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February 14, 2012
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Swedish blogger snaps commuting 'macho men'
Society: 13 Feb 12
A Stockholm woman fed up with male passengers on public transport taking up the space of women sitting next to them, has started a blog snapping secret pics of straddle-legged commuters and posting them on the internet.
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Seven Swedish designs that will blow your mind
Lifestyle: 9 Feb 12
From classic Scandinavian functionality to naked men and lambs, Stockholm Design Week has something for everyone. Here's The Local's pick of the weirdest and best designs on display this year.
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'The Office' breeds with Swedish sitcom in world's first 'spin-make'
Lifestyle: 7 Feb 12
As Swedes get set to watch the premiere of the Swedish version of the hit TV sitcom “The Office”, The Local's Oliver Gee learns how producers took an innovative approach to ensure the show's humour wasn't lost in translation.
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Saab museum saved by Wallenberg millions
Business & Money: 25 Jan 12
The Saab museum of automobile rarities, which has struggled to find a buyer following the company’s recent bankruptcy, has been saved by a Wallenberg-family trust that wanted the museum to remain intact.
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Students compete to rent Sweden's 'smallest' flat
Education: 24 Jan 12
As students in Lund get ready to compete for a chance to live in Sweden’s ‘coziest’ dwelling, the housing commission claim the bijoux cottages are simply ‘too small’.
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'We'll have a decision on Friday': Jämtin
Politics: 23 Jan 12
No concrete decision about the future leadership of the Social Democrats will be made until Friday, party secretary Carin Jämtin announced on Monday afternoon, as speculation mounted about who might take over following Håkan Juholt's resignation.
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Social Democrats still 'deeply divided': expert
Analysis & Opinion: 23 Jan 12
The turbulence within the Social Democrats, which climaxed at the weekend with the resignation of party head Håkan Juholt, is just the latest symptom of a party suffering from deep internal division, according to political scientist Nicholas Aylott.
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'God only knows' what could have been: Juholt
National: 23 Jan 12
Recently departed Social Democrat head Håkan Juholt said his inability to quickly put together a solid staff was one of his three biggest regrets from his ten-month tenure as head of the party.
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'We will have an answer on Monday': Jämtin
Politics: 23 Jan 12
When the Social Democrats' crisis meeting broke up for the evening just before midnight on Sunday night, the executive committee had not yet decided their next move.
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Vilks murder plot suspects acquitted
National: 20 Jan 12
Three men accused of plotting to kill Swedish artist Lars Vilks were acquitted of the charges in Gothenburg on Friday, but were nevertheless convicted for weapons violations.
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How to lose Swedish friends in just 10 days
Lifestyle: 20 Jan 12
Tired of navigating the minefield of unspoken rules and social codes required to be accepted in Sweden? Then check out The Local's guide on how to rub Swedes the wrong way.
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Volvo wagon Sweden's 'biggest film star'
Society: 20 Jan 12
When naming the Swedish model most often seen on the silver screen, many might guess Greta Garbo. But the correct answer is actually the rather unassuming Volvo 240 station wagon, according to a new ranking.
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Saab auctions off classic museum models
Business & Money: 18 Jan 12
A piece of James Bond history will soon go under the hammer in Sweden, when bankrupt car company Saab is auctioning off the rare, collectable and classic cars on display in the Saab museum.
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Destinations in Sweden overlooked by the New York Times
Travel: 13 Jan 12
The New York Times recently ranked the province of Dalarna in central Sweden as one of “45 places to go” in 2012. But the home of the famous wooden horse isn't the only place in Sweden worth seeing this year.
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Secrets behind the 1961 Nobel prize in Literature revealed
Lifestyle: 3 Jan 12
No outsider is privy to what goes on behind locked doors when the Nobel committee decides the winner of Sweden's prestigious literature prize - not until fifty years later when the documents become public at the Nobel Library in Stockholm.
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Court orders Vilks plot suspects released
National: 28 Dec 11
The three men accused of planning to murder controversial Swedish artist Lars Vilks in a foiled attack in Gothenburg on September were released on Wednesday shortly after the conclusion of their trial.
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The Local's most shared stories on Facebook
Lifestyle: 23 Dec 11
Swedish animal antics, medical madness, and plain old errors in human judgment featured prominently in stories by The Local that proved popular on Facebook in 2011.
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The Swedish 'julbord': a beginner's guide
Lifestyle: 22 Dec 11
No Swedish-style Christmas is complete without a julbord buffet. Food blogger Maia Brindley Nilsson takes a look at what goes into making the perfect Swedish Christmas meal.
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How to beat back the Swedish winter blues
Lifestyle: 20 Dec 11
As Swedes struggle through the shortest days of the year, contributor Alec Forss offers up a few tips on how to survive the dark depths of winter in Sweden.
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Creating a Christmas home, Swedish style
Lifestyle: 8 Dec 11
Looking for tips for how to give your home some Swedish Christmas flare? Interior design blogger Niki Brantmark provides a few ideas to help turn your home into a cutting edge Swedish winter wonderland.
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How do Swedes survive?: director David Fincher
Analysis & Opinion: 1 Dec 11
After spending last winter in rural Sweden recording the Hollywood version of "The girl with the dragon tattoo", director David Fincher was left baffled as to how Swedes survive the cold, dark months. The Local has found out how.
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The ten oddest tourist attractions in Sweden
Lifestyle: 29 Nov 11
Ever wanted to escape the technology muddle for a day and experience life close to nature and its creations? Or perhaps try your luck in the land of cowboys? The Local tells you where you can.
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Sweden's best Christmas markets
Lifestyle: 24 Nov 11
Christmas markets are a feature of Yuletide in Sweden and The Local has put together a pick of the best, all featuring warm spiced "glögg" for the adults, and plenty of fun activites for the children.
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Sweden's ten most influential foreigners
Society: 18 Nov 11
From swim wear designers to dancers, CEOs to physiologists, Sweden is teeming with foreign talent. The Local kicks off its new series with a countdown of influential foreigners in an array of fields.
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Ten Swedish brands everyone should know
Lifestyle: 8 Nov 11
While Ikea, H&M, and Ericsson are all well known Swedish brands, here's a list of ten more products and brands from the land of the midnight sun that any self-proclaimed Swedophile should also know.
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Swedish court bans niqab-wearing women
National: 28 Oct 11
Three women wearing head scarves completely shielding their faces were denied entry to a Gothenburg courtroom on Friday during the remand hearing of one of the suspects in the Röda Sten murder plot case.
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Swedes get down and groovy during lunch hour
Society: 26 Oct 11
Hundreds of restless Stockholmers gathered at Kulturhuset at midday on Tuesday for an hour's worth of grooving to work off those dull workday blues at Lunch Beat - the disco while you eat.
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Sweden threat level remains elevated: Säpo
National: 24 Oct 11
Swedish security service Säpo has chosen to keep the terror threat level in Sweden elevated due to the increased mention of the country on terrorist-inspired web pages.
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Swedish castles with sizzle: a sampler
Lifestyle: 13 Oct 11
Sweden is home to hundreds of castles featuring tales of bloodthirsty royals, quirky millionaires, adult-rated films, and other untold secrets. Check out The Local's selection of some of the country's more memorable manors.
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'Vilks was target of Gothenburg attack'
National: 21 Sep 11
Controversial Swedish artist Lars Vilks was the target of a foiled attack at the Röda Sten art gallery in Gothenburg on September 11th, according to a media report.
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Police confirm searching mosque in Gothenburg
National: 18 Sep 11
The National Security Service (Säpo) has confirmed it searched a mosque in Gothenburg as part of an investigation into a suspected terrorist plot against a local art gallery, a charge later changed to attempted murder.
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Four arrested for preparing terror crimes
National: 11 Sep 11
Police in Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden, arrested four people during the early hours of Sunday on probable cause suspected of preparing terrorist crimes.
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'Leffe the moose man' promises elk intimacy
Lifestyle: 6 Sep 11
Sweden’s wildlife can be hard to find at the best of times, but luckily, if it's an elk you want to see, a safari park near Stockholm promises to get you so close you might even get a smooch, Oliver Gee discovers.
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Sweden's top sights named for tourism prize
Society: 13 Jul 11
Astrid Lindgren's World, Junibacken, Fotografiska, Stockholm Adventures and Skansen are among those nominated for this year's TRIP Global Award for the "best experience in Sweden".
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Top ten Swedish foods to remember
Lifestyle: 11 Jul 11
While Sweden is not exactly known around the world as a destination of culinary excellence, there are some juicy Nordic morsels that are sure to leave would-be exiles pining for a taste of home, food blogger Maia Brindley Nilsson discovers.
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Lydon hopes to show Sweden he's not Rotten to the core
Lifestyle: 21 Jun 11
As John Lydon, better known as former Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten, prepares to take the stage in Gothenburg with Public Image Ltd, The Local's Geoff Mortimore learns about the rock legend's continual attempts to reinvent himself.
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Male lust/female vice? Swedish museum touts sex through the ages
Lifestyle: 15 Apr 11
While the National Museum's new "Lust & Vice" exhibition has titillated the viewing public, it has incurred the scorn of an art world used to seeing sex exploited for financial gain, The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson writes.
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Lawyers: no need for Assange to go to Sweden
National: 8 Feb 11
Lawyers representing WkiLeaks founder Julian Assange told a British court on Tuesday that there was no need to extradite the Australian to Sweden as he could just as well be interviewed over rape allegations by videolink.
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Assange: Swedish rape case 'an empty black box'
National: 8 Feb 11
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived at a UK court on Tuesday to continue his battle against extradition to Sweden on suspicion of rape and molestation, arguing that the claims of his accusers lack substance.
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Swedish living rooms brace for Melodifestivalen invasion
Lifestyle: 4 Feb 11
What do a drag queen and teen-pop has-beens have to do with Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt? It can only mean the 2011 Melodifestivalen is upon us, contributor Julie Blomberg Gudmundsson explains.
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Stockholm districts grab Design Week spotlight
Lifestyle: 3 Feb 11
As Stockholm Fashion Week draws to a close, the Swedish capital's design-savvy crowd gets ready to turn its attention to a different showcase of Scandinavian creativity, explains contributor Charlotte West.
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Man jailed for store floor pooping
Society: 25 Jan 11
A man who defecated on the floor of a shop in eastern Sweden has been sentenced to prison.
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Sweden gets dancing with the stars
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 11
Friday night marks the season premiere of one of Sweden's most popular television shows, with viewers chomping at the bit for the chance to watch an odd mix of celebrities strut their stuff on Let's Dance.
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'Lower mortgage interest tax break': Liberal Party
Business & Money: 5 Jan 11
Reducing Sweden's mortgage interest tax break would help protect against unwanted bubbles in the housing market, a prominent Liberal Party politician has argued.
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Lucky Swedish pigs live to see 2011
Society: 31 Dec 10
Almost a hundred pigs made a lucky escape on New Years Eve after the roof of their pigsty collapsed under the weight of the snow.
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Fourth terror suspect remanded in Stockholm
National: 30 Dec 10
The 37-year-old Swede arrested in connection with a terror plot against a Danish newspaper was remanded in custody by a Stockholm court on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terror crimes.
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Sweden's Karlberg wins golf's Indian Open
Sport: 6 Dec 10
Sweden's Rikard Karlberg reigned as King of Delhi after his triumph in the $1.25 million (8.53 million kronor) Hero Honda Indian Open with a grandstand finish on Sunday.
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Extreme politics and Gus Van Sant in focus at Stockholm Film Festival
Lifestyle: 17 Nov 10
As the 21st edition of the Stockholm International Film Festival opens this week, The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson looks at some of the juiciest cinematic morsels on offer.
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Artists' take on Sweden at the Moderna Museet
Lifestyle: 15 Oct 10
Every four years, Stockholm’s Moderna Museet presents a sampling of what's new in Swedish contemporary art. Contributor Jennifer Lindblad takes a look at this year's exhibit, which opened October 2nd.
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Sweden's first war crimes trial underway
National: 13 Oct 10
The trial of a 43-year-old Swedish citizen charged with torturing prisoners in Bosnia in 1992 started in Stockholm on Wednesday, the first of its kind in Sweden.
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Live Blog: election night in Sweden
Politics: 20 Sep 10
The Local's correspondents bring you all the latest news from the Swedish election, live from the main parties' headquarters in Stockholm. See the drama unfold live here.
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Art collective reaches out beyond gay audience
Lifestyle: 28 Jul 10
One group got a head start to Stockholm Pride's opening over the weekend, with Södermalm's Galleri Kocks hosting the vernissage of collective art group Gardet's new multimedia art exhibit on Friday, writes Emy Gelb.
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Pride flash mob takes over Sergels torg
Lifestyle: 28 Jul 10
Four young women kicked off Stockholm's Pride Festival with a bang on Monday by organising a flash mob that included The Local's Emy Gelb.
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Stockholm's five best bathing spots
Lifestyle: 20 Jul 10
There is no need to leave the the big smoke to beat the heat -the city is teeming with hot places to take a cool dip. Emy Gelb has been checking them out.
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Herräng: Sweden's Lindy Hop heartland
Lifestyle: 16 Jul 10
Every summer Herräng, a sleepy one-horse town north of Stockholm, is transformed into a jazz-era mecca as the Herräng Dance Camp rolls into town. The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson grabbed his dancing shoes and travelled up country in search of this thing they call swing.
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Sweden's five weirdest hotels
Travel: 15 Jul 10
Underwater, in the treetops or Frodo-style: The Local gives the lowdown on some of the oddest places in Sweden to spend a night.
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Sweden's latest hotel experience - up a tree
Travel: 14 Jul 10
Swedish hoteliers have already given tourists the chance to live in a hotel made of ice and a hotel under a lake, so it was only a matter of time before someone decided to put a hotel in a tree.
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Stockholm gallery makes art of al fresco dining
Lifestyle: 8 Jul 10
After mustering the courage to venture out of Stockholm's inner city, Emy Gelb found Färgfabriken's new eco-inspired artsy outside space, complete with super plant-infused drinks, well worth the trip.
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Ambassador gracious in Spanish defeat
Sport: 8 Jul 10
"We're disappointed, but such is life," Germany's Ambassador to Sweden, Joachim Rucker, said after watching his team exit the World Cup at the Goethe-Institut in Stockholm with his countrymen - and a sole exalted Spanish family.
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Stockholm goes orange as Dutch claim final spot
Sport: 7 Jul 10
The Dutch embassy in Stockholm played host to a carnival atmosphere of 150 Dutch expats, Swedes, Germans and even a Welshman, as the Netherlands beat Uruguay 3-2 to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1978.
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Malmö celebrates as Öresund bridge turns 10
National: 2 Jul 10
Tens of thousands of people lined Malmö's beaches on Thursday to watch a massive fireworks display to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Öresund bridge.
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Malmö: A decade with the Öresund bridge
Analysis & Opinion: 30 Jun 10
The Öresund bridge celebrates its 10th birthday this week. The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson takes a look at how the link has changed Sweden's third city and its relations to its neighbours.
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The Royal Wedding: Live Blog
National: 19 Jun 10
Today's the day that Crown Princess Victoria will get her man of the people. We'll be following the whole thing live - with reporters around Stockholm providing the latest news, reactions and (hopefully) informed speculation from the Royal Wedding.
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'Thank you for giving me my Prince'
National: 19 Jun 10
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria has got her Prince. In front of a crowd of thousands outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace following her marriage to Daniel Westling, she thanked the Swedish people for letting her marry the man she loves.
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Royal wedding festivities begin in earnest
Society: 18 Jun 10
Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt on Friday opened the more ceremonial state proceedings of the impending royal wedding, when he hosted a government reception at Stockholm City Hall.
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Singers drown out Sweden's World Cup woes
Lifestyle: 15 Jun 10
Having failed to qualify for the World Cup, Sweden isn’t exactly gripped by football fever. Cue a musical collective of international Stockholmers who are hyping up the tournament with the help of a handful of Swedes. The Local’s Christine Demsteader meets The Grippers.
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Stockholm photography museum thrills Leibovitz
Lifestyle: 21 May 10
A new museum on Stockholm's waterfront has created a buzz in the art world. Claire Hardman found Annie Leibovitz, the world's most revered photographer, was among those won over.
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The hospital that puts children first
Society: 28 Apr 10
Martina Children's Hospital in Stockholm is based on a unique concept that bypasses the general practitioner to give children direct access to pediatric specialists.
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A new life in northern Sweden - Part Two
Lifestyle: 28 Apr 10
Winter in a picturesque snowbound town can instil in the visitor a true appreciation for life in the far north of Sweden. But a dearth of jobs and a surplus of solitude help explain the region's growing demographic crisis, writes Alec Forss.
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Bicycle thieves pedal off with Malmö art work
National: 11 Mar 10
A bronze sculpture worth 136,000 kronor ($19,000) was stolen from an art gallery in Malmö on Wednesday evening. Two men smashed a window, grabbed their loot and fled on their bikes.
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Stockholm gallery opens 'Wag the Dog' exhibition
Lifestyle: 9 Mar 10
A multimedia exhibition by Armenian artist Azat Sargsyan on the perception of reality presented by the mass media, marks the start of the spring season at Stockholm art gallery wip:sthlm.
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The animal horror picture show
Lifestyle: 2 Mar 10
If you go down to the woods today, you'll probably encounter nothing more dangerous than a mushroom that's lost it's magic or bombardment from an avian bottom. But the fear of marauding beasts still haunts the Swedish psyche, as Ben Kersley discovers.
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Facebook groups prone to new sabotage trend
National: 15 Jan 10
Facebook users in Sweden are being plagued by a new trend sweeping the popular social networking site where names of groups are being changed to titles with vulgar sexual connotations.
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What's On in Sweden: January 15th - 21st
Lifestyle: 14 Jan 10
What’s on in Sweden: Bankers dancing in Stockholm, The 69 Eyes in Gothenburg and musical legend Andy Votel comes to Malmö.
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January in Sweden: Week one, thirteenth day, thinking time
Lifestyle: 5 Jan 10
The Year in Sweden - January: Journalist Kim Loughran sketches a month by month account of the country he has called home ever since his accidental migration in 1966.
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Christmas shopping guide: Swedish design online
Lifestyle: 22 Dec 09
Waited till the last minute to pick up a gift for the design aficionado in your life? Here's help. We've dusted off The Local’s quintessential guide to the best of Swedish design online with some old, some new and some just plain odd.
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Saab: 60 years of love, debt and tears
National: 18 Dec 09
General Motors' announcement on Friday that it will wind down its lossmaking brand Saab Automobile brings an end to the iconic Swedish brand after six decades of car manufacturing.
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No government rescue for Saab: Olofsson
National: 18 Dec 09
Sweden's enterprise minster Maud Olofsson lamented the "very sad" news on Friday of the imminent demise of Saab Automobile, while also reiterating her long-held assertion that the government will not step in to save the brand.
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Sweden reacts with dismay to Saab closure
National: 18 Dec 09
The news that carmaker Saab is to be closed down by owner General Motors might have been expected, but it has been greeted with dismay in Sweden.
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GM set to wind down Saab
National: 18 Dec 09
US car maker General Motors is to shut down Saab as talks collapse with Dutch sportscar manufacturer Spyker over the acquisition of GM's Swedish unit.
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Dating site singles out Swedes as world's most beautiful men
Society: 12 Nov 09
Swedish men have been judged as the world’s best looking by a dating website especially for beautiful people, while blokes from Britain have landed near the bottom of the list.
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Little Sweden on the Prairie
Travel: 12 Oct 09
Välkommen till Lindsborg - Between barbecued ribs and meatballs, Robert La Bua finds Swedish culture alive and well in Little Sweden, USA.
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Swedish gallery owner accused in fake art scandal
Society: 23 Sep 09
The former owner of a Stockholm art gallery has been accused of fraud and art forgery in the amount of 30 million kronor ($4.4 million).
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What's on in Sweden: August 28 - September 3
Lifestyle: 25 Aug 09
What's on in Sweden: International comedy & classical music festivals in Stockholm; Aero show & international athletics in Gothenburg; Dinosaur Jr in Malmö.
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Golfer's wet ball prompts revealing underwear challenge
Business & Money: 12 Aug 09
Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson's recent golf course strip show has prompted underwear maker Björn Borg to pick up the pace in its photographic hunt for international pant-wearing “Swedish exports”.
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'I fell for her beautiful blue eyes'
Society: 11 Aug 09
Princess Madeleine and fiancé Jonas Bergström revealed on Tuesday that their decision to wed came in June when the future duke went down on one knee during a holiday on the Italian island of Capri.
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Madeleine's engagement 'a surprise': royal watcher
Society: 11 Aug 09
The timing of Princess Madeleine's engagement to boyfriend Jonas Bergström has come as a surprise to most Swedes, a royal expert tells The Local.
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Princess Madeleine announces engagement
Society: 11 Aug 09
Princess Madeleine, Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf's youngest child, is to wed her long-time boyfriend Jonas Bergström, the Royal Court has announced.
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Young Swedish film director takes Hollywood by storm
Analysis & Opinion: 28 Jul 09
Even though there’s an ocean between Per Hanefjord and Hollywood, the budding Swedish film director explained to The Local’s Lydia Parafianowicz that tinsel town honours aren’t out of reach.
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Poster exhibition portrays glory days of 'progg'
Lifestyle: 13 Jul 09
The Local's Lydia Parafianowicz chats with Swedish musician Håkan Agnsäter, who has loaned out his auspicious poster collection to the Nordic Museum in Stockholm.
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Auction house accused of selling fake Warhols
Society: 11 Jul 09
Malmö gallery owner Per-Olov Börjeson has filed a police report claiming that auction house Lauritz.com has sold millions of kronor worth of fake Warhols.
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Eco-friendly jewellery for a higher cause
Lifestyle: 6 Jul 09
An empty soda can may seem like nothing but garbage, but to designer Kumvana Gomani, it’s a piece of art waiting to happen.
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Västerås: A walk back in time
Travel: 2 Jul 09
As classic cars assemble for the annual Power Big Meet, Robert La Bua takes in the medieval charm of host town Västerås.
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Ex-model brings feminine touch to fashion week
Lifestyle: 1 Jul 09
Fashion Week by Berns in Stockholm was in full swing on Tuesday, with several well-known Swedish designers displaying their work. The Local's Laura Xiao caught up with daring designer Karin Säby on the sidelines of her runway show.
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Around Sweden in 56 and a half days
Travel: 29 Jun 09
Desperately seeking Sweden: Christine Demsteader ponders a few literary journeys as she prepares for an epic trip around the country she has come to call home. She invites The Local’s readers to join her en route.
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Behind the lens of a legendary Swedish photographer
Lifestyle: 17 Jun 09
Exhibition: Swedish photographer Hans Hammarskiöld is associated with influence and innovation, both in his homeland and internationally.
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Ex-member arrested in Riksdag chamber
Politics: 17 Jun 09
Green Party politician Ewa Larsson, a former member of parliament who currently sits on the board of the Stockholm County police department, was arrested in the Riksdag on Tuesday.
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Mud, sun and Neil Young: The Local's festival survival tips
Lifestyle: 16 Jun 09
Stuart Roberts traipsed through the mud at Stockholm’s ‘Where the Action is’ to compile this season’s summer festival survival guide.
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Swedish police explode over 'incendiary' artwork
Society: 14 Jun 09
A Swedish artist's outdoor art exhibition prompted a bomb scare on Saturday, police described the work as a 'nuisance' and warned that charges may be brought.
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What's on in Sweden: June 5 - 11
Lifestyle: 4 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Lewis Black and Early Music Festival in Stockholm; Beer festival & World Cup football in Gothenburg; Buju Banton & Mandela exhibition in Malmö.
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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 »
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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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