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May 28, 2012
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Stockholm club and concert guide: August 7 - 9
Lifestyle: 14 Aug 08
Stockholm club and concert tips from Kalendarium.
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Majority favour excluding Left from coalition
Politics: 23 Feb 08
Support for a two-party coalition government between the Greens and the Social Democrats has increased. A new poll indicates that Lars Ohly's tough stance has taken its toll.
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Poll: Support for Social Democrats highest since 1994
Politics: 22 Dec 07
December opinion poll shows voter support for the Alliance at 39.1 percent
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Government troubles fail to impact on poll
Politics: 7 Nov 07
Sweden's opposition parties have retained their substantial lead over the governing Alliance for Sweden, but do not appear to have profited from the latest troubles in Fredrik Reinfeldt's Moderate Party, a new opinion poll shows.
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Voters have confidence in Reinfeldt
Politics: 14 Sep 07
Voters have greater confidence in Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt than any of the other party leaders, according to a new poll. The Social Democrats' Mona Sahlin is in second place.
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Social Democrats lose support
Politics: 24 Jun 07
After consistently rising support since losing the election in September 2006, the Social Democrats have slipped back in the latest voter poll. The party can no longer claim more support than all the four ruling Alliance parties together.
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Mother cleared of attempting to murder children
National: 15 Jun 07
A woman who mixed sleeping pills into a drink intended for her three young children has been cleared of attempted murder by a Malmö court.
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One in ten tourists 'has seen signs of child sex abuse'
Society: 4 Jun 07
Ten percent of those Swedes who have travelled outside Europe in the past three years say they have seen signs that fellow tourists were abusing children. Most say they did not report the abuse.
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Social Democrats get poll boost
Politics: 30 Mar 07
The Social Democrats have more support than the four governing parties together, according to a new survey.
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Sahlin set for coronation as Social Democrat leader
Politics: 17 Mar 07
Six months after a crushing election defeat, the Social Democrats are due to elect a new leader on Saturday. The event is expected to be a coronation for sole candidate Mona Sahlin.
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Social Democrat voters not keen on Sahlin
Politics: 16 Mar 07
On Saturday Mona Sahlin is expected to be named the new leader of Sweden's largest political party. But only half of the party's voters have confidence in her ability to do the job.
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Social Democrats 'no more electable' under Sahlin
Politics: 14 Mar 07
Fewer than half of Social Democrat voters believe that new leader Mona Sahlin will make the party more electable, according to a new poll. A majority of voters as a whole think her leadership will be negative or make no difference.
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Record slump for Reinfeldt's government
Politics: 21 Jan 07
New poll figures will make unpleasant reading for prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt - as will the news that no government has ever lost so much support so soon after an election.
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Social Democrats gather momentum in polls
Politics: 20 Jan 07
Sweden's Social Democrats have begun to rally since their disastrous election result in September 2006. It is almost four years since the party enjoyed as much support as it does now, a new poll shows.
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Left has clear lead in new poll
Politics: 22 Dec 06
The Social Democrats and their allies have retained a clear lead over the governing centre-right Alliance in a new poll. But the Moderates have climbed back up to their election night score.
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One in four Swedes think Astrology is a science
National: 10 Nov 06
Intelligent design is a scientific theory, according to 14 percent of Swedes. As for astrology, 23 percent of Swedes would classify it as a science, according to a new survey.
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Alliance falls behind in poll
Politics: 27 Oct 06
The Social Democrats and the other two left-wing parties have overtaken the Alliance in a poll published on Friday.
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The Local's Election blog
Politics: 17 Sep 06
The Local is covering the Swedish elections live from the Moderate and Social Democrat election night parties in Stockholm. Read all about it here.
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Poll gives Alliance clear lead
Politics: 16 Sep 06
A poll measuring opinion right up to Saturday, the day before the election, gives the opposition Alliance a lead of nearly 7 percent.
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Alliance leads in four polls
Politics: 16 Sep 06
Four new polls suggest that Sweden will vote to change government tomorrow. But the difference between the two blocs is still wafer thin, and plenty of voters are undecided.
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Stockholmers to vote on road charge
Politics: 13 Sep 06
Stockholm residents will vote Sunday on whether to introduce a permanent congestion charge after a trial period that went down well with city dwellers but exasperated suburban commuters.
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Polls divide Sweden's political blocs
Politics: 9 Sep 06
Bearing out the view that next weekend's election is too close to call, polls released on Saturday present opposing pictures of Sweden's voting intentions. But there are indications that the Liberal Party crisis has bottomed out.
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Polls show Alliance maintains lead
Politics: 5 Sep 06
Two polls published on Tuesday show a small lead for the opposition Alliance, less than two weeks before Sweden goes to the polls.
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Few Swedes favour nuclear expansion
National: 5 Sep 06
Most Swedes want to see Sweden's nuclear power plants continue producing electricity until they come to the end of their lifespan. Only one third of people want new nuclear power stations.
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Reinfeldt: let early-retired work slowly
Politics: 1 Sep 06
The Moderates say people who retire early on health grounds should be able to work full time, but work at a slower pace. They could then keep half their benefits and get a half salary.
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Poll: Billström set for ejection
Politics: 31 Aug 06
The media focus may be on the general election, but local elections up and down the country could also provide surprises. In Stockholm, the ruling Social Democrats face an upphill struggle.
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Alliance leads in new poll
Politics: 30 Aug 06
The Alliance is still leading the Social Democrats in the race to form the next government. The opposition bloc has a lead of 3.5 percent, according to Synovate Temo.
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Stockholmers 'in favour of congestion charge'
Politics: 29 Aug 06
A majority of Stockholmers say they would vote in favour of reinstating congestion charges if a referendum were held today. Only 40 percent would vote against.
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Moderate support drops 4 percent
Politics: 26 Aug 06
The opposition Alliance's lead in the run-up to the Swedish election on September 17th has been eradicated, according to the latest Sifo opinion poll. The Moderates are the big losers.
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Left Party's support squeezed
Politics: 22 Aug 06
Support for the Left Party, a key ally of the Social Democrats, has plummeted below the four percent mark, meaning it risks disappearing from parliament altogether.
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Poll: Alliance lead extended
Politics: 18 Aug 06
One month before the election and the Alliance has extended its lead over the Social Democrats and partners. The lead of nearly 5 percent is the largest for the Alliance since January.
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Young Swedes: ban pornography
Society: 13 Aug 06
More than half of Swedish first-time voters want to ban pornography, according to a new survey.
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Persson rules out tax cuts
Politics: 6 Aug 06
Göran Persson kicks off the Social Democrats' election campaign with a speech in Björkvik, attacking the Alliance on welfare and environmental questions. He ruled out tax cuts, promising more benefits instead.
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Political blocs finely balanced
Politics: 23 Jun 06
As Sweden's political parties go round the bend into the final straight the blocs are neck and neck. An intense three months of campaigning beckons and there's everything to play for.
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Young voters back file sharing
National: 8 Jun 06
The majority of young people who will be allowed to vote for the first time this September during national elections are in favour of file downloading - despite the fact that it is illegal.
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The Social Democrats' dilemma
Analysis & Opinion: 29 May 06
The economy is growing well, official unemployment is falling, and the welfare state is still supported by most Swedes. Are Social Democrats a victim of their own success, asks David Stavrou.
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Left Party gets Social Democrat voter boost
Politics: 26 May 06
A majority of Social Democrat voters, 65 percent, are in favour of a government formed in partnership with the Left Party if necessary after the election. Far fewer would be willing to share power with the Greens.
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Sweden leans left
Politics: 19 May 06
With less than four months to go until the Swedish election, Swedes appear to be drifting back to the devil they know. In the latest poll, the three left wing parties are nosing ahead.
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Support for booze tax cut slumps
Society: 11 May 06
A majority of Swedes wants the tax on beer and wine reduced - but they are not so concerned about the tax on spirits. So says a survey for the Swedish Brewers' Association.
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Left coalition back in front - perhaps
Politics: 4 May 06
The latest poll of Swedish voters' intentions shows the ruling left wing coalition sneaking in front of the conservative alliance. But left wing supporters are less certain of their voting plans.
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Alliance maintains election advantage
Politics: 31 Mar 06
The opposition Alliance continues to lead in the run-up to the September election, buoyed by increased support for the Christian Democrats, according to the latest survey of voters' intentions.
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Reinfeldt tops party leader poll
Politics: 18 Mar 06
Moderate Party leader Fredrik Reinfeldt remains the most popular party leader in Sweden, ten points ahead of Göran Persson. But the Prime Minister is closing the gap.
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Support rises for congestion charge
Politics: 10 Mar 06
Most Stockholmers are still opposed to the city's congestion charge, the future of which will be decided in a referendum in September. But supporters of the tax are mobilising.
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Bird flu 'doesn't worry Swedes'
Smörgåsbord: 28 Feb 06
Bird flu might be on Sweden's doorstep, but citizens are unconcerned about the possibility of a pandemic. People are reluctant to heed the warning signals, pollsters say.
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Social Democrats trail in poll
Politics: 24 Feb 06
Sweden's ruling Social Democrats would lose power if an election were held now, a poll published on Friday showed - but the opposition's lead is slimmer than a month ago.
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Swedes oppose turning off nuclear power early
National: 29 Nov 05
Despite Sweden's stated policy of phasing out nuclear power over the next 30 years, most Swedes say that nuclear power stations should keep running for as long as they can.
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Socialists close in on conservative block
Politics: 25 Nov 05
The Moderate Party is losing support and the ruling Social Democrats, along with their parliamentary allies, the Left Party and the Greens, are catching up with the opposition, according to the latest poll.
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Right increases lead in poll
Politics: 28 Oct 05
A new poll shows the centre-right opposition drawing ahead of the government and its coalition partners. Good news too for the June List, which would win seats in parliament.
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Swedes bite their tongues at the office
Society: 24 Oct 05
Criticising the boss is not an option for many Swedish workers, who are afraid that they'll get fired for speaking up. They want unions to have more power, according to a union-commissioned survey.
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Opposition lead over government grows
Politics: 17 Sep 05
Less than a year until the election and two new polls are poles apart in their analysis of Swedish voters' intentions. One has the Christian Democrats close to losing their place in parliament, while the other says the Greens are as good as gone.
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Persson losing voter confidence
Politics: 10 Sep 05
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Social democrat support may be up, but only 29% of voters say they have confidence in party leader and prime minister Göran Persson.
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Boosts for Social Democrats and "new Moderates"
Politics: 26 Aug 05
For the first time in months support for the ruling Social Democrats increases. But at the same time voters are impressed by the Moderates' new, more moderate, image.
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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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Moderates ahead of Social Democrats in poll
Politics: 23 Jun 05
A new poll shows that Sweden's Moderate Party is more popular than the Social Democrats for the first time in eight years. The opposition has an eleven point lead over the left-wing bloc.
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Support for government at new low
Politics: 4 Jun 05
Göran Persson's government is less popular than ever, a new poll shows. Only 15 percent think it is doing a good job, and even members of the prime minister's own party have started to show doubts.
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Swedes sceptical towards National Day
National: 4 Jun 05
Sweden's national day will be marked with a public holiday for the first time on Monday. But with "no cause to fight for" it seems that patriotic fervour will be thin on the ground.
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Sweden stubs out for good
Society: 1 Jun 05
A ban on smoking in all Swedish bars and restaurants came into force at midnight on Tuesday - and with snus to keep them happy, nicotine-addicts are rather calm about the whole thing.
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Public's confidence in government falls
Politics: 28 May 05
Barely two days after a major opinion poll appeared to show that the 'spring crisis' for Sweden's ruling Social Democrats was over, a new survey reveals that public confidence in the government is still falling.
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Swedes support smoking ban
Science & Technology: 2 May 05
A large majority of Swedes are in favour of a country-wide ban on smoking in all bars and restaurants scheduled to take effect next month, according to a poll published on Monday.
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Votes trickle away from Social Democrats
Politics: 29 Apr 05
Fredrik Reinfeldt's Moderate Party benefits as voters desert the Social Democrats. The centre-right opposition now has a ten point lead over Sweden's governing coalition, says a new poll.
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Restaurants ready for smoking ban
Smörgåsbord: 18 Apr 05
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Feminists could clinch it for the Right
Politics: 7 Apr 05
Gudrun Schyman’s feminist movement could knock the Greens and Left Party out of parliament, according a new poll. And this could lead to a right-wing government, says a political expert.
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Alcohol inquiry proposes 30% tax cut
Politics: 16 Mar 05
Kent Härstedt, the man heading the government's inquiry into the problem of alcohol smuggling, finally delivers his cocktail of recommendations designed to save the ailing Systembolaget.
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Reinfeldt most popular party leader
Politics: 20 Feb 05
Of all the main party leaders, the Swedish public has the greatest confidence in the Moderates' Fredrik Reinfeldt. But prime minister Göran Persson is less popular now than at any time since September 2000.
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New minister proposes 'period pain days'
Politics: 2 Nov 04
The new Equal Opportunities Minister and former TV celeb, Jens Orback, smooth-talks his way into office with something for the ladies as the dust settles on last week's cabinet kerfuffle.
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Only 20% "want free public transport"
Smörgåsbord: 5 Oct 04
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Social Democrats want female leader
Politics: 27 Aug 04
...but just not yet. Göran Persson's ratings are falling and the party faithful know who they want next. And it's another rough week for Justice Minister Thomas 'Chopper' Bodström.
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Swedes drink to EU expansion
Politics: 7 May 04
For a weekend at least, Sweden begins to enjoy a party it doesn't particularly want to be at.
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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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