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'Bildt bugged in Russia opposition meet-up'

Politics: 21 May 12
Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt was bugged during meetings in Moscow last year, according to a Russian media report which also claims that Swedish intelligence services are aiding the Russian opposition. READ »

Charges filed for 'cold-blooded' farm murders

National: 21 May 12
Prosecutors on Monday formally charged two men suspected in a gruesome double murder of an elderly couple on a farm in Alingsås in southwestern Sweden last autumn. READ »

Cowboy hat smuggler jailed at Norway border

Society: 10 May 12
A smuggler travelling across Sweden's (wild) western border recently baffled customs officials who found over 500 cowboy hats stashed in the back of his car along with booze and cigarettes. READ »

Swedish sperm becomes 'bestseller' in China

Business & Money: 7 May 12
Swedish company Viking Genetics has been supplying the Chinese with over 100,000 doses of bull sperm over the last year and is hoping for the same this year, as the country means to double its heifer population. READ »

Swedish farmer shoots and kills cow-eating bear

National: 23 Apr 12
A farmer in western Sweden recently shot a bear dead after it attacked his cattle for the second time in one week. READ »

Russia 'blocks' Stockholm property sale

Business & Money: 16 Apr 12
The Swedish Enforcement Authority was about to seize and sell a property in Stockholm belonging to the Russian Trade Delegation when a letter to the agency from the country’s embassy stopped the proceedings. READ »

Saab to defence clients: 'See first - Kill first'

Business & Money: 9 Apr 12
An aggressive marketing campaign from Swedish defence firm Saab is extolling the virtues of weapons that help users to ”see first – kill first” and can be adjusted to focus specifically on ”soft targets”. READ »

Sweden readies for daylight savings time

Science & Technology: 24 Mar 12
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night. Once again, the time has come to change to daylight savings time, marking the start for longer and brighter evenings in Sweden. READ »

Unknown Swedish prisoner may provide clues to Wallenberg mystery

Analysis & Opinion: 15 Mar 12
A so far unidentified Swedish prisoner in Soviet captivity in the 1950s may provide historians with more clues as to the fate of missing WWII diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, argues historian Susanne Berger. READ »

'Starting pistol' sparked wild Stockholm shootout

National: 14 Mar 12
A jewellery store robber armed with nothing more than a starting pistol prompted police to fire at least a dozen gun shots in central Stockholm last week, a prosecutor said Tuesday. READ »

'Cowboy' police slammed after Stockholm shootout

National: 13 Mar 12
Police who opened fire on robbers following a jewellery shop burglary in Stockholm last week have been branded as “American cowboys” by a criminologist after it came to light that the assailants never fired a single shot. READ »

Wernbloom's heroics put Real Madrid on edge

Sport: 22 Feb 12
Swedish midfielder Pontus Wernbloom had a dream debut with CSKA Moscow in Tuesday's Champions League match as he cracked a last minute score to equalize 1-1 with Spanish giants Real Madrid. READ »

'My Jar Jar Binks is better than yours'

National: 17 Feb 12
From flying embryos to heroin-dealing grannies, here's a quick look at a some eyebrow-raising tidbits circulating among the big headlines in Sweden this week. Brace yourself for the first installment of Sweden's News In Brief. READ »

Divers find WWII bomber off Swedish coast

Society: 24 Jan 12
Swedish divers have discovered what is believed to be the remains of a WWII Halifax bomber plane in the waters off the coast of southern Sweden. READ »

Sweden launches new Wallenberg investigation

National: 18 Jan 12
The Swedish foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that a new probe into the fate of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who vanished after being taken into custody by Soviet Union soldiers 67 years ago. READ »

Sweden knew Wallenberg probe 'blocked' by KGB

National: 17 Jan 12
Sweden was aware that Soviet secret police were obstructing an investigation into the fate of Swedish Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg, researchers claim, citing a newly discovered document. READ »

Swedish Bondage Fairies launch high-tech global treasure hunt

Lifestyle: 12 Jan 12
An underground Swedish band with a suggestive name has launched a technological treasure hunt through which fans can discover their new song by finding computer memory sticks hidden in public places around the world. READ »

Raoul Wallenberg – Sweden's Not-So-Favourite Son

Analysis & Opinion: 2 Jan 12
The Swedish government has announced that it will designate 2012 as the official "Raoul Wallenberg Year" and the honour is more than deserved, according to historian Susanne Berger. READ »

Swede wanted in Ikea Russia fraud probe

Business & Money: 20 Dec 11
A 35-year-old Swedish executive who worked for Ikea in Russia is under investigation for fraud and bribery in connection with the Swedish retail giant's operations in Moscow. READ »

'Panic chaos' and other signs that Christmas is coming to Sweden

Lifestyle: 12 Dec 11
Contributor Lola Akinmade-Åkerström offers up five tell-tale signs that Swedes have truly been gripped by the holiday spirit. READ »

New breed of crazy Swedish chefs ride wave of YouTube fame

Lifestyle: 6 Dec 11
A loud-mouthed YouTube cooking show featuring dishes like 'meatloaf mayhem' and 'furious fishdicks' may soon dethrone the famed Swedish Chef as the pinnacle of Swedish culinary insanity, The Local's Joel Linde discovers. READ »

Owner reported after Södertälje cat stabbing

Society: 2 Dec 11
A Swedish woman who was viciously attacked by her pet cat in southern Stockholm has been reported by an anonymous animal sympathizer, claiming that stabbing the cat to death was unnecessary. READ »

The ten oddest tourist attractions in Sweden

Lifestyle: 29 Nov 11
Ever wanted to escape the technology muddle for a day and experience life close to nature and its creations? Or perhaps try your luck in the land of cowboys? The Local tells you where you can. READ »

Sweden proposes ban on sex with animals

National: 28 Nov 11
After years of debate on the issue, a new proposed law on animal welfare suggests the outlawing of sexual encounters with animals in Sweden, a practice previously decriminalized in 1944. READ »

Swede shocked by backyard elk 'threesome'

Society: 27 Oct 11
A man in western Sweden was greeted by an unusual sight on Wednesday morning when he saw three elk engaged in what appeared to be group sex in his backyard. READ »

Quality wins over Stockholm's foreign students

Education: 20 Oct 11
Since Sweden introduced university tuition fees for people from non-EU countries, students' expectations have increased. But those studying at Stockholm University say they are getting good value for money. READ »

China relies less on Russian arms: Swedish think tank

Politics: 3 Oct 11
Swedish think tank SIPRI has said in a new report that China's dependence on Russia for arms and energy imports has declined and Moscow's position when dealing with Beijing has weakened as a result. READ »

Ex-dean: 'blow up unused Swedish churches'

National: 2 Oct 11
As the number of churchgoers in Sweden dwindles ever further, a former dean in the Church of Sweden has suggested the best thing to do with the almost unused buildings is demolish them. READ »

Sweden mourns sports legend Sven Tumba

Sport: 2 Oct 11
Sven Tumba, one of Sweden's most famous ever sports stars, died in hospital in Stockholm on Saturday at the age of 80, following a long illness. READ »

Sweden battles national butter shortage

National: 28 Sep 11
As Sweden's butter shortage enters its second month, the dairy industry is struggling to meet demand and blame is being directed at the new back to basics cooking trend, full fat diet fads and young people turning their backs on farming. READ »

Prankster convicted for office gas cloud blast

Business & Money: 16 Sep 11
An explosive workplace prank that injured four coworkers in western Sweden has resulted in a criminal conviction for the man behind the failed gag. READ »

Sweden mourns death of beloved hockey star

Sport: 8 Sep 11
Grief stricken Swedish ice hockey players and fans expressed their sorrow over the death of national team goaltender Stefan Liv, who was killed in a plane crash in Russia that decimated the Lokomotiv ice hockey team. READ »

Swedish goalie dead in Russia plane crash

Sport: 7 Sep 11
Swedish national ice hockey team goalie Stefan Liv was among those killed in the crash of a Russian passenger plane that went down on Wednesday carrying members of the Lokomotiv ice hockey team. READ »

Swedes warned over looming butter shortage

Society: 1 Sep 11
Sweden’s butter shortage is set to reach alarming levels this year, the country's dairy association has warned, citing higher demands and less raw milk. READ »

Report: 'Russia lied in Wallenberg probe'

National: 2 Aug 11
A new book containing statements from a cellmate of missing Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg proves that Russian officials deliberately withheld information about the fate of the man credited with saving thousands of Jews from the Holocaust, researchers allege. READ »

Swedish blogger inspired Norway terrorist: report

National: 29 Jul 11
Portions of Anders Behring Breivik’s “manifesto” were previously posted on an anti-Muslim Swedish blog, according to report in the Swedish media. READ »

Outbreak prompts probe of old anthrax cases

Science & Technology: 27 Jul 11
An outbreak of anthrax at a farm in central Sweden has prompted veterinary officials to launch an investigation into where cows that died from the disease have been buried in Sweden going back to 1916. READ »

Anthrax found on Swedish farm

National: 24 Jul 11
A case of anthrax has been discovered at a cattle farm outside Örebro, in central Sweden, with more animals suspected to have been infected. READ »

Sweden secures World Cup bronze

Sport: 17 Jul 11
Sweden finished third at the women's World Cup after beating France 2-1 in Saturday's play-off despite finishing the game with 10 players. READ »

Top ten Swedish foods to remember

Lifestyle: 11 Jul 11
While Sweden is not exactly known around the world as a destination of culinary excellence, there are some juicy Nordic morsels that are sure to leave would-be exiles pining for a taste of home, food blogger Maia Brindley Nilsson discovers. READ »

Apps for kids 'growing market' in Sweden

Science & Technology: 21 Jun 11
A growing market of applications for smartphones and electronic reading pads aimed at young children and toddlers is being created in Sweden, according to experts who fear there may be consequences. READ »

Swedish 'Snabba cash' actor finds more Hollywood success

Society: 14 Jun 11
Swedish heartthrob Joel Kinnaman has snagged yet another lead in an American feature film, according to Hollywood reports. READ »

Dairy giant Arla in merger talks with Milko

Business & Money: 9 Jun 11
Swedish dairy firms Arla and Milko have announced that they are in discussions over the terms of a merger in a move taken as a result of Milko's parlous finances. READ »

Stephen Lynch - laughing in the face of the inferno

Lifestyle: 8 Jun 11
American funnyman Stephen Lynch, the self-professed "musician trapped in the body of a comedian", is all revved to bring his "Beefy Burrito" back to Sweden, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers. READ »

Thomas Bodström: Sahlin victim of a coup

Politics: 23 May 11
Mona Sahlin was ousted by a group of her main opponents for the post as leader of the Social Democrats, according to revelations in a new book published by former justice minister Thomas Bodström. READ »

Immigrants often stuck in the 'wrong' job: study

National: 5 May 11
Foreigners with university degrees that accept an unskilled job when they arrive in Sweden often get stuck in it for several years, a new study shows. However, English-speakers are at somewhat of an advantage. READ »

Bildt hails 'better world' after bin Ladin death

Politics: 2 May 11
Sweden's Foreign Minister Carl Bildt welcomed the news from the US that al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Ladin has been killed in Pakistan in a comment on Monday morning. READ »

Putin slams 'double standards' over Libya

Politics: 27 Apr 11
During a visit to Sweden on Wednesday, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin blasted the gulf between words and practice in modern international relations, using an anecdote from his KGB past to denounce civilian deaths in Libya. READ »

Putin in Sweden: visa rules to be eased

Politics: 27 Apr 11
At a meeting in Stockholm with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced that visa regulations would be eased while emphasising economic cooperation between the countries. READ »

Sweden's Vasa marks 50 years out of the water

Science & Technology: 24 Apr 11
One of Sweden's most well-known treasures is celebrating a special anniversary Sunday – it is 50 years since the 17th century Vasa ship was salvaged from the depths of the Baltic. READ »

Easter - when Sweden's witches come out to play

Lifestyle: 21 Apr 11
What do you associate with Easter: eggs, lambs and church? Sweden has these too, but it also features bonfires and witches on broomsticks off to dance with the devil at Blåkulla. Elizabeth Dacey-Fondelius investigates. READ »

Swedish green-burial firm to turn frozen corpses in compost

Lifestyle: 13 Apr 11
A posthumous bath in liquid nitrogen pioneered by an eco-minded Swedish entrepreneur may help bring the deceased closer to life after death, the Local’s Karen Holst discovers. READ »

Swedish UN worker dead after Afghanistan demo

National: 1 Apr 11
A 33-year-old Swedish man was among a number of United Nations personnel killed in Afghanistan on Friday after a demonstration turned violent in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. READ »

Clocks go forward to welcome in the summer

Science & Technology: 27 Mar 11
Summertime began in Sweden on Saturday night, meaning a lost hour's sleep for many and a shorter Sunday for others. READ »

Sadistic sex crimes on animals rise in Sweden

Society: 22 Mar 11
The number of sadistic sex crimes against animals in Sweden has doubled over the past four years, according to Swedish Veterinary Association figures. READ »

Russian gas pipeline 'unstoppable': report

National: 7 Mar 11
Swedish objections to a controversial Baltic Sea pipeline to carry natural gas from Russia to Germany fell on deaf ears in Russia, according to US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks. READ »

Reaching expats in Europe simplified with new ad network

Business & Money: 21 Feb 11
English-speaking professionals in other European countries form a growing and valuable market. Reach:Europe, launched today by The Local, helps advertisers reach nearly 6 million of these high-earning consumers with one phone call. READ »

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. READ »

Sweden probes possible mad cow death

Science & Technology: 16 Feb 11
Health officials in Sweden are looking into whether a woman who recently died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) may have had mad cow disease. READ »

Stockholm bomb victim estimate 'well below 30'

National: 13 Feb 11
A Swedish military agency that is testing the bombs that were found after the terrorist attack in Stockholm estimates that the number of people who could have been killed would have been "well below 30" if they had successfully detonated. READ »

The white stuff: a guide to Swedish ski resorts

Travel: 11 Feb 11
With Sweden digging out from another wave of winter weather, The Local's Geoff Mortimore provides a run down of Swedish ski areas, where new snow brings fists raised in glee, rather than anger. READ »

Assange: Swedish rape case 'an empty black box'

National: 8 Feb 11
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived at a UK court on Tuesday to continue his battle against extradition to Sweden on suspicion of rape and molestation, arguing that the claims of his accusers lack substance. READ »

Swedish breakthrough could slow Parkinson's

Science & Technology: 19 Jan 11
A discovery by researchers at Lund University in southern Sweden on how Parkinson's disease spreads to the brain may lead to new treatments. READ »

Sweden to close five embassies

Politics: 22 Dec 10
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt on Wednesday announced the closure of five embassies as a result of the recent cuts to the government's administrative budget. READ »

Sweden could be a 'catalyst of understanding' after attack

Analysis & Opinion: 21 Dec 10
While Sweden is left asking why after experiencing its first suicide bombing, Fulbright scholar and US Muslim Dr. Abdul-Majeed Azad calls on the country to deploy its history of neutrality to build bridges across Europe to defeat the radicalisation of Muslim youth. READ »

TeliaSonera appeals Russian court ruling

Business & Money: 21 Dec 10
Swedish telecom firm TeliaSonera confirmed on Tuesday that it has filed an appeal against a Russian court decision blocking the merger of its stakes in two mobile phone operators with Moscow-based Altimo. READ »

Stockholm house prices place 12th in global study

Business & Money: 20 Dec 10
Sweden's capital Stockholm is the 12th most expensive city in which to buy a home, according to a major international study. READ »

Porn-themed shirt lands Swedish pastor in hot water

Society: 14 Dec 10
A Stockholm-area pastor has been reported for misconduct after posting pictures of himself on Facebook wearing a t-shirt referencing a famed Swedish porn film while he was supervising a group of Swedish teens. READ »

UK police search home of Swedish suicide bomber

National: 13 Dec 10
British police are continuing the search of a home northwest of London on Monday in connection with Saturday's bombings in Stockholm in light of reports that the perpetrator used to live in the area. READ »

Ikea owner 'distressed' over Russian expansion

Business & Money: 11 Dec 10
Iconic Swedish furniture giant Ikea's founder, Ingvar Kamprad, is "distressed" by the company's troubled expansion into Russia after a review of its operations in Russia revealed major shortcomings. READ »

FT ranks Borg fourth of EU financial chiefs

Business & Money: 6 Dec 10
Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg came in fourth among a ranking of 19 European finance ministers published by the Financial Times (FT) newspaper on Monday. READ »

What's On in Sweden: November 26-December 2

Lifestyle: 25 Nov 10
What’s on in Sweden: Camels and horses ride into Stockholm, a month of Cock in Gothenburg and Dubstep rules in Malmö. READ »

'Nothing wrong' with naked Swedish farm student video

Education: 22 Nov 10
An internet video featuring naked Swedish high school students frolicking with farm animals and riding tractors on school property is no big deal, according to the school’s principal. READ »

Olof Palme and Obamania: Swedes' love-hate relationship with the US

Analysis & Opinion: 1 Nov 10
On the eve of the US mid-term elections, libertarian Swedish commentator and author Fredrik Segerfeldt takes a look at the evolution of Swedes' attitudes toward the United States – with some help from one of Sweden’s most revered singer-songwriters. READ »

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. READ »

Swedish leaders see unity on Afghanistan

Politics: 21 Oct 10
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Social Democrat leader Mona Sahlin both expressed satisfaction that common ground could be found after talks on the Swedish force in Afghanistan on Thursday. READ »

Artists' take on Sweden at the Moderna Museet

Lifestyle: 15 Oct 10
Every four years, Stockholm’s Moderna Museet presents a sampling of what's new in Swedish contemporary art. Contributor Jennifer Lindblad takes a look at this year's exhibit, which opened October 2nd. READ »

Elk makes unexpected visit to Swedish health clinic

Society: 9 Sep 10
An anxious elk cow with swollen udders shattered two windows as it dashed into a health clinic near Borås in western Sweden on Wednesday, startling personnel who then called police and local hunters for help. READ »

Profits soar for Sweden's state-owned companies

Business & Money: 3 Sep 10
Sweden’s state owned companies are set to earn record-breaking profits this year, although not every company has had a stellar 2010. READ »

Sweden issues Russia travel warning

National: 11 Aug 10
Sweden's foreign ministry on Tuesday issued a warning to citizens to avoid travel to Moscow and regions in western Russia ravaged by wildfires and sweltering heat. READ »

The Local's Guide to Pride

Lifestyle: 29 Jul 10
Scandinavia's biggest gay pride festival starts building to a climax on Thursday. We guide you through the highlights of a long weekend of partying, with just a little politics thrown in. READ »

Stieg Larsson first to sell one million Kindle books

Business & Money: 28 Jul 10
Sweden's Stieg Larsson has become the first author to sell more than one million books in Amazon's Kindle electronic bookstore, the company announced on Tuesday. READ »

Daniel Craig lands Millennium lead role

Society: 27 Jul 10
Daniel Craig has officially signed on with Sony Picture to star in the lead role as journalist Mikael Blomkvist in the upcoming Hollywood film remake of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. READ »

Herräng: Sweden's Lindy Hop heartland

Lifestyle: 16 Jul 10
Every summer Herräng, a sleepy one-horse town north of Stockholm, is transformed into a jazz-era mecca as the Herräng Dance Camp rolls into town. The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson grabbed his dancing shoes and travelled up country in search of this thing they call swing. READ »

Stockholm goes orange as Dutch claim final spot

Sport: 7 Jul 10
The Dutch embassy in Stockholm played host to a carnival atmosphere of 150 Dutch expats, Swedes, Germans and even a Welshman, as the Netherlands beat Uruguay 3-2 to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1978. READ »

Driver hits elk and runs off with slice of thigh

National: 23 Jun 10
A car driver involved in a collision with an elk on the E22 motorway in Blekinge in southern Sweden, claimed a slice of meat from the animal's thigh before fleeing the scene in a hit and run incident that has left a local hunter seething. READ »

Sweden condemns pig cannibalism

National: 22 Jun 10
Across Europe, pigs can still be legally fed with feed containing pig blood, disgusting Agriculture Minister Eskil Erlandsson, who called it "shocking." READ »

Green Party favours selling parts of Vattenfall

Business & Money: 18 Jun 10
Green Party spokesman Peter Eriksson believes that state power company Vattenfall is a major problem and is willing to sell off parts of the company. READ »

Jobs in focus during party leader debate

Politics: 16 Jun 10
The jobs, the environment and unemployment were the dominant themes in the party leaders' debate in Sweden's parliament, the Riksdag, on Wednesday. READ »

Daniel descended from aristocracy: new book

National: 8 Jun 10
Next week, he will become a prince. But Daniel Westling already has aristocratic blood - and possibly even Russian blood - coursing through his veins, according to a new book. READ »

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. READ »

Cop faces sack over 'offensive and disrespectful' blog

National: 27 Apr 10
Police in southern Sweden have recommended the firing of a police sergeant who blogged about throwing stones at a thief and secretly dabbing the tip of his sex organ on car door handles. READ »

Swede success as 'meat glue' plans come unstuck

National: 27 Apr 10
The European Parliament's environment committee has backed a proposal drafted by Swedish MEP Åsa Westlund calling for an EU-wide ban on the controversial 'meat glue' product thrombin. READ »

Students seek expansion of volcano help site

Society: 23 Apr 10
A pair of Swedish students are hoping their website launched to organize people left stranded by the Iceland volcano flight chaos will become a permanent fixture to help victims of natural disasters. READ »

Soviets lied over Wallenberg death: researchers

National: 3 Apr 10
Two researchers have said there is strong evidence to suggest that Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was still alive after the date on which the Soviet Union claimed he had died of a heart attack. READ »

Wallenberg lived longer than claimed: report

National: 2 Apr 10
Russian archivists have said that Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg may have been alive after July 17, 1947. Wallenberg is credited with rescuing thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust. READ »

Saab to build cars in Russia: Antonov

National: 29 Mar 10
Spyker adviser Vladimir Antonov has said Saab is planning to build a new plant in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad, where it will produce 10,000 cars a year. READ »

Rabbit abuser reprimanded for animal welfare violations

National: 27 Mar 10
A farmer in southern Sweden has been reprimanded by animal welfare authorities for the severe neglect of more than 100 animals. READ »

Sweden helping Chechen 'bandits': Russia

Politics: 9 Mar 10
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev hit out at Sweden for providing a home for Chechen "bandits" as leading politicians from the two countries met at the Kremlin on Tuesday. READ »

Stockholm gallery opens 'Wag the Dog' exhibition

Lifestyle: 9 Mar 10
A multimedia exhibition by Armenian artist Azat Sargsyan on the perception of reality presented by the mass media, marks the start of the spring season at Stockholm art gallery wip:sthlm. READ »


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