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February 14, 2012
Flooding
The following articles have been tagged with "Flooding":
'Mossad set me up': Swede held in Bangkok
National: 19 Jan 12
A Lebanese-born Swede arrested in Thailand last week on terror suspicions has professed his innocence, claiming he was set up by Israeli intelligence service Mossad.
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Sony Ericsson ends 2011 with massive loss
Business & Money: 19 Jan 12
Sony Ericsson, the soon-to-be divorced Swedish-Japanese mobile phone maker, reported a steep loss for the final quarter of 2011 on Thursday, as earnings were hit by a nearly 20 percent drop in sales.
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Swedish krona the new 'safe haven': prediction
Business & Money: 18 Dec 11
A Danish investment bank's peek into the crystal ball revealed ten 'outrageous predictions', among them that the Norwegian and Swedish currencies will replace the Swiss franc as a safe haven in a debt-riddled Europe.
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Motorists trapped in flooded Gothenburg
National: 10 Dec 11
Emergency services are cautioning motorists in Gothenburg in western Sweden to take care as a recent wave of winter weather has left a number of roads in the city's road flooded.
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Snow storm slams northern Sweden
Science & Technology: 7 Oct 11
The season's first winter storm walloped northern Sweden on Thursday night, dumping more than 10 centimetres of thick, wet snow, snarling traffic and prompting warnings from police.
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Improved conditions on northern roads
Science & Technology: 24 Sep 11
Conditions are improving on the roads in northern Sweden, recently struck by flooding following heavy rains hitting the country over the last few days.
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'Tropical hurricane' Katia batters Sweden
National: 13 Sep 11
Parts of Sweden were left reeling on Tuesday in the wake of torrential rains and gusty winds accompanying the remnants of hurricane Katia as it made its way across the country.
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Police return stolen bike after 15 years
Society: 23 Aug 11
A woman in Gävle, in eastern Sweden, was surprised to receive a call from the police saying that the bike she reported stolen 15 years ago had been found.
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Communities crucial for tsunami response
Science & Technology: 23 Aug 11
Experts who have studied the March 11th disaster in Japan told the World Water Week conference in Stockholm on Monday of the importance of local communities in responding to devastating tsunamis.
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Deadly weather system hits Sweden
Science & Technology: 19 Aug 11
A low-pressure system which unleashed deadly storms in Belgium on Thursday swept into Sweden on Friday, prompting warnings for heavy rains and possible flooding.
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Victoria pregnant
National: 17 Aug 11
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel Westling are expecting their first child, the Swedish Royal Court announced on Wednesday.
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New rains prompt west Sweden flood warning
Science & Technology: 15 Aug 11
Heavy rains that caused flooding in parts of western Sweden on Sunday are expected to continue on Monday, prompting a warning from Swedish meteorological agency SMHI.
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Train disruption to continue until Friday
National: 26 Jul 11
Delays in train services continue to affect travellers on key routes across Sweden, with disruption expected to last until Friday.
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Thunderstorms disrupt train schedules
Science & Technology: 23 Jul 11
Violent thunderstorms are the source of major headaches for train passengers in south-eastern Sweden. The weather has caused large disturbances in train schedules, which will likely continue all weekend.
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Warnings ahead of new wave of violent storms
Science & Technology: 10 Jun 11
A new line of thunderstorms is expected to bring more heavy rain to southern and central Sweden on Friday as the region struggles to cope with power outages and flooding from a previous batch of storms.
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Reinfeldt forced to flee dilapidated palace home
Politics: 29 Apr 11
Burnt toast, faulty elevators and a host of other problems have forced Fredrik Reinfeldt and his family to evacuate the Swedish prime minister's official residence in Stockholm.
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Some tips on watching Kate and William tie the knot from Sweden
Lifestyle: 28 Apr 11
The Local offers a quick guide for readers in Sweden about where and how to watch the royal wedding between Britan's Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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Malmö braces for Scandinavia's largest shopping mall
Lifestyle: 30 Mar 11
A mall billed as one of Europe’s most spectacular shopping centres is under construction in Malmö, but questions remain as to whether the city can handle the massive expansion in retail space, The Local's Karen Holst discovers.
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Flooding and ice wreak havoc across Sweden
National: 16 Jan 11
Freezing conditions in northern Sweden and flooding in the south caused traffic chaos across the country on Sunday.
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January thaw causes chaos across Sweden
National: 9 Jan 11
Drivers of more than 40 long-haul trucks dare not drive any further due to slippery conditions on Swedish roads, while falling ice and flooding have also caused problems in the wake of an early-January thaw.
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Swedish military called in to battle winter storm
Science & Technology: 24 Nov 10
The military was summoned to help control coastal flooding in southern Sweden as thick snow and fierce winds continued to play havoc with transport services across the country.
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Farms, homes evacuated after dam bursts
National: 7 Nov 10
A dam burst in Hästberga in southern Sweden on Sunday caused floods and forced residents to evacuate.
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Stockholm conference to examine threats to global water supplies
Science & Technology: 5 Sep 10
The impact of climate change and urbanisation on water quality and pollution is set to occupy thousands of experts gathering in Stockholm on Sunday for World Water Week.
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Flooding in Malmö as heavens open
National: 15 Aug 10
Torrential rain showers pummelled southern Sweden on Saturday night, causing flooding and road closures in parts of Skåne.
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Bus in boat rescue as rains hit Sweden
National: 13 Aug 10
Bus passengers were involved in a dramatic boat rescue in western Sweden on Friday morning as heavy rains led to flooding on the E20 near Fjärås, with the meteorological office forecasting continued wet weather for the weekend.
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Stockholm hit by ‘crazy’ electrical storm
National: 8 Aug 10
It was a case of all hands to the pump for emergency services in the greater Stockholm area on Saturday night as the city was illuminated by 2,500 lightning flashes in a single hour.
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Stormy Sweden set for more warm weather
National: 25 Jul 10
Stormy conditions led to flooding in parts of Sweden on Saturday night, but meteorologists forecast a return to glorious sunshine in the coming days.
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Sunshine returns after heavy storms
National: 18 Jul 10
Intense thunderstorms led to power cuts and flooding in parts of Sweden on Saturday, as the entire island of Gotland was left without electricity.
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Harsh weather mars war on mosquitoes
Society: 29 May 10
Hard winds and driving rain have hampered the battle against an annual mosquito invasion around the lower part of the Dalälven river in eastern Sweden.
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Melting snow prompts major flooding
National: 22 May 10
Meteorologists have warned of extreme flooding in parts of northern Sweden as melting snow yields rising water levels.
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Spring floods threaten northern Sweden
National: 21 May 10
Sweden's meteorological agency SMHI has issued flood warnings in several areas across northern parts of Sweden as water levels rise with the spring floods.
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Met agency issues flood warning
Science & Technology: 29 Mar 10
The Swedish meteorological agency, SMHI, has issued a warning in parts of central Sweden as melting snow causes water levels to rise dramatically.
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Warm weather heightens risk of spring floods
Science & Technology: 19 Mar 10
The recent warmer weather across many parts of Sweden has started to melt the winter's record snow falls, bringing with it an increased risk of flooding, agencies warn.
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Spring floods to threaten Sweden
National: 24 Feb 10
The Swedish meteorological service warns of the possibility of severe flooding with a spring thaw. At greatest risk are the areas of Götaland in southern Sweden and the mid-Sweden province of Södermanland.
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Heavy floods claim avian victims
Science & Technology: 20 Jul 09
Flooding in Västmanland in eastern Sweden has had catastrophic effects on the local bird population with enthusiasts fearing a death toll in the thousands with more rain forecast.
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Dam nears breaking point in central Sweden
National: 13 Jul 09
Rescue services and volunteers are working hand over fist to stem the growing risk of a dam breaking in Säter in central Sweden as water levels continue to rise in the wake of weekend downpours.
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Western Sweden caught in downpour
National: 12 Jul 09
Rain has been pouring down over western Sweden over the weekend. In Åmål, around 100 properties have been flooded and the Swedish Road Administration was forced to close several roads.
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Heavy Baltic rains heading for Sweden
Science & Technology: 8 Jul 09
A powerful low-pressure system currently racing north across the Baltic Sea is expected to sweep over Sweden late on Wednesday night and into Thursday, bringing with it torrential rains and chilly temperatures.
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Sweden hit by wet and wild weather
Science & Technology: 2 Jul 09
A series of isolated, violent thunderstorms wreaked havoc across southern and central Sweden on Wednesday, flooding roads, damaging buildings, and killing three horses.
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European snow storms set to hit Sweden
National: 10 Feb 09
Snow storms which have wreaked havoc across Britain and mainland Europe in recent days are set to hit southern Sweden on Tuesday. Snowfalls and wintry conditions are forecast across the country for at least a week.
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Sweden plans for green spending spree
Business & Money: 9 Sep 08
The government’s upcoming budget proposes spending 3 billion kronor ($443 million) on environment and energy measures.
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Stormy weather ahead
National: 20 Jul 08
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute SMHI has warned that very heavy showers are likely to fall in Sweden later on Sunday.
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Flooding threatens northern Sweden
National: 7 May 08
The national weather service, SMHI, has issued a warning for extremely strong currents in streams near the coast in southern Norrbotten in northern Sweden.
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Storm causes power cuts and flooding
National: 22 Feb 08
Storms over the southern part of Sweden on Friday have left 25,000 households without electricity and caused flooding in Gothenburg.
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Insurance companies count cost of storms
Business & Money: 28 Jan 08
Fierce storms in the past decade have cost insurance companies 5.2 billion kronor - and the cost is being passed on to consumers.
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Met agency forecasts weekend storms
National: 25 Jan 08
Storms are expected to strike in many parts of Sweden this weekend, with the south of the country likely to be hardest hit.
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Storm pummels western Sweden
National: 19 Jan 08
Winds gusts have reached 115 kilometres an hour and 8,000 homes are without power.
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Flood victims 'not Swedes'
National: 14 Oct 07
Initial reports that four Swedish tourists were among the dead after flooding in Thailand have turned out to be false.
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Flooding in southern Sweden
National: 9 Jul 07
Intense overnight rainfall has led to flooding in the Östergötland region in south eastern Sweden.
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Skåne flooding subsides
National: 7 Jul 07
In just one day there was as much rain as Skåne would expect in an entire month. But during the night the region finally began to dry out, offering a glimpse of relief to drivers and homeowners who have faced days of flooding.
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Woman found dead in flooded car
National: 6 Jul 07
A woman has died after her car was submerged on a flooded road in Skåne. Many roads are closed in the area and weather forecasters are predicting yet more rain on Friday.
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Rain warning for south west Sweden
National: 4 Jul 07
More heavy rain is on its way to south west Sweden. Low-lying areas are especially at risk and SMHI has issued a weather warning for Blekinge and eastern parts of Skåne.
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Dams burst in southern Sweden
National: 27 Jun 07
Heavy rain overnight and during Wednesday morning has led to major problems in large parts of southern Sweden, with a number of dams bursting and others threatening to follow.
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Rain causes flooding in Småland
National: 27 Jun 07
Heavy rain has led to flooding in parts of Småland in southern Sweden. Emergency services were kept busy overnight as roads were damaged and dams threatened to burst.
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Rain warning issued for southern Sweden
Science & Technology: 26 Jun 07
Swedish weather service SMHI has issued a severe weather warning for much of southern Sweden, as a belt of heavy rain that caused chaos in Britain sweeps in from the North Sea.
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Reinfeldt favours exhaust tax
National: 10 Mar 07
Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt says he is considering a shift from taxing vehicles to taxing their emissions, as his Moderate Party pushes forward with new proposals to counter the threat to the climate.
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Swedish diplomat houses flood victims
Society: 5 Feb 07
A Swedish diplomat in Jakarta has opened his home to victims of the recent flooding in the Indonesian capital. Ulf Samuelsson said it felt 'quite natural' to invite his flood-stricken neighbours to stay with him.
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Dozens caught up in road collapse
National: 21 Dec 06
A landslide in western Sweden caused a 400 metre section of the E6 road to collapse taking with it cars carrying 28 people. A nearby railway also collapsed. It's a miracle we managed to rescue everyone, say the emergency services.
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Flooding "not a catastrophe"
National: 14 Dec 06
Flooding in the Gothenburg area does present a difficult situation, defence minister Mikael Odenberg has said. He denied, however, that the situation was catastrophic.
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Gothenburg floods 'critical'
National: 13 Dec 06
Flooding continued to threaten the Gothenburg area on Wednesday, with further rain leading emergency services to describe the situation in and around the city as critical.
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Flood warning in western Sweden
National: 12 Dec 06
Water levels in lakes and rivers in western Sweden continued to rise on Tuesday, as the national weather agency issued a class 3 severe weather warning, the highest on the scale.
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Road collapses after Gothenburg rain
National: 11 Dec 06
A road near Gothenburg Airport has collapsed due to torrential rain, as days of downpours take their toll on western Sweden's road and rail infrastructure.
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Rising waters threaten trains
National: 11 Dec 06
Flooding in large parts of western Sweden has forced train operator SJ to cancel many services in and out of Gothenburg. Levels in lakes and rivers are rising by up to 5 centimetres a day.
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Flooding in Gothenburg after rain
National: 11 Nov 06
Many roads were flooded in western Sweden on Saturday morning after heavy rain overnight. Emergency services also received a large number of reports of flooded cellars.
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Sweden has become warmer
Society: 2 Nov 06
The average temperature in Sweden has risen by one degree centrigrade over the last 15 years, according to weather organization SMHI. In Norrland, the average winter temperature has risen by two degrees.
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"Serious" climate threat to Sweden
Society: 1 Nov 06
Sweden faces "serious and concrete" threats from climate change, a new government report shows. Major lakes will flood more often and with more severe consequences. "Don't panic," environment minister Andreas Carlgren tells the public.
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Skåne floods cause chaos
National: 2 Aug 06
Parts of southern Sweden have been hit by flooding after torrential downpours overnight. Worst hit was Trelleborg, where a number of garages and cellars were flooded.
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51 year old dies after lightning strike
National: 23 Jul 06
A man died on Sunday afternoon after being hit by lightning at a medieval market in Mariefred, while violent storms caused chaos in many parts of Sweden.
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Climate change 'means flooding for west Sweden'
Society: 9 Jun 06
Rising global temperatures will make flooding more likely in western Sweden, but other parts of the country could see the risk of floods drop, according to new research.
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Sweden offers disaster assistance to US
National: 2 Sep 05
The Swedish Rescue Services Agency has offered water purification and medical equipment, accommodation and telecommunications to the US as it grapples with the task of rescuing thousands still trapped by flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina.
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Climate researchers warn of Stockholm floods
National: 4 Dec 04
Stockholm's proximity to water is one of its greatest assets. But as average temperatures and rainfall sneak up, could it become the city's greatest nightmare?
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It's snowtime!
National: 18 Nov 04
Sweden experiences a good covering of snow for the first time in years. Or so you'd think, judging from the reports of unprepared roads, unprepared drivers and ensuing traffic chaos.
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40% tax cut on booze: Government teetering
Politics: 20 Aug 04
The government considers a cocktail of radical recommendations to save the state-owned alcohol monopoly. Could it be last orders for Sweden's hulking brute of an alcohol tax?
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Summer wash-out
National: 30 Jul 04
Sunseeking Swedes mourn the loss of a summer, and farmers mourn the loss of a year's income. So who cares if indoor tourist attractions are having a bumper season?
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
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