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May 28, 2012
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Consumer watchdog to check water park safety
National: 25 Mar 12
After several drownings at Swedish water parks are believed to be due to park safety flaws, the incidents have prompted an official investigation by the Swedish Consumer Agency.
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Swedish Plopp lovers report 'joyless' chocolate
Society: 12 Mar 12
Love-hungry Swedish consumers have reported Scandinavian chocolate giant Cloetta to a consumer watchdog after the company's false promises of finding love and joy in a bag of candy left them broken hearted.
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'Nothing wrong' with sausages boasting 125 percent meat
Society: 9 Nov 11
A charcuterie in northern Sweden, which offers several sausage varieties purporting to contain up to 125 percent meat, has defended its labeling by arguing it is simply “following the law”, despite consumer complaints.
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Beauty giant slammed over anti-wrinkle claims
Business & Money: 17 Oct 11
Beauty giant L’Oréal continues to market its anti-wrinkle creams in Sweden with ”misleading information” despite a ban from last year, according to Sweden's consumer watchdog.
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Spotify service fails on music quality: report
Science & Technology: 22 Jul 11
Music streaming service Spotify may be in breach of Swedish marketing laws, according to claims in a report published on Friday, with many finding that the quality of the music does not match company promises.
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Outrage over Swedish gum's 'beauty' claims
Science & Technology: 21 Jun 11
A new Swedish chewing gum promising to keep users "looking their best" has nutrition experts and consumer watchdogs up in arms.
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Swedish watchdog slams home builder contracts
Business & Money: 28 Dec 10
Sweden's consumer watchdog has criticised 15 small house builders for unfair contract terms, the agency announced on Tuesday.
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Swedes show little faith in pensions agency
National: 1 Nov 10
After 10 years of retirement savings under the Premium Pension Authority, only one percent of Swedes are very satisfied with their savings, a survey has found, while investment returns this year have lagged.
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Ryanair flies under Swedish card fee prohibition
Society: 2 Sep 10
Airlines Ryanair and Norwegian can continue to charge fees to customers who purchase airline tickets with bank cards, despite new Swedish regulations forbidding the practice.
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Ryanair won't drop card fees despite law
Business & Money: 2 Aug 10
Budget airline Ryanair has said it has no plans to stop charging fees for bank card payments, despite a new Swedish law intended to ban the practice.
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Cost of parenting rising sharply: report
National: 28 Jun 10
It has become more expensive to be a parent in Sweden with the costs incurred from having a baby climbing 43 percent in real terms over 30 years, due to parents demanding a higher living standard for their children, a new report shows.
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Trains in demand after airspace shutdown
Business & Money: 15 Apr 10
Swedish national rail operator SJ is trying to increase seats on its trains as demand rockets following a decision to close almost all of Sweden's airspace from 6pm on Thursday.
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Swedish concern over Cocaine energy drink
Society: 23 Nov 09
The Swedish Consumer Agency has wasted no time in condemning the planned launch of a new energy drink marketed by a company from Helsingborg and trading under the name Cocaine.
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Swede in US school exchange nightmare
Education: 23 Mar 09
Swedish international education company EF has been ordered to pay 10,000 kronor ($1,200) to a high school student from Stockholm who was initially housed with criminals during an academic exchange programme in the United States.
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The great Swedish taxi rip-off
Analysis & Opinion: 12 Jan 09
With taxi rip-offs on the rise, Doug Lansky takes a look at how this un-Swedish practice started, why it’s allowed to continue, and what you can do to protect yourself from the scam.
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Customs employees given 'pirated' iPods for Christmas
National: 21 Dec 08
The iPod-esque MP3 music players given to Swedish Customs (Tullverket) employees for their annual Christmas failed to impress the rank and file – and may be illegal.
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Size matters: Man reports After Eights to consumer agency
Society: 5 Nov 08
A dissatisfied lover of wafer thin mint chocolate treats has reported the makers of After Eights to the Swedish Consumer Agency on the grounds that the product has become smaller and slimmer over the years.
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Ryanair on trial in Sweden over couple's cancelled flights
Society: 4 Nov 08
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair went on trial in a Swedish court on Tuesday accused of compensation infringements for cancelled flights, the Swedish Consumer Agency (KO) said.
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Fan files consumer complaint against football club
Sport: 2 Sep 08
An extended winless streak by one of Sweden’s biggest football clubs has caused a disgruntled fan to report AIK to the Swedish Consumer Agency (KO) for misleading marketing practices.
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Bed company fined for misleading Midsummer ads
Society: 16 Jun 08
The Swedish Consumer Agency is demanding a large fine from a Swedish bedding company whose advertising slogan promises "your money back if it rains on Midsummer Day".
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Ica under fire for sidelining smokers
Society: 21 May 08
The ICA grocery chain may be running afoul of Sweden’s consumer protection laws after a manager in southern Sweden implemented a new policy regarding ICA’s bonus card programme.
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Young Swedes trapped by SMS loan debt
National: 12 Mar 08
The simplicity of obtaining SMS loans in Sweden is increasingly luring youths into debt.
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SMS lenders face court setback
Business & Money: 30 Jan 08
Companies which lend money via SMS have been told by Sweden's consumer ombudsman to review the fees they charge borrowers, after one lender is slammed in a court ruling.
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Travel companies break the law
Business & Money: 14 Nov 07
The Swedish Consumer Agency has revealed that over a third of Swedish online air ticket providers routinely breach consumer regulations.
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Car industry ignores environmental labelling rules in advertising
Science & Technology: 13 May 07
By law, all car ads in Sweden must show the environmental class of the vehicle, its fuel consumption and its level of carbon dioxide emissions. But only twelve per cent do so, according to a new report.
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Politicians pounce on Goldie Hawn ad
Society: 26 Apr 07
Three politicians in northern Sweden have reported an advert for Kapp-Ahl to the Swedish Consumer Agency. It encourages people to shop when they are feeling down, they say.
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Spammers not stopped by Swedish laws
Science & Technology: 21 Feb 07
Swedish anti-spamming laws have not led to a single prosecution, despite over 72,000 reports from members of the public. Most of the spammers are outside the country, says a watchdog.
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Dead woman billed for satellite TV
Society: 17 Aug 06
Satellite broadcaster Viasat was told that Maria Eriksson had died, but it still insisted that her estate pay up to the end of her two year contract.
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Miracle fat patch prompts record complaints
Science & Technology: 11 Aug 06
A plaster which 'sucks out fat like a vacuum sucks up dirt' is slammed by the Swedish Consumer Agency. "I feel sad for the people who try this," an official told The Local.
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Scandinavians get tough on Apple
Business & Money: 9 Jun 06
Sweden, Norway and Denmark want to force Apple to break the link between its iPod music players and the iTunes online store. The three countries have decided to take iTunes to their respective ombudsmen.
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Push-chair recalled after several accidents
National: 12 Apr 06
Push-chairs of the 'Urban jungle' model manufactured by One Tree Hill, have been recalled due to a dangerous defect. Several accidents have occurred in which the chair's handle has broken off.
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Mass resignations hit government relocations
Politics: 29 Jul 05
It may have seemed like a good idea at the time: plug the economic hole left by regional defence cuts by moving government agencies from Stockholm to the areas worst-affected. Unfortunately, many of the 3,000 staff due to be relocated would rather stay in the capital.
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EU could ban washing instructions
National: 24 Jun 05
Eight out of ten Swedes read the label before they wash new clothes. But now the EU wants to ban Swedish washing instructions, because they give Swedish clothes an unfair advantage over imports.
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Nine out of ten women ?lose out by working?
Society: 12 Feb 05
There’s little incentive for Swedish women to work, according to a new report. When lunch and travel costs are deducted, most working women would have been better off staying at home on sick leave.
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Tax man steals millions
Business & Money: 13 Aug 04
Nothing unusual about that, you might say, except that this one took the cash for himself. And the authorities clamp down on banned business people after one man clocks up over 100 bankruptcies.
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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 »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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