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May 28, 2012
Colombia
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Skanska workers freed by rebels in Peru
Business & Money: 15 Apr 12
Peruvian rebels released 36 construction workers on Saturday, 28 of whom were employed by Swedish construction firm Skanska, bringing an end to a five day hostage drama.
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Stenson spoils US party with bungled final hole
Sport: 6 Apr 12
Henrik Stenson looked set to celebrate his 36th birthday in fine style at the 76th US Masters until he tossed away a hard-earned lead with a nightmare last hole at Augusta National on Thursday.
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Eight charged in 'biggest ever' Swedish drug bust
National: 26 Mar 12
Eight people have been charged for their part in the “biggest ever” cocaine ring in Sweden, in which several tons of cocaine at a value of 4.5 billion kronor ($665 million) had been imported from Colombia.
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Swede admits to FARC guns-for-drugs deal
Business & Money: 20 Jan 12
A former Swedish night club owner held in the United States on suspicion of supplying weapons to Colombian guerrillas in exchange for cocaine, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a US court.
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Dutch crooner named Santa of the Year
Society: 21 Nov 11
A velvet-voiced Dutchman who could also hold his own on a mechanical bull didn't let a lack of snow diminish his joy at being crowned winner of the 2011 Santa Games in Gällivare in northern Sweden on Sunday.
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Swedish women one step closer to quarter finals
Sport: 3 Jul 11
Sweden secured their second straight 1-0 victory on Saturday, beating North Korea and coming one step closer to reaching the 2011 Women's World Cup quarter-finals.
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Swedes set sights on North Korean scalp
Sport: 30 Jun 11
Sweden's World Cup team are looking to follow up Tuesday's victory over Colombia with a second win against the tougher test of North Korea on Saturday, with coach Thomas Dennerby noting that the Asian team are a familiar foe.
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Sweden coach defends squad's 'bully girl' tactics
Sport: 29 Jun 11
The head trainer of Sweden's national women's football team defended his squad against accusations of rough play in their 1-0 victory of Colombia on Tuesday.
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Sweden downs Colombia to win World Cup opener
Sport: 28 Jun 11
Sweden eked out a 1-0 victory against underdogs Colombia on Tuesday in the first match of its 2011 women's World Cup campaign.
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Swedish women start 2011 World Cup quest
Lifestyle: 28 Jun 11
As Sweden kicks off their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign on Tuesday in Germany, contributor Oliver Gee takes stock of the Swedes' chances of being crowned the world champions of women's football.
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Söderling sets up French Open clash with old foe Nadal
Sport: 31 May 11
Sweden's Robin Söderling set up a quarter-final clash with old rival and five-time champion Rafael Nadal after easing past 18th seed Gilles Simon in the French Open on Monday.
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Söderling powers into French Open 4th round
Sport: 29 May 11
Sweden's Robin Söderling, a beaten finalist at the last two French Open championships, cruised into the fourth round in Paris on Saturday with a win in straight sets over Argentine qualifier Leonardo Mayer.
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Swede in US court over guns for drugs deal
National: 10 May 11
A Swedish citizen nicknamed "Stallion" faced a US court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to supply weapons to Colombian guerillas in exchange for cocaine.
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Venezuela slams Sweden over FARC deportee
National: 30 Apr 11
The Venezuelan foreign minister is counterattacking Sweden in the Venezuelan press over Swedish criticism after it arrested and deported a Swedish citizen to Colombia.
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Sweden seeks clarity on FARC suspect arrest
National: 28 Apr 11
Sweden has demanded an explanation from Venezuela as to why it was not informed about the arrest of one its nationals suspected of links to the FARC rebels or his extradition to Colombia.
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Swede deported over Colombia FARC links
National: 26 Apr 11
A 54-year-old Swedish man has been deported from Venezuela to Colombia on suspicion of being the head of the FARC in Europe.
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Swede deported from Colombia
National: 28 Dec 10
A Swedish citizen has been deported from Colombia to Sweden, suspected of serious drugs offences and of being the leader of a cocaine smuggling ring.
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Swedish-led team 'rewrites' Amazon history
Science & Technology: 1 Dec 10
The history of the Amazon rainforest's huge biodiversity dates back further than previously thought, according to a discovery by a team led by a researcher at the University of Gothenburg.
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Zlatan gets in furious scuffle with teammate
Sport: 7 Nov 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was involved in a furious training bust-up with American teammate on Friday, according to reports.
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A November guide to live music in Stockholm
Lifestyle: 29 Oct 10
Contributor David Stavrou checks out some of the highlights awaiting Stockholm music lovers in October.
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Sweden's Elmander secures draw for Bolton
Sport: 24 Oct 10
Swedish international striker Johan Elmander's fifth goal of the season helped the Bolton Wanderers clinch a 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic in their Premier League clash on Saturday.
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Sweden tops global rule of law ranking
Society: 15 Oct 10
Rule of law and government effectiveness in Sweden are among the best in the world, according to a new ranking.
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Alliance majority 'still possible' as results lag
National: 21 Sep 10
Experts claim that the Alliance coalition could still claim an overall majority in the Riksdag, while the Swedish Election Authority warned that final results for the Swedish election may not be known until Thursday.
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Söderling struggles out of US Open first round
Sport: 31 Aug 10
Swedish fifth seed Robin Söderling struggled for nearly four hours in the first round of the US Open on Monday before defeating a 214th-ranked qualifier.
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Hälsingland prepares for Hollywood welcome
Society: 24 Aug 10
The region of Hälsingland looks set to host the cast of the Hollywood remake of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" - the first of the Stieg Larsson Millennium trilogy, with at least some of the location shots likely to take place in the area.
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Swedes impress at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Sport: 27 Jul 10
Although Sweden missed out on the World Cup in South Africa this year, the women's team at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany impressed the crowds in its tournament debut.
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Liberals slam Left Party for dictatorship aid
National: 5 Jul 10
Liberal Party MP and foreign affairs spokesperson Fredrik Malm has accused the Left Party of funneling millions of kronor in development aid to leftist authoritarian and totalitarian regimes and causes.
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Colombia donates royal wedding flowers
Society: 6 Jun 10
The upcoming wedding of Princess Victoria will be decorated with thousands of flowers donated by Colombia, government and business officials said Saturday.
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A new life in northern Sweden - Part Two
Lifestyle: 28 Apr 10
Winter in a picturesque snowbound town can instil in the visitor a true appreciation for life in the far north of Sweden. But a dearth of jobs and a surplus of solitude help explain the region's growing demographic crisis, writes Alec Forss.
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Swedish security police eye terror T-shirts
National: 11 Mar 10
Swedish security service Säpo has said it is monitoring Danish clothing firm Fighters + Lovers, which relocated to Sweden last year after six of its members were convicted of supporting terrorism.
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Swedish journalist claims Obama Nobel jackpot
National: 9 Oct 09
While the decision to award US President Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize has been received by widespread surprise, one Swedish journalist is toasting the Norwegians after winning 50,000 kronor on the outcome.
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Swede held for killing friend in Colombia
National: 22 Sep 09
A 23-year-old Swedish man is in custody in Stockholm for allegedly committing a murder in Colombia.
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Pirate Bay facing new suit from US film giants
Science & Technology: 28 Jul 09
Disney, Universal, Warner Bros and Colombia Pictures are among more than ten major film companies suing for the closure of Swedish file-sharing site The Pirate Bay in Stockholm District Court.
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Sweden demands answers on FARC arms
National: 27 Jul 09
Sweden called on Venezuela on Monday to explain how Swedish-made weapons sold to the country ended up in the hands of Colombian FARC guerillas.
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FARC guerillas armed with Swedish weapons
Politics: 27 Jul 09
The Colombian rebel group the FARC is in possession of advanced weaponry manufactured by the Swedish firm Saab Bofors Dynamics, according to Colombian news reports.
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The Local's Swedish summer festival guide
Lifestyle: 26 Jun 09
From heavy metal to jazz and from pop to classical, Sweden’s roster of summertime musical festivals has something to suit all tastes.
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Global arms spending hits new heights: Swedish think tank
Society: 8 Jun 09
World arms spending reached record levels in 2008, with the United States, China and Russia all upping their military budgets, Swedish think tank SIPRI reports.
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Colombia's FARC frees Swedish hostage
National: 17 Mar 09
Rebels in Colombia have freed Swedish citizen Erik Roland Larsson who has been held captive by the leftist FARC guerrilla movement since being kidnapped in 2007.
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Ibrahimovic influential as Inter close in on title
Sport: 22 Feb 09
Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic was again dominant as Inter showed title form in beating Bologna on Saturday. Coach Jose Mourinho told his players to show no fear ahead of Tuesday's clash with Manchester United.
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Swede held in Colombia sends video message
National: 1 Feb 09
Relatives of the 69-year-old Swedish man kidnapped in Colombia in 2007 have received a video message from him. Ingrid Betancourt has now been approached to help secure the man's release.
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Sweden drops in business friendliness ranking
Society: 10 Sep 08
Sweden has fallen three places in a new report ranking countries according to how easy it is to do business.
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Colombian flower power reaches Sweden
Analysis & Opinion: 2 Sep 08
Contrary to popular misconceptions, Columbian isn't all about Scarface, FARC and kidnapping, writes David Bartal.
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Palestinians from Iraq granted shelter in Sweden and Iceland
Society: 5 Aug 08
Palestinian refugees stranded for two years on the Iraq-Syria border will be resettled in Iceland and Sweden in the coming weeks, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday.
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What's on in Sweden: July 4 - 10
Lifestyle: 3 Jul 08
What’s on in Sweden: Bootsy Collins and The World Dog Show in Stockholm, Bruce Springsteen in Gothenburg, Reggae, Latin and Toumani Diabaté in Malmö.
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Sweden trails Denmark in happiness league
Society: 2 Jul 08
Swedes have a bit of catching up to do if they want to be as merry as the Danes, if the results of a new study are anything to go by.
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Inequality thrives in Stockholm's embassy world
Society: 18 Jun 08
Stockholm's diplomatic community is shot through with gender inequality, according to an analysis of official figures carried out by The Local.
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Swede held in Colombia thought to still be alive
National: 19 May 08
The family of a 69-year-old Swedish man being held captive in Colombia for the past year has received a letter they claim confirms their father is still alive.
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Sweden's cocaine use on the up
Society: 20 Jan 08
Use of cocaine in Sweden is on the up, according to police and customs officers, who now want better cooperation with South American authorities.
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All that Jazz: What's on this weekend
Lifestyle: 18 Jan 08
Something for the Weekend: Women of all ages provide reasons to get out of the house this weekend. Swedish Grammy winner Säkert plays in Gothenburg, Marianne Faithfull hits movie theatres, and there's a Maj Lindström exhibition in Malmö. Or you can grab a jazz brunch if you're in Stockholm.
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Sweden scraps aid to China
National: 27 Aug 07
Sweden is to halve the number of countries to which it pays foreign aid. The number of recipient countries is to be cut from 70 to 33, with China and Vietnam among those losing out. The Social Democrats accuse the government of "abandoning Asia."
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Swede's partner flees Colombian kidnapper
National: 21 May 07
A Colombian woman being held captive with her Swedish partner escaped her kidnappers during a gun battle with police. Concerns are growing for her 68-year-old partner, Swede Erin Ronald Larson.
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Swede kidnapped in Colombia
National: 18 May 07
A Swede has been kidnapped in Colombia along with his Colombian companion, police in the country have said.
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Colombian protests over Stockholm FARC conference
National: 14 Mar 07
A small protest has been held outside the Swedish Embassy in Bogota after a conference in support of FARC guerrillas went ahead in Stockholm earlier this week.
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700 million kronor drugs bust in Gothenburg
National: 26 Dec 06
Swedish and Polish police have broken up a vast network that brought illegal drugs from Venezuela to Europe, arresting three people and seizing 1,360 kilos of cocaine.
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Right Livelihood award split three ways
Society: 28 Sep 06
The 'Alternative Nobel Prize' for human rights and social justice has been awarded to Vietnam whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, along with an Indian women's rights campaigner and a Colombian festival organizer.
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Storm leaves Colombian Embassy in flames
National: 21 Aug 06
The Colombian Embassy in Stockholm was on fire on Monday evening after being struck by lightning. Heavy storms caused disruption across the capital.
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Swedish report highlights worldwide union killings
Smörgåsbord: 1 Oct 05
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Vatican slams Sweden on religious freedom
Society: 30 Jun 05
A report from the Catholic Church has said that religious freedom in Sweden is under threat. The prosecution of anti-gay pastor Åke Green has put Sweden on a Catholic blacklist with China and Nigeria.
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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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