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May 28, 2012
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Swedes launch 'sexless' web search tool
Science & Technology: 29 Mar 12
Swedish computer programmers have created a a new browser plug-in dubbed the "Henerator" which automatically changes the Swedish equivalents of "he" and "she" into the recently coined and gender-neutral pronoun "hen".
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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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Cops finger fox in 'copy-cat' rabbit robberies
Society: 20 Jan 12
Police hunting for a bunny burglar believed to have pinched 11 pet rabbits since the New Year in Säffle in northern Sweden have found their first suspect – a fox, but residents remain unconvinced the culprit has four legs.
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ICEHOTEL - a frozen dream
Travel: 27 Sep 11
A journey by dogsled through a pristine white landscape to the incredible ICEHOTEL. Double rooms and suites constructed entirely of ice. An ice lobby, a chamber of ice pillars and the famous Icebar. And then come the Northern Lights...
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Sweden steps up hunt for 'deadly' parasite
Science & Technology: 7 May 11
Efforts to trace the source of a tapeworm first discovered in Sweden in February were stepped up after a fox with the parasite was recently shot in Södermanland in central Sweden.
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On skis in Sweden's wild, wild north
Travel: 25 Feb 11
For a winter adventure of epic proportions, The Local’s Karen Holst steps off the ski slopes and into Sweden’s lone Arctic wilderness – Sarek National Park.
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Tapeworm prompts pooch smooch warning
Science & Technology: 15 Feb 11
Sweden's National Veterinary Institute has warned dog owners not to kiss their pets and to wash their hands after petting them following the discovery of parasite that can be fatal for humans.
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'Deadly' parasite found in Sweden
Science & Technology: 14 Feb 11
A tapeworm that can be fatal to humans has been discovered in a Swedish fox, marking the first time the parasite has been found in Sweden.
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Sweden opens first-ever cinema for dogs
Society: 7 Jan 11
Sweden has opened its first-ever cinema for dogs so that pet pooches can accompany their owners to the movies.
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Swedish police to renew Assange arrest warrant
Politics: 2 Dec 10
Swedish police on Thursday confirmed that a new international arrest warrant will be issued for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, conceding that the first could not be applied in Britain due to a procedural error.
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Stone Age dildo stokes global media interest
National: 24 Jul 10
A tool fashioned from a stag’s antler and believed to be a Stone Age dildo has caused a global sensation since its discovery in Sweden earlier this month.
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Film industry demands fines from Pirate Bay pair
Science & Technology: 26 Apr 10
Thirteen major film companies have filed writs against two of the men behind The Pirate Bay demanding payment of 500,000 kronor ($70,000) fines for continuing to operate the file sharing website despite a court order from October 2009.
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What's On in Sweden: March 19th - 25th
Lifestyle: 17 Mar 10
What’s on in Sweden: Ship shape tour in Stockholm, Cameroonian Jazz in Gothenburg and a spin on Cinderella in Malmö. Plus English comedy in Linköping.
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Stockholm institute honours Michael J Fox
Business & Money: 5 Mar 10
Canadian-born actor Michael J Fox is to receive an honorary doctorate from Stockholm's Karolinska Institutet in recognition of his work with Parkinson's disease.
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Luke Perry: from 90s teen hearthrob to Swedish film star
Lifestyle: 1 Oct 09
Former Beverly Hills 90210 star Luke Perry bares all in the new Swedish romantic comedy “Äntligen Midsommar” (‘Finally Midsummer’). The Local recently caught up with the American actor to hear what he thought about getting naked with Swedish women.
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What's on in Sweden: October 2 - 8
Lifestyle: 1 Oct 09
What's on in Sweden: International poetry festival & American football in Stockholm; International art biennial & World music festival in Gothenburg; Kings of Convenience (NO) in Malmö/Lund.
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Swedish tabloid sued in New York
National: 27 Aug 09
An Israeli lawyer in New York has sued Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet following the publication of an article forwarding allegations that the Israeli army harvested the organs of dead Palestinians.
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Spaniard Sanchez wins Swedish Open
Sport: 12 Jul 09
Spanish rank outsider Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez spoiled the birthday celebrations of top seed Caroline Wizniack from Denmark in Saturday's Swedish Open final.
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Showbiz reps appeal for more Pirate Bay loot
Science & Technology: 20 May 09
The US entertainment companies who last month claimed victory in The Pirate Bay trial have now appealed the verdict, arguing that the fines imposed on the four men convicted in the case were too low.
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What's on in Sweden: April 3 - 9
Lifestyle: 2 Apr 09
What's on in Sweden: New York Stories bids farewell in Stockholm; Sahara Hotnights in Gothenburg; Chicks on Speed in Malmö.
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Swedish strongman takes home Let's Dance title
Society: 28 Mar 09
Swedish strongman Magnus Samuelsson showed that he is as equally adept on the dance floor as he is flipping cars when he won TV4's Let's Dance competition on Friday evening.
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What's your most embarrassing linguistic faux pas?
Analysis & Opinion: 25 Mar 09
Every week, we ask a regular panel of readers to discuss a particular aspect of life in Sweden. This week: linguistic faux pas.
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What's your view of Sweden's Melodifestivalen?
Lifestyle: 11 Mar 09
Every week, we ask a regular panel of readers to discuss a particular aspect of life in Sweden. This week: Melodifestivalen.
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Trio complete Eurovision final line up
Society: 8 Mar 09
Sarah Dawn Finer, Carolina af Ugglas and Sofie Berntsson completed the line up for Sweden's Melodifestivalen by claimed the remaining places at the "Second Chance" heat in Norrköping on Saturday.
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What's on in Sweden: February 27 - March 5
Lifestyle: 26 Feb 09
What's on in Sweden: J.Tillman & world class dance in Stockholm; Judas Priest & Timo Räisänen in Gothenburg; Frida Hyvönen in Malmö/Lund.
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Spotify interview: The source of the stream
Lifestyle: 23 Feb 09
The Local’s Thanh Dinh catches up with Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify, the Sweden-based music streaming service that is making friends with everyone from the armchair music fan to Bono.
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E.M.D and Molly Sandén win Eurovision heat
Society: 22 Feb 09
The third Melodifestivalen heat in Leksand in central Sweden left the hot favourites dreaming of glory in the Globen final. Pop trio E.M.D and teen sensation Molly Sandén claimed the final places.
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Swedish researchers awarded grant from actor Michael J. Fox
Science & Technology: 9 Jan 09
Swedish-American biopharmaceutical company ACADIA has received an $830,000 grant from the foundation started by actor Michael J. Fox to support research into Parkinson’s disease.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Jan 10
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 09
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Dec 13
Lifestyle: 10 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Christmas by design: Unmissable markets in Sweden and Denmark
Lifestyle: 5 Dec 08
Join Charlotte West on a tour of the best Christmas markets for design products in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Cophenhagen.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Dec 6
Lifestyle: 4 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Nov. 29
Lifestyle: 27 Nov 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Elmander stakes claim for Sweden recall
Sport: 23 Nov 08
Swedish striker Johan Elmander staked a claim for a recall to the national team as he scored a sublime winner as Bolton grabbed a 3-1 win over hosts Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Saturday.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: Friday, Oct 24
Lifestyle: 21 Oct 08
The Local hooks up with entertainment experts Djungeltrumman for tips on where to go out this weekend.
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Romeo foxtrot victor over Juliet
Society: 9 Oct 08
Sweden's Equal Opportunities Ombudsman has ruled against a woman who accused a dance school of discrimination when it refused to allow her to take the lead while learning the foxtrot.
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Stockholm weekend club guide: September 26 - 27
Lifestyle: 25 Sep 08
It’s the weekend, it’s the end of the month, and it’s time to find some good quality dancing shoes. Let Djungeltrumman be your cobbler.
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Stockholm club and concert guide: August 21 - 25
Lifestyle: 21 Aug 08
Stockholm club and concert tips from Kalendarium.
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The best of Way Out West: Day One
Lifestyle: 11 Aug 08
Stuart Roberts travels to Gothenburg for the second annual Way Out West Festival. Franz Ferdinand, Sonic Youth and Nick Cave are among the top acts on a fast and furious first day.
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The best of Way Out West: Day Two
Lifestyle: 11 Aug 08
Day two of the Way Out West is no less impressive than day one, writes Stuart Roberts. There are big names aplenty as Neil Young, Kelis, Lil’ Kim, N*E*R*D and The Flaming Lips all take to the stage.
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'No concrete global warming proof in polar region'
Analysis & Opinion: 21 Jun 08
Are the ices of the Arctic north about to melt away for good? Rami Abdelrahman gets the views of a range of Swedish researchers.
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Internet dating goes to the movies
Dating: 15 May 08
Internet dating is taking its first tentative steps in the offline world. Allegra Grevelius attends a movie dating event and meets everyone from a youngster with a hankering for yummy mummies to older singles looking for love.
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Going out in Gothenburg - April 25 - 27
Lifestyle: 24 Apr 08
Where to go out in Gothenburg this weekend? Monthly Magazine has the answers.
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Celebrity chef Tina claims Let's Dance crown
Society: 29 Mar 08
Celebrity chef Tina Nordström won Sweden's Let's Dance competition in dramatic fashion on Friday. Speedway driver Tony Rickardsson was runner up.
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Running amok in Jokkmokk
Travel: 13 Feb 08
Alec Forss heads to the Arctic Circle to take in Sami culture and reindeer games at the world’s coldest winter market in Jokkmokk.
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Review roundup: 'I'm Not There' tops the rankings
Lifestyle: 12 Feb 08
Review roundup offers a quick glance at whether the Swedish papers have panned or praised the latest movie releases.
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Fisherman catches six piglets
National: 5 Nov 07
A fisherman in southern Sweden came in for a major surprise when he found his nets filled not with eels but six wild boar piglets.
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Internet pirates report entertainment giants to police
Science & Technology: 24 Sep 07
The Pirate Bay has reported a number of major players in the film and music industries to the police following suspicions that the companies hired hackers to undermine the file-sharing site.
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Innocent wolves cleared by DNA
Society: 21 Aug 07
Wolves and other beasts of prey take too much blame for the mysterious deaths of tame animals. DNA analysis is now being used by researchers to show that half of all deaths blamed on wild animals can in fact be attributed to other causes.
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SVT in YouTube deal
Society: 22 Jun 07
Sveriges Television (SVT) has announced a cooperation with YouTube, in which some of its material will be made legally available over the video sharing website.
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Nasdaq buys OMX
Business & Money: 25 May 07
Nasdaq has snapped up Swedish stock exchange operator OMX in a deal worth $3.7 billion.
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Sony Ericsson to make phones in India
Business & Money: 31 Jan 07
The Swedish-Japanese mobile maker Sony Ericsson has announced plans to start manufacturing in India.
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"Don?t tell me how to cha-cha"
Lifestyle: 8 Sep 06
Tony Irving is the twinkle-toed Brit who made a name for himself as the jury chairman cutting celebrities down to size on the TV show Let’s Dance. But there’s more to the man than fancy footwork, as Christine Demsteader discovers.
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Swedish women turn to moose hunting
Lifestyle: 30 Aug 06
A record number of women are expected to take part in Sweden's annual moose hunt when it opens next week, and there are some famous faces among those cocking their rifles in the great outdoors.
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Swedish web site aims to raise $1m for Firefox
Business & Money: 12 Jan 06
A Swedish internet entrepreneur launches an innovative appeal to help the Firefox web browser compete with the likes of Microsoft's Internet Explorer - a web page where a pixel costs $1. And the cash is rolling in.
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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 »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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