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May 28, 2012
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After Facebook, Luleå sets sights on digital age
Business & Money: 28 Nov 11
The opening of a massive data centre by US social networking giant Facebook, officials hope will be just the start of a march into the digital age for the town of Luleå, perched in the Arctic far north of Sweden.
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Sweden = United States: Google Translate
Science & Technology: 24 Aug 11
Despite constant improvements, Google Translate continues to lose its way – often in laughable ways – when it comes to translating certain place names from Swedish to English.
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Deadly weather system hits Sweden
Science & Technology: 19 Aug 11
A low-pressure system which unleashed deadly storms in Belgium on Thursday swept into Sweden on Friday, prompting warnings for heavy rains and possible flooding.
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Stockholm stock market in record fall
Business & Money: 9 Aug 11
The Stockholm stock market fell 5.2 percent on Monday - the worst fall in nearly three years.
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On skis in Sweden's wild, wild north
Travel: 25 Feb 11
For a winter adventure of epic proportions, The Local’s Karen Holst steps off the ski slopes and into Sweden’s lone Arctic wilderness – Sarek National Park.
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Power cut as storms batter southern Sweden
Science & Technology: 8 Feb 11
Over 35,000 people were left without power on Monday night as storm winds swept across southern Sweden, leaving widespread traffic problems due to fallen trees and debris.
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Derailment cuts off trains to northern Sweden
National: 18 Jan 11
Train service on Sweden's northern main line will be interrupted for several days after a derailment in Jämtland on Monday evening.
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Christmas transport situation worsens
National: 23 Dec 10
Train traffic on southbound lines out of Stockholm came to a complete halt on Thursday afternoon, while many roads were impassable.
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Sweden's SSAB issues profits warning
Business & Money: 23 Dec 10
Swedish steelmaker issued a profits warning on Thursday, expecting weak demand and lower production to push operating profits to near zero.
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Winter once again wreaks havoc across Sweden
Science & Technology: 19 Dec 10
Swedes were coping with yet another round of fierce winter weather on Sunday as a band of snow showers moved north across the country, sending cars off the roads and dumping up to 20 centimetres of fresh snow in its wake.
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What's On in Sweden: October 1st - 7th
Lifestyle: 30 Sep 10
What’s on in Sweden: Madchester and Action Impro in Stockholm, Open Culture in Gothenburg and The Red Sparowes fly into to Malmö.
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Chaos reigns in central Sweden after heavy rain
National: 30 Jul 10
Central Sweden was hammered by heavy rainfall on Thursday, with emergency calls overwhelming rescue services on flooded roads and properties. Several traffic accidents occurred, but no injuries were reported.
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Summer Rail Destinations: Stockholm
Travel: 11 Jun 10
Sponsored article: The antiquity of Gamla Stan, the forests of Djurgården, the cliffs of Södermalm and of course the surrounding blue sea: all these elements combine to help make Stockholm one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
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Ericsson predicts mobile broadband boom
Business & Money: 5 May 10
Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg has said the company has good long-term growth prospects, predicting that the company will work to grow at a faster pace than the market.
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SSAB swings to profit in Q1
Business & Money: 4 May 10
Steel producer SSAB reported a quarterly profit of 83 million kronor ($11.34 million), beating analyst expectations and a 215 million kronor loss in the same period last year.
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Swedish steel maker SSAB paints gloomy future
Business & Money: 27 Jul 09
Swedish steel maker SSAB reported a net loss of 636 million kronor ($86 million) in the second quarter and warned of worse to come as demand continues to decline.
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Sweden in nuclear energy reversal
Politics: 5 Feb 09
The four parties of Sweden's centre-right governing Alliance on Thursday announced they had reached an agreement to reverse a decision to phase out the country's 10 nuclear reactors.
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Steelmaker SSAB to cut 1,300 jobs
Business & Money: 8 Dec 08
Swedish steelmaker SSAB announced plans on Monday to reduce staff by 1,300 employees as part of a billion kronor ($122 million) savings programme.
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Christmas by design: Unmissable markets in Sweden and Denmark
Lifestyle: 5 Dec 08
Join Charlotte West on a tour of the best Christmas markets for design products in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Cophenhagen.
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Winter storm blows over Sweden
National: 24 Nov 08
Traffic problems, flight delays and power outages were left in the wake of Sweden’s first major winter storm, which headed out to the Baltic Sea early on Monday morning boasting hurricane force winds.
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Worst day of trading since 9/11
Business & Money: 6 Oct 08
Stockholm's stock exchange plunged on Monday at a rate not seen since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001.
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Swedish stock market ends week on a high
Business & Money: 3 Oct 08
A rollercoaster week on the Stockholm stock exchange ended on a peak as rates rose in anticipation of Friday's financial rescue package vote in the United States.
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Experience the beauty and eccentricity of Ven
Travel: 18 Jul 08
An island nestled between Sweden and Denmark, Ven offers visitors a unique combination of natural beauty and historical oddities. Matt O'Leary explains what makes the island so special.
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Sweden opens the doors to its secret spaces
Travel: 22 May 08
On Saturday Swedes and tourists alike will have the chance to visit 27 of Sweden's hidden property treasures, as the National Property Board hosts an open day on a grand scale.
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Dalarna police admit to mistakes
National: 14 Apr 08
Police admitted they made a mistake by not following up on a tip they received about the man who confessed to killing 10-year-old Engla Höglund.
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Gothenburg club and concert tips
Lifestyle: 10 Apr 08
What are the unmissable clubs and concerts in Gothenburg this weekend? Monthly Magazine knows.
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Dramatic end to bourse week
Business & Money: 15 Mar 08
The Stockholm bourse ended the week in dramatic fashion following bad news from New York.
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Unions lose landmark EU case
National: 18 Dec 07
The industrial action taken by Swedish unions against a Latvian firm in Vaxholm was in breach of EU regulations surrounding freedom of movement, the European Court of Justice has ruled.
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Ericsson confirms fall in profits
Business & Money: 25 Oct 07
Ericsson, the world's leading mobile networks maker, presented sharply lower third quarter earnings on Thursday in line with last week's profit warning that shocked the market.
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Tabloid tricked by Deputy Prime Minister
Politics: 9 Oct 07
Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson has incurred the ire of tabloid Aftonbladet after allowing her press secretary to take her place for a live online chat session with the newspaper's readers.
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Stockholm exchange experiences downturn
Business & Money: 21 Aug 07
Share prices on the Stockholm stock exchange dropped on Tuesday morning following two days of recovery after last week's sharp falls.
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Swedes in multi-billion bid for Canadian steelmaker
Business & Money: 3 May 07
Swedish steel producer SSAB has announced plans for a friendly takeover of Canadian group IPSCO. The deal is worth $7.7 billion.
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Stockholm shares reach all-time high
Business & Money: 16 Apr 07
Share prices in Stockholm reached record levels on Monday morning, passing those seen at the height of the IT boom in 2000.
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Wallenberg takes over at Electrolux
Business & Money: 13 Feb 07
Marcus Wallenberg, scion of Sweden's most powerful business dynasty, has been named chairman of electrical giant Electrolux. The appointment seals his position as one of the top names in Swedish industry.
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Swedish steelmaker reports record year
Business & Money: 7 Feb 07
Swedish steelmaker SSAB has said booming global demand enabled it to earn record net profits of 4.3 billion kronor in 2006.
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Storm leaves Colombian Embassy in flames
National: 21 Aug 06
The Colombian Embassy in Stockholm was on fire on Monday evening after being struck by lightning. Heavy storms caused disruption across the capital.
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SSAB profits disappoint analysts
Business & Money: 18 Jul 06
Swedish steel producer SSAB Svenskt Stal AB said its second-quarter profit after financials amounted to 1.78 billion kronor, up just 1.6 percent from a year earlier.
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Stock market rises continue
Business & Money: 26 May 06
Shares in Stockholm rose sharply in opening trading on Friday, with the OMXS up 2.6 percent.
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Stockholm Syndrome: Silence emboldens
Analysis & Opinion: 15 May 06
An aggressive neighbour and crushed testicles prompt our correspondent to speak out on how little he speaks up these days. But he's confident that 'Mr Syndrome Lite' is a temporary phase.
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Stockholm Syndrome: 19th June 1933
Smörgåsbord: 7 Feb 06
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Nuder critical of new Lisbon strategy
Smörgåsbord: 22 Feb 05
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Sony Ericsson launches new phones
Smörgåsbord: 18 Feb 05
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Concentration of Sweden's visible exports
Smörgåsbord: 23 Sep 04
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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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