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Swedes sing praises of Eurovision winner Loreen
Society: 27 May 12
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt was among those who lavished praise on Eurovision contest winner Loreen as the manner of her crushing victory became clear in the early hours of Sunday.
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Ibrahimovic pledges future to Milan
Sport: 26 May 12
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has stated that he is happy at AC Milan and will honour his contract, while bemoaning the club's lack of financial muscle.
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'Retard doll' shocks Swedish shoppers
Society: 25 May 12
A doll billed as a "real retard" found its way into stores in Gothenburg in western Sweden on Thursday, prompting strong reactions about a campaign meant to draw attention to the treatment of people with disabilities.
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Saab CEO 'spied upon' during Swiss Gripen talks
Business & Money: 25 May 12
The CEO of Swedish defence contractor Saab claimed on Friday his phone had been bugged during talks with Switzerland about Saab's sale of 22 Gripen fighter jets.
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One dead in foreign worker car crash
National: 24 May 12
One person was killed and several injured in a serious traffic accident outside of Idre, in central Sweden, when an overcrowded minivan carrying Ukrainian forestry workers was overturned.
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German ambassador: 'Sweden feels like home'
Analysis & Opinion: 23 May 12
Harald Kindermann, the German ambassador to Sweden, talks to The Local about the importance of the German language, nuclear power, and the legacy of the Stasi.
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Ferry evacuated in Stockholm harbour
National: 18 May 12
A ferry moored at Stockholm's Frihamnen harbour received a bomb threat around midday on Friday, prompting a swift evacuation of the vessel.
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Two held for shooting imam in northern Sweden
National: 16 May 12
Two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of an imam who remains in a coma nearly three months after being shot in the head in northern Sweden.
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'Are Swedes really more polite in English?'
Lifestyle: 11 May 12
After a curious claim by a bartender about Swedes' manners, The Local's Oliver Gee looks deeper into the question of whether a whole nation may be more polite when using English instead of Swedish.
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9 untranslatable Swedish words - caught on film
Lifestyle: 9 May 12
The Local put together a list of nine unusual Swedish words that simply don’t exist in English. We even asked a bunch of Swedes to make sure - and filmed their responses…
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Sweden to get rock-and-roll 'Hall of Fame'
Society: 9 May 12
A rock-and-roll museum is planned for Stockholm for the hundreds of Swedish music acts that have influenced the country’s music industry over the last nine decades.
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State-funding for 'fare-dodgers' sparks outrage
Society: 3 May 12
The Swedish Arts Council has come under fire for providing public funds to help an organization that encourages Swedes to dodge paying fairs on public transit systems around the country.
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'Unlike Sweden, when you call an ambulance in the US, it comes'
Analysis & Opinion: 3 May 12
After her child suffered a serious injury in Sweden and no ambulance was sent, US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt was left feeling especially vulnerable.
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Untranslated document postpones bomber trial
National: 30 Apr 12
The trial against Stockholm suicide bomber Taimour Abdulwahab's suspected accomplice Nasserdine Menni, set to open in Glasgow on Monday, was delayed until Wednesday due to a document needing to be translated to Swedish.
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Stockholm suicide bombing trial begins
National: 30 Apr 12
Nazzedine Menni, the student who allegedly helped plan the suicide bomb attack in Stockholm in 2010, stands trial in Glasgow on Monday for what is anticipated to be a 12 week court case.
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Swedish safari guide held by police in Africa
National: 26 Apr 12
The Swedish head of a safari company in the Central African Republic and ten of his staff have been arrested after 13 miners were found murdered in the northeast of the country, local police said Wednesday.
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Singing your way to the campest, jolliest night around
Lifestyle: 25 Apr 12
The Singalong Sound of Music has returned to Stockholm - and there really is no kitscher way to enjoy a trip to the cinema, discovers The Local's James Savage.
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Sluts, sex and farts - welcome to Swedish
Lifestyle: 20 Apr 12
Words in the Swedish language can sure look funny, especially to the untrained eye. Here's a list of Swedish words where a straight translation might leave you scratching your head. And whatever happens, DO NOT eat the mother cake…
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Volunteering in English opens donations page
Society: 18 Apr 12
The English Volunteering Project’s virtual doors were thrown open for donations on Monday, with project organizers hoping to raise enough money to see volunteering in Sweden becoming a reality for English speakers.
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Museum evacuated after 'racist' bomb threat
Society: 18 Apr 12
A Stockholm museum was evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after receiving a “racially motivated” bomb threat, just days after a controversial piece of artwork had been revealed.
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Ikea to enter home electronics market
Business & Money: 17 Apr 12
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is set to enter the cutthroat home electronics market, putting other electronics retailers on edge.
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Silence is golden for Social Democrats' Löfven
Analysis & Opinion: 16 Apr 12
Stefan Löfven appears to have found a recipe for success as the head of Sweden's Social Democrats: keeping his mouth shut. But it remains to seen how long how long he can remain silent, argues historian and commentator David Linden.
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Jens Lapidus: Sweden's newest star crime writer
Lifestyle: 13 Apr 12
With an English version of his debut novel finally hitting bookstores, celebrity Swedish defence lawyer and best-selling author Jens Lapidus tells The Local's David Landes why defending criminals beats a full-time career as a writer.
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Angry journos blast Bildt over Bosnia role
Politics: 7 Apr 12
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt got a frosty reception from a pair of foreign journalists in Sarajevo as he attended a commemoration ceremony to mark the outbreak of the Bosnian war 20 years ago.
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Volunteering for English speakers hits Sweden
Lifestyle: 5 Apr 12
Volunteering in Sweden has never been easy for non-Swedish speakers, but a new project in Stockholm is hoping to change that by serving as a volunteer hub for expats who speak English, The Local's Oliver Gee discovers.
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An insider's guide to becoming a Swedish football fan
Lifestyle: 5 Apr 12
Are you new to Sweden, love football, but unsure about which Swedish club to support? The Local's Joel Linde offers up some tips on figuring out which Allsvenskan club is right for you.
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Sweden 'uninterested' in volunteers: charity head
Business & Money: 3 Apr 12
120 youth volunteers due to arrive in Stockholm this month have had their services refused by several Swedish companies, which are simply "uninterested" in help, according to the organization's programme coordinator.
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Swede, 76, jailed for child sex crimes in Philippines
National: 29 Mar 12
A 76-year-old man has been convicted in Sweden for molesting three young girls in the Philippines when he was teaching English to poor children there.
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An international school for a cosmopolitan city
Education: 27 Mar 12
Stockholm is an increasingly popular destination for expatriate workers, and a major effort is underway to accommodate international arrivals. The new International School of the Stockholm Region (ISSR) aims to give foreign children the support they need to thrive in the Swedish capital.
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Business Brief: Casas do Barlavento - luxury villas in Portugal
Travel: 26 Mar 12
Do you fancy heading to Portugal's beautiful Algarve? Casas do Barlavento can help find you somewhere to rent for a holiday - or to buy.
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'The child I nearly hit could have been my own'
Analysis & Opinion: 23 Mar 12
While experienced expat drivers – especially Americans – may whine about the hassle of getting a Swedish licence, a near miss has convinced US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt that it was worth the trouble.
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Swedish school asks kids to translate ‘Negro’
Education: 22 Mar 12
A class of 13-year-olds at a Gothenburg school were given the word “negro” and “negroes” to translate as part of their English language education, which some of the students have found inappropriate.
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Dutch author Kuijer wins Astrid Lindgren lit prize
Society: 20 Mar 12
Dutch children's author Guus Kuijer scooped up the 2012 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award on Tuesday, given in honour of the Swedish creator of Pippi Longstocking.
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Ten Swedish words you won't find in English
Lifestyle: 20 Mar 12
Whether Swedish is the world's richest language or not, it can lay claim to at least ten very common words that are sorely lacking from English. We’ve compiled a list of the top ten here, and you may be surprised what’s NOT in the list…
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Stockholm theatre scene meets British humour
Lifestyle: 19 Mar 12
When Relatively Speaking, a play written by award winning English playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn, opened in Stockholm, The Local was there to talk to the cast about British humour and why Swedes have been loving this play.
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Teacher shot dead at Swedish school in Yemen
National: 19 Mar 12
A teacher at a Swedish school in Yemen was gunned down by an unknown perpetrator on Sunday in an attack claimed to be a response by al-Qaeda to what is perceived as Christian proselytising.
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'Neutrality to blame in Saudi arms scandal'
Analysis & Opinion: 16 Mar 12
Sweden's neutrality policy and its inability choose between decency and Soviet oppression lies at the heart of the current Saudi arms deal scandal, argues libertarian Swedish commentator and author Fredrik Segerfeldt.
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Swedish comics set to storm Edinburgh Festival
Society: 14 Mar 12
Comedians from Sweden will be performing their trade at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and will be practicing their routines in English first in Stockholm.
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‘Swedish is the world’s richest language’: Swede
Lifestyle: 9 Mar 12
After meeting a Swede who claimed that Swedish was the richest of all the world’s languages, The Local’s Oliver Gee searched a little deeper into how Swedish rates on the world stage.
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'The attacks against me are working': Lars Vilks
Analysis & Opinion: 7 Mar 12
The strategy of attacks and intimidation employed by critics of Lars Vilks is working, argues controversial Swedish artist, who has seen his lecturing activities dry up over organizers fears of riots and being labelled as "racist".
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'He's as handsome as a Greek Adonis'
Lifestyle: 2 Mar 12
A Swedish singing quartet is wowing Scandinavia with a tongue-in-cheek a cappella ditty extolling the sundry manly virtues of Norwegian cross-country skiing giant Petter Northug.
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Another side of Malmö's infamous Rosengård
Analysis & Opinion: 2 Mar 12
While Malmö's Rosengård neighbourhood is often the subject of negative headlines, the multi-ethnic district is slowly becoming a model for positive change in Sweden's third largest city, contributor Patrick Reilly discovers.
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Ikea used secret French police files: report
National: 29 Feb 12
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has been accused of illegally accessing secret police files in France as part of its efforts to screen potential employees.
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Naming princess Estelle a 'political statement' by Swedish Royal Family
Analysis & Opinion: 28 Feb 12
In naming Sweden's newest princess Estelle, the Royal Family is trying to revive the legacy of Folke Bernadotte, the Swedish royal and diplomat who was assassinated in Israel, argues biographer Göran Burén.
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Red cards let school 'send off' troublemakers
Analysis & Opinion: 27 Feb 12
As schools in Sweden look for new ways to tackle the problem of unruly students, one school has found success using methods normally employed on the football pitch, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.
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Live Blog: Sweden celebrates new princess
Lifestyle: 24 Feb 12
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria gave birth to a daughter in the early hours of Thursday morning. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding Sweden's first royal birth in more than three decades.
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Pass the 'mother cake': giving birth in Sweden
Lifestyle: 22 Feb 12
With Crown Princess Victoria's set to give birth any day now, contributor Patrick Reilly shares the linguistic perils that can accompany expat fathers' first trip to a Swedish maternity ward.
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Zlatan launches 'first ever' iPad autobiography
Business & Money: 17 Feb 12
For fans who just can’t get enough of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a new iPad application has been released to complement the footballer's 2011 biography “I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic”.
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'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.
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‘Sweden is the most PC country in the world’
Society: 10 Feb 12
Two days before the premiere of ‘Kontoret’, the Swedish version of The Office, The Local's Oliver Gee chats with the cast about why Sweden needs its own version of a show that's already proved to be a winning concept worldwide.
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Sweden to cut dropout rate by shortening school
Education: 10 Feb 12
The government is hoping to reduce the number of Swedish high school dropouts by offering a shorter course of study for students who "lack the prerequisites" to finish high school, angering opposition politicians.
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Star Wars in Swedish causes fan outrage
Society: 8 Feb 12
Star Wars, The Phantom Menace, is about to hit Sweden's cinemas in 3D, dubbed into Swedish, a move which has infuriated die-hard fans and prompting them to lobby for a boycott of the film.
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A YouTube salute to Sami National Day
Lifestyle: 6 Feb 12
As Sweden's indigenous Sami celebrate their National Day on February 6th, The Local offers up a few video clips highlighting their unique vocal traditions.
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Sheep herding Swedish bunny hops to net fame
Society: 2 Feb 12
A Swedish rabbit has hopped into the hearts of YouTube viewers worldwide thanks to a video displaying his impressive sheep herding skills.
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Innovative software that helps you expand your vocabulary
Education: 2 Feb 12
Innovative Swedish software Vocalex can help you expand your vocabulary rapidly, using words and images.
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Q&A with Swenglish comedy star Ben Kersley
Lifestyle: 2 Feb 12
Sweden’s only 'Swenglish' comedian, Ben Kersley, talks to The Local about his latest comedic venture, The Tuesday Chinwag, starring ‘three bespectacled English guys’ and music by Swedish Idol’s Nicholas Perry.
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Premier League team reunites footballing twins
Sport: 31 Jan 12
English Premier League team Blackburn Rovers reunited the Swedish Olsson brothers in their squad on Tuesday when they signed Marcus, brother of Martin, on the January transfer deadline day.
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Fees bring flurry of 'fake' colleges to Sweden
Education: 31 Jan 12
After the introduction of tuition fees to Swedish universities, the country has been experiencing an influx of fictitious schools requesting to establish themselves in Sweden.
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Assange win would have 'profound' effects
Analysis & Opinion: 31 Jan 12
Julian Assange appears before the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday to fight extradition to Sweden to face sex crimes accusations. If the WikiLeaks founder's appeal succeeds, the effects would be “profound”, according to one expert.
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Group slams English name for Swedish region
Business & Money: 27 Jan 12
A Swedish language preservation network has blasted plans by the "Twin Cities of Sweden" to market their common metropolitan area using the name of a small town in central Texas in the United States.
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Al Pitcher: using English to make Swedes laugh
Lifestyle: 26 Jan 12
Sweden’s best male stand-up comedian is a Kiwi from London, and the last two and a half years of Al Pitcher's exile in Sweden have been the best in his career, contributor Jacob Sundberg discovers.
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How to apply for a Swedish Master's program
Study in Sweden: 17 Jan 12
Some 600 master’s degree programs at Swedish universities are taught entirely in English. Here's an easy guide for how to apply.
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'In a networked world, Sweden may be more powerful than the US'
Analysis & Opinion: 10 Jan 12
While Sweden's military power may be dwarfed by that of the United States, in a networked world, Sweden may nevertheless find itself better equipped than the US to exert influence on the global stage, argues contributor Stefan Geens.
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Sweden's 'silliest' place names revealed
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 12
Some people will always hesitate to reveal the name of their hometown, whether it's due to tragic history, bad reputation, or that the name itself is enough to make anyone blush. The Local’s Joel Linde has gathered a few of the latter from all over Sweden.
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Tuition fees change Sweden's student population
Analysis & Opinion: 6 Jan 12
With tuition fees for non-EEA students in effect, the makeup of Sweden’s non-European student population is shifting and the pressure is on for universities to deliver services worth selling, argues contributor Sven Hultberg Carlsson.
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How to apply to Stockholm University - the easy guide
Education: 21 Dec 11
Ever thought of applying to Stockholm University, but didn't know where to start? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to turn the dream into reality.
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'Tattoo' marketing angers Larsson's partner
Society: 21 Dec 11
Stieg Larsson's former partner has slammed the commercialization of the late Swedish writer's best-selling novel, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”, in connection with the release of Hollywood's adaption of the book.
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Can Hollywood's 'Tattoo' capture Sweden's dark side?
Lifestyle: 16 Dec 11
As the world awaits the impending release of the Hollywood version of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”, The Local's Geoff Mortimore looks at whether the capital of the US film industry can accurately portray Sweden's dark underbelly.
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'Millennium' publisher launches Salander app
Science & Technology: 13 Dec 11
Swedish publishing house Norstedts, publisher of Stieg Larsson's 'Millennium' trilogy, released an English-language “Chasing Salander” iPhone app on Tuesday, just days ahead of the world première of the Hollywood version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".
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Why Sweden should stay out of the EU budget pact
Analysis & Opinion: 13 Dec 11
European leaders have failed to help solve the current debt crisis, and Sweden shouldn't think of signing on to a plan that amounts to an attempt to remake Europe into a super-bureaucratized dream, argues Swedish liberal commentator Johan Norberg.
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Sweden's best Christmas beers: a selection
Lifestyle: 9 Dec 11
For many Swedes, Christmas celebrations just aren't complete without a tasty glass of Christmas beer. Beer blogger Darren Packman offers some tips on some of the best Christmas beers available in Sweden this season.
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Sweden 'won't block' pact to save euro
Business & Money: 9 Dec 11
Sweden was one of four European Union member states to scupper hopes of a 27-country agreement to help strengthen the euro, but nevertheless plans to participate in the creation of a European bailout fund.
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Poetry and performance infuse Tranströmer's Nobel lecture
Analysis & Opinion: 7 Dec 11
Eighty-year-old Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer, the first Swede in 40 years to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, looked on with tears in his eyes as he watched his poetry set to music during the 2011 Nobel Lecture in Literature on Wednesday, writes contributor Charlotte West.
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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.
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Sweden to meet England in Euro 2012
Sport: 2 Dec 11
Sweden has been drawn in the same group as England, France and Ukraine at next summer’s European Football Championship.
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How Stockholm students are at the heart of Nobel week
Education: 29 Nov 11
Studying at Stockholm University gives you the chance to rub shoulders with Nobel laureates on the night they receive their prize - and you might even get the chance to attend the banquet itself.
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'Swedish society forces 'immigrants' to emigrate'
Analysis & Opinion: 28 Nov 11
Swedish society is failing its "immigrants", many of whom, such as football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, are forced to look elsewhere to build successful careers, social commentator and author Tove Lifvendahl argues.
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Trotting - Sweden's 'third way' on a racetrack
Lifestyle: 24 Nov 11
The popular Swedish equestrian sport of trotting reaches a hoof-thundering climax this weekend with the V75 meet at Jägersro near Malmö, Geoff Mortimore explores the sport where "lagom" really is best.
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Wordfeud: Swedes' latest smartphone addiction
Science & Technology: 23 Nov 11
Swedes just can't seem to get enough of Wordfeud, a Scrabble-like smartphone app that has sucked up countless hours of free time, and may have even sparked a new trend in online dating, contributor Aila Stefansdotter-Franck discovers.
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Stockholm International School celebrates its 60th anniversary
Education: 22 Nov 11
Stockholm International School has seen thousands of students pass through its doors since it was founded in 1951. To mark its fiftieth birthday, Maggie Dankiewicz, Valerie Evers, Caroline Engström-Roberts and the students of Grade 5 tell of its fascinating history.
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Swedes and English: when things go wrong
Lifestyle: 21 Nov 11
Swedes are generally thought of as speaking English fairly well, but for some, the pressure to perform can be too much, as The Local's latest selection of video clips aptly demonstrates.
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Cutting through the bull 'sheet' of swearing in Sweden
Lifestyle: 18 Nov 11
While learning Swedish is a common hurdle for immigrants of all stripes, US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt reflects on how differing definitions of foul language can pose a special challenge for the ex-pat parents of small children.
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Swedish uni sacks man over pro-Breivik blog
National: 17 Nov 11
A 45-year-old trainee at the Mid Sweden University has been dismissed after his employers found out he was writing a racist blog, including statements apparently in support of Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik during working hours.
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Divers in 'gigantic' 17th-century warship find
Science & Technology: 16 Nov 11
Divers have discovered what is believed to be the 17th-century Swedish royal warship Svärdet off the coast of the Baltic island of Öland, researchers revealed on Wednesday.
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Swedish prison guard shot and beaten
National: 16 Nov 11
A prison guard at a prison in Norrtälje north of Stockholm was shot, then beaten and kicked by an unknown man during a walk on Tuesday evening.
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Bringing Gaelic football to the Swedes
Lifestyle: 16 Nov 11
A book on Gaelic football in Sweden by Stockholm resident and Irishman Philip O'Connor has received award nominations in his home country. Speaking to The Local, he tells of his expat experience and his passion for this little-known sport.
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Assange files Sweden extradition appeal
National: 16 Nov 11
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday applied to Britain's Supreme Court to hear his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer questions over rape allegations.
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England break 1968 Sweden jinx
Sport: 16 Nov 11
England's footballers finally ended their 43-year hoodoo against Sweden at Wembley on Tuesday, with a 1-0 friendly win.
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Sweden to play England to open Swedbank Arena
Sport: 15 Nov 11
England will face Sweden's national side in a friendly next year to mark the opening of Sweden's new national stadium, Swedbank Arena, in Stockholm. The two teams also square off on Tuesday night at Wembley in London.
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Swedish reality TV show brings Swedish-Americans back 'home'
Society: 11 Nov 11
A new reality television show offering Swedish-Americans the chance to meet their long-lost Swedish relatives has some critics crying foul, but has been described by participants as the chance of a lifetime, The Local's Joel Linde explains.
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'Careerism has left a society in discontent'
Analysis & Opinion: 9 Nov 11
The endless push to be something greater, somewhat better, someone with more power, has gone too far, leaving a Swedish society full of discontented young adults, Andreas Jonsson argues.
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Love is in the air at 2011 Stockholm Film Festival
Lifestyle: 7 Nov 11
As the 22nd edition of the Stockholm International Film Festival opens this week, The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson delves into the twin themes of love and director Alejandro González Iñárritu.
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'Sweden can't afford to lose clever immigrants'
Analysis & Opinion: 7 Nov 11
Sweden can't afford to keep discriminating against those living in the suburbs and thereby missing out on the payback of years of investment in education and skills, journalist Carlos Rojas argues.
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Couple's drive blocked by 20 tonnes of fish
Society: 3 Nov 11
A family in western Sweden was surprised to find the narrow gravel driveway leading up to their house blocked by a massive truck carrying 20 tonnes of fish.
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UK court greenlights Assange extradition
National: 2 Nov 11
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has lost his appeal of a UK court ruling requiring that he be extradited to Sweden to face questioning over sex crimes allegations. His lawyers say they are considering an appeal of the the ruling.
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Assange's 'day of reckoning' approaches
National: 1 Nov 11
As WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange awaits a London court's ruling on whether he will be extradited to Sweden to face questioning over rape allegations, experts say that appealing the decision may be difficult, the AFP's Danny Kemp explains.
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Stockholm set for first ever Halloween parade
Lifestyle: 31 Oct 11
It's close to winter, and something evil's lurking in the dark, after a call to all monsters, ghosts, and resurrected rock stars to haunt the streets of Stockholm as Sweden hosts its inaugural Halloween parade, The Local's Joel Linde explains.
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Court sets date to rule on Assange extradition
National: 28 Oct 11
A court in London will rule on Wednesday next week on whether or not WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be extradited from Britain to face sex crimes allegations in Sweden.
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Teaching the 'wild man' of Swedish rock how to speak English
Society: 25 Oct 11
When Irishman Morty McCarthy came to Sweden for love a decade ago, he had no idea he'd end up teaching English to folically flamboyant Swedish rock n'roller Magnus Uggla live on national radio, The Local's Geoff Mortimore explains.
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UK pair seeks clues about mysterious Swedish photos
Society: 20 Oct 11
A UK couple are appealing to Swedes for help in gleaning clues about several decades-old photographs hidden in a vintage camera purchased at an auction in south central Sweden last August.
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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 »
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