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Forty years in comics for 'leftie bear' Bamse

Lifestyle: 10 Jan 13
A brown bear in blue dungarees dubbed the "world's strongest bear" celebrated 40 years of leading the battle for a kinder world this week, despite charges of being a communist and a turn-coat capitalist. Ursus comicus Bamse is The Local's Swede of the Week. READ »

Cartoon bear victim of ‘refugee-porn’: Vilks

Society: 20 May 11
The media storm surrounding the special edition of children’s cartoon Bamse, aimed at helping asylum seeking children, could have ‘xenophobic undercurrents’, according to controversial artist Lars Vilks. READ »

Cartoon bear's 'asylum stories' spark debate

Society: 18 May 11
One of Sweden's most beloved children's cartoon characters, Bamse the bear, has found himself at the centre of a raging debate about Sweden's asylum policies. READ »

Swedish kiddie-mags touch off heated gender debate

Society: 6 May 11
Two new gender-specific magazines launched this month by a Swedish publisher have sparked a storm of criticism among parents voicing concerns that they promote 'outdated' stereotypes. READ »

Swedish Donald Duck wades into pirates' waters

Society: 27 Jul 09
The Swedish publishers of Kalle & Anka & Co, a comic featuring the Disney character Donald Duck, have expressed regret over an edition featuring the loveable children's character engaging in internet 'piracy'. READ »

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