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May 28, 2012
Graffiti
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Swedish police hunt man for imam shooting
National: 26 May 12
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man in connection with the shooting of an Uzbek imam in northern Sweden in February.
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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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Imam shot in the head in northern Sweden
National: 23 Feb 12
A 54-year-old imam was found shot in the head in Strömsund in northwestern Sweden on Wednesday in what police have classified as attempted murder.
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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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'Underclass-safari' post lands official in trouble
Business & Money: 1 Feb 12
Christian Democrat party official Patric Rylander has found himself in stormy weather after calling for an ”underclass-safari” on his Facebook page, in response to a recent tour of swanky Stockholm suburb Saltsjöbaden.
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Stockholm graffiti - beating the ban
Lifestyle: 2 Sep 11
Behind the Stockholm council's draconian "zero tolerance" policy on graffiti is hidden a rich but underground Swedish graffiti culture, inspired by the scene in New York City, contributor Katherine Dunn discovers.
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Stockholm bans street art festival adverts
National: 25 Jul 11
The upcoming Stockholm graffiti and street art festival "Art of the Streets", organised by touring national theatre company Riksteatern, are being denied advertisement spots by Stockholm's city council.
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Google doodle returns for Sweden's Gothia Cup
Science & Technology: 19 Jul 11
Google's competition Doodle 4 Google, where contributors are invited to design an alternative Google logo, is coming to Sweden's youth football tournament Gothia Cup.
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Anti-Semitic hate crime declines in Malmö: report
National: 17 Jul 11
Hate crimes against Jews living in Malmö are less than half as many as 2009's record-high number, according to reports in Swedish media. However, racist and islamophobic hate crimes are on the rise.
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Olof Palme's grave desecrated by vandals
National: 16 Jun 11
The grave of murdered Swedish prime minister Olof Palme, gunned down on a Stockholm sidewalk 25 years ago, has been vandalised with graffiti, it was discovered on Thursday.
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Stockholm gold heist nets 'millions'
National: 13 May 11
A gold wholesaler in Stockholm was robbed on Thursday afternoon and after a haul which ‘picked the shop clean’, the thieves are believed to have escaped with a substantial amount of money.
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Green light for Swedish rail operator's 'graffiti database'
Science & Technology: 18 Apr 11
Swedish rail operator SJ has been given clearance by the Swedish Data Inspection Board to open a "graffiti database" in order to assist police reports and damages claims.
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Football trophy’s secrets finally revealed
Sport: 6 Feb 11
A Swedish silversmith has confirmed that the Allsvenskan championship trophy has more secret engravings than previously thought.
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An October guide to the Stockholm music scene
Lifestyle: 1 Oct 10
Contributor David Stavrou lays out some of the highlights awaiting Stockholm music lovers in October.
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Local Sweden Democrat: 'ban' practicing Muslims
Politics: 11 Sep 10
A local politician from the far-right Sweden Democrats argued during an election debate on Thursday that Muslims shouldn't be allowed to practice their faith in Strömsund in northwestern Sweden.
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What's On in Sweden: September 10th - 16th
Lifestyle: 8 Sep 10
What’s on in Sweden: Irish artwork in Stockholm, organic food in Gothenburg and a killer queen comes to Malmö.
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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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Gabriel, 13, died after Stockholm tunnel tour
National: 5 Mar 10
The teenage boy found dead at the bottom of a ventilation shaft by Slussen in central Stockholm on Thursday paid 200 kronor ($28) for a clandestine "tunnel tour" and it is now suspected that he was abandoned by his guide.
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Jews flee Malmö as anti-Semitism grows
Society: 27 Jan 10
Threats and harassment are becoming increasingly commonplace for Jewish residents in Malmö in southern Sweden, leading many Jews to leave the city out of fear for their safety.
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Pensioners rally behind slap-happy 70-year-old
National: 17 Dec 09
Pensioners in south central Sweden are mobilizing in support of 70-year-old Ronald Fasth who was charged with assault for striking a 12-year-old boy in response to verbal insults from the youth.
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Stockholm hotel offers free haven for creative souls
Lifestyle: 15 May 09
Anyone planning a trip to the Swedish capital might be a bit aghast at the cost of a place to lay their head at night, but Creators Inn by Elvine might just sport the most shocking price tag of all. Charlotte West reports on the world's first hotel-in-hotel.
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What's on in Sweden: May 15 - 21
Lifestyle: 13 May 09
What's on in Sweden: Canadian improv theatre and Morrissey in Stockholm; Funk veterans and Basketball Festival in Gothenburg; Brandy in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: May 8 - 14
Lifestyle: 6 May 09
What's on in Sweden: English speaking theatre and American Vaudeville in Stockholm; Uncle Vanya and LGBT Festival in Gothenburg; Jean Michel Jarre in Malmö.
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Police drop charges against metro graffiti art student
Society: 5 May 09
Police have closed an investigation against a former student at Sweden's largest art college accused of vandalizing a metro train carriage. Stockholm transport authority SL is still demanding compensation from the man.
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Arts college admits error in approving faked psychosis project
Society: 3 Mar 09
Sweden's University College of Arts, Craft and Design plans to introduce new ethics guidelines in the wake of two controversial student art projects.
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Police to investigate Swedish art student's metro graffiti
Society: 18 Feb 09
Stockholm's transit authority has filed a complaint with the police against a student who filmed the vandalizing of a subway carriage, amid revelations that the incident wasn’t the first time the student recorded vandalism for an art project.
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Vandalism costs transport authority 110 million kronor
Business & Money: 16 Feb 09
Graffiti and vandalism cost Stockholm county transport authority SL 110 million kronor ($13 million) last year, new figures show.
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Transport authority outraged over metro graffiti 'art'
Society: 15 Feb 09
Stockholm county transport authority, SL, has demanded compensation from Sweden's largest arts college after one of its students vandalized a metro car in a comment on graffiti.
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Jewish burial chapel attacked in Malmö
National: 13 Jan 09
A burial chapel in the Jewish cemetery in central Malmö was fire-bombed early on Tuesday morning. It is the third time the chapel has been attacked in recent weeks.
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Jews in Sweden under increasing threat
Politics: 7 Jan 09
Police in Sweden are on heightened alert following a spike in anti-Semitic attacks around the country in the wake of Israel’s campaign against Gaza-based Hamas militants.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Jan 9
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 09
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Dec 19
Lifestyle: 18 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Dec 12
Lifestyle: 10 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Dec 5
Lifestyle: 4 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Nov 28
Lifestyle: 27 Nov 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Nov 21
Lifestyle: 19 Nov 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm going out guide: Friday, Nov 14
Lifestyle: 13 Nov 08
Have a great night out in Stockholm with top tips from the clubgoers at Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm going out guide: Friday, Nov 7
Lifestyle: 6 Nov 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this Friday in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus from Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm going out guide: Friday, Oct 31
Lifestyle: 30 Oct 08
Friday night has a Halloween flavour this week. Sample all the scary wares with tips from The Local's club partners Djungeltrumman.
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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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Stockholm weekend going out guide: Friday, Oct 17
Lifestyle: 14 Oct 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this Friday in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus from Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: Friday, Oct 10
Lifestyle: 6 Oct 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this Friday in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus at Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: Friday, Oct 3
Lifestyle: 30 Sep 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this Friday in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus at Djungeltrumman.
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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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Demonstrators battle police in Malmö
National: 20 Sep 08
Clashes between police and demonstrators broke out on Friday as Malmö played host to the European Social Forum. Rocks were thrown at police, windows were broken and a woman was raped as 800 people demonstrated to highlight climate change.
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Stockholm weekend club guide: September 19 - 20
Lifestyle: 18 Sep 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this weekend in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus at Djungeltrumman.
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What's on in Sweden: September 19 - 25
Lifestyle: 18 Sep 08
What’s on: Stevie Wonder, Beer & Whisky festival and American Football in Stockholm; Japanese tattoo art and Masters golf in Gothenburg; Prince and Tibet tributes in Malmö; Puppet theatre in Lund.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: September 12 - 13
Lifestyle: 12 Sep 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this weekend in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus at Djungeltrumman.
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Misconduct reported in captive woman case
National: 8 Sep 08
The police chief in Jönköping on Monday reported his colleagues for official misconduct in their handling of the case of a woman kept locked up for years in a cabin near Eksjö in south central Sweden.
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Special courts to deter youth crime
National: 3 Sep 08
The Christian Democrats want young people in Sweden accused of crimes such as shoplifting, graffiti, vandalism, and unlawful driving to have their punishments meted out quickly in a special youth court.
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Copenhagen - the other capital of Scandinavia
Travel: 9 Jun 08
Located just a short train journey from Malmö, Alannah Eames strongly recommends a visit to Copenhagen.
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Stockholm art gallery guide: May 23 - 29
Lifestyle: 22 May 08
Stockholm art gallery tips for the week ahead from Kalendarium.
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Murder suspect's family speak out
National: 8 Oct 07
The family of a 50-year-old man suspected of the murder at the weekend of a 15-year-old boy give their version of events.
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A sleek home for a dysfunctional family
Lifestyle: 5 Oct 07
A pretty unconventional family is occupying an appropriately peculiar house in a posh part of Stockholm. Charlotte West has been to snoop around the colourful Casa Cor.
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'Psychological warfare' breaks out between football fans
Sport: 24 Sep 07
Police in Stockholm are expressing concern after psychological warfare broke out between fans of rival local football clubs AIK and Djurgården ahead of Monday's derby match between the two teams.
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'Police employee behind race attack'
National: 23 Jul 07
Photos of new police recruits in Stockholm have been vandalised in what appears to be a racist attack. Police suspect that the culprit was one of their own.
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Shake, rattle and roll in Västerås
Lifestyle: 4 Jul 07
Tail fins, greasy quiffs and the Confederate flag? This isn’t fifties America, but rural Sweden, where Rock and Roll never died and Raggare cruise the streets in lovingly preserved Classic American cars. Ben Kersley finds out more about the American timewarp in the middle of the Swedish countryside.
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Women arrested for releasing rabbits
National: 18 May 07
Police have arrested two animal rights activists suspected of releasing a number of rabbits for their cages in an eastern Swedish village on Thursday night.
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Distress as chicks stolen from kids' farm
Society: 16 May 07
Thieves have stolen 23 baby chicks from a children's zoo in Gothenburg. The birds were stolen in two batches, two nights apart. "Why do people do things like this," the zookeeper asks.
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Rioters cause damage in May Day demo
National: 1 May 07
Rioters caused widespread damage in central Stockholm on Tuesday evening after a May Day demonstration turned violent. The group was reported to be linked to the Reclaim the Streets movement.
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Nazi pupils cause school closure
National: 2 Mar 07
Staff at a school near Umeå in northern Sweden have asked parents to keep pupils at home for two days as they discuss ways to tackle an increase in Nazi symbolism and racial abuse.
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SL security chief jailed
National: 19 Dec 06
A former head of security at Stockholm's local transport operator SL has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for accepting bribes from a security company.
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Multicultural Market aims to seduce Gothenburgers
Travel: 1 Jun 06
Under Gothenburg's answer to the Golden Gate, an American and a Brit have set up a Swedish market with the alternative chic of London's Camden. Janelle Larsson takes a look.
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Graffiti artist film wins top award
Smörgåsbord: 9 Feb 06
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Four out of ten Muslim groups threatened
Society: 24 Nov 05
Four out of ten Swedish Muslim organisations have been threatened, while three out of ten have been attacked or vandalised. Muslim women with veils are particularly likely to be harassed.
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Anti-racism organisation faces funding cut
Society: 31 Oct 05
The Centre Against Racism, accused earlier in the year of being wasteful and achieving nothing since it was formed, is cleared of financial irregularities - but may have its funding cut anyway.
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Ice cream giant slammed for "racist" ads
National: 13 Apr 05
Sweden's biggest ice cream maker, GB Glace, is accused of "reinforcing the racist structure of society" with its new ice cream - the unfortunately-named 'Nogger Black'.
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Security cameras to be installed on Stockholm's underground
National: 30 Sep 04
Increased concerns about passenger safety and vandalism prompt SL to begin installing CCTV in every station, adding to around 14,000 cameras already watching Stockholmers' every move.
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Stolen cow beheaded
Lifestyle: 28 Aug 04
The slaughter of a fibreglass cow fails to clarify what 'real art' is - but raises the profile of everyone involved in the 'tragedy'.
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Two million join singalong
Lifestyle: 2 Jul 04
The first of The Local's weekly cultural trawls nets the year's most popular songfest, a gallery short of a curator and a dearth of Swedish artists.
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Grubby Sweden
Society: 28 May 04
Stockholmers are troubled by litter, graffiti, and arsenic, while Gothenburg council thinks it's found the roof of all evil.
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Schools learn cost of bullying
Society: 30 Apr 04
Bullied pupils are to get compensation, while vandalism cost Gothenburg schools SEK 21 million last year.
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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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