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Swedes bask in record May highs

Science & Technology: 26 May 12
Swedes were enjoying a real taste of summer heat on Friday with thermometers indicated record highs in some areas of the country, with more of the same promised over the weekend. READ »

Prosecutors probe Swedish beaver hunters

Society: 11 May 12
Four men who were arrested while out hunting beaver in central Sweden at the weekend are being held in custody as prosecutors continue their hunting crimes investigation related to suspected illegal hunting of wolves. READ »

Secret diary reveals Swedish 'snow man' pain

National: 9 May 12
Sweden’s mystery “snow man” who survived for several months in a snowed–under car in the north of the country, kept a journal before isolating himself in the woods, in which he describes his desperate financial situation. READ »

Swedish 'Deep Throat' comes clean over leak

Science & Technology: 25 Apr 12
A former Swedish police chief has broken years of silence over his his role in unleashing one of India's biggest corruption scandals that some speculate has a connection to Olof Palme's assassination. READ »

Summer temperatures heading for Sweden

Science & Technology: 21 Apr 12
Frost, cold and heavy snow falls surprised many on Saturday, but April showers are about to give way to warmer weather – with temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius expected for the week ahead. READ »

Winter winds return to batter Sweden

Science & Technology: 20 Apr 12
Swedish forecasters are warning that winter is making another appearance in Sweden over the next few days, and have issued warnings for slippery roads and harsh winds. READ »

Spring snowfalls cause transport turmoil

Science & Technology: 14 Apr 12
Heavy snowfalls in central Sweden have left swathes of the Stockholm area without electricity and caused major problems for public transport and road users on Saturday. READ »

Warmer weather on the way in Sweden

Science & Technology: 9 Apr 12
After a chilly Easter marked by occasional snow flurries, Sweden looks set for more clement weather later this week. READ »

Stenson spoils US party with bungled final hole

Sport: 6 Apr 12
Henrik Stenson looked set to celebrate his 36th birthday in fine style at the 76th US Masters until he tossed away a hard-earned lead with a nightmare last hole at Augusta National on Thursday. READ »

Easter weather warning: expect icy roads

Science & Technology: 6 Apr 12
Motorists are being advised to take extra care on the roads this Good Friday, as a mixture of snow and rain in southern and central Sweden prompts meteorological agency SMHI to issue a freeze warning. READ »

US woman hoops star convicted of assault

Sport: 4 Apr 12
An American woman basketball player was convicted of assault by a Swedish court on Wednesday for pushing and kicking man on the Baltic island of Gotland in February. READ »

Petrol-sucking Swede sparks vacuum blast

Society: 4 Apr 12
A man who needed extra fuel for his snow-blower made the mistake of using a household vacuum cleaner to suck petrol from his car, causing the vacuum to explode and his car to catch on fire. READ »

Swedish media sign up to April Fool fun

Society: 1 Apr 12
Pensioners forced back to work for dancing jive, a little known Swedish musician signing up to Bruce Springsteen's E Street band, and The Local's own youth follicle directive were among the April Fool's hoaxes on Sunday. READ »

Record March highs despite late snowfalls

Science & Technology: 1 Apr 12
Despite recent snowfalls in Stockholm and southern areas of Sweden, March 2012 is set to be one of the three warmest months on record, new preliminary statistics show. READ »

Swedish snow golfing champs 'hit the whites'

Sport: 26 Mar 12
Golf enthusiasts in Kiruna, northern Sweden, took to the “whites” this weekend to compete for the unofficial title of Sweden’s best snow golfer. READ »

Snowmobile hunters run over wolverine five times

National: 22 Mar 12
Two men who deliberately killed a wolverine by repeatedly running it over with their snowmobile faced a Swedish court on Wednesday over allegations of aggravated hunting crimes and animal cruelty. READ »

Search continues for Hercules crash victims

National: 18 Mar 12
The search continued on Sunday for the bodies of those killed after a Norwegian Hercules military transport plane crashed into Sweden's highest peak Kebnekaise on Thursday. READ »

Body parts found at Hercules crash site

National: 17 Mar 12
Rescue workers found human remains on Sweden’s highest peak where a Hercules military transport plane crashed on Thursday with five Norwegian crew members on board, all of whom are believed to have perished. READ »

Plane 'smashed' into Sweden's tallest peak

National: 17 Mar 12
Search teams at the top of Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise, have found the site where a Norwegian Hercules plane crashed on Thursday with five people on board. READ »

Begrimed baguettes cause bakery battle

National: 16 Mar 12
It’s News in Brief Friday again, where we’ve captured some of the shorter tales that caught our attention – this week including a ski race around the Stockholm castle, begrimed baguettes, bungling bird baiters, and the anniversary of a rather unusual murder. READ »

Bad weather slows hunt for lost Hercules plane

National: 16 Mar 12
Harsh weather conditions complicated search and rescue efforts underway Thursday night to locate a Norwegian Hercules military transport plane which is feared to have crashed in the mountains of northwestern Sweden. READ »

Sexy Volvo, clever Saab, and Swedish massage

Lifestyle: 13 Mar 12
The Local catches up with James May, host of the hit British car show Top Gear, to learn which Swedish cars are driven by yummy mummies, why he opted not to buy Saab for £1 and his stance on the elk-moose debate. READ »

Sweden's 'snow man' to be documentary film

National: 28 Feb 12
The 44-year-old man who was trapped in his snowed-in car in Umeå, northern Sweden, for over two months is set to become the basis of a documentary by the Discovery Channel. READ »

Spring on the way to Sweden: expert

Science & Technology: 26 Feb 12
Spring has started arriving to parts of Sweden with startled butterflies and the yearnful cooing of hormonal pigeons, according to experts at the Natural History Museum. READ »

Swede assaulted by US women hoops players

Sport: 25 Feb 12
Two American women basketball players have been remanded in custody by a Swedish court on suspicions of assaulting a man on the streets of Visby on the Baltic island of Gotland last weekend. READ »

Swede's parked car damaged in elk attack

Society: 24 Feb 12
Princess Victoria delivered in terms of Swedish news this week and therefore many other stories slipped under the radar. Here is a selection of our favourites, from elk attacks to bird-brained intruders. READ »

British paparazzi stalk Sweden's 'snow-man'

Society: 23 Feb 12
Staff at a hospital in northern Sweden are outraged after finding British photographers lurking in their corridors on the hunt for an exclusive snap of Sweden’s mystery “snow man”, a 44-year-old who survived in his car for two months without food. READ »

'He said he was living in the woods': shopkeeper

National: 21 Feb 12
A Swedish man who claimed he survived for two months in his snow-covered car without any food had reportedly been living in his car since mid-2011. READ »

'We don’t know why he didn’t try to leave'

National: 20 Feb 12
Many questions remain about how and why a 44-year-old Swedish man survived subzero temperatures in his snow-bound car for two months without any food. READ »

Swedish supermodel sheds clothes for naked luge race

Sport: 19 Feb 12
Swedish supermodel Marcus Schenkenberg, a former Calvin Klein underwear model, was among 30 naked sledders who spent Saturday scooting down a snowy German mountainside with little to protect their bare skin from the elements. READ »

Swede saved after months in snowed-in car

Society: 18 Feb 12
A middle-aged Swedish man was found alive on Friday after having sat snowed under in his stranded car for the past two months, with only ice to keep him alive. READ »

More extreme weather heading toward Sweden

Science & Technology: 17 Feb 12
Swedish forecasters have issued warnings for the coming weekend, flagging for heavy snow across much of the country and as well as a heightened avalanche risk at Swedish ski resorts. READ »

Skype founder: 'cold winters' key to Swedish tech success

Science & Technology: 16 Feb 12
Swedish entrepreneurs Niklas Zennström, founder of Skype, and Andreas Ehn, founder of Spotify, spoke recently in Stockholm about the secrets to their success and why Sweden "punches above its weight" when it comes to producing tech start-ups. READ »

Austrian avalanche kills Swedish skier

Sport: 16 Feb 12
The death of a Swedish skier who was killed on Wednesday in Ischgl, western Austria, after being swept up in a 100-metre wide avalanche, has prompted a probe into possible criminal negligence. READ »

More snow set to blanket much of Sweden

Science & Technology: 11 Feb 12
A new line of snow showers is expected to powder Sweden during Saturday, with the snowfall expected to continue all through the night into Sunday. An area of low pressure north of Sweden is the culprit behind the large area of snowfall. READ »

One presumed dead in snowmobile drowning

Sport: 10 Feb 12
Two men on snowmobiles went through the ice on a lake near Östersund in northern Sweden on Thursday, in what is believed to have been a fatal accident for one. READ »

Five reasons I can't stand skiing: an Aussie's pain

Analysis & Opinion: 9 Feb 12
Having just returned from a ‘horror ski trip’, The Local’s resident Aussie and first-time skier Oliver Gee wonders why Swedes find such pleasure in hurling themselves down snowy hills. READ »

Avalanche kills man at Swedish ski resort

Sport: 7 Feb 12
A ski patroller has died after being buried in an avalanche at the Funäsfjällen ski resort near Härjedalen in northern Sweden on Monday, while assessing the avalanche risk in the area. READ »

'Too cold' for trains in northern Sweden

National: 5 Feb 12
The plunging mercury has put a stop to rail services to the far north of Sweden on Sunday with rail operator SJ explaining that it was just too cold to guarantee safety. READ »

Ice and snow cause motorway mayhem

National: 4 Feb 12
The E4 motorway was closed between Gävle and Söderhamn in northern Sweden on Friday afternoon after over 50 accidents were recorded in the icy conditions. READ »

Snow and cold wreak havoc over Sweden

Science & Technology: 3 Feb 12
The extreme weather of the last few days is continuing to cause trouble all across Sweden with traffic accidents, heavy snowfall and the coldest temperatures of the year measured countrywide. READ »

Snow and severe cold forecast for Sweden

Science & Technology: 2 Feb 12
Snow and temperatures well below freezing are expected to hit Sweden over the next few days with forecasters warning of a “snow cannon” ready to fire over the country. READ »

Bear attack was 'like a slaughterhouse'

Society: 1 Feb 12
A Swedish hunter, attacked and mauled by a fully grown bear over the weekend, woke in hospital on Tuesday after a nine-hour operation. READ »

Man dead in snowboarding accident

National: 29 Jan 12
A Swedish man in his twenties died late Saturday night from the injuries he sustained in a snowboarding accident in Dalarna skiing resort Hundfjället, in central Sweden. READ »

Swedish town struck by 'copy-cat' bunny burglar

Society: 16 Jan 12
After a string of pet rabbits went missing from a town in western Sweden, bunny-loving residents are hopping mad that the disappearances may be the work of a copy-cat thief inspired by recent media attention on the case. READ »

Family of five killed in head-on crash

National: 10 Jan 12
A family of five were killed when a car carrying two adults and three children slammed head-on into an oncoming truck on Sweden's E20 motorway on Monday night. READ »

More extreme weather heading toward Sweden

National: 2 Jan 12
A new low pressure area, referred to as an "atmospheric bomb" by Danish forecasters due to its sudden pressure drop, is on the way toward Sweden, bearing with it strong winds and precipitation. READ »

Holiday sales reach record high in Sweden

Business & Money: 1 Jan 12
In the dark days between Christmas and New Year, Swedes gather their families, celebrate the season and – buy package holidays to the sun. READ »

Elk hunter skier killing case to be appealed

National: 31 Dec 11
Prosecutors have decided to appeal the acquittal of a 32-year-old elk hunter who accidentally killed a cross-country skier in December of 2010. READ »

Swedish drivers smash into elk, reindeer

Society: 30 Dec 11
Six elk were hit by motorists in northern Sweden in the span of a few hours on Thursday afternoon, bringing the three day total of accidents involving large mammals to at least 20 for the region. READ »

Elk hunter acquitted of killing skier by mistake

National: 29 Dec 11
A Swedish elk hunter who felled her first elk with a single shot that passed through the animal only to hit and then kill a cross-country skier, has been acquitted of manslaughter charges. READ »

New storm warnings for wind-whipped Sweden

Science & Technology: 28 Dec 11
Sweden is bracing for yet another blustery storm, at the same time as the country has yet to fully recover from the chaos caused by storm Dagmar over the Christmas holiday weekend. READ »

Sweden's 'warmest December in 250 years'

Science & Technology: 28 Dec 11
Sweden is experiencing one of its warmest Decembers on record, according to meteorologists, as record high temperatures have spawned signs of spring in the middle of winter. READ »

83-year-old woman dies in ice tragedy

Society: 25 Dec 11
An elderly woman died on Christmas Eve, when the snow scooter she was driving fell through ice at a water station in northern Sweden. READ »

Slick roads disrupt Swedes' Christmas travel

Science & Technology: 23 Dec 11
Slippery roads left more than a dozen trucks in the ditch and led to at least one multi-vehicle crash on Friday, as freezing rain prompting warnings as Swedes embarked on treacherous holiday travel on the day before Christmas Eve. READ »

Sweden's elk trump reindeer in new Christmas book

Lifestyle: 21 Dec 11
Some face time with Sweden's mighty elk led best selling children’s book author Jan Brett to choose the 'King of the Forest' rather than sleigh-pulling reindeer to star alongside a family of trolls in her latest Christmas-themed book, The Local's Joel Linde discovers. READ »

Tree-snatchers exposed by tracks in the snow

Society: 21 Dec 11
Police in Uppsala, north of Stockholm, caught two thieves stealing Christmas trees after following the tracks in the snow where they had dragged the loot from the scene of the crime. READ »

Lars, 49, solves UK couple's Swedish photo mystery

Society: 13 Dec 11
The mystery surrounding several decades-old pictures found in a vintage camera purchased last August by a UK couple at an auction in south central Sweden has been solved. READ »

'Panic chaos' and other signs that Christmas is coming to Sweden

Lifestyle: 12 Dec 11
Contributor Lola Akinmade-Åkerström offers up five tell-tale signs that Swedes have truly been gripped by the holiday spirit. READ »

New winter storm heading towards Sweden

Science & Technology: 11 Dec 11
Those who plan to celebrate Lucia day on Tuesday will have to hold on tight to garb and glitter, as a new storm heads in over Sweden in the beginning of next week. READ »

Tranströmer the focus of Nobel festivities

National: 11 Dec 11
Swedish Nobel laureate in literature, Tomas Tranströmer, continued to be the focus of attention during the Nobel banquet on Saturday night. READ »

Sweden's best Christmas beers: a selection

Lifestyle: 9 Dec 11
For many Swedes, Christmas celebrations just aren't complete without a tasty glass of Christmas beer. Beer blogger Darren Packman offers some tips on some of the best Christmas beers available in Sweden this season. READ »

Accidents aplenty as snow hits Sweden

Science & Technology: 9 Dec 11
Icy roads and harsh weather conditions have caused several accidents on Swedish roadways over night, resulting in at least one fatality, and left thousands of residents without power. READ »

Warnings as winter storm heads toward Sweden

Science & Technology: 8 Dec 11
Sweden's first major winter storm of the season is expected bring strong winds and heavy snow on Thursday night into Friday, prompting warnings of power outages and dangerous road conditions in many parts of the country. READ »

Bring on the snow: are you ready for winter?

Analysis & Opinion: 8 Dec 11
Mild temperatures and a lack of snow have delayed the start of winter in many parts of Sweden, prompting some to rejoice and others to grumble. The Local invites you to have your say about the (lack of?) winter weather. READ »

Creating a Christmas home, Swedish style

Lifestyle: 8 Dec 11
Looking for tips for how to give your home some Swedish Christmas flare? Interior design blogger Niki Brantmark provides a few ideas to help turn your home into a cutting edge Swedish winter wonderland. READ »

Sweden braces for 'real' winter weather

Science & Technology: 1 Dec 11
After a record warm November, forecasters are now warning that chillier and more seasonal weather is en route for Sweden with sub-zero temperatures and snowfalls across the country. READ »

New winter storms threaten Sweden

Science & Technology: 28 Nov 11
The storm that battered Scandinavia over the past few days has lulled, but forecasters warn that new fronts of strong winds are predicted to hit the region mid-week. READ »

Class 3 warning issued as storms lash Sweden

Science & Technology: 27 Nov 11
With parts of southern Sweden still reeling from the damage caused by the storm dubbed Berit, residents have been warned that even worse weather is on its way and urged not to go out unless absolutely necessary. READ »

Winter storm 'Berit' barrels toward Sweden

Science & Technology: 25 Nov 11
Meteorologists in Sweden are warning people to stay inside this weekend as winter storm Berit gets set to pummel much of the country with gusty winds and possible snow showers. READ »

Record warmth keeps Sweden's snow at bay

Science & Technology: 24 Nov 11
The unseasonably high temperatures across much of Sweden have left much of the country free of snow and has put autumn 2011 on track to be one of the warmest ever recorded in Sweden. READ »

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. READ »

Dutch crooner named Santa of the Year

Society: 21 Nov 11
A velvet-voiced Dutchman who could also hold his own on a mechanical bull didn't let a lack of snow diminish his joy at being crowned winner of the 2011 Santa Games in Gällivare in northern Sweden on Sunday. READ »

Late snow 'no concern' for Swedish resorts

National: 20 Nov 11
As Sweden's first real snowfall for the season is set to hit the northern-most regions over the weekend, the winter tourism industry isn't overly concerned at the late start. READ »

Sweden braces for freezing rain, snow

Science & Technology: 18 Nov 11
Freezing rain and snow is expected to fall across large swaths of central and northern Sweden on Friday night, prompting warnings from icy road conditions across much of the region. READ »

Climbers rescued from Sweden's tallest peak

National: 18 Nov 11
Two Swedish men were rescued on Thursday after being stuck for five days on the top of Mount Kebnekajse, Sweden's highest peak, as poor weather had previously made a rescue operation impossible. READ »

Swedish snow in November no show

Science & Technology: 9 Nov 11
According to meteorologists, the month of November has so far seen the least snow in over a hundred years in Sweden, in stark contrast to last year's late autumn blizzards. READ »

'Careerism has left a society in discontent'

Analysis & Opinion: 9 Nov 11
The endless push to be something greater, somewhat better, someone with more power, has gone too far, leaving a Swedish society full of discontented young adults, Andreas Jonsson argues. READ »

Ten Swedish brands everyone should know

Lifestyle: 8 Nov 11
While Ikea, H&M, and Ericsson are all well known Swedish brands, here's a list of ten more products and brands from the land of the midnight sun that any self-proclaimed Swedophile should also know. READ »

Police hunt snowblower, find moonshine

Society: 7 Nov 11
When police in northern Sweden were busy searching for a stolen snowblower they accidentally stumbled upon 130 litres of illegally distilled alcohol hidden in the same garage. READ »

Top stately spots for a Swedish wedding party

Lifestyle: 26 Oct 11
For those planning a grand wedding in Sweden and searching for a suitable location to host a reception, The Local has put together a list of top spots, from fairytale castles to 19th century homes, as well as some more modest options. READ »

UK pair seeks clues about mysterious Swedish photos

Society: 20 Oct 11
A UK couple are appealing to Swedes for help in gleaning clues about several decades-old photographs hidden in a vintage camera purchased at an auction in south central Sweden last August. READ »

Swedish surfers defy cold to catch winter waves

Sport: 11 Oct 11
While the season's first winter storm sends most Swedes scrambling for warmth, a group of dedicated Swedish surfers instead rejoice at the chance to ride out the blustery weather from their boards, The Local's Joel Linde discovers. READ »

Frosty night ahead for most of Sweden

Science & Technology: 8 Oct 11
The night between Saturday and Sunday promises to be cold throughout Sweden with a risk of frost all the way down to the southern coast. READ »

This food may not be local, but it sure is good

Lifestyle: 7 Oct 11
Looking to break out of the meat+potato+brown sauce rut of typical Swedish cuisine? Contributor Gwen Ramsey offers some tips on where to authentic ethnic cuisine in the Swedish capital. READ »

Snow storm slams northern Sweden

Science & Technology: 7 Oct 11
The season's first winter storm walloped northern Sweden on Thursday night, dumping more than 10 centimetres of thick, wet snow, snarling traffic and prompting warnings from police. READ »

Secluded Swedish castle reveals hidden Nazi past

Lifestyle: 6 Oct 11
A chance encounter with the granddaughter of a Swedish count gave contributor Roger Choate an inside peek at the mysteries of Rockelstad Castle, once a frequent destination for a notorious Nazi leader. READ »

ICEHOTEL - a frozen dream

Travel: 27 Sep 11
A journey by dogsled through a pristine white landscape to the incredible ICEHOTEL. Double rooms and suites constructed entirely of ice. An ice lobby, a chamber of ice pillars and the famous Icebar. And then come the Northern Lights... READ »

The four best things to do on your Swedish holiday

Travel: 22 Sep 11
From lakeside castles to elk safaris in the north, a holiday in Sweden has lots to offer. Here are some ideas of what to do. READ »

The Austrian resort that made me learn to love skiing

Travel: 19 Sep 11
With an eight months ski season, incredible facilities and spectacular shows, Sölden – a popular skiing resort in eastern Austria – has something for everyone, as travel writer and ski-beginner Malin Nyberg discovers. READ »

Swedish teen dies in motocross crash

Sport: 29 Aug 11
A 15-year-old boy was killed in during a motocross competition in Sweden on Sunday afternoon in Västerås in central Sweden, marking the fourth motor sports fatality in Sweden in the last year. READ »

Sweden hit by rise in tick-borne encephalitis

Science & Technology: 27 Aug 11
There has been a sharp increase in the number of reported cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in Sweden this year, according to new figures of infection disease authorities. READ »

McDonald's advert fakes 'Swedish' farmland

Business & Money: 23 Aug 11
The pristine countryside which serves as the backdrop for a McDonald’s commercial highlighting Swedish agriculture the burger giant's cooperation with farmers in Sweden isn't actually Swedish. READ »

Swedish weather 'hard to predict': forecaster

Science & Technology: 10 Aug 11
Rain showers, followed by bouts of sunshine, followed by ominous looking skies – this summer it’s been extra difficult to predict Sweden's weather and thus meet government targets for forecasting accuracy. READ »

Wilderness, shopping and blondes shape Sweden's image abroad

National: 22 Jul 11
When foreigners are prompted to share what they think of Sweden their thoughts wander to the great outdoors, shopping, snow and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden. READ »

Rare owls breed again after good 'lemming-year'

Science & Technology: 13 Jul 11
Snowy owls have bred in the county of Jämtland in northern Sweden for the first time in 60 years, as a result of the excess of food available in what experts describe as a great "lemming-year". READ »

Top ten Swedish foods to remember

Lifestyle: 11 Jul 11
While Sweden is not exactly known around the world as a destination of culinary excellence, there are some juicy Nordic morsels that are sure to leave would-be exiles pining for a taste of home, food blogger Maia Brindley Nilsson discovers. READ »

Winter train delays cost Sweden 'billions': report

Business & Money: 20 Jun 11
Last winter's cancelled and delayed trains cost Swedish society about 2.4 billion kronor ($372 million) in lost working hours, according to a new report. READ »

Olof Palme's grave desecrated by vandals

National: 16 Jun 11
The grave of murdered Swedish prime minister Olof Palme, gunned down on a Stockholm sidewalk 25 years ago, has been vandalised with graffiti, it was discovered on Thursday. READ »

Lace 'em up: Sweden’s five best hiking trails

Travel: 9 Jun 11
As the warm summer weather beckons, contributor Alec Forss offers up a list of some of Sweden's best hiking trails. READ »

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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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