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February 14, 2012
Architecture
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Bildt: budget rules 'must be obeyed'
Business & Money: 29 Nov 11
Foreign Minister Carl Bildt on Monday defended a European single market but said that stricter budget supervision and regulation by Brussels will only work if already existing rules are adhered to.
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Wordfeud: Swedes' latest smartphone addiction
Science & Technology: 23 Nov 11
Swedes just can't seem to get enough of Wordfeud, a Scrabble-like smartphone app that has sucked up countless hours of free time, and may have even sparked a new trend in online dating, contributor Aila Stefansdotter-Franck discovers.
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Enjoy historic St Petersburg - without the visa
Travel: 3 Oct 11
Imagine visiting St. Petersburg, one of the most majestic cities in the world, without having to fly there and avoiding the headache of the visa-application process. A unique cruise line makes this possible.
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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.
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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.
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Tallinn’s charms just a luxury ferry ride away
Travel: 14 Jul 11
While the Stockholm archipelago has its undeniable charms, venturing a little further east means a great leap in terms of the culture and history offered by the much-underestimated Baltic countries.
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Stockholm's 'Elms Dispute': a victory for the tree huggers
Analysis & Opinion: 19 May 11
This month marks the 40-year anniversary of a public demonstration that had longstanding ramifications for Stockholm city planners and residents, not to mention environmental activism, The Local's Geoff Mortimore explains.
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Massive fire leaves KTH student body reeling
Education: 5 May 11
The fire that raged though the School of Architecture at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm on Wednesday have left the student body in the lurch with the loss of vital workshops.
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Fire destroys buildings at Stockholm's KTH
National: 4 May 11
A fire broke out in the auditorium of the School of Architecture at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm on Wednesday, destroying a number of buildings.
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Malmö braces for Scandinavia's largest shopping mall
Lifestyle: 30 Mar 11
A mall billed as one of Europe’s most spectacular shopping centres is under construction in Malmö, but questions remain as to whether the city can handle the massive expansion in retail space, The Local's Karen Holst discovers.
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Stockholm districts grab Design Week spotlight
Lifestyle: 3 Feb 11
As Stockholm Fashion Week draws to a close, the Swedish capital's design-savvy crowd gets ready to turn its attention to a different showcase of Scandinavian creativity, explains contributor Charlotte West.
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Ikea founder admits to secret foundation
Business & Money: 26 Jan 11
Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad, considered one of the wealthiest people in the world, has acknowledged the existence of a secret foundation worth 100 billion kronor ($15.34 billion).
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Swedish universities prep for tuition fee fallout
Analysis & Opinion: 1 Dec 10
Despite good intentions, the decision to introduce tuition fees for non-European students who enroll at Swedish universities may end up doing more harm than good, contributor Adam Mullett discovers.
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Swedish universities suffer enrollment drop
Education: 24 Nov 10
The number of first-time students at Sweden's universities declined in the autumn with session overall despite a rise in overseas student numbers ahead of the introduction of tuition fees next year.
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Stockholm gallery makes art of al fresco dining
Lifestyle: 8 Jul 10
After mustering the courage to venture out of Stockholm's inner city, Emy Gelb found Färgfabriken's new eco-inspired artsy outside space, complete with super plant-infused drinks, well worth the trip.
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HostelBookers' Day Trips from Stockholm
Travel: 1 Jul 10
HostelBookers invites you to explore the beaten path outside Stockholm by taking day trips to Uppsala, Västerås and Drottningholm, writes Madeleine Wilson.
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Summer Rail Destinations: Odense
Travel: 28 Jun 10
Sponsored article: The birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Odense beckons travellers with its vibrant nightlife, beautiful streetscapes, great shopping and rich cultural heritage.
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Swedish Rail Destinations: Malmö
Travel: 2 May 10
Sponsored Article: Once in the shadow of its larger, more glamorous neighbour Copenhagen, the construction of the Öresund Bridge means Malmö today forms the proud gateway to Sweden.
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Citizen protests block hotel expansion in heritage town
National: 7 Feb 10
An exclusive hotel in ancient Sigtuna is denied permission to expand after vigorous citizen protests. The town is regarded as a national heritage.
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Swedish Rail Destinations: Berlin
Travel: 1 Dec 09
Sponsored article: Berlin's turbulent history has made it one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in the world. And with night trains running from Sweden throughout the Christmas period, it's also very accessible.
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Swedish culture – a forgotten promotional tool
Analysis & Opinion: 18 Nov 09
Sweden’s cultural heritage is virtually unknown outside the country’s borders. Swedes should be better at using culture to promote their own country, writes Olle Wästberg, Director-General of the Swedish Institute.
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Seduction on the streets of Stockholm
Lifestyle: 8 Oct 09
Wooed into learning the art of seduction, The Local’s Christine Demsteader follows a group of men in pursuit of a pick-up artist’s secrets in Stockholm.
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What's on in Sweden: October 9 - 15
Lifestyle: 8 Oct 09
What's on in Sweden: Fashion market & Nouvelle Vague (Fr) in Stockholm; Culture night & Nostalgia fair in Gothenburg; The Handsome Family (US) & English comedy in Malmö/Lund.
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Taking the night train to Oslo
Travel: 11 Jun 09
Sponsored article: Surrounded by hills and forest on three sides and a spectacular fjord to the south, Oslo is like no other capital city in Europe. During the summer, arrive the romantic way by taking the night train from Stockholm or Malmö.
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Art off the beaten track in Stockholm
Lifestyle: 7 May 09
Art critic Katarina Wadstein MacLeod slips into the suburbs and side streets of Stockholm in search of hidden gems outside the mainstream.
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Winner chosen for Stockholm's New Slussen project
Society: 17 Apr 09
Representatives from the city of Stockholm on Friday announced the winning design for a planned redesign of the city’s Slussen transit hub.
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Enjoying bourgeois buns in the home of functionalist architecture
Analysis & Opinion: 26 Mar 09
There's no better place in Stockholm to savour croissants and cappucino than Petite France, an award-winning cafe and bakery located on the ground floor of Sweden's most Utopian apartment block, writes Jeanne Rudbeck.
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What's your top Swedish tourist tip?
Travel: 19 Mar 09
Every week we quiz our regular panelists about a particular aspect of life in Sweden. This week: the country's top travel destinations.
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Inquiry proposes major culture policy overhaul
Politics: 12 Feb 09
The Committee of Inquiry on Cultural Policy has proposed a major overhaul of Swedish culture policy in a report published on Thursday.
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Skiing on a shoestring in Åre
Travel: 22 Jan 09
With money troubles weighing heavier on Sweden than a fresh fall of snow, Jennifer Heape headed to the Åre ski resort to check out a more frugal alternative to the typical foreign alpine getaway.
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Christmas shopping: Swedish design online
Lifestyle: 12 Dec 08
Some of it is sleek, and some of it is just plain weird. Some of it’s pretty, and some of it is just plain ugly…by design. Here’s The Local’s guide to the best of Swedish design online.
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Christmas by design: Unmissable markets in Sweden and Denmark
Lifestyle: 5 Dec 08
Join Charlotte West on a tour of the best Christmas markets for design products in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Cophenhagen.
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Stockholm art installation wins international award
Society: 12 Nov 08
With the Swedish winter in full swing, an interactive installation is shedding some light on the darkness – as well as on Stockholmers' state of mind.
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Exciting new gallery challenges design orthodoxy
Lifestyle: 10 Sep 08
There’s more to Swedish design than minimalist Scandinavian pine and Ikea flatpacks, as Jennifer Heape discovered at Stockholm’s newest art space, Designgalleriet.
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Death in the forest
Lifestyle: 25 Aug 08
Mortal sins of fashion abound as David Bartal takes a trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the suburbs of Stockholm.
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What’s on in Sweden: July 18 – 24
Lifestyle: 17 Jul 08
What’s on: Ice Cube and international athletics in Stockholm, Mamma Mia! in Gothenburg, Solomon Burke and international dance & street festival in Malmö.
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Copenhagen - the other capital of Scandinavia
Travel: 9 Jun 08
Located just a short train journey from Malmö, Alannah Eames strongly recommends a visit to Copenhagen.
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Island spotting on an Åland day cruise
Travel: 21 May 08
A ferry trip to Åland provides visitors tourists with one of the best possible ways to take in the Stockholm archipelago, writes René Rice.
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Sörenstam to retire at end of season
Sport: 14 May 08
Top Swedish golfer Annika Sörenstam has announced that she will retire at the conclusion of the 2008 season.
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Gotland: Sweden's Baltic beauty
Travel: 8 May 08
If you’re looking for an island paradise there’s no need to travel to the other side of the world. Just a few hours’ ferry ride from Stockholm, the island of Gotland has it all, writes René Rice.
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Stockholm at the weekend: Clubs, concerts and art
Lifestyle: 3 Apr 08
Weekend club, concert and art tips for Stockholm from Kalendarium
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Bauer serves up seriously fun food
Lifestyle: 13 Mar 08
Charlotte West savours the Disneyesque design and Spanish-inspired menu of a new Stockholm restaurant.
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Swedish dads steer clear of paternity leave
Business & Money: 12 Mar 08
Swedish fathers enjoy one of the most generous paternity leave policies in the world but few dads take advantage of the opportunity, writes AFP's Sebastien Buffet.
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Faking it at the Stockholm Furniture Fair
Lifestyle: 11 Feb 08
The Stockholm Furniture Fair is not just about minimalist design and stylish curves, as Charlotte West found out at the weekend. Lemon chairs, metallic pink cow-shaped sofas and irreverent toilet paper holders lurked among the masses of sleek black couches.
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Bold new hotel offers rooftop pool and design delights
Lifestyle: 5 Feb 08
Charlotte West has had a snoop around the new Clarion Hotel Sign, which opens its doors to the public this week.
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Riga: Strangely unfamiliar
Travel: 18 Jan 08
Taking a ferry out of Stockholm need not mean a booze cruise to Helsinki. Alannah Eames went to Latvia to check out one of Sweden's most charming neighbours.
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Controversial choice for new Stockholm library
National: 16 Nov 07
A German architect has beaten off strong international competition to design Stockholm's new public library. Heike Hanada's ten-floor modern design was described by the jury as "a new, visible public building."
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Frank Gehry: I like Swedish architecture
Lifestyle: 2 Nov 07
Frank Gehry, the architect behind world-famous buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, has joined the debate about the future of Swedish architecture, following an article published last week in The Local.
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Time for Stockholm to grow up
Analysis & Opinion: 29 Oct 07
In the early years of the 20th century, Sweden was full of architectural creativity and innovation. Architect Rahel Belatchew Lerdell argues that it is high time for Stockholm to rediscover some of the curiosity that once led to the construction of Europe's first skyscrapers.
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Architect proposes Stockholm skyscraper
Society: 9 Oct 07
With an architecture firm outlining plans for a new skyscraper in Stockholm city centre, the scene is set for renewed debate about the future appearance of the Swedish capital.
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A sleek home for a dysfunctional family
Lifestyle: 5 Oct 07
A pretty unconventional family is occupying an appropriately peculiar house in a posh part of Stockholm. Charlotte West has been to snoop around the colourful Casa Cor.
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Years of cuts have left Sweden defenceless
Analysis & Opinion: 27 Jul 07
Defence policy is insurance against the worst that could happen in a future that we cannot predict. But Sweden's military has taken down its flag and left the field, argues Professor Wilhelm Agrell.
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Daring bathing house stirs Stockholmers' emotions
Lifestyle: 28 Jun 07
Plans to build a striking new bathing house and hotel on Lake Mälaren in the middle of Stockholm are stirring up emotions in the city. For some, the proposal is a welcome injection of modern architecture; others say it will be a blot on the city's historic landscape. Kathleen Harman reports.
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The mystery of Karlskrona's da Vinci
Lifestyle: 22 May 07
The city of Karlskrona on Sweden's south-eastern tip is home to a mystery that has remained unsolved for a decade: why has the art establishment ignored two Bosnian aristocrats' seemingly mouthwatering private collection? Paul O'Mahony investigates.
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Museums lose visitors after return of entrance fees
National: 22 Feb 07
Visits to Swedish museums have fallen by a third since the government reintroduced entrance charges in January. One museum has seen visitor numbers fall by 83 percent.
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Concrete jungle: Sweden's suburbs become cool
Lifestyle: 9 Feb 07
They provide homes to one in four of the Swedish population, but the brutalist architecture of Sweden's 'Miljonprogram' suburbs has long had a bad press. Yet now the impossible seems to be happening: the suburbs are becoming cool. Christine Demsteader reports.
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Turkish writer wins Nobel literature prize
National: 12 Oct 06
The Turkish author, journalist and social commentator Orhan Pamuk has been awarded the world's most prestigious literature prize - and a cool 10 million kronor.
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New skyscraper set to grace 'Malmhattan'
National: 23 Aug 06
Malmö, already home to Sweden's tallest building, is set to gain another giant skyscraper, after plans to develop the city's Hyllie district were unveiled this week.
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The year's new Swedish words
Society: 30 Dec 05
Blinga, podda, plusjobb - just three of the numerous brand new words introduced to the Swedish language this year. Purists cringe as the Swedish Language Council announces the year's list.
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Talking Heads star plays the building
Lifestyle: 7 Oct 05
David Byrne, lead singer of Talking Heads is in Sweden this weekend, where he has turned a Stockolm art gallery into a giant musical instrument. Want to come and play the building?
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Stockholm designers challenge perceptions
Lifestyle: 1 Jul 05
Design is everywhere you look in Stockholm, and is in sharp focus this year, the Swedish year of design. But the Swedish love for all things neutral means it's still hard for designers to drum up interest for their more unusual creations.
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Malmö's Turning Torso "best residential property"
Business & Money: 11 Mar 05
A spectacular residential development in Malmö picks up a prestigious award in the property world's version of the Oscars.
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Swedish interest rates touch record lows
Smörgåsbord: 15 Dec 04
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Eurovision - it hurts
Lifestyle: 14 May 04
Shine your sequins, fluff up your chest wig and stick in your earplugs - it's Eurovision weekend.
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New Slussen reaches a crossroads
National: 2 Apr 04
The SEK2.2 billion plan for Slussen is already dividing, rather than linking Stockholm.
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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