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May 28, 2012
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Saudis toured 'top secret' Swedish army bunker
National: 21 Mar 12
The Swedish government approved a tour by a delegation from Saudi Arabia to a top secret military facility outside of Stockholm after the Armed Forces initially rejected the visit.
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Swedish military 'sold' arms to Saudi Arabia
Business & Money: 12 Mar 12
Much of the Swedish weaponry sold to Saudi Arabia in recent years actually came from the Swedish Armed Forces, according to a new report.
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'Slave-like conditions' on Swedish army base
National: 7 Jan 12
Kitchen staff at the Swedish military base in Afghanistan have been working under "slave-like conditions", being forced to pay for employment, according to a new report.
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Swedish woman arrested in India with live bullet
National: 3 Jan 12
Police in India have apprehended a Swedish army employee when she allegedly attempted to board a plane carrying a live bullet in her baggage.
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Outrage over hand grenade Christmas balls
Society: 12 Dec 11
A decision by the Swedish Army Museum to raise money for Christian Aid by selling hand grenade-shaped Christmas tree ornaments has sparked a storm of criticism from disgusted visitors.
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Grenade launcher fired inside soldiers' barracks
National: 19 Nov 11
A Swedish military unit has come in for criticism after a number of safety violations were revealed, including a soldier being hit in the head by a grenade shell and a grenade launcher being fired inside the soldiers' own barracks.
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'Mass casualties' narrowly avoided: Bildt
Politics: 14 Dec 10
The suicide bomber who blew himself up in downtown Stockholm on Saturday was within minutes of unleashing untold carnage among holiday shoppers, foreign minister Carl Bildt said on Monday.
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Swedish army called in to clear rail tracks
National: 23 Feb 10
The Swedish Rail Administration has requested emergency assistance from the army as snow continues to cause havoc on the tracks.
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Two Swedes killed in Afghanistan
National: 7 Feb 10
Two Swedish military officers and a local interpreter were killed on Sunday when their unit came under fire west of Mazar-e Sharif in Afghanistan.
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Allow Afghan women to give massages: army adviser
Society: 14 Dec 09
A Swedish army gender adviser in Afghanistan has taken the Armed Forces to task for only employing local men to perform massages on troops stationed in Mazar-E-Sharif.
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Female Swedish soldiers renew calls for fireproof undies
Society: 19 Nov 09
Women in the Swedish army are demanding the provision of military underwear designed for female forms after 30 years of having to slip into something less comfortable.
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Boozy antics cost Swedish major his job
National: 18 Sep 09
A Swedish major serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo has lost his job following a bout of excessive drinking and sexual relations with a local woman.
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The best of Stockholm Pride
Lifestyle: 30 Jul 09
As northern Europe's biggest Pride festival nears its climax, The Local offers its tips for how to make the most of the weekend.
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Swedish king feted in Ukraine 300 years after landmark battle
Society: 26 Jun 09
Sweden's King Karl XII and a Cossack commander are emerging as disputed figures in Ukraine-Russia relations some 300 years after Russia's comprehensive defeat of Sweden in the Battle of Poltava.
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Swedish army to be cut by one third
National: 27 Jan 09
Government policies will result in Sweden’s army being reduced by one third, Armed Forces Supreme Commander Håkan Syrén is set to announce on Friday.
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Transatlantic musings on warlike Sweden
Analysis & Opinion: 14 Aug 08
In a week when Russia went to war with Georgia, David Bartal reflects on a time when Sweden was more belligerent than benevolent.
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Swedish officer injured in Afghanistan blast
National: 4 Aug 08
A Swedish army officer is to be flown home from Afghanistan after being seriously injured in a bomb explosion on Monday afternoon.
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Conscript dies after accidental shooting
National: 5 Dec 07
A Swedish army conscript has died after being accidentally shot in the back on Wednesday afternoon.
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Swedish army vehicle used to smuggle refugees
National: 6 Nov 07
The Swedish military has pledged to review its procedures after one of its transport vehicles was allegedly used to smuggle a large group of refugees.
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Conscripts protest in bid to join army
National: 3 Aug 07
Would-be conscripts to the Swedish army have inundated the National Service Administration with protests after they were told that no regiment could take them. Now, some are being allowed in.
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Swedish army trains right-wing extremists
National: 7 Jun 07
A number of conscripts in the Swedish army are known to have Nazi sympathies, according to a new report.
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Car crushed by runaway tank
National: 30 May 07
A driver had a narrow escape on Wednesday after his car was run over by a tank that had lost control. The tank had lost one of its caterpillar tracks after hitting a tree.
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Archeologists return to scene of Swedish defeat
Society: 15 May 07
'Like a Swede at Poltava' is a term used in Russian to mean 'totally helpless'. But what caused Sweden's historic defeat in the 1709 battle?
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Swedish soldier injured in Afghan explosion
National: 15 Apr 07
A Swedish soldier has been injured after an explosive device detonated under an army vehicle in Afghanistan.
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Tank gun found at Hell's Angels party
National: 11 Mar 07
A tank gun has been found during a raid on a Hell's Angels club in Stockholm. A police raid during the club's anniversary party also turned up a supply of illegal drugs.
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Swedish army warns of growing Russian threat
Politics: 19 Feb 07
As Russia pumps more money into national defence, the Swedish armed forces have called for more military resources to be kept at home.
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Conscript badly burned during exercise
National: 12 Aug 06
A conscript in the Swedish army sustained serious burns during an exercise in northern Sweden on Friday night.
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No explanation for reservist's shooting spree
Society: 3 Jul 06
Police say they are mystified as to why a young army reservist shot and injured a 17-year old girl before killing himself in a Stockholm suburb on Sunday.
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Russia and Sweden agree joint military exercises
National: 3 Oct 05
For the first time, Russian troops are to join the Swedish army for operations in "tough winter conditions" in Sweden. The move is a sign of improved relations, say ministers from the two countries.
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Swedish army officer jailed for wife abuse
National: 6 Jul 05
One of Sweden's most senior officers has been sentenced to six months in prison for assaulting his wife. But Major General Tony Stigsson could still keep his job.
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Stockholm criminal gang busted
Smörgåsbord: 21 Apr 05
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Conscripts ?should be made to serve abroad?
National: 4 Apr 05
Serving in missions abroad should be compulsory for all conscripts, says the head of Sweden’s armed forces, Håkan Syrén. But not everyone likes the idea.
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Swedish army to ditch 1,000 officers
National: 11 Nov 04
As the army announces that 1,000 officers are to lose their jobs, the security police begin to recruit 50 new bodyguards. A military background and officer training might look pretty good on an applicant’s CV.
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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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