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May 28, 2012
Baltics
The following articles have been tagged with "Baltics":
Sweden 'an important partner': US ambassador
Analysis & Opinion: 1 Feb 12
Recently installed US ambassador to Sweden Mark Brzezinski speaks to The Local's David Landes about US-Swedish relations and taking Swedish lessons from his two-and-half year old daughter.
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The poetry of Tomas Tranströmer
Society: 6 Oct 11
Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer, who was on Thursday named the 2011 Nobel Literature Prize laureate, has published a relatively small body of work, often addressing themes of death, history and nature.
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Sweden 'indebted' to the Baltic states: Reinfeldt
Politics: 16 Aug 11
During a ceremony in Stockholm on Monday marking 20 years of independence for the Baltic states, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said Sweden owes its Baltic neighbours a "debt of honour" for turning a blind eye to post-war Soviet occupation.
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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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More EU citizens join the ranks of Stockholm's homeless
Analysis & Opinion: 9 May 11
On Europe Day, May 9th, many will no doubt celebrate the increased mobility of EU citizens, but open borders and bureaucracy have also resulted in rising numbers of homeless EU citizens in Stockholm, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.
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Saab backer Antonov to open Swedish bank
Business & Money: 24 Mar 11
Vladimir Antonov has revealed plans to set up a bank in Sweden, and the Russian financier says he is ready to make a major investment in Swedish automaker Saab.
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Swedes join NATO Baltic air exercise
National: 24 Mar 11
Swedish fighter aircraft took part in a NATO led exercise over the Baltic states on Wednesday, marking a new level in the formally non-aligned country's ties with the military alliance.
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Borg bashes Swedish banks' booming profits
Business & Money: 2 Mar 11
Sweden’s Finance Minister Anders Borg wants to put the squeeze on Swedish banks, where profits have swelled, shareholder dividends ballooned, and interest margins on mortgages doubled.
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Soviet-era files reveal Swedes' civil war fears
Politics: 17 Feb 11
Sweden's ambassador in Moscow expressed concerns in August 1991 of a "civil war" breaking out in the crumbling Soviet Union, according to diplomatic dispatches released by the Swedish foreign ministry on Thursday.
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Swedbank bounces back into the black
Business & Money: 8 Feb 11
Swedish bank Swedbank surprised analysts on Tuesday with 2010 figures showing that the country's fourth largest bank was back in profit.
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'Financial crisis over in Sweden': Nordea
Business & Money: 19 Jan 11
The financial crisis is over in Sweden, Nordic financial services group Nordea declared in a report on Wednesday.
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Mystery shipwreck found in central Stockholm
Society: 25 Nov 10
The remains of a ship dating from the 1600s have been discovered outside the Grand Hotel in central Stockholm.
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Party leader candidate joins Albright group
Politics: 19 Nov 10
Senior Social Democrat Pär Nuder, formerly Göran Persson's finance minister and hotly tipped as a candidate to succeed outgoing party leader Mona Sahlin, has been recruited by former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright as a consultant.
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Swedbank leaps on strong interim report
Business & Money: 21 Oct 10
Sweden's Swedbank stock jumped on Thursday after the firm posted stronger-than-expected third quarter operating profit, lower credit losses and a profit in the Baltics for the first time since late 2008.
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SEB 'has turned the page' in Baltics
Business & Money: 13 Jul 10
Sweden's SEB bank on Tuesday posted higher-than-expected second quarter profits and said it had "turned the page" in the Baltic countries.
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SEB posts bumper profits
Business & Money: 28 Apr 10
Swedish bank SEB exceeded market expectations on Wednesday as it posted a first quarter operating profit of 1.075 billion kronor ($147 million), more than double the figure forecast by analysts.
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Quarterly earnings on target for TeliaSonera
Science & Technology: 28 Oct 09
Telecoms operator TeliaSonera announced solid quarterly results on Wednesday, hitting targets for the year despite difficult conditions in the Baltics.
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Credit losses dent profits at SEB
Business & Money: 21 Oct 09
Swedish bank SEB reported a meager operating profit of 388 million kronor ($56 million) for the third quarter, but still managed to beat analysts’ expectations.
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Baltic losses force cuts at Swedbank
Business & Money: 17 Jul 09
Swedbank has announced it will slash 3,600 jobs after a bigger-than-expected second quarter loss of 1.8 billion kronor ($228 million), as it felt the impact of massive provisions related to its Baltic business.
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Krona slides further on Baltic economy worries
Business & Money: 28 May 09
Concerns about economic developments in the Baltic region are the likely cause of the krona’s steady slide in recent days, according to several experts.
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Riksbank to boost foreign currency reserves
Business & Money: 27 May 09
The Swedish krona weakened somewhat on Wednesday following an announcement from the Riksbank that it planned to borrow 100 billion kronor of foreign currency.
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Sweden's Investor cuts losses
Business & Money: 15 Apr 09
Swedish holding company Investor reported net losses of 3.02 billion kronor ($368 million) for the first quarter on Wednesday. The firm's CEO forecast continued economic turbulence in 2009.
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Baltic banking crisis damages SEB standing
Business & Money: 8 Apr 09
Moody's ratings agency has downgraded its rating of SEB due to the Swedish bank's exposure to the financial crisis in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
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Swedish banks badly exposed to Baltic bust
Analysis & Opinion: 16 Mar 09
Swedish banks invested massively in the emerging Baltic states when times were good but now that the tiger economies are going bust the banks risk big losses, experts tell AFP's Delphine Touitou.
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Stockholm to get 4G mobile network in 2010
Science & Technology: 15 Jan 09
Mobile broadband users in Stockholm will soon be able to surf the internet on a new high speed 4G network, following the signing of a deal between Ericsson and TeliaSonera.
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Profits fall for Nordea and SEB
Business & Money: 23 Oct 08
Sweden's biggest bank Nordea and third-biggest SEB posted falls in third quarter earnings on Thursday owing to the global financial crisis, but analysts said the banks were withstanding the turmoil well.
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Chilling out with a Baltic spa experience
Travel: 22 Sep 08
If you're looking to pamper yourself this autumn, a spa trip to the Baltics could be just the ticket, writes Alannah Eames.
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Debating NATO: Sweden and Finland keep their distance
Analysis & Opinion: 10 Apr 08
Sweden and Finland have become more willing to debate possible NATO membership, writes Tallinn-based journalist Justin Petrone. But opposition to the alliance remains strong.
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Swedbank operating profit pleases analysts
Business & Money: 24 Oct 07
Swedbank AB said its nine-month operating profit rose 11 percent to 11.476 billion kronor ($1.74), as growth in total revenues outpaced growth in costs, boosted by strong net interest income.
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Swedbank profits up on the year
Business & Money: 25 Apr 07
Swedish bank Swedbank has reported first-quarter net profits of 2.91 billion kronor, a 28 percent increase on the same period last year.
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Swedish beer: things can only get better
Lifestyle: 25 Aug 06
There is more to Swedish beer than mass-produced lager. Eddie de Oliveira reports that a new wave of microbreweries are in danger of giving Swedish beer a good name.
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ICA shareholders reap 610m kronor rewards
Business & Money: 22 Feb 06
Swedish supermarket chain ICA has announced a profit after tax of 1.523 billion kronor for 2005 - up from 1.516 billion the year before.
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Tele2 shares jump following Q2 results
Business & Money: 26 Jul 05
Strong sales growth in Russia and the Baltics has contributed to unexpectedly good Q2 results for Swedish telephone company Tele2.
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What will it take to stop jobs leaking out of Sweden?
: 20 Apr 05
Last week: Is Sweden really a good place to have children?
Every week it seems we read news of big Swedish companies cutting jobs in Sweden and moving their operations to low-cost countries like the Baltics or India. What can be done to stop the exodus? Answers please.
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Staff "behind Hall Prison escapes"
National: 3 Nov 04
While five members of staff at Hall prison are under suspicion for their unconventional approach to reducing Sweden's prison population, the government uses more legal methods - shipping foreign prisoners home.
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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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