30 Jul 11
Thousands of people gathered Friday evening in central Stockholm to take part in a public expression of sympathy and support for the terror victims and survivors in Norway. "A devilish act," said Sweden’s former Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson, who attended. READ »

'Swedish shipments to Nazis may have been ransom for captured Swedes'

Analysis & Opinion: 29 Jun 11
Historical documents related to the capture of seven Swedes by the Gestapo in Poland in 1942 puts Sweden's subsequent ball bearing deliveries to Nazi Germany in a new light, argue historians Susanne Berger and Ingela Magner. READ »

Spring weather beckons for Sweden

Science & Technology: 5 Apr 11
Temperatures across Sweden are set to top 10 degrees Celsius all week, with highs of around 15 over the weekend in southern parts, as long-suffering Swedes welcome in the spring. READ »

Principal spied on pupils with hidden camera

Education: 4 Apr 11
A principal at a middle school in south central Sweden has admitted to secretly installing a surveillance camera after it was discovered by a group of students. READ »

Thirty Swedes bought kidneys abroad: study

National: 25 Mar 11
Around 30 Swedish kidney patients have travelled abroad since the 1980s to have transplants using organs bought from impoverished people in foreign countries, according to an unpublished study from Karolinska University Hospital. READ »

Wolf hunt saves animals from inbreeding: minister

Science & Technology: 8 Feb 11
Swedish Environment Minister Andreas Carlgren defended the licensed wolf hunt in Sweden's parliament, the Riksdag, on Tuesday, claiming that it would help bring in new wolves and save the wolf population from inbreeding. READ »

Copenhagen terror suspects kept in custody

National: 27 Jan 11
The three men from Sweden who are suspected of planning a terrorist attack against Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten in Copenhagen will remain in custody for at least another four weeks. READ »

Swedish coastguard aids blazing ferry

National: 17 Nov 10
The Swedish coastguard on Wednesday came to the aid of a Danish ferry travelling from Oslo to Copenhagen after a fire broke out onboard. READ »

'Your apathy elected the Sweden Democrats'

Analysis & Opinion: 27 Sep 10
US-born contributor Naomi Olofsson wonders why supposedly immigrant-friendly Swedes who never bothered to help immigrants adjust to life in Sweden seem so outraged at the success of the far-right Sweden Democrats. READ »

Man says Ladies Night 'not all right'

Society: 27 Sep 10
Ladies Night, a popular cabaret show which has just celebrated its fifth year in Sweden, has been reported to the Discrimination Ombudsman by a man denied tickets on the grounds of his gender. READ »

Alliance miss majority as far-right voted in: poll

National: 19 Sep 10
Swedish voters narrowly re-elected the governing centre-right Alliance coalition, but stopped short of giving it another majority, while the far-right Sweden Democrats were voted into parliament for the first time, according to exit polls. READ »

Swedish sailor missing after tropical storm Earl

National: 5 Sep 10
A 57-year old Swedish sailor is missing off the coast of Florida following an apparent boating accident in the wake of tropical storm Earl. READ »

Disabled ping pong star mugged after sex offer

National: 14 Aug 10
A member of the Swedish para table tennis team had his wallet and mobile phone stolen in Malmö on Wednesday night by a woman who first wondered if he would like to have sex with her. READ »

Malmö's rats face death by fourteen skewers

National: 6 Aug 10
The rats of Malmö face an uncertain future, thanks to the introduction of new spike traps in the city’s sewers. READ »

Swedish ISP bars users from The Pirate Bay

Science & Technology: 28 Jun 10
Swedish internet service provider Black Internet has decided to bar its customers from accessing the The Pirate Bay, amid fears that an appeals court ruling rendered it subject to punitive fines. READ »

Summer Rail Destinations: Odense

Travel: 28 Jun 10
Sponsored article: The birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Odense beckons travellers with its vibrant nightlife, beautiful streetscapes, great shopping and rich cultural heritage. READ »

Five detained after Malmö shootings

National: 10 Jun 10
Five men have been held after two shootings in central Malmö on Wednesday leaving three people injured, one seriously. READ »

Royal wedding stamps and coins to go on sale

Society: 10 May 10
Sweden Post and Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, have unveiled new stamps and coins commemorating the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling on June 19th. READ »

Swedish Rail Destinations: Malmö

Travel: 2 May 10
Sponsored Article: Once in the shadow of its larger, more glamorous neighbour Copenhagen, the construction of the Öresund Bridge means Malmö today forms the proud gateway to Sweden. READ »

Warm weather heightens risk of spring floods

Science & Technology: 19 Mar 10
The recent warmer weather across many parts of Sweden has started to melt the winter's record snow falls, bringing with it an increased risk of flooding, agencies warn. READ »

'Every wasted krona amounts to theft'

Analysis & Opinion: 18 Mar 10
Recognizing frustration among a heavily taxed electorate, the Swedish Taxpayers Association has joined hands with the free-market think tank Timbro to appoint a special ombudsman to which citizens can report wasteful government spending. READ »

Swedish police give gang of left shoe thieves the boot

National: 3 Jan 10
Police in Skåne in southern Sweden have busted an international ring of left shoe robbers. Two men have been arrested for stealing seven single shoes. READ »

Pirate Bay cites Churchill in online comeback

Business & Money: 26 Aug 09
The Pirate Bay, one of the world's most popular filesharing websites, was back online on Tuesday hours after being shut down following a Swedish court order. READ »

Pirate Bay provider reports sabotage

Science & Technology: 25 Aug 09
Black Internet, a service provider that until Monday supplied capacity to The Pirate Bay, reports that it has been the victim of sabotage which continued to cause widespread disruption to its services on Tuesday. READ »

Pirate Bay closed after court decision

Business & Money: 25 Aug 09
Swedish file sharing website The Pirate Bay remained closed on Tuesday morning after a Stockholm court decision forced a supplier to cut off internet capacity. READ »

Couples lock lips in Malmö make-out fest

Society: 26 Jul 09
Malmö's Möllevången district was the scene of a make-out manifestation on Saturday as many perfect strangers found one another and helped to spread the enduring message of peace and love. READ »

'Overwhelming evidence' against father: court

National: 25 Jul 09
A guilty verdict appears likely for the father of four in Uppsala accused of abusing his wife and children and keeping them confined to the family apartment. The district court has found that there is overwhelming evidence against the man and has ordered him to undergo a physiatric evaluation. READ »

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. READ »

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. READ »

Reporter fired over Hells Angels contacts

Society: 4 Jun 09
The Expressen newspaper has sacked its US correspondent following revelations that he had close contact with the former leader of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang in Sweden, Thomas Möller. READ »

What's on in Sweden: June 5 - 11

Lifestyle: 4 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Lewis Black and Early Music Festival in Stockholm; Beer festival & World Cup football in Gothenburg; Buju Banton & Mandela exhibition in Malmö. READ »

Teen girls convicted for 'torture-like' assault

National: 14 May 09
A court in Malmö convicted two 15-year-old girls from southern Sweden for the “torture-like” beating of another 13-year-old girl in a dispute over insulting text and internet chat messages. READ »

Swedish toads croak to choir song crown

Science & Technology: 11 May 09
The Swedish fire-bellied toad choir has retained its crown in the European Bombina Song Contest. READ »

From midnight sun to electric eels: The Swedish Golf Experience

Lifestyle: 5 May 09
Author and golf enthusiast Gene Oberto bisects the fairways of the nation in this above par guide to the golf courses of Sweden. READ »

Bomb explodes in Malmö

National: 6 Apr 09
A powerful explosion destroyed windows and the entrance to a restaurant in central Malmö on Sunday night. READ »

Hells Angels leader loses sickness benefits

National: 22 Mar 09
A prominent Swedish member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang will have to survive without the sickness benefits he has been receiving for the past 10 years as he was shown to have hidden income sources. READ »

What's your top Swedish tourist tip?

Travel: 19 Mar 09
Every week we quiz our regular panelists about a particular aspect of life in Sweden. This week: the country's top travel destinations. READ »

What's on in Sweden: March 6 - 12

Lifestyle: 5 Mar 09
What's on in Sweden: Documentary film festival and Junot Diaz in Stockholm; Sci-fi convention in Gothenburg; Danko Jones in Malmö. READ »

Saab joins forces with India's Tata for Gripen bid

Business & Money: 9 Feb 09
Swedish aerospace firm Saab announced an agreement on Monday with India’s Tata group to jointly develop a new version of its Gripen fighter plane in hopes of landing a $12 billion tender from India’s air force. READ »

What's on in Sweden: January 2 - 8

Lifestyle: 1 Jan 09
What's on in Sweden: January 2nd - 8th. A Camp and Moderna for the kids in Stockholm; International floorball and Opera ball in Gothenburg; Jim Jones Revue in Malmö. READ »

Winter city guides for parents and kids: Malmö

Lifestyle: 18 Nov 08
Jennifer Heape checks out what Malmö has to offer in terms of entertainment and activities for families with kids this winter. READ »

Scam artist targets English-speaking jobseekers

National: 23 Sep 08
An experienced scam artist has been targeting English speaking jobseekers in Sweden, luring them with promises of non-existent jobs, police say. Elizabeth Dacey-Fondelius reports. READ »

Demonstrators battle police in Malmö

National: 20 Sep 08
Clashes between police and demonstrators broke out on Friday as Malmö played host to the European Social Forum. Rocks were thrown at police, windows were broken and a woman was raped as 800 people demonstrated to highlight climate change. READ »

Laughter and pain in Stockholm on Saturday

Society: 31 May 08
Six hours of pain or ten hours of laughter are on offer for Stockholmers on Saturday as two very different marathons compete for an audience. READ »

Surfers organize to battle proposed breakwater

Society: 25 Apr 08
Surfers from around Sweden are planning to demonstrate on Sunday in frustration over negotiations on a proposed breakwater near one of Sweden’s best known surf spots. READ »

Surf's up in Sweden

Travel: 25 Feb 08
Aussie surfer Tyson Ballard braves the elements to discover the Swedish coastline's chilly charms. READ »

Explosion rips into Malmö nightclub

National: 19 Nov 07
Police describe scenes of "devastation" after an explosion destroys the entrance of a nightclub in Malmö. READ »

Three boys arrested for multiple rapes

National: 30 Oct 07
Three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of having carried out a number of rapes in Malmö on Monday. READ »

Alien intrusions threaten Sweden's seas

Science & Technology: 28 Sep 07
A gluttonous American pseudo-jellyfish, giant Japanese oysters, and an unidentified virus killing seals: strange intrusions are threatening Sweden's seas and fishermen are concerned. READ »

Swedish toad chorus croaks to glory

Society: 22 May 07
A thirty-strong male toads choir from southern Sweden has become the first ever winner of the European Bombina Song Contest. The historic victory means that Sweden can now move on emotionally after a disappointing Eurovision. READ »

Mass brawl at Swedish girls' football match

National: 13 May 07
A row between a parent and a referee at a girls' football match escalated into a violent brawl on Sunday. "The atmosphere was very threatening," said a police officer. READ »

Immigrant ID: Readers' reactions

Analysis & Opinion: 1 Mar 07
The Local's recent series of articles on the problems faced by immigrants in getting Swedish identity cards has provoked a strong reaction from readers. Here's what they're saying. READ »

Stockholm police await CCTV decision

National: 3 Dec 06
Sweden's biggest ever monitoring scheme in a public place could be introduced in the nightlife hotspots of Stureplan and Medborgarplatsen in Stockholm. READ »

Commuters stranded after cable fall

National: 21 Sep 06
Passengers on three Stockholm commuter trains were stranded on Thursday after an electric cable fell down onto the tracks near Flemingsberg. Up to 3,000 people were stranded. READ »

New skyscraper set to grace 'Malmhattan'

National: 23 Aug 06
Malmö, already home to Sweden's tallest building, is set to gain another giant skyscraper, after plans to develop the city's Hyllie district were unveiled this week. READ »

Poll: Alliance lead extended

Politics: 18 Aug 06
One month before the election and the Alliance has extended its lead over the Social Democrats and partners. The lead of nearly 5 percent is the largest for the Alliance since January. READ »

The Alliance: putting faith in unity

Analysis & Opinion: 8 Aug 06
By the end of September, the four parties of the Alliance could well be ruling Sweden. But how can they ensure success, and how will they govern together if they win? David Stavrou finds out. READ »

Scandinavians condemn Lebanon violence

National: 13 Jul 06
Sweden, Norway and Denmark have condemned both Hezbollah attacks and Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Swedish foreign minister Jan Eliasson calls Israeli attacks 'disproportionate'. READ »

Family feud leads to Malmö court violence

Society: 6 Jul 06
Sixteen people have been arrested outside a court in Malmö after a feud between two families broke into violence. Police seized weapons including machetes, knives and iron bars. READ »

Social Democrat candidates are highest earners

Politics: 19 Jun 06
Of all the candidates standing at the Swedish election in September, the Social Democrats have the most high-earners and the fewest low-earners among their ranks. READ »

The Social Democrats' dilemma

Analysis & Opinion: 29 May 06
The economy is growing well, official unemployment is falling, and the welfare state is still supported by most Swedes. Are Social Democrats a victim of their own success, asks David Stavrou. READ »

Couple freed over Rezai murder

Society: 10 Apr 06
A man and a woman accused of killing 20-year old Abba Rezai have been freed be a court in Kalmar ahead of a verdict expected later this month, while their son has been kept locked up. READ »

Alliance row over property tax

Politics: 24 Mar 06
The Moderates and the Christian Democrats have publicly disagreed with each other on property tax. This kind of positioning is inevitable in the lead up to the election, says a political expert. READ »

Planes and trains running again after snow delays

National: 21 Jan 06
Air and train traffic across Sweden was back to normal on Saturday afternoon after major difficulties caused by snow and wind. READ »

No proof of CIA planes in Sweden - report

National: 8 Dec 05
Despite a frenzy of media speculation suggesting that CIA planes have landed at Swedish airports since 2002, a government report concludes that there is no proof of any covert arrivals. READ »

Investigation begins after acid cloud panic

National: 7 Feb 05
4,500 Helsingborg residents spend the weekend indoors as an acid cloud looms nearby following a leak at a local chemical plant. READ »

Swedish tourists return to Thailand

Business & Money: 6 Feb 05
As Thailand starts to rebuild after the tsunami, Swedish tourists return to Phuket. And though the air is tinged with sadness, the travel industry predicts that 2005 will be a bumper year. READ »

Underground air "damages Stockholmers' lungs"

Science & Technology: 5 Jan 05
Sweden’s squeaky clean reputation is called into question as research shows air on the tunnelbana, Stockholm’s underground rail network, is worse than on the country’s dirtiest street. READ »


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fin

adjective

Fin means anyhting from sweet to proper. When someone says, Du är så fin it's quite a compliment.


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