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May 28, 2012
Elvis
The following articles have been tagged with "Elvis":
Swede denied right to call himself ‘black work’
Society: 3 Mar 12
A man from Stockholm has been denied the right to adopt the word “Svartjobb” (literally: black work) as his name after tax authorities deemed it to have negative connotations and to be indicative of a poor work ethic.
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Elvis' Swedish 'daughter' sues Presley estate
Society: 1 Dec 11
A Swedish woman who has long claimed that she is the rightful daughter of deceased US crooner Elvis Presley has sued the singer's estate for $130 million.
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Millennium film wins Emmy award
Society: 22 Nov 11
Swedish crime drama Millennium, based on the novels by Stieg Larsson, has won the prize for best TV movie at the International Emmy Awards in New York.
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Stieg Larsson among top earning dead celebs
Society: 26 Oct 11
Swedish writer Stieg Larsson, author of the world acclaimed Millennium trilogy, has cracked Forbes magazine's list of top ten stars who are still earning big in the afterlife.
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Tax agency rejects 'His Majesty' name change request
Society: 20 Jun 11
A Swedish man's bid to have 'His Majesty' officially added to his name has been rejected because it could lead to "misunderstandings".
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'Jack Nicholson' surprises Swedish music festival fans
Society: 13 Jun 11
Fans attending the Summer Rock festival in southern Sweden cheered on Saturday by what they thought was a surprise appearance by legendary Hollywood actor Jack Nicholson.
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Stockholm braces for drop-in wedding deluge
Lifestyle: 10 Jun 11
Las Vegas it isn’t, and chances are Elvis won't be anywhere in sight, but this weekend's mass 'drop-in' wedding at Stockholm's Skansen wildlife park is expected to draw hundreds ready to say "I do", The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.
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Swedish man convicted of sex with sheep
Society: 10 Jun 11
A man who forcibly had sex with a sheep has been convicted of violating Sweden's animal cruelty laws.
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Yusuf/Cat Stevens live in Stockholm: a review
Lifestyle: 9 May 11
Yusuf Islam, perhaps better known as Cat Stevens, opened his new European tour in Stockholm at the weekend. Contributor Oliver Gee was there to see whether or not fans felt the artist lived up to their expectations.
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'Wild card' Juholt faces challenge of mending a party in crisis
Analysis & Opinion: 10 Mar 11
The choice of Håkan Julholt as candidate to take over as leader of the Social Democrats, while answering one question, leaves much about the party's future unresolved, The Local's David Landes discovers.
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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.
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What's On in Sweden: July 16th - July 22nd
Lifestyle: 15 Jul 10
What’s on in Sweden: Jason Rouse in Stockholm, The Gothia Cup in Gothenburg and outdoor cinema Malmö.
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Court ruling paves way for flood of 'Princes'
Society: 25 May 10
A Swedish appeals court has cleared the path for parents to name their children Prince (Prins) after rejecting a tax agency argument that the name was a professional title.
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Millions switch on for Eurovision heat
Society: 8 Feb 10
Saturday's Melodifestivalen heat was watched by almost three million Swedes as Hollywood actor Dolph Lundgren did his bit to ensure that Eurovision fever gripped the country once again.
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What's On in Sweden: December 11th - 17th
Lifestyle: 10 Dec 09
What’s on in Sweden: Dubstep comes to Stockholm, Alice Cooper pays a visit to Gothenburg and Elvis has been spotted in Malmö.
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Swedish docs cleared over misplaced colon
Science & Technology: 1 Jul 09
Health authorities in Sweden have decided not to punish two doctors who mistakenly stitched a 65-year-old patient’s bladder to his large intestine.
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Sweden mourns death of Michael Jackson
Society: 26 Jun 09
Pop music fans and musicians in Sweden were reeling on Friday following news of the unexpected death of Michael Jackson, who died suddenly on Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 50.
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Art off the beaten track in Stockholm
Lifestyle: 7 May 09
Art critic Katarina Wadstein MacLeod slips into the suburbs and side streets of Stockholm in search of hidden gems outside the mainstream.
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What's on in Sweden: May 1 - 7
Lifestyle: 29 Apr 09
What's on in Sweden: American Football & Labour Day parade in Stockholm; Terence Blanchard in Gothenburg; International Noise Conspiracy in Malmö.
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Tax agency rejects 'Dark Knight' name change
Society: 10 Mar 09
The Swedish National Tax Agency has rejected an application from a 19-year-old woman in Stockholm to change her name to Sofia "Dark Knight" as it is the name of a Batman film.
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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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What's on in Sweden: November 21 - 27
Lifestyle: 20 Nov 08
What’s on: International Film Festival & Mali Bluesman in Stockholm; the search for Lucia & Lambchop in Gothenburg; Jose Carrerras in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: November 14 - 20
Lifestyle: 13 Nov 08
What’s on: Ron Sexsmith & DV8 Physical Theatre in Stockholm; Cirkus Cirkör & English farce in Gothenburg; Lambchop & Dirty Pretty Things in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: November 7 - 13
Lifestyle: 6 Nov 08
What’s on: Al Green, The Levellers and Monster truck extravaganza in Stockholm; Martial Arts and Kazem Al Saher in Gothenburg; Michael Bolton in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: September 26 - October 2
Lifestyle: 25 Sep 08
What’s on: Vintage clothes fair, New Model Army & Aussie comedy in Stockholm; International book fair & Swedish-French dance in Gothenburg; The Lemonheads and funky swamp rock in Malmö.
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Sweden eases name restrictions
Society: 13 Aug 08
Swedish authorities are to relax restrictions preventing adults from taking "inappropriate" names. Religious and sexual terms remain off limits but Metallica is fine.
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Swedish car show to feature drive-thru weddings
Dating: 25 Jun 08
Swedes looking for a drive-thru wedding need not catch a flight to Las Vegas. They can simply hop in their car and head to Västerås instead.
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Elvis no name for a girl
Society: 4 Jun 08
Swedish tax authorities have informed a couple in Stockholm that they may not keep the name Elvis for their five-month old daughter.
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Swedish casino gambles on weddings
Society: 22 Jan 08
Casino Cosmopol opens its doors to wedding parties.
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ABBA member says he is no 'Dancing Queen'
Society: 2 Jan 08
Benny Andersson admits he has never danced to one of ABBA's biggest hits.
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Pomp and ceremony for Nobel winners
National: 11 Dec 07
Stockholm put on its glad rags and millions watched on TV as the Nobel Banquet celebrated the world's best brains.
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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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Disco date: Sweden's ABBA museum to open in 2009
Travel: 5 Dec 07
The world's first museum dedicated to the legendary Swedish disco group ABBA will open its doors in Stockholm in June 2009.
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Stockholm's Abba museum moves closer
National: 22 May 07
Sweden's first museum dedicated to Abba has found a location in the middle of Stockholm, organizers say. The interactive exhibition is expected to be a major draw for visitors.
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Melodifestivalen: The Ark accused of plagiarism
National: 10 Feb 07
They're one of the favourites to win Melodifestivalen and represent Sweden at Eurovision in Helsinki. But a well-known songwriter has accused The Ark of stealing his song.
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Swedish girls in Elvis handcuff 'ordeal'
National: 24 Nov 06
Three 14-year-old girls who went on a language trip to England claim that they were forced to drink alcohol and were handcuffed to their host. They've got it out of proportion, say the trip's organisers.
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Unexpected treasures in the heart of Sweden
Travel: 30 Jul 06
Sundsvall and the Ragunda Valley are at the midpoint of Sweden's east coast. It's an underrated tourist spot and what the region lacks in the obvious, it makes up for with the downright bizarre.
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Swede triumphs in Eurovision
National: 22 May 05
Damn shame she wasn't singing for Sweden. Elena Paparizou from Gothenburg takes the big prize back to Athens, while the other Swede, Martin Stenmarck, is left mopping up his tears.
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"Bullied" Stenmarck feels the pressure in Kiev
National: 19 May 05
"No chance for Martin", "We could be relegated": these have been some of the uplifting headlines for Martin Stenmarck as he prepares to sing for Sweden at the Eurovision final on Saturday.
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Melodifestivalen: Stenmarck pips Grönvall
Lifestyle: 15 Mar 05
Ladies man Martin Stenmarck finished top of the pile in Stockhom on Saturday, defeating the ever-popular Nanne Grönvall by three points. Nobody can remember any of the tunes, but those voting figures will be etched on people's minds for years to come. What a thriller!
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Uneducated, uncultured, uninspiring
Politics: 23 Jul 04
Sweden's leaders are the worst educated among all EU politicans and they have embarrassingly old-fashioned tastes in music. No wonder that the country's kids are the least politically motivated in Europe.
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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 »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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