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Saab CEO 'spied upon' during Swiss Gripen talks

Business & Money: 25 May 12
The CEO of Swedish defence contractor Saab claimed on Friday his phone had been bugged during talks with Switzerland about Saab's sale of 22 Gripen fighter jets. READ »

Swedish printer in South Africa banknote fiasco

Business & Money: 21 May 12
An error involving a Swedish printing press has turned into a very expensive headache for South African central bank officials who have been forced to destroy millions of dollars' worth of faulty banknotes. READ »

Swedish bride slaying trial to start in July

National: 18 May 12
Two South Africans will stand trial in July in the murder case of Swedish honeymooner Anni Dewani, despite the delay in the extradition of her British husband from the UK, a judge said on Friday. READ »

Sweden looking for redemption at Euros

Sport: 13 May 12
At Euro 2012, the Swedish football team is looking to prove that they have returned to form following their failure to reach the 2010 World Cup. READ »

Swedish sailor saved 80 days after sea storm

Science & Technology: 18 Apr 12
A Swedish man has survived an 80 day ordeal on his sail boat in the Indian Ocean after a storm broke his mast and left him drifting at sea. READ »

Sweden's Hanson falters as Watson wins Masters

Sport: 9 Apr 12
Despite leading the US Masters going into the final round, Sweden’s Peter Hanson had to settle for a share of third place as Bubba Watson won the famous green jacket at Augusta National. READ »

Dream golf puts Hanson in Masters lead

Sport: 8 Apr 12
Sweden's Peter Hanson played an impeccable third round on Saturday to shoot his way to the top of the US Masters leaderboard at Augusta National. READ »

Cocaine, candy, and angry Abba members

Society: 5 Apr 12
Cocaine found among bananas, sweet-toothed kids escaping home for sweeter pastures, dog-sitters selling dogs, and one angry Abba member... The Local presents another News in Brief - tidbits from the week's news that are worth a mention. READ »

UK court halts murder suspect extradition

National: 30 Mar 12
The extradition of businessman Shrien Dewani, wanted in connection with the murder of his Swedish wife Anni on their honeymoon in South Africa in 2010, was temporarily halted by a British court on Friday. READ »

Extradition ruling set in Swedish bride slaying

National: 28 Mar 12
A ruling on British businessman Shrien Dewani's appeal to avoid extradition to South Africa over the November 2010 murder of his Swedish bride will be issued on Friday, Britain's High Court said Tuesday. READ »

Swedish weapons sold to dictatorships: agency

Business & Money: 22 Feb 12
Fresh figures show that a large percentage of Swedish arms exports go to undemocratic countries and dictatorships, despite a decision from the Riksdag last year to tighten regulation on arms exports. READ »

Court delays Swedish bride murder trial

National: 10 Feb 12
A court in South Africa has postponed further the trial of two men accused of killing Swedish honeymooner Anni Dewani in Novermber 2010 as prosecutors await the extradition of her husband from the UK. READ »

'Lundin may have led Bildt to the heart of darkness'

Analysis & Opinion: 22 Dec 11
Swedish investigative journalist Leo Lagercrantz takes a closer look at the Lundin Group and Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt's involvement with it after two Swedish journalists were found guilty of terror crimes in Ethiopia while reportedly investigating the company. READ »

Dewani's life 'at risk' if extradited: lawyer

Society: 14 Dec 11
A lawyer for British businessman Shrien Dewani, accused of killing his Swedish wife during their honeymoon in Cape Town, told a UK court on Tuesday her client's life could be at risk if he is extradited to South Africa. READ »

Sweden welcomes climate 'compromise'

Politics: 11 Dec 11
Swedish minister for the environment, Lena Ek, welcomed the deal to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, reached on Sunday following intense negotiations during the UN Climate Change Conference in South Africa. READ »

Sweden 'weakened' EU sanctions against Syria

Politics: 3 Dec 11
Sweden stepped on the brakes, stopping the EU from imposing sanctions against two telecom companies active in Syria. Both do business with Swedish telecom giant Ericsson. READ »

Poland seeks Swedish help before Euro 2012

Sport: 30 Nov 11
The Polish government has asked for assistance from the Swedish police concerning the security situation when Swedish supporters travel to the Euro 2012 football championships. READ »

Swede Lagerbäck to lead Iceland

Sport: 15 Oct 11
Former Sweden coach Lars Lagerbäck has been named the new head coach of Iceland's national football team. READ »

UK approves Shrien Dewani extradition

National: 28 Sep 11
The UK home secretary Theresa May has signed an order authorising the extradition of British businessman Shrien Dewani, wanted in South Africa for the murder of his Swedish wife Anni in November. READ »

New delay in Swedish bride murder trial

National: 20 Sep 11
The family of slain Swedish newlywed Anni Dewani, who was killed while on honeymoon in South Africa in 2010, will have to wait until February before the Swede's alleged killers stand trial. READ »

Celtic scoops up Bangura from Stockholm's AIK

Sport: 31 Aug 11
AIK striker Mohamed Bangura is moving from Stockholm to Scottish club Celtic in a deal sparked by a recommendation from former Celtic and Swedish national side star Henrik Larsson. READ »

Judge gives go ahead for Dewani extradition

National: 10 Aug 11
A judge at a London court on Wednesday ruled that a British man can be extradited to South Africa to face trial for the murder of his Swedish bride but he referred the case to the home secretary for a final decision. READ »

Suspect in Swedish bride killing may escape trial

National: 3 Aug 11
The alleged killer of Swedish newlywed Anni Dewani, may avoid prosecution due to a malignant brain tumour, a South African judged ruled on Tuesday READ »

The Local’s Quick Guide to Stockholm Pride 2011

Lifestyle: 1 Aug 11
As Scandinavia’s biggest pride festival begins on Monday in Stockholm, contributor Katherine Dunn provides a look at some highlights of the week-long celebration READ »

Saab bribes probe re-opened in South Africa

National: 31 Jul 11
Following Swedish defence group Saab's admission last month that it paid millions in bribes to secure an arms contract in South Africa, police in that country have re-opened a probe into the controversial deal. READ »

Bolt sprints to victory in Stockholm

Sport: 30 Jul 11
World and Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt sprinted to victory in the 200m during Friday's Diamond League competition in Stockholm. READ »

Bolt seeks revenge in Stockholm sprint

Sport: 28 Jul 11
Usain Bolt returns to action in the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Friday hoping to erase bad memories of last year's defeat. READ »

Super Swede Noren in record-breaking surge

Sport: 24 Jul 11
Sweden's Alexander Noren rewrote the record books when a third round 63 gave him an 11-shot lead in the Scandinavian Masters at Bro Hof Slott on Saturday. READ »

Robert Karlsson namesake sets Scandinavian Masters pace

Sport: 22 Jul 11
Robert Karlsson, an amateur golfer sharing the name and nationality of the more famous Ryder Cup player and European number one, claimed a share of the lead as the Scandinavian Masters opened on Thursday. READ »

Slain Swede's husband 'too ill' for court

National: 19 Jul 11
A British businessman wanted in South Africa on charges of ordering his wife's murder while on honeymoon in Cape Town was deemed too ill to attend his extradition hearing at a London court on Monday. READ »

Swedes to print South African cash

Business & Money: 11 Jul 11
The banknote printing company Crane & Co's Stockholm-based mill has been contracted to print 8 billion kronor ($1.25 billion) worth of bills for South Africa's Reserve Bank to replace a prior faulty batch. READ »

'We won't give up - we will return': Mankell

National: 8 Jul 11
Swedish bestselling crime author Henning Mankell slammed Greece for blocking the aid flotilla to Gaza as some of Sweden's pro-Palestinian activists returned home on Thursday. READ »

BAE behind South Africa payments: Saab

Business & Money: 16 Jun 11
Swedish defense group Saab on Thursday said an internal probe has revealed that BAE Systems secretly paid millions to ensure South Africa purchased Swedish fighter jets. READ »

Eco thumbs up for Swedish beaches

Science & Technology: 2 Jun 11
Seventy two ports and beaches in Sweden have received the prestigious Blue Flag status this year for their environmental friendliness READ »

Resilience: Stockholm centre helps the world grow sustainably

Science & Technology: 30 May 11
The Stockholm Resilience Centre is leading the charge to put global development on a sustainable footing - a task that is engaging leading scientists and politicians worldwide. READ »

Saab denies wrongdoing in fighter jet deal

National: 21 May 11
Sweden's largest defense contractor Saab has said a probe looking into alleged secret payments to South Africa has turned up no evidence of wrongdoing. READ »

Saab to examine new JAS Gripen bribe report

National: 18 May 11
Swedish defence firm Saab has announced that it intends to investigate new allegations that a secret payment of over 50 million kronor was paid to an advisor in the deal to sell JAS Gripen aircraft to South Africa. READ »

Nobel laureates in Stockholm climate 'trial'

Science & Technology: 17 May 11
Around 20 Nobel prize winners will preside over a mock courtroom in Stockholm on Tuesday, with the Planet Earth and humanity on opposing sides of the case, as part of a symposium to highlight global sustainability. READ »

Slain Swede's husband wanted 'a way out'

National: 4 May 11
A British man charged with ordering the murder of his Swedish bride during the couple's South Africa honeymoon "needed a way out", according to testimony presented at his extradition hearing in London on Tuesday. READ »

India rejects Saab Gripen fighter bid

Science & Technology: 28 Apr 11
The Swedish-made Saab Gripen fighter jet was not among the finalists picked by India for its efforts to modernise the country's armed forces, the company said Wednesday. READ »

Swedish green-burial firm to turn frozen corpses in compost

Lifestyle: 13 Apr 11
A posthumous bath in liquid nitrogen pioneered by an eco-minded Swedish entrepreneur may help bring the deceased closer to life after death, the Local’s Karen Holst discovers. READ »

Hundreds apply for Swedish 'beach bum' job

Society: 31 Mar 11
A Swedish women's lifestyle magazine is looking to hire someone skilled at receiving full-body massages, drinking wine at local taverns, and reading books for a not-too demanding temporary assignment. READ »

Björklund: Swedish arms exports 'embarrassing'

Politics: 19 Mar 11
Liberal Party leader Jan Björklund has called for a tightening of conditions for Swedish arms exports, calling sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain an "embarrassment". READ »

Slain Swede's husband in drug overdose

National: 16 Mar 11
A UK businessman accused of killing his Swedish bride while on honeymoon in South Africa is to be admitted to hospital after overdosing on prescription drugs. READ »

Sweden ends arms sales to two Mideast states

Politics: 10 Mar 11
Sweden has halted the deliveries of weapons to two Middle Eastern and North African countries due to the civil unrest gripping the region, the head of a government agency said on Wednesday. READ »

Swedish arms exports increase in 2010

National: 9 Mar 11
Swedish exports of defence equipment increased in 2010 to 13.7 billion kronor ($2.15 billion), according to new statistics released on Wednesday. READ »

Palme's political legacy 'put Sweden on the map'

Analysis & Opinion: 28 Feb 11
As the 25th anniversary of Olof Palme’s murder is remembered The Local’s Karen Holst explores the political legacy left by the man who delivered Sweden from obscurity and into the globalising world. READ »

Palme conspiracy theories refuse to die

Analysis & Opinion: 28 Feb 11
Like many other high-profile murders, the killing of Olof Palme has spawned more than it's fair share of conspiracy theories, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers. READ »

Unsolved Palme murder still hurts after 25 years

Analysis & Opinion: 28 Feb 11
Twenty-five years after Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was gunned down in central Stockholm, many Swedes still consider the murder an open wound, the AFP's Nina Larsson discovers. READ »

Swede narrowly misses FIFA best goal award

Sport: 10 Jan 11
Swedish striker Linus Hallenius was among the finalists to take home FIFA's award for the "most beautiful" goal of 2010, but lost out to Hamit Altintop of Turkey. READ »

Sweden's Söderling faces Roddick in Brisbane final

Sport: 8 Jan 11
Top seed Robin Söderling of Sweden will face American Andy Roddick in the final of the Brisbane International following tough semi-final matches for both men on Saturday. READ »

Friends of slain Swedish bride plead with husband

National: 31 Dec 10
Friends of Swede Anni Dewani who was murdered during her honeymoon in South Africa, want her husband to answer accusations that he plotted her death. READ »

South Africa seeks to extradite Shrien Dewani

National: 23 Dec 10
An application has been submitted by South African prosecutors to extradite the husband of slain Swedish bride, Anni Dewani, accused of hiring hitmen to murder his wife during their Cape Town honeymoon. READ »

Sweden's Alshammar settles for silver

Sport: 20 Dec 10
Swedish swimming star Therese Alshammar claimed a silver medal in the short course world championships in Dubai on Sunday and was obliged to surrender her medals record despite an earlier gold. READ »

Police probe Dewani case link to 2007 murder

National: 13 Dec 10
South African police are investigating a possible link between the murder of Swedish newlywed Anni Dewani and the 2007 killing of a local doctor under similar circumstances, media reported on Sunday. READ »

Slain Swedish bride's husband freed from jail

National: 11 Dec 10
Shrien Dewani, who is wanted in South Africa for his involvement in the murder of his Swedish bride on their honeymoon, left prison on bail on Friday, with his spokesman saying he would continue "bereavement counselling." READ »

Husband of slain Swedish bride out on bail

National: 10 Dec 10
The husband of a Swedish newlywed killed while on honeymoon in South Africa was released from a London jail on Friday after being granted bail. READ »

Swede death by husband 'unforgivable': sister

National: 9 Dec 10
The sister of Anni Dewani said on Thursday that it would be "unforgivable" if her the slain Swedish newlywed's British husband was found guilty of killing her during their South African honeymoon. READ »

Slain Swedish bride's husband's bail on appeal

National: 9 Dec 10
A British businessman wanted in South Africa on suspicion of arranging the murder of his newlywed Swedish bride will be held in jail in London after an appeal was lodged on Wednesday against him being granted bail. READ »

Slain Swedish bride's husband arrested

National: 8 Dec 10
The British husband of a Swedish newlywed killed while on honeymoon in South Africa has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to have his wife murdered, police said Wednesday. READ »

Slain Swede's husband implicated in plot

National: 7 Dec 10
The British husband of a Swedish honeymooner murdered in South Africa was involved in the plot to kill her, a prosecutor told a Cape Town court on Tuesday. READ »

Trial to start in killing of Swedish honeymooner

National: 6 Dec 10
The trial of the driver of the car in which a Swedish woman was murdered while honeymooning in South Africa will start on Tuesday, prosecutors have confirmed on Monday following reports that she may have been sexually assaulted. READ »

Murder case of Swedish honeymooner postponed

National: 29 Nov 10
The murder case of three men accused of killing a Swedish honeymooning tourist was postponed in Cape Town on Monday for a week to allow further investigation and finalise a plea bargain with one of the accused. READ »

Driver charged in murder of Swedish honeymooner

National: 22 Nov 10
The driver of a taxi carrying a Swedish woman who was kidnapped and killed in South Africa while on her honeymoon has been charged as in connection with her murder. READ »

Third arrest in killing of Swedish honeymooner

National: 21 Nov 10
A third man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old Swedish woman on honeymoon in South Africa, local police reported on Saturday. READ »

Second arrest in killing of Swedish honeymooner

National: 18 Nov 10
A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Swedish honeymooner who was abducted and killed in Cape Town last week. The arrest comes after another man reportedly admitted to the killing. READ »

Swedes hold Germany in drab stalemate

Sport: 18 Nov 10
Sweden and Germany played out a dull defensive goalless draw in Gothenburg on Wednesday night, underlining how important the absent Zlatan Ibrahimovic is to Euro 2012 qualification plans. READ »

Man charged with killing Swedish honeymooner

National: 17 Nov 10
South African police on Wednesday charged a suspect with the murder of a Swedish honeymooner who was abducted and killed in Cape Town last week. READ »

Arrest made in Swedish honeymooner killing

National: 16 Nov 10
South African police have arrested a man in connection with the weekend killing of a Swedish woman was was visiting the country on her honeymoon. READ »

Swedish honeymooner killed in South Africa

National: 15 Nov 10
A Swedish woman on honeymoon in South Africa with her British millionaire husband has been found dead following a carjacking incident outside of Cape Town. READ »

Sweden's Alshammar takes World Cup crown

Sport: 8 Nov 10
Sweden's Therese Alshammar of Sweden netted $100,000 (659,150 kronor) for topping swimming's overall World Cup standings on Sunday. READ »

Brazil to discuss fighter jet purchase

Business & Money: 4 Nov 10
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that discussions would "soon" take place with his successor Dilma Rousseff with a view to deciding who would win a multi-billion-dollar fighter jet tender. READ »

Sweden impress in Hungary win

Sport: 4 Sep 10
A brace of goals from Pontus Wernbloom were enough to secure Sweden a comfortable 2-0 win against Hungary in Stockholm on Friday in their Euro 2012 opening qualifier. READ »

Woods seeks to rekindle career after divorce

Sport: 25 Aug 10
US golfer Tiger Woods will compete at the Barclays this week, his first tournament since finalising his divorce from Swedish ex-wife Elin Nordegren in a bid to determine his stature on the PGA Tour's playoffs. READ »

Sexual harassment less common in Sweden

Society: 12 Aug 10
While a series of high profile cases have recently brought attention to the issue of sexual harassment, a new survey of 24 countries shows that the risk of falling victim is significantly lower in Sweden than elsewhere. READ »

Swedish aid minister appointed to UN panel

Politics: 10 Aug 10
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson as a member of the new UN High-level Panel on Global Sustainability. READ »

Swedes impress at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Sport: 27 Jul 10
Although Sweden missed out on the World Cup in South Africa this year, the women's team at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany impressed the crowds in its tournament debut. READ »

Pettersson captures Canadian Open PGA title

Sport: 26 Jul 10
Sweden's Carl "Big Dog" Pettersson captured the PGA's Canadian Open golf title on Sunday in Toronto, firing six birdies in eight holes to overtake American Dean Wilson for a one-stroke triumph. READ »

Richard S. Johnson wins Scandinavian Masters

Sport: 25 Jul 10
Swedish golfer Richard Johnson sank a tricky birdie putt on the final hole to seal a dramatic victory at the European Tour's Scandinavian Masters northwest of Stockholm on Sunday. READ »

Johnson trails Choi in Scandinavian Masters

National: 24 Jul 10
Sweden's Richard Johnson starts the third round of the Scandinavia Masters one shot behind South Korea's K J Choi, while Jesper Parnevik's long term injury forced him into making an early exit. READ »

Lagerbäck spurns chance to keep coaching Nigeria

Sport: 23 Jul 10
Sweden's Lars Lagerback has turned down an offer to continue coaching the Nigerian football team, the national football federation (NFF) confirmed on Friday. READ »

Eagle puts Stenson in British Open running

Sport: 18 Jul 10
Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson is among the main challengers for the British Open title after a sizzling third round at St. Andrews on Saturday. READ »

Ibrahimovic returns to Swedish national team

Sport: 16 Jul 10
Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return as captain of the Swedish national team after a nine month absence, the Swedish Football Federation confirmed at lunchtime on Friday. READ »

Google resumes taking Street View photos

Science & Technology: 11 Jul 10
Google's Street View cars will return to the road next week in Sweden without their wireless scanning equipment after a controversy over the collection of private information. READ »

Lagerbäck concerned over Nigeria death threats

Sport: 22 Jun 10
Nigeria coach Lars Lagerbäck on Monday described the death threats levelled at Super Eagle's midfielder Sani Keita after his sending off against Greece as "a sad situation", while a spokesperson tried to play down its importance. READ »

The Royal Wedding: Live Blog

National: 19 Jun 10
Today's the day that Crown Princess Victoria will get her man of the people. We'll be following the whole thing live - with reporters around Stockholm providing the latest news, reactions and (hopefully) informed speculation from the Royal Wedding. READ »

Big royal turnout expected for wedding

National: 16 Jun 10
Sweden’s royal wedding is set to attract one of largest gathering of kings and queens seen in Europe for years, a guest list for Friday’s pre-wedding concert has revealed. READ »

Eriksson enters 'Jabulani' World Cup ball debate

Sport: 16 Jun 10
Ivory Coast manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has joined the controversy over the Jabulani, the broadly criticized Adidas ball being used at the World Cup in South Africa, calling for a review. READ »

Singers drown out Sweden's World Cup woes

Lifestyle: 15 Jun 10
Having failed to qualify for the World Cup, Sweden isn’t exactly gripped by football fever. Cue a musical collective of international Stockholmers who are hyping up the tournament with the help of a handful of Swedes. The Local’s Christine Demsteader meets The Grippers. READ »

Swedish Armed Forces rejects ad films criticism

National: 15 Jun 10
National service comes to an end in Sweden on June 30th, and a series of advertisements aimed at stimulating interest in the military have come in for criticism for allegedly painting a false picture of life in the armed forces. READ »

Swedish coaches carry African World Cup hopes

Sport: 12 Jun 10
Two African nations are counting on the tactical know-how of wily Swedes Sven Göran Eriksson and Lars Lagerbäck to help them go far in the first ever World Cup to be held on the continent. READ »

Swedish bosses enjoy long holidays: report

Business & Money: 9 Jun 10
Swedish business leaders enjoyed an average of 22 days holiday last year, two days less than their Dutch counterparts and almost double the leave taken by US bosses, a new survey shows. READ »

Absent Swedes share in World Cup fever

Sport: 8 Jun 10
Despite Sweden's failure to qualify for this year's World Cup in South Africa, many Swedes plan to join in the fun when the month-long feast of football kicks off on Friday. READ »

Lagat and Andersson win Stockholm Marathon

Sport: 5 Jun 10
Swedish runner Isabellah Andersson claimed her third consecutive Stockholm marathon title when she came home in 2:31:35. The men's race was dominated by Kenya with Joseph Lagat winning the event in 2:12:48. READ »

Lagerbäck and Eriksson rue key player injuries

Sport: 5 Jun 10
The Swedish coaches involved at the World Cup, Lars Lagerbäck and Sven-Göran Eriksson, have been left counting the cost of injuries to star players Jon Obi Mikel and Didier Drogba could rule the pair out of the tournament. READ »

Lagerbäck: Nigeria can beat anyone

Sport: 3 Jun 10
Lars Lagerbäck, the Swedish coach leading Nigeria at the World Cup, has said that his adopted nation can beat anyone as the team arrived in South Africa. READ »

What's On in Sweden: June 4th - June 10th

Lifestyle: 3 Jun 10
What’s on in Sweden: Ambassadorial football in Stockholm, picnic for unity in Gothenburg and Canadian poetry in Malmö. READ »

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. READ »

Eriksson seeks to shrug off ghosts of tournaments past

Sport: 22 May 10
Sven-Göran Eriksson is hoping to lead the Ivory Coast out of a World Cup group populated by Brazil and Portugal, two sides that dumped England out of three major tournaments with the Swede at the helm. READ »

Hanson claims Mallorca crown despite penalty

Sport: 17 May 10
Swedish golfer Peter Hanson claimed his third European tour title after shrugging off a one-shot penalty to win the Mallorca Open on Sunday. READ »

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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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