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May 28, 2012
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Unknown Swedish prisoner may provide clues to Wallenberg mystery
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Mar 12
A so far unidentified Swedish prisoner in Soviet captivity in the 1950s may provide historians with more clues as to the fate of missing WWII diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, argues historian Susanne Berger.
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Time runs out for 90-year-old deportee
National: 18 Oct 11
90-year-old Ganna Chyzhevska, suffering from dementia and heart disease, is scheduled to be deported to Ukraine on Tuesday afternoon, after all efforts by her family to keep her with them in Sweden have failed.
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Police return stolen bike after 15 years
Society: 23 Aug 11
A woman in Gävle, in eastern Sweden, was surprised to receive a call from the police saying that the bike she reported stolen 15 years ago had been found.
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'Worthless' Russian painting sold for millions at Swedish auction
Society: 15 Jun 11
A Russian painting considered worthless by its owner and nearly donated to charity fetched a staggering 7.6 million kronor ($1.2 million) at an auction in Uppsala in eastern Sweden on Tuesday.
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Swedish Red Cross suffers member exodus
National: 21 Apr 11
The Swedish Red Cross lost 44,000 members in 2010, equating to every fifth, with criticism over high salaries and a high profile fraud scandal taking its toll.
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Red Cross chief loses fraud appeal
Society: 18 Apr 11
Johan af Donner, the former Swedish Red Cross communications chief sentenced to five years in prison for swindling the organisation out of millions of kronor, has lost an appeal against his conviction.
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Japan thanks Swedes for their support
National: 10 Apr 11
As the one-month mark approaches, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan thanked Sweden for “all the warm words and contributions" in support of Japan after its pair of colossal natural disasters.
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Swedish musicians to 'Jam For Japan'
Lifestyle: 24 Mar 11
Several Swedish musicians have agreed to take part in “Jam for Japan”– a Sunday-afternoon jam session being organized to raise money for Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief, contributor Anita Badejo discovers.
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Japanese band launches charity concert series in Stockholm
Society: 18 Mar 11
A Japanese rock group in Sweden when their homeland was struck by disaster has organised a series of charity concerts across Europe to raise money for earthquake and tsunami relief.
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Sweden offers aid for Libya refugee effort
National: 4 Mar 11
Sweden plans to contribute a C-130 Hercules aircraft as well as 33 million kronor ($5.2 million) to assist with the evacuation of refugees from Libya
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Sweden best at integration: study
National: 28 Feb 11
Sweden is the better at managing integration than other European countries, the United States, and Canada, according to a new study published on Monday.
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Boost for Swedes' charitable giving in 2010
Business & Money: 21 Feb 11
Charitable giving in Sweden in 2010 may reach record levels, according to preliminary statistics, approaching levels not seen since the year following the tsunami catastrophe in southeast Asia.
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Extradition part of 'smear campaign': Assange
National: 17 Dec 10
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange called attempts to extradite him to Sweden part of a "smear campaign" after he was granted bail in London.
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Sweden pays its last respects to the öre
Analysis & Opinion: 30 Sep 10
The 50 öre coin took its final breath on Thursday and The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson has had a look at the life and times of Sweden's last remaining copper coin.
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Red Cross sends aid to freezing berry pickers
National: 21 Aug 10
Bangladeshi berry pickers working in the woods of northern Sweden received warm clothes from the Red Cross on Friday as temperatures dropped to just above zero.
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Moderna Museet: Malmö art scene's new dawn
Lifestyle: 5 Jul 10
Moderna Museet Malmö has been open since the end of 2009 and Robert La Bua has found that it is exactly what the city needs to boost its art scene with an institution of international standing serving the community.
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Red Cross chief appeals fraud conviction
Society: 31 May 10
Johan af Donner, the former communications chief of the Swedish Red Cross sentenced to five years in prison for swindling the organization out of millions of kronor, has appealed the district court sentence.
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Red Cross chief jailed for fraud
Society: 26 May 10
The former communications chief of the Swedish Red Cross has been sentenced to five years in prison for swindling the organization out of millions of kronor.
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Who's who in the extended royal family
Lifestyle: 21 May 10
The King, Queen and their children might be the best-known members of the Swedish royal family, but there are numerous other Swedish princes and princesses - including the last surviving great-grandchild of Britain's Queen Victoria, writes Juan Navas.
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Red Cross boss quits after scandal
National: 3 May 10
The head of the Swedish Red Cross has left his post, but insisted that his decision was not related to an alleged multi-million fraud committed against the organization.
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'Jail Red Cross fraudster for 5 years': Prosecutor
National: 28 Apr 10
The prosecutor in the trial of Johan af Donner called on Wednesday for the former Red Cross communications chief to be imprisoned for five years for swindling both the Red Cross and the Swedish Cancer Society out of millions of kronor.
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Red Cross official admits multi-million kronor fraud
National: 21 Apr 10
The trial began on Wednesday of former Swedish Red Cross communications chief Johan af Donner, who quickly confessed to swindling the aid organisation and the Swedish Cancer Fund out of millions of kronor.
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The Local's guide to moving in Sweden
Lifestyle: 13 Apr 10
Sponsored Article: There are lots of things to keep track of when you move home. The Local has teamed up with our friends at Adressändring to provide you with a guide to the most important things to think about.
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Swedes' generosity undented by recession
National: 14 Mar 10
The economic downturn and rising unemployment figures have not dented Swedish support for charities, according to new figures from the Swedish Fundraising Council (FRII).
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Ibrahimovic goal gives Barça upper hand
Sport: 24 Feb 10
A second half equaliser from Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic was enough to hold off the challenge of a valiant Stuttgart and give Barcelona the edge in the second leg at Camp Nou.
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Heartless thieves steal Haiti cash
National: 23 Jan 10
Robbers broke into a the premises of the Red Cross in Laholm, western Sweden, and made a swift exit with the safe containing around 20,000 kronor ($2,762) collected for earthquake victims in Haiti.
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Former Red Cross chief faces court in fraud case
National: 15 Jan 10
The former head of communications of the Swedish Red Cross, Johan af Donner, is to be tried on embezzlement charges after investigations reveal he swindled charities out of nearly 8 million kronor ($1.13 million).
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Sweden to assist Haiti quake victims
National: 13 Jan 10
Swedish disaster assistance groups were mobilizing on Wednesday to participate in international relief efforts in Haiti after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake. Three Swedes are also missing following the tremor.
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Red Cross fraud hits donor confidence
Society: 18 Oct 09
Public faith in the Swedish Red Cross has taken a beating in the wake of the embezzlement scandal involving its former communications chief, Johan af Donner.
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Arrest made in ferry terminal robbery
National: 10 Oct 09
Ferries from Stockholm to Finland were delayed on Friday after two armed men stormed the Viking Line terminal in the Swedish capital. Police have arrested one of the suspects.
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Amnesty: 'Sweden party to torture' in Afghanistan
National: 27 Aug 09
Human rights group Amnesty International has argued that Sweden is taking part in torture after the country handed over its first prisoner in Afghanistan to local authorities.
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Probe widens against Red Cross fraudster
Society: 7 Jul 09
Damage claims against Johan af Donner, the former Red Cross communications chief suspected of embezzling millions from the organization, continue to grow.
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Ex-Red Cross boss faces new suspicions
National: 27 Jun 09
The former head of communications of the Swedish Red Cross was remanded in custody on Friday on charges of embezzlement amid suspicions that he may also have defrauded the Swedish Cancer Society.
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Red Cross fraudster faked his academic records: report
Business & Money: 22 Jun 09
The man suspected of defrauding the Swedish Red Cross of 2.7 million kronor ($336,000) to help fund a life of luxury reportedly built his career on falsified university transcripts.
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Remand order for Red Cross fraud suspect
Society: 16 Jun 09
The former head of communications at the Swedish Red Cross has been remanded in custody on suspicions of having defrauded the organization.
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Billing scandal rocks Swedish Red Cross
Society: 10 Jun 09
The Swedish Red Cross has been shaken by a fraud scandal involving the organization’s former head of communications.
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Swedish aid to help Zimbabwe fight cholera
Politics: 19 Mar 09
Sweden has agreed to provide 84 million kronor ($10.5 million) in humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in part to help the country battle its ongoing cholera epidemic.
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Swedish Gaza evacuation postponed
National: 7 Jan 09
Swedish citizens trapped in Gaza will not be evacuated on Wednesday as originally planned, the foreign ministry has confirmed.
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Charitable Swedes defy credit crunch
National: 16 Dec 08
Swedish charities are predicting a record year for fundraising despite the ongoing financial crisis. Private donations have continued to increase despite credit crunch concerns although some companies are cutting back.
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Swedish mall's fee scares off Red Cross volunteers
Society: 17 Sep 08
A mall in southern Sweden has drawn fire for its decision to charge a fee to charity organizations like the Red Cross and Salvation Army for placing volunteers in the mall to collect donations.
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What's on in Sweden: May 9 - 15
Lifestyle: 8 May 08
What's on this week in Sweden: English-language theatre in Stockholm, world famous DJ in Gothenburg, fair trade in Malmö.
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Iraqi deported despite honour violence risk
National: 27 Apr 08
A woman is to be deported to Iraq despite the risk of honour violence. The Swedish Migration Board's analysis of the situation in northern Iraq is at odds with the foreign office.
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Sweden shutting door on refugees: critics
Society: 18 Apr 08
Recent decisions by Sweden to send refugees back to Baghdad and other war-ravaged areas have tarnished its reputation for welcoming victims of conflict, critics say.
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Swedes hurt in Austrian coach crash
National: 7 Jan 08
A coach carrying mostly Macedonians and Swedes careered off a motorway bridge in southeastern Austria at the weekend.
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Gothenburg footballers shun public hugs
Sport: 10 Dec 07
No hugs please, we're footballers. IFK Gothenburg pulls out of Red Cross fundraiser.
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Swedes love to hug
Society: 29 Nov 07
A random encounter with a Swede is very likely to lead the unsuspecting novice into an impromptu hugging situation.
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Red Cross sells Christmas hugs to help lonely Swedes
Society: 28 Nov 07
Swedish Christmas shoppers this year can buy a hug or two as part of a Red Cross campaign aimed at helping the lonely through the holiday season.
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Homeless 'tidied away' for king's visit
National: 27 Sep 07
Homeless people in Malmö are complaining that they are being 'tidied away' so as not to blight a visit by King Carl Gustaf on Saturday. But police insist there are security reasons that justify the move.
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New defence minister refused to bear arms
National: 5 Sep 07
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has promoted Trade Minister Sten Tolgfors as defence minister. He rejected outgoing defence minister Mikael Odenberg's criticism of military budget cuts: "We don't reach the same conclusions," he said.
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Immigration rules 'split refugee families'
Society: 29 Jul 07
Changes to immigration rules that make it more difficult for refugees to bring their families to Sweden have been criticized by the Swedish Board of Migration and the Red Cross.
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Red Cross reports ad calling Stockholmers 'queens'
Society: 9 May 07
'Mire of Queens' - that's what many in northern Sweden call Stockholm, alluding to the capital's supposedly effeminate male population. Discrimination, the Red Cross says.
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Terror suspect 'will be tortured' if deported
National: 22 Feb 07
A terror suspect who says he could be tortured if sent back to Jordan is embarking a last-ditch attempt to stay in Sweden. Hassan Assad tells The Local he has no links with terrorist groups, and has simply given aid to refugees.
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The Holocaust: Sweden's complex legacy
Analysis & Opinion: 26 Jan 07
Bystander in the Second World War, yet refuge for victims of the Nazis. A leader in promoting tolerance, yet with a resurgent far-right. David Stavrou looks at the complex legacy of the Holocaust in Sweden.
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Recharge with a Swedish winter weekend
Travel: 15 Dec 06
Is the darkness of winter getting you down? Time to recharge those flickering energy reserves. Elizabeth Dacey-Fondelius has top tips for winter breaks near Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
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Sweden's gay blood ban to stay
Society: 1 Dec 06
Sweden's ban on gay men giving blood will remain, after health authorities objected to its removal. A more thorough investigation is planned before new proposals are brought out.
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Reinfeldt announces two new ministers
Politics: 24 Oct 06
Fredrik Reinfeldt's government is back in one piece after a chaotic start that saw two ministers resign. Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth is the new culture minister, while Sten Tolgfors takes over the trade portfolio.
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Lebanon conference opens in Stockholm
National: 31 Aug 06
A conference to raise $500 million for the reconstruction of Lebanon opened in Stockholm on Thursday. Officials from more than forty countries are due to gather in the capital.
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Conference targets 500 million dollars for Lebanon
National: 29 Aug 06
A Lebanon donors' conference to be held in Stockholm aims to raise 500 million dollars for the country's humanitarian and reconstruction needs, Sweden said on Tuesday.
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Sweden could drop gay blood ban
Science & Technology: 4 Aug 06
Gay men could soon be allowed to give blood in Sweden, following a review of the rules. The general thinking now is to be consistent, says one of the people conducting the review.
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Sweden gives millions in Lebanon aid
Society: 24 Jul 06
Sweden has said it will give a total of 40.5 million kronor in humanitarian aid to war-torn Lenanon, as part of a response to a UN appeal.
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Swedish groups urge Mid-East peace
National: 9 Jul 06
Swedish politicians and non-governmental organizations have called on Israelis and Palestinians to respect international law and end violence.
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The four missing digits that could be fatal
Analysis & Opinion: 30 Jun 06
Sweden makes much of its committment to the United Nations and trumpets the welcome it gives to refugees. But it is under fire from the UN for turning some migrants without personal numbers away from hospital. Aidan Isherwood reports.
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Record year for Swedish charity giving
Society: 23 Dec 05
The massive Swedish response to the tsunami catastrophe boosts public donations to charities to almost 2 billion kronor this year. Over one third of that has been handled by the Red Cross.
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Nobel descendant slams Economics prize
National: 28 Sep 05
A week before this year's Nobel laureates are annonunced, the great great nephew of Alfred Nobel reiterates his criticism of the Nobel Economics Prize, calling it "a PR coup by economists to improve their reputation".
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Psychiatric care: Milton slams government
Science & Technology: 14 Mar 05
In the last two years the number of people murdered by mental health patients has become an embarrassment to Sweden. Now, the man appointed by the government to overhaul the system tells The Local that the main obstacle to progress is the politicians themselves.
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"Fraudulent collections" for tsunami victims
Smörgåsbord: 7 Jan 05
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Swedish psychologist warns of amateur crisis groups
Science & Technology: 5 Jan 05
With four out of ten Swedes apparently knowing someone who was affected by the tsunami in Asia, a leading psychologist warns that support groups run by well-meaning but untrained volunteers are "a dangerous route".
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Sweden mourns
National: 2 Jan 05
On the first day of 2005 the flags flew at half mast and tens of thousands waited for news of family or friends still missing in Thailand. But by the evening millions of Swedes had shown their support by contributing over 300 million crowns to disaster funds.
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Volvo and Ericsson contribute plane
Smörgåsbord: 31 Dec 04
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Record donations to Swedish disaster funds
National: 31 Dec 04
Swedish aid organisations report an "incredible reaction" to their appeals for funds to help victims of the catastrophe in Asia.
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Freivalds: "Many will not be found"
National: 28 Dec 04
Sweden's foreign minister begins preparing the country for the worst as she sets off for the disaster zone and Göran Persson expresses his "deep sympathy for those who are still living with the anxiety" of uncertainty about loved ones.
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Swedish tourists arrive home from earthquake horror
National: 28 Dec 04
"Evacuation planes" have begun bringing Swedes home from the disaster-struck region of Phuket in Thailand. Crisis teams are in place at airports across the country.
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Asian earthquake: "2,000 Swedes missing"
National: 27 Dec 04
At least ten Swedes are confirmed dead, 80 are injured and many more are still missing after tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake rip through tourist resorts popular among Scandinavians.
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Open up mental health system to avert crisis
Science & Technology: 11 Nov 04
In the week that the Supreme Court reviews the sentence on Anna Lindh's killer, Lysanne Sizoo points out where the Swedish mental health system is breaking down - and offers a creative solution.
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Labour pains
Society: 8 Sep 04
6,000 immigrants are illegally exploited by unscrupulous employers every day, while foreigners are excluded from 20% of Swedish jobs. Welcome to "the best country in the world for workers".
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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 »
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