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Five things you should know about Stockholm
Lifestyle: 17 Apr 12
Think you know Stockholm? Check out The Local's list of five things you should know about the Swedish capital.
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Swedish pop starlet's president plea 'a hoax'
Society: 14 Apr 12
A pop video featuring a blonde Swedish singer imploring left-wing French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon to "take power over me" has been revealed to be a media hoax.
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Bear set for Swedish zoo gets 'cold feet' and flees
Society: 10 Apr 12
A bear, which was destined for a zoo in central Sweden, has escaped from its enclosure in Alaska, and is now at large, forcing zookeepers to launch a search party.
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Swedish boys' new hero: pram-pushing Spiderman
Society: 30 Mar 12
A new Swedish toy catalogue has reversed the traditional gender roles by showing Spiderman pushing a pram, and a young girl riding a toy racecar.
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Sweden Democrats in 'honour crime' ad retreat
National: 17 Mar 12
The Sweden Democrats’ Women's Association has announced that it has edited a campaign film released last week featuring honour-related violence after a threat of legal action.
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Busty Swede 'loses' boob in mud wrestling mishap
Society: 15 Mar 12
A buxom Swedish blonde blogger "lost a breast" after a rough-and-tumble reality show mud wrestling match dislodged one of her silicone implants.
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Sweden Democrats face 'honour violence' ad fury
Politics: 13 Mar 12
The Sweden Democrats’ Women's Association's new internet commercial, presented last week and meant to “highlight honour related violence”, has been slammed by leading feminists.
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Swedish teen girl offered job as 'man-eater'
Society: 10 Mar 12
A teenage girl looking for work updated her CV at the Swedish National Employment Office, and was offered a job as "man-eater" at a Swedish call center.
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'New homes' turn Swedes' hair green
Science & Technology: 17 Dec 11
When several formerly blonde inhabitants of Anderslöv suddenly had green hair, suspicion was directed towards the municipal drinking water, but the culprit turned out to be new homes combined with hot showers.
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'Tattoo' star Rooney Mara laughs off 'bush' wig
Society: 16 Dec 11
Rooney Mara, who portrays hacker heroine Lisbeth Salander in the Hollywood remake of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” has made light of the measures taken to ensure the star's hirsute nether regions were also in character for the film.
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Swedish seniors stay active through exercise
Lifestyle: 14 Dec 11
Swedish senior citizens, some well into their 90s, are staying fit and active by taking up regular exercise even long after reaching retirement age, the AFP's Pia Ohlin reports.
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'We never had a single conversation with a Swede'
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Aug 11
UK native Suhail Din reflects on why Swedes refused to talk to him and his family during their recent visit to Stockholm on holiday.
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Sweden's press leaps to the defence of the 'open society'
Analysis & Opinion: 26 Jul 11
As Norway comes to terms with Friday's bloody attacks, the Swedish press has been quick to leap to the defence of pan-Scandinavian values of openness, tolerance and democracy, The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson discovers.
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Wilderness, shopping and blondes shape Sweden's image abroad
National: 22 Jul 11
When foreigners are prompted to share what they think of Sweden their thoughts wander to the great outdoors, shopping, snow and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden.
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Chinese IT firm 'bullies' Swedish workers: report
National: 8 Jun 11
Employees at the Swedish branch of Chinese electronics giant Huawei have been subjected to threats, harassment and punishment from senior staff, according to Swedish media reports.
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Malmö men robbed by nighttime femmes fatales
Society: 23 Feb 11
Police in southern Sweden are on the hunt for at least two young women who are thought to be targeting men at Malmö nightclubs, leaving them drugged, disorientated and relieved of their valuables.
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'Jihad Jane' admits to Lars Vilks murder plot
National: 2 Feb 11
An American woman who referred to herself at "Jihad Jane" pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charged related to a 2009 plot to kill Swedish artist Lars Vilks.
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Sweden Democrats savour parliament entry
Politics: 19 Sep 10
Sweden Democrat candidates savour victory as the party enters parliament for the first time, writes AFP's Igor Gedilaghine.
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'Jihad Jane' pleads not guilty
National: 18 Mar 10
Colleen LaRose aka 'JihadJane', and the two men held in Ireland in connection with the alleged plot to kill Swedish artist Lars Vilks, are set to face court on Friday.
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Blogger profile: Patrick Reilly
Analysis & Opinion: 8 Mar 10
New arrival and active blogger Patrick Reilly speaks to Peter Vinthagen Simpson about his nascent attempts to become a fully-fledged Swedetalker.
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Swedish star: 'Tiger tried to recruit me as a lover'
Society: 9 Dec 09
One of Sweden’s top female celebrities is claiming she was approached by an agent on behalf of Tiger Woods about having a fling with the star golfer.
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Barbro Holmberg rushed to Florida hospital
National: 8 Dec 09
Tiger Woods' Swedish mother-in-law Barbro Holmberg is reported to be in a stable condition after being admitted to a Florida hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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December in Sweden: From candle-head girls to jellied veal
Lifestyle: 1 Dec 09
The Year in Sweden - December: Journalist Kim Loughran sketches a month by month account of the country he has called home ever since his accidental migration in 1966.
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Gaelic invasion: It's football, Sven, but not as we know it
Lifestyle: 27 Nov 09
Ireland's national sport of Gaelic football is growing rapidly in Sweden and it isn't just the ex-pats who are sinking a few points, writes Patrick Reilly.
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Dating site singles out Swedes as world's most beautiful men
Society: 12 Nov 09
Swedish men have been judged as the world’s best looking by a dating website especially for beautiful people, while blokes from Britain have landed near the bottom of the list.
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Chinese media tempted by fantasy of women-only Swedish town
National: 5 Oct 09
A mythical Swedish town where men are barred from entering and women turn to homosexuality has piqued the interest of several Chinese media outlets.
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Carolina Gynning: hectic days in the life of one non-blonde
Lifestyle: 21 Sep 09
Swedish celebrity Carolina Gynning takes time out from her career juggling to chat with The Local about taking control over her life and nascent plans to save the planet.
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Swedish press in Britney Spears boycott
Society: 10 Jul 09
Sweden’s four national newspapers plan to boycott Britney Spears' upcoming concert in Stockholm to protest what they see as unreasonable demands for the use of pictures taken at the concert.
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British journalist fishes for the real Sweden
Analysis & Opinion: 8 Jul 09
British author Andrew Brown talks to James Savage about living in Sweden in the seventies, fishing, and how immigration has changed the country.
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Titiyo: Swedish music royalty
Lifestyle: 2 Jun 09
After a seven year break, Titiyo returns with a new sound and new enthusiasm. Keith Moore talks to the sister of Neneh and Eagle Eye Cherry about music, family, the past and the future.
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Swedes' English is bewilderingly excellent: Dylan Moran
Lifestyle: 29 May 09
Award-winning Irish stand-up comedian Dylan Moran heads to Sweden next week, where he will perform in Stockholm and Gothenburg. The Local gave him a call.
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The Swedish psyche – you could write a book about it
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Apr 09
Cautious? Self-confident? Dull? The Local’s Christine Demsteader peers behind the covers of a selection of books on getting to know the Swedes.
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Mystery Malmö loverboy tops Japanese charts
Society: 1 Apr 09
A catchy hit inspired by a lovestruck Tokyo girl’s new life in Malmö has soared to the top of the charts in Japan, as a wave of Swedish influences washes over the country's musical landscape.
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Let's Dance judge Irving 'in love' with world's strongest man
Society: 17 Jan 09
British choreographer and Let's Dance judge Tony Irving was so taken aback by the gyrations of the world's strongest man, Magnus Samuelsson, in Friday evening's heat that he declared that he was "In looove!..."
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Nina Persson: conjugal bliss bears sexy single
Lifestyle: 16 Jan 09
On the eve of the release of her new single, Swedish pop darling Nina Persson talks to Jennifer Heape about New York, David Bowie and making music with her husband.
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Alling sets the pace in Let's Dance premier
Society: 10 Jan 09
Swedish actor and comedian Morgan Alling, with his partner Helena Fransson, claimed top spot in the season premier of pro-celeb dance competition Let's Dance. The "battle of the blondes" meanwhile hotted up.
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Let's Dance swings into action
Society: 9 Jan 09
One of Sweden's most popular television shows has its season premiere on Friday evening, with viewers expected to tune in en masse to watch celebrities shake their stuff on Let's Dance.
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2008: The year in review
Lifestyle: 31 Dec 08
As 2008 draws to a close, The Local takes a look back at some of the stories that caught our attention over the last twelve months.
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Winter rail destinations: Copenhagen
Travel: 8 Dec 08
Sponsored article: Perched on the other side of the Öresund strait, cosmopolitan Copenhagen is just a short train ride away.
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Veronica Maggio - Sweden's new soul sister
Lifestyle: 24 Sep 08
Sweden’s newest music sensation, Veronica Maggio, talks to The Local’s Jennifer Heape about nerves, female solidarity and exploring her darker side.
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Luke Perry hops in the sauna for new Swedish film
Society: 15 Sep 08
Filming has started in Sweden on a new movie featuring American actor and former teenage heartthrob Luke Perry, best known for his portrayal of Dylan McKay on the hit television show Beverly Hills 90210.
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The best of Way Out West: Day Two
Lifestyle: 11 Aug 08
Day two of the Way Out West is no less impressive than day one, writes Stuart Roberts. There are big names aplenty as Neil Young, Kelis, Lil’ Kim, N*E*R*D and The Flaming Lips all take to the stage.
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Is Sweden obsessed with booze?
Analysis & Opinion: 6 Aug 08
As champagne showers come bucketing down over Stockholm, David Bartal wonders if excessive drinking is the key to successful living in Sweden.
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Elks and blondes shape Sweden's image abroad
National: 29 Jul 08
When foreigners think of Sweden they think of Elks, royalty, the great outdoors, and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden.
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A course in seduction
Dating: 22 May 08
Finding a dishy date is often the easy part. Ronnie Gilghrist offers culinary tips on how to keep your date coming back for more.
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Swedish music's European tour
Lifestyle: 4 May 08
The summer is fast approaching, and with it Europe’s festival season. What better way to spend a couple of lazy months than checking out some of Sweden’s hottest acts as they wow audiences across the continent. David Bartram is your festival guide.
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Scania's sporting facilities keep workers on their toes
Lifestyle: 29 Apr 08
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Witnessing Eurovision nightmares in a Gothenburg downpour
Travel: 28 Apr 08
In his book Cycling Back to Happiness, English journalist Bernie Friend covers 6,000 kilometres of northern Europe on a bicycle in a bid to overcome his paranoia. In the last of our three excerpts, Bernie and his pal Rhys get unexpectedly Eurovisioned in Gothenburg.
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Swedish student murder: sex attack suspected
National: 23 Apr 08
Police confirmed on Wednesday that a charred body found in a French forest is that of a Swedish student.
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Saddle sore in Sweden: Trying to beat the no booze blues
Travel: 21 Apr 08
After a gruelling day in the saddle Bernie Friend looks forward to a beer at the Swedish Tourist Association (STF) hostel in Åsa. But the proprietor has other ideas.
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What's on in Sweden: April 11 - 17
Lifestyle: 10 Apr 08
What's on this week in Sweden: Art celebration in Stockholm, Year Long Disaster in Gothenburg, top Abba cover band in Malmö.
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Girls of the ‘Swedish Mansion’ invade Los Angeles
National: 27 Feb 08
A bevy of busty blondes will soon take up residence in LA for a new reality-TV show.
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Marie Picasso wins Idol 2007
Society: 8 Dec 07
Marie Picasso shook off the cobwebs of her less than illustrious television past to win over the viewing public in the final of Idol 2007.
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Something for the Weekend: The Local's Guide to What's On
Lifestyle: 7 Dec 07
Want to get in the Christmas spirit this weekend? Or dying to escape the whole thing? Whatever you fancy, we've got some ideas.
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Santa pulls Christmas cracker
Society: 6 Dec 07
Last year a Swedish Santa Claus fell in love with a mother of two while delivering presents to her children. This year he will be kissing her under the mistletoe.
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'You can't eat when your tongue's hanging out'
Lifestyle: 28 Sep 07
Kathleen Harman takes her (male) overseas guests to some of Stockholm's flashier nightspots, but finds that the sight of tall, blonde women is enough to put her companions right off their food.
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'Racist' sports shirts banned from school pic
Society: 5 Sep 07
A school principal in southern Sweden has banned pupils from posing for school photos wearing national team sports shirts. The headmaster fears that his pupils risk being branded as racists.
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Queen Carolina vows to continue
Sport: 27 Aug 07
Rejoicing in an unprecedented third world heptathlon crown and a long-awaited new personal record, Carolina Klüft says she is not yet ready to abdicate as queen of athletes. "How long I'll do this I have no idea," she says.
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Klüft looking for perfect end to her reign
Sport: 22 Aug 07
Sweden's Olympic and world heptathlon gold medallist Carolina Klüft will be hoping the 2007 world championships are to be the beginning of a perfect end to her reign. Klüft plans to quit the seven-sport spectacle after the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
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The Dame Judi Dench of garden centres
Lifestyle: 15 Jun 07
Tipping Point: Growing old gracefully is an art that many women haven't quite mastered, says Kathleen Harman. But she finds one old lady of Stockholm who has weathered the years with distinction
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Raw pleasure on Kungsholmen
Lifestyle: 11 May 07
Tipping Point: In The Local's new review series, Kathleen Harman finds respite from the ubiquitous Stockholm Tan and a large helping of bistro charm at the refreshingly unpretentious Mäster Anders.
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Introducing...the Swedish Bikini Team
Lifestyle: 16 Apr 07
They might be as Swedish as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but they have been flying the blue and yellow colours for more than fifteen years. Paul O'Mahony takes a closer look.
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Sweden goes Dolly Parton crazy
Society: 16 Mar 07
After an absence of almost thirty years, Dolly Parton is back in Sweden. Back then she was barely made welcome. But this time she has almost earned the status of visiting royalty.
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Introducing...Victoria Silvstedt
Lifestyle: 26 Feb 07
The Local takes a long, lingering look at Victoria Silvstedt, the former child skiing star now known worldwide for her frequent lapses into semi-nudity.
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Introducing...Linda Rosing
Lifestyle: 8 Jan 07
She first became known for having sex on live television in the Swedish version of Big Brother. Now, Linda Rosing, aka Bionda, has become a politician and a woman of letters.
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New centre will dispel Viking myths
Lifestyle: 3 Jan 07
Visitors to Stockholm have long been puzzled by the absence of a museum dedicated to the Vikings. Now plans are afoot for a major new Viking centre, which organisers hope will entertain as well as inform.
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Swedish technical journal shocks with busty front cover
Society: 27 Dec 06
Osqledaren, the august journal of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, decided to replace its traditional abstract illustrated front cover with something a little more eye-catching: a buxom topless blonde.
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Introducing...Carolina Gynning
Lifestyle: 6 Nov 06
She's best known, in the words of one of her talk show guests, for her "lovely onions." But as an ex-Big Brother contestant who has actually got herself a showbiz career, Carolina Gynning must be doing something right.
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Swedish women turn to moose hunting
Lifestyle: 30 Aug 06
A record number of women are expected to take part in Sweden's annual moose hunt when it opens next week, and there are some famous faces among those cocking their rifles in the great outdoors.
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Persistence pays: getting a job in Sweden
Lifestyle: 4 Aug 06
With Swedish unemployment higher than in many other countries , getting a job in Sweden isn't easy – but it is possible. Janelle Larsson asks employers how foreigners can maximize their chances.
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'I just love Swedish blonds'
Lifestyle: 1 Aug 06
American soul diva LaGaylia tells The Local about moving from Florida to Sundsvall, singing in Robert Wells' Rhapsody in Rock and learning to speak Swedish.
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Protagonist or puritan? The truth about Sweden and porn
Lifestyle: 13 May 06
Sweden’s reputation as the first country of filth is one of those lingering stereotypes. Like high taxes. But whilst there’s no denying the latter, what truth really is there in the triple X typecast? The Local’s Christine Demsteader investigates.
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Stockholm Syndrome: Ambition impossible?
Analysis & Opinion: 20 Jan 06
Don't mention ambition in front of Swedes, especially if it's of the economic variety. But as our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent discovers, immigrants are just bursting with the stuff.
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Dylan back in Sweden 40 years on
National: 14 Oct 05
There are few musicians whose names have been connected with the Nobel Literature Prize. But then there is only one Bob Dylan – and he's back in Sweden this week, 40 years after his first visit.
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Stars on screen at Popcorn
Lifestyle: 7 Oct 05
Want to see Kate Bush, Bob Dylan, George Michael and Emmylou Harris in one venue in Stockholm? Well you can, in celluloid form anyway, at the Popcorn Festival.
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Dismembered body found on ice
National: 31 Mar 05
Parts of the body of a middle aged woman have been found on frozen water near Stockholm's old town. Police say that the woman, whose torso is missing, had been subjected to extreme violence before she died.
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Melodifestivalen: Men mop up in Skellefteå
Lifestyle: 27 Feb 05
It was a night for the men at Melodifestivalen's third round in Skellefteå. Jimmy Jansson and Martin Stenmarck picked up the ladies vote, but even a precariously attached decolletage couldn't save the day for Jessica Folcker.
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Eurovision hopefuls announced
Lifestyle: 9 Dec 04
Wielding their harmonies like howitzers and clad from head to toe in glamouflage, Sweden's musical gladiators prepare to compete for the honour of representing the nation at next May's final.
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Undersexed Swedes turn to online gambling
Society: 14 Oct 04
Another myth shattered: Swedes aren’t having that much sex. What's more, men are having an identity crisis, thousands are playing online poker all night and 1 in 9 has a social phobia. Spot a connection?
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Shots ring out in Knutby again
National: 4 Jun 04
The bathtub death splits experts, gunshots are confirmed as being loud and the 'Bride of Christ' has her day in court. Dark times for the pastor.
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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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