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February 14, 2012
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Online sale of free school permit sparks outrage
Education: 16 Jan 12
A permit to run a publicly-funded, privately-managed free school is being sold on a popular Swedish buy-sell site, exploiting a legal loophole and angering politicians.
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Swedes churn a profit from Norway butter crisis
Business & Money: 15 Dec 11
Enterprising Swedes hoping to capitalize on Norway's ongoing butter shortage are offering the sought-after spread online, with one seller hoping to score a Gibson guitar in exchange for a pack of margarine.
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Facebook trumps sex for Google-happy Swedes
Business & Money: 14 Dec 11
Pancakes, popstar Justin Bieber, and questions about the time of day kept Swedes busy on Google in 2011, Google Sweden said on Wednesday, showing that Swedes searched for Facebook more often than sex during the past year.
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How to survive on a Swedish student budget
Lifestyle: 12 Aug 11
The Local's Clara Guibourg comes to the rescue of those struggling to get by on a meagre student loan with a survival guide of almost everything you need to know about living in Sweden on the cheap, without missing out on the fun.
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Fake digs fool flat hunting students
Education: 8 Aug 11
Flat-hunting students in Sweden have been swindled into forking out cash for accommodation that doesn't exist, causing one housing site to issue a warning to its users.
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Foreign students easy prey for Stockholm rental scams
Analysis & Opinion: 3 Aug 11
With no end in sight to the shortage of student housing in Stockholm, foreign students should be on the lookout for scam artists hoping to capitalise on their desperation, contributor Anita Badejo discovers.
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Housing scam targets Swedish college students
Business & Money: 2 May 11
Dozens of Swedish university students desperate to find accommodation in Stockholm lost at least 350,000 kronor ($58,000) in an internet housing scam.
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Students' 'runestone' ad fools Swedish papers
Society: 2 Apr 11
A class of high school students from western Sweden recently duped a number of media outlets by posting an advertisement for a runestone on Swedish buy-sell site Blocket.se.
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A guide to second-hand shopping in Sweden
Lifestyle: 17 Jan 11
If you're low on cash but still keen to upgrade your wardrobe, second-hand shopping may be the solution. Contributor Clara Guibourg investigates what Sweden has to offer in the way of vintage.
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Swedes more willing to sell unwanted Christmas presents
Business & Money: 25 Dec 10
Santa is barely out of the door before many Swedes are sitting in front of their computers and putting their unwanted gifts online as more and more people sell their unwanted Christmas presents.
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Swedish home prices continue upward climb
Business & Money: 18 Nov 10
Swedish house prices have risen for the 18th straight quarter and home construction is booming, but that doesn't meant that house hunters can't find something spacious for a reasonable price.
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Sweden spawns egg and sperm donor website
Science & Technology: 15 Sep 10
Long waiting times for the childless and unfavourable Swedish reproductive laws has spurred the opening of a new online business: a private egg and sperm donor social networking site that can arrange surrogacies.
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Ikea to sell second-hand furniture online
Business & Money: 30 Aug 10
Retailing giant Ikea will launch a section to sell used Ikea products with Swedish online classified ad site Blocket.
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No evidence of royal wedding tourist boom
National: 19 May 10
A predicted rush of tourists to Stockholm for the upcoming royal wedding has so far failed to materialise, with no more bookings than in previous years, according to hoteliers in the capital.
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The Local's guide to moving in Sweden
Lifestyle: 13 Apr 10
Sponsored Article: There are lots of things to keep track of when you move home. The Local has teamed up with our friends at Adressändring to provide you with a guide to the most important things to think about.
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Sky-high rents await royal wedding tourists
Society: 6 Apr 10
A large number of Stockholm residents are hoping to take the opportunity to boost their incomes by renting out their apartments during the week of the royal wedding in June.
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Swedes rush to sell unwanted Christmas gifts
National: 26 Dec 09
As one of the busiest retail days of the year kicks off, one in every three Swedes will exchange their Christmas gifts this year, according to a survey. Many are also selling their unwanted presents online.
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Swedish gallery owner accused in fake art scandal
Society: 23 Sep 09
The former owner of a Stockholm art gallery has been accused of fraud and art forgery in the amount of 30 million kronor ($4.4 million).
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Swedish net sellers tricked by fake euro bills
Business & Money: 14 Sep 09
Police in Stockholm have uncovered a new scam involving internet transactions and counterfeit euro bills.
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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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Man fined for reclaiming his own boat
National: 19 Jun 09
A man from Dalarna in central Sweden has fined for attacking a man who had stolen his boat and then tried to sell it on the internet.
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Painted chicks lead to abuse charge for Swedish magician
Society: 5 Jun 09
A Stockholm magician has been charged with animal cruelty for painting several baby chickens as part of a show at a trendy night club last year.
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Ikea furnishes 'copycat' site with lawsuit
Society: 28 May 09
Home furnishing giant Ikea has launched legal proceedings over the rights to the domain name iloveikea.se, a site which currently specializes in selling used Ikea furniture.
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Outrage over politican's high-priced home rental
Society: 5 Mar 09
A Social Democratic politician and former Swedish reality TV star has sparked a backlash over plans to charge what many characterized as exorbitant fees for the rental of two separate properties.
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Defence disputes damage claims
National: 18 Feb 09
As the Pirate Bay trial entered its third day on Wednesday, lawyers for the entertainment industry defended their compensation claims against the four defendants, whose lawyers in turn did their best to poke holes in the prosecution’s case.
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Bid to sell Swedish prison clothes online backfires
Society: 22 Jan 09
A woman’s attempt to sell a Swedish prisoner’s uniform on the popular buy-and-sell website Blocket.se nearly resulted in her own brush with the law.
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Blocket ads worth more than Estonia
Business & Money: 14 Jan 09
Business is thriving on Swedish buy-and-sell site Blocket.se as the market for second hand goods soars in the wake of the economic crisis.
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Teen blogger tops Swedish celebrity search list
Society: 10 Dec 08
Blogging teenager Isabella 'Blondinbella' Löwengrip was Sweden's most sought after celebrity in 2008, according to a new list released by Google.
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Ten ways to save money in Sweden
Lifestyle: 2 Dec 08
From cheap dates with movie stars to the latest free music service, Thanh Dinh has some great tips for biting back at the credit crunch.
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How do I find student housing in Sweden?
Lifestyle: 14 Aug 08
Ask The Local: Every week we will be answering readers' questions about Sweden. This week, Peter from Hamburg wants to know how he can find a student apartment in Sweden.
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Stolen yacht recovered in bizarre circumstances
Society: 11 Jan 08
An uncanny coincidence helped a 15-year-old boy to solve the mystery of a stolen motor yacht.
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Owner gives house away
National: 5 Dec 07
A house in one of Stockholm's most expensive areas is being given away by its owner. But there's a catch.
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Swedish landlords "avoid letting to immigrants"
Society: 18 Mar 07
Eight out of ten Swedish landlords systematically avoid letting their properties to tenants with Arabic names. The discrimination is especially widespread in towns outside the country's large cities.
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Housing in Sweden: useful links
Lifestyle: 16 Feb 07
Looking for somewhere to lay your weary head? The Local has put together a list of some of the most useful sites when searching for accommodation in Sweden.
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Schibsted becomes sole owner of Blocket
Business & Money: 19 Dec 06
Norwegian media giant Schibsted has acquired the last 18.2 percent of Blocket, for almost 300 million Swedish kronor.
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Internet sites warn users of fraudsters
Business & Money: 20 Nov 06
Alleged con-men are on trial in Luleå accused of tricking 304 people out of 700,000 kronor through Internet buy-and-sell site Blocket. The site is warning users to take precautions when buying online.
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Metro takes on Blocket with launch of "Metro Market"
Business & Money: 13 Apr 05
Metro International, the international newspaper group, launches a classified advertising site for consumers days after rival site Blocket.se was vandalised by a hacker.
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Blocket hacked
Business & Money: 11 Apr 05
Classified-ads' site Blocket.se is currently running a limited service after a hacker attacked the site last week. The popular website's technicians are now trying to track the hacker and improve their site security.
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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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