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February 14, 2012
Greenland
The following articles have been tagged with "Greenland":
Swedish artist to chart Arctic expedition in clay
Lifestyle: 24 Aug 11
A Swedish ice-breaker heads to the chilly waters off Greenland last week, equipped with maps, charts - and a container full of clay, courtesy of a Stockholm-based ceramics artist, contributor Katherine Dunn reports.
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Stieg Larsson sequel '70 percent finished': Baksi
National: 23 Aug 11
Kurdo Baksi, confidant and author of an expose book on deceased Swedish crime writer Stieg Larsson, has claimed that the manuscript believed to be the fourth book in the Millennium series is almost complete.
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Swedish balloon burst on space journey
Science & Technology: 8 Jul 11
Swedish scientists were forced to halt a groundbreaking project Thursday to test the impact of stars when a balloon carrying an X-ray telescope began leaking helium.
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Icelandic ash cloud heads for Sweden
Science & Technology: 23 May 11
Flights from Sweden to Iceland remained cancelled on Monday as a cloud of ash covered the island following a volcanic eruption, with forecasts indicating that the ash could reach Sweden by Tuesday.
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Larsson friend reveals Millennium sequel plot
Society: 28 Mar 11
The sister of hacker-heroine Lisbeth Salander is said to feature prominently in a disputed manuscript believed to be the fourth book in the Millennium crime series, a longtime friend of late Swedish author Stieg Larsson has revealed.
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Economic crisis and climate top Swedish EU priorities
Analysis & Opinion: 30 Jun 09
The global economic crisis, soaring unemployment in Europe and climate change top Sweden's agenda as it takes over the European Union six-month presidency in difficult conditions on Wednesday, writes AFP's Francois Campredon
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Princess Victoria on climate change visit to Greenland
Science & Technology: 28 May 09
Crown Princess Victoria joined the two other heirs to Scandinavia's thrones on Wednesday for a visit to Greenland to raise awareness of how the Arctic region has been affected by climate change.
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Kidney transplant for Princess's fiancé
National: 27 May 09
Daniel Westling, the fiancé of Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, has received a new kidney from his father, royal officials have announced.
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SAS losses prompt reorganization
Business & Money: 3 Feb 09
Scandinavian airline SAS reported major losses for 2008 on Tuesday as it announced plans to accelerate restructuring, lay off thousands, and divest several subsidiaries.
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Fatty Baltic fish threaten sperm production
Science & Technology: 9 Aug 08
Toxins found in fatty fish caught in the Baltic Sea can cause seriously deteriorated sperm production, according to new research. The genetic make up of 20% of men means that they are in the risk zone.
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Sweden gears up for VIVA World Cup
Sport: 1 Jul 08
As Europe finally calms down after a month of football fever, the small town of Gällivare is gearing up to host a smaller, but far more international football competition, Ben Kersley reports.
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Swedish town swept up in world's biggest sled dog race
Lifestyle: 9 Mar 08
On a snow-covered hilltop next to a quaint, wooden church, the smell of urine and wet fur fills the air and the sound of howling, snarling dogs is almost deafening: the world's largest sled dog race is about to begin, AFP's Nina Larson reports.
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Swedes join Danes in Arctic race
Science & Technology: 15 Aug 07
Swedish researchers have joined Danish colleagues in an attempt to establish Denmark's claims to parts of the Arctic region. The expedition follows the planting of a flag on the underwater Lomonosov Ridge by a Russian expedition last week.
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'Midnight sun' summit calls for post-Kyoto road map
Politics: 14 Jun 07
An informal climate change conference at Riksgränsen in northern Sweden came to a close on Thursday with delegates calling for the creation of a 'road map' for future development next time the ministers meet.
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SAS sells airlines and quits HQ to cut costs
Business & Money: 13 Jun 07
Airline SAS has announced plans to save 2.8 billion kronor between now and 2011, selling subsidiary Spanair and its stake in BMI, and moving from its vast Stockholm headquarters.
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Bildt plays down fears over US missile defence
Politics: 9 Mar 07
Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt has said he is not currently concerned that American plans to build a missile defence shield in Europe could heighten tensions with Russia.
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Swedish worry over Santa shortage
Society: 21 Dec 06
Sweden has a serious Santa shortage. That's the worrying message from the profession's Swedish trade organisation, which is appealing for more candidates to come forward. But don't expect the application process to be a pushover.
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Persson attacks Moderates on sick pay
Politics: 23 Aug 05
Speaking in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, Prime Minister Göran Persson says that the opposition parties are divided on the critical sick pay issue and that his main rival for the top job at the 2006 election, Fredrik Reinfeldt, has lost the debate.
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Radio Ga Ga
National: 9 Jul 04
The townsfolk of Varberg in the west of Sweden celebrate in their thousands as an old radio transmitter is given world heritage status.
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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 »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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