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May 28, 2012
Beaches
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Swedish tourists weather Thai tsunami scare
National: 11 Apr 12
The tsunami scare that followed an earth quake in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale, had tourists fleeing the beaches of Thailand and Indonesia for higher grounds.
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Five reasons I can't stand skiing: an Aussie's pain
Analysis & Opinion: 9 Feb 12
Having just returned from a ‘horror ski trip’, The Local’s resident Aussie and first-time skier Oliver Gee wonders why Swedes find such pleasure in hurling themselves down snowy hills.
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Meeting your neighours, the Swedish way
Analysis & Opinion: 24 Jan 12
While Swedes may have a reputation of being somewhat shy and reserved, that doesn't mean it's impossible to become friends with your Swedish neighbours, writes US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt.
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Swedish barbeque: sausages, shellfish and disposable grills
Lifestyle: 29 Jul 11
The Local’s Karen Holst speaks with one of Sweden's top chefs to get to the bottom of Swedes' flaming frenzy and learn more about what makes the ultimate Swedish ‘grillfest.’
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Swedes' app choices reveal where they live
Business & Money: 22 Jul 11
One in three Swedes will use apps in their mobile phones this summer, but the favourites differ depending on where you are in the country, according to a new survey mapping out Sweden’s top app choices.
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Happy days for the 'raggare' of Sweden
Lifestyle: 7 Jul 11
Wandering through endless rows of American cars on a sunny day in June, there is an eerie feeling of having travelled back in time, as The Local's Geoff Mortimore finds out on his visit to a classic car show on the outskirts of Stockholm.
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Island hopping in Stockholm's archipelago
Travel: 20 Jun 11
With Midsummer rapidly approaching, The Local's Clara Guibourg explores the wonders of the Stockholm archipelago and discovers a couple of gems off the beaten track.
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Gotland & Öland - Singular beauty at sea
Travel: 10 Jun 11
Ancient walled cities, storm-tossed islands and a dose of Bergmanesque atmospherics. The islands of Gotland and Öland make for a spectacular summer visit.
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Eco thumbs up for Swedish beaches
Science & Technology: 2 Jun 11
Seventy two ports and beaches in Sweden have received the prestigious Blue Flag status this year for their environmental friendliness
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Law student lands Swedish 'beach bum' job
Society: 29 Apr 11
A law student from northern Sweden beat out thousands of applicants to land a sought after 'beach tester' position offered by a Swedish women’s lifestyle magazine.
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Gran Canaria: Pride under the sun
Travel: 6 Apr 11
Lots of European gay travellers are discovering a friendly and exuberant gay pride festival on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria - with great flight connections from Sweden.
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Hundreds apply for Swedish 'beach bum' job
Society: 31 Mar 11
A Swedish women's lifestyle magazine is looking to hire someone skilled at receiving full-body massages, drinking wine at local taverns, and reading books for a not-too demanding temporary assignment.
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Swedes still keen on finding love abroad
Lifestyle: 14 Feb 11
While Swedes no longer take to Viking longboats in search of foreign booty, research shows they remain adept at bringing back trophies of love from their adventures abroad, The Local's Ben Kersley discovers.
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Can Swedes kick the fake-bake habit?
Lifestyle: 12 Nov 10
Finding a cure for Sweden's lack of winter sunlight is a constant challenge. But as contributor Emy Gelb discovers, a trip to the tanning salon may not be as popular as it once was.
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Sweden: a world away from the World Series
Lifestyle: 20 Oct 10
As Sweden hunkers down to face the onset of winter, contributor Joshua Gregory explains how fans of America’s favourite pastime cope with having their remedy for the winter blues remain a world away.
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Government slammed on environment policy
Politics: 25 Aug 10
The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) has in a new report criticised the government for having "gone backwards" in several key environmental issues, arguing that the smaller parties have had to defer to the Moderates.
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Stockholm's five best bathing spots
Lifestyle: 20 Jul 10
There is no need to leave the the big smoke to beat the heat -the city is teeming with hot places to take a cool dip. Emy Gelb has been checking them out.
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Swedish waters cleaner than normal
Science & Technology: 15 Jul 10
The water quality at Swedish swimming beaches is getting cleaner and 2010 set to break quality records, with 95.3 percent of tests from major swimming spots showing approved readings.
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Malmö celebrates as Öresund bridge turns 10
National: 2 Jul 10
Tens of thousands of people lined Malmö's beaches on Thursday to watch a massive fireworks display to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Öresund bridge.
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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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Bather feared dead after collision with jet ski
National: 27 Jun 10
Police fear that a young man may have died after being hit by a jet ski on a lake outside Avesta in central Sweden on Saturday.
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Summer Rail Destinations: Stockholm
Travel: 11 Jun 10
Sponsored article: The antiquity of Gamla Stan, the forests of Djurgården, the cliffs of Södermalm and of course the surrounding blue sea: all these elements combine to help make Stockholm one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
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What's On in Sweden: May 14th - 20th
Lifestyle: 13 May 10
What’s on in Sweden: Erotica in Stockholm, Badminton in Gothenburg and The Almighty Defenders in Malmö.
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Gotland ruins open up for weddings
Society: 6 May 10
The ruins in the medieval city of Visby on Gotland are set to become a popular offbeat choice for Swedish couples to tie the marital knot after Gotland's Museum took over the sites and loosened up rental restrictions.
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Government slammed for 'weakening' nature preservation
Politics: 6 Apr 10
Swedish government policies weaken the protection of the Swedish countryside, according to representatives for the Society for Nature Conservation.
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Swedish Rail Destinations: Piteå
Travel: 17 Dec 09
Sponsored article: From sunbathing at midnight in summer to long walks over frozen ice in winter, Piteå is never short on fun and surreal activities.
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State appeals ABBA star’s island dream
National: 10 Oct 09
ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus has been forced to down tools again in his plans to build on a island nature reserve, after a further appeal is lodged by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.
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Baltic bliss: boating in the Stockholm archipelago
Travel: 14 Sep 09
Having lived for some time in a city so dominated by waterways and islands, Alannah Eames decides it's high time to take the plunge and join the boat set.
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Pirate Bay cites Churchill in online comeback
Business & Money: 26 Aug 09
The Pirate Bay, one of the world's most popular filesharing websites, was back online on Tuesday hours after being shut down following a Swedish court order.
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Summer Rail Destinations: Halmstad
Travel: 24 Aug 09
Sponsored article: Initially built by the Danes as a defensive fortress, Halmstad is now a popular coastal retreat with a sophisticated cultural scene and thriving nightlife.
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Gränsö: get pampered in the great outdoors
Travel: 20 Aug 09
Sponsored article: If you're looking to combine a one of Sweden's most beautiful natural landscapes with a bit of luxury, Gränsö could be for you, writes Jennifer Heape.
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Kalmar: more than merely a Baltic gateway
Travel: 28 Jul 09
The historic town of Kalmar has plenty to offer travelers who dare to venture off the well-worn road which leads to the more-high profile Baltic island situated nearby, The Local’s Marge Thorell discovers.
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Baltic yacht race heads for Västervik
Travel: 7 Jul 09
Sponsored article:The Baltic Sprint Cup is one of the highlights of the northern European sailing calendar, and in late July the 930-nautical mile race will be heading through Sweden’s most beautiful archipelago to Västervik, on Sweden’s east coast.
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EU gives failing grade to eight Swedish beaches
Society: 12 Jun 09
The water at eight Swedish bathing areas failed to meet European water quality standards last year, according an annual report from the European Commission.
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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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A Swedish island idyll
Travel: 20 May 09
Sponsored article: A holiday on the beautiful island of Hässelö in southern Sweden is the perfect way to sample traditional Swedish archipelago life.
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The subtle pleasures of Europe Day: Margot Wallström
Analysis & Opinion: 9 May 09
"If you tried to market the EU as an aphrodisiac, it would rate up there with a nice pair of socks," writes Sweden's EU Commissioner Margot Wallström. But, she adds, May 9th is Europe Day and there's much to celebrate.
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Swede shortlisted for 'best job in the world'
Travel: 23 Mar 09
As Sweden awaits the imminent return of Robinson – the remote island reality TV show - to its screens, Felippe Melá is hoping for a shipwrecked story of his very own.
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Abba star cleared to build in nature reserve
Society: 21 Mar 09
Former Abba member Björn Ulvaeus has gained permission to build a home and studio on Furillen, an island off Gotland. Ulvaeus has therefore been given an exemption from strict coastal planning regulations.
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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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Ice Church in Swedish Lappland offers white winterland wedding
Dating: 11 Feb 09
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, AFP's Nina Larson witnesses wedding ceremonies performed in a Swedish winter wonderland.
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Discover Ystad: Just follow the trail of blood
Travel: 3 Nov 08
TV viewers around the world are soon to get their first glimpse of the seaside town of Ystad with the screening of three new BBC movies starring Kenneth Branagh as Inspector Kurt Wallander. David Wiles takes us on a blood-soaked tour of Scandinavia’s murder capital.
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Experience the beauty and eccentricity of Ven
Travel: 18 Jul 08
An island nestled between Sweden and Denmark, Ven offers visitors a unique combination of natural beauty and historical oddities. Matt O'Leary explains what makes the island so special.
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A shore thing: Swedish lakes
Lifestyle: 12 Jun 08
A keen wildlife watcher and hobby angler, René Rice falls hook, line and sinker for Sweden's watery charms.
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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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Webcams: see Sweden in sixty seconds
Travel: 15 May 08
Take a webcam tour of Sweden and see how much of the country looks with just a few clicks of the mouse.
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Top ten Swedish beaches
Travel: 12 May 08
With summer in the air and the holiday season approaching, Ulrika Österlund pulls on her sunglasses and takes a look at ten of Sweden's best beaches.
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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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Take a break: Gothenburg's Archipelago
Travel: 24 Apr 08
Just a hop, skip and a jump from Sweden's second city, Gothenburg's archipelago is a great place to get away from it all, writes Matt O'Leary.
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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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Insurance firm issues beach theft warning
Society: 1 Aug 07
With Swedish beaches attracting more thieves than ever before, one insurance company is advising bathers to equip themselves with portable safes in which to stash their Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton bags.
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'Policemen watched as bouncers attacked Swede'
National: 18 Jul 07
Bulgarian police have launched an internal inquiry following the death of a Swede in a nightclub brawl in a holiday resort on Monday. Two police officers present allegedly did nothing to intervene.
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More Swedish beaches fail quality test
Science & Technology: 31 May 07
Seventeen Swedish beaches have been given the thumbs down by the European Commission after failing water quality tests.
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Sweden is virtually first in Second Life
Science & Technology: 30 May 07
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt has cut a virtual ribbon to open a Swedish Embassy that only exists in cyberspace. But toasting the opening with virtual champagne could not beat real life diplomatic receptions, he opined.
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Introducing...Marcus Schenkenberg
Lifestyle: 23 Apr 07
His little black book contains the numbers of some of the world's hottest female celebrities - as befits the world's first male supermodel. Paul O'Mahony looks beyond the washboard abs of Marcus Schenkenberg.
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Recharge with a Swedish winter weekend
Travel: 15 Dec 06
Is the darkness of winter getting you down? Time to recharge those flickering energy reserves. Elizabeth Dacey-Fondelius has top tips for winter breaks near Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
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SAS deal means plane tickets at Pressbyrån
Business & Money: 22 Aug 06
Scandinavian Airlines has signed a deal with the owners of Pressbyrån to sell tickets to the sun from convenience stores.
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Beaches shut after explosives found
National: 3 Aug 06
Beaches in a remote community in northern Sweden have been shut off after suspected live ammunition was found in the water. Military bomb disposal experts were on the scene on Thursday.
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Ikea asks Swedes to 'come into the closet'
Business & Money: 28 Jul 06
Apparently what we all need now is to spend more time on storage. That's Ikea's theory anyway, as it launches its much-awaited annual catalogue.
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'Group sex' protests over Swedish nudist beach
Society: 20 Jul 06
Local residents near a nudist beach in Laholm, in southern Sweden, have complained to the council about the "white butts bouncing up and down", alleging that the beach has become a haven for group sex.
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July in Sweden: where is everyone?
Lifestyle: 11 Jul 06
If you are planning to invade Sweden - do it now. The lights might be on above the Arctic Circle, but Sweden's inhabitants have loaded up their Volvos and absconded to their little red cottages or the Greek islands.
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Tsunami Swedes reflect one year on
Society: 22 Dec 05
Swedish survivors of the Asian tsunami are still trying to come to terms with the events that left 543 holidaying Swedes dead last year. Now, hundreds of survivors are returning to Thailand to mark the first anniversary of the disaster.
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Christmas Tales
National: 24 Dec 04
A quick scan of the 'Julafton' press reveals Swedes' changing attitudes towards Christmas.
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Environmental health flaws
Society: 4 Jun 04
Salmonella strikes 129 restaurants, the EU declares 18 Swedish beaches 'sub-standard' and the police forget to confiscate 2,247 illegal weapons.
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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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