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Quiz: 'A Swedish city with a pulse'
Society: 24 May 13
For this week's secret location picture gallery quiz, we head to a city that's among the top 20 in terms of population size. Can you guess which one it is in nine clues?
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Swedish music festivals: A survival guide
Lifestyle: 8 May 13
So you've decided to attend a Swedish music festival this year but you don't know how it all works. No matter, The Local's Sanna Håkansson gets the lowdown from avid festival-goers and finds out the top tips to surviving the chaos.
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'Missing' rune stone turns up near Stockholm
Science & Technology: 3 May 13
A Viking-era rune stone has been "rediscovered" near Vaxholm in the Stockholm archipelago after a group of university students stumbled across the historic rock that had been hiding in plain sight for nearly 300 years.
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Swedish dentists 'too eager' with antibiotics
Science & Technology: 23 Apr 13
Dentists in Stockholm and the south are more than twice as likely to dole out antibiotics than their colleagues up north, prompting fears they are contributing to the rise in antibiotics-resistant bacteria.
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Swedish Beliebers swamp Justin's hotel
National: 22 Apr 13
Two Swedish girls had to get medical attention after hundreds of euphoric Justin Bieber fans besieged the Grand Hotel in Stockholm to catch a glimpse of their idol on the Swedish stop of his Europe tour.
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'Idiot politicans can't tell me I need surgery to be a man'
Analysis & Opinion: 4 Apr 13
Love Elfvelin, 22, who has said no to sex change surgery in part because he one day wants children of his own, says the two Christian Democrat MPs who want to continue sterilizing transgender Swedes won't get far.
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'Mess' awaits Swedish courts as judges retire
National: 2 Apr 13
Sweden is struggling to fill vacancies left by a wave of retiring baby boom-era judges, especially in the country's smaller towns, prompting fears that younger judges will make a "mess" in the country's courts of appeal.
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Are Swedes really all blondes and Vikings?
Analysis & Opinion: 6 Mar 13
What is the quintessential Swedish stereotype? Blonde, blue-eyed, beautiful and bearded? More importantly, how do Swedes react to these claims? The Local took to the streets of Stockholm to find out.
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'Sweden can't count on help from Nato'
National: 14 Jan 13
Nato Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Sweden's annual defence conference in on Monday, calling for increased cooperation, but warning that there is no guarantee that Nato would come to Sweden's aid if the country were attacked.
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Swallow on one-off visit to Sweden killed by hawk
Society: 23 Nov 12
Bird enthusiasts watching the only American Cliff Swallow to ever grace Sweden’s skies were shocked on Tuesday when a hawk swooped in and killed the wayward swallow before their very eyes.
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Sweden beat Germany in fourth world hockey win
Sport: 10 May 12
Sweden on Wednesday night outscored Germany 5-2 in the Globen arena in Stockholm to continue their winning streak at the 2012 ice hockey world championships.
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Swedes thrash Danes for third world hockey win
Sport: 8 May 12
Sweden had little trouble dispatching Denmark 6-4 in Stockholm Monday to remain undefeated after three matches at the 2012 world ice hockey championships.
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Hockey brutes trade skates for ballet shoes
Sport: 24 Apr 12
Struggling Swedish professional hockey team Malmö Redhawks has opted for a strict regimen of ballet and yoga in an unorthodox effort to inspire winning ways.
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Wreckage found in plane crash search
National: 16 Mar 12
Rescue teams have located wreckage of the missing Norwegian Hercules aircraft near Sweden's highest peak, military sources confirmed Friday evening.
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Five reasons I can't stand skiing: an Aussie's pain
Analysis & Opinion: 9 Feb 12
Having just returned from a ‘horror ski trip’, The Local’s resident Aussie and first-time skier Oliver Gee wonders why Swedes find such pleasure in hurling themselves down snowy hills.
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Sweden's best Christmas beers: a selection
Lifestyle: 9 Dec 11
For many Swedes, Christmas celebrations just aren't complete without a tasty glass of Christmas beer. Beer blogger Darren Packman offers some tips on some of the best Christmas beers available in Sweden this season.
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Poland seeks Swedish help before Euro 2012
Sport: 30 Nov 11
The Polish government has asked for assistance from the Swedish police concerning the security situation when Swedish supporters travel to the Euro 2012 football championships.
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Swede jailed for catching 13,000 wild birds
Society: 17 Oct 11
The 40-year-old Swedish bird enthusiast who caught more than 13,000 wild birds was sentenced on Monday to 18 months in prison for aggravated hunting crimes, animal cruelty, and violating Sweden's protected species laws.
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Beer in Sweden: bevy of brews greets the autumn
Lifestyle: 31 Aug 11
Beer blogger Darren Packman offers his thoughts on a slew of new beers set to hit the shelves in Systembolaget stores in September, as Sweden's state-run liquor monopoly stays true to the old saying - all good things come in threes.
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Saab bribes probe re-opened in South Africa
National: 31 Jul 11
Following Swedish defence group Saab's admission last month that it paid millions in bribes to secure an arms contract in South Africa, police in that country have re-opened a probe into the controversial deal.
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Swedes thrash US to claim hockey top spot
National: 5 May 11
Sweden clinched top spot in Group C at the world hockey championships in Slovakia on Wednesday after comfortably beating the United States 6-2.
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Swedish military ramps up helicopter fleet
Politics: 9 Apr 11
Sweden has committed to buying 15 new American-made Black Hawk helicopters to help increase its fleet in Afghanistan.
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Man facing prison for catching 13,000 birds
Society: 4 Mar 11
A 40-year-old man has been charged for catching and holding thousands of birds, including a number of protected species, in Hälsingland in eastern Sweden.
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What's On in Sweden: October 15th - 21st
Lifestyle: 13 Oct 10
What’s on in Sweden: Death by chocolate in Stockholm, a free Free Jazz Fest in Gothenburg and The Magic Numbers come to Malmö. Plus cult comedians in Linköping
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Sale of old stuffed bird goes to Supreme Court
Society: 14 Jul 10
A man who sold a nearly 50-year-old stuffed bird on the internet is being taken to Sweden’s Supreme Court by prosecutors.
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Söderling loses out to Nadal
Sport: 1 Jul 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling was unable to hold off the challenge of world number one Rafael Nadal in their Wimbledon quarter-final on Wednesday, losing 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-1.
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Politician causes stir with sex play outburst
Society: 26 Nov 09
A Green Party politician from southern Sweden is defending the use of sex organ slang during a local council debate about Swedishness.
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Stockholm to host Detroit Red Wings NHL opener
Sport: 16 Jul 09
A number of Swedish stars from North America’s National Hockey League (NHL) will have the chance to open their 2009-2010 season in Stockholm, the league announced on Wednesday.
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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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The Local's Swedish summer festival guide
Lifestyle: 26 Jun 09
From heavy metal to jazz and from pop to classical, Sweden’s roster of summertime musical festivals has something to suit all tastes.
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Zetterberg scores double as Detroit extend series lead
Sport: 25 May 09
Swedish star Henrik Zetterberg netted two goals as the Detroit Red Wings completed a 6-1 rout of the Chicago Blackhawks to extend a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference final series.
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Malmö club and concert tips: Friday, Dec 12
Lifestyle: 11 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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'Frozen River' wins Stockholm film festival prize
Society: 30 Nov 08
US film "Frozen River" by Courtney Hunt was awarded the 16 pound Bronze Horse by the jury of the Stockholm International Film Festival on Saturday.
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What's on in Sweden: November 28 - December 4
Lifestyle: 27 Nov 08
What’s on: Frida Hyvönen & International Film Festival in Stockholm; Melissa Auf der Maur and Sami dance in Gothenburg; Manhattan Transfer and Ibsen in Malmö/Lund.
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What’s on in Sweden: August 22 - 28
Lifestyle: 21 Aug 08
What’s on: Peace concert and vaudeville theatre in Stockholm; theatre, dance & midnight running in Gothenburg and festival time in Malmö.
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Georgia and Abkhazia hold secret talks in Sweden
Politics: 21 Jun 08
Georgia held rare talks with representatives of its rebel Abkhazia region in Sweden last week, a senior Georgian official revealed on Saturday.
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Swedish press slams proposed surveillance law
Analysis & Opinion: 13 Jun 08
David Landes takes a look at what Sweden's papers have to say about the proposed surveillance law ahead of next week's Riksdag vote.
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What's on in Sweden: June 6 - 13
Lifestyle: 5 Jun 08
What’s on in Sweden: Football, football and more football. And food and art and music.
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Swedish music's European tour
Lifestyle: 4 May 08
The summer is fast approaching, and with it Europe’s festival season. What better way to spend a couple of lazy months than checking out some of Sweden’s hottest acts as they wow audiences across the continent. David Bartram is your festival guide.
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Riksbank may put off rate hike
Business & Money: 4 Feb 08
Conflicting market signals are complicating the bank’s monetary policy decision.
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Popcorn, Schlager and Reggae: what's on in Sweden
Lifestyle: 1 Feb 08
Something for the weekend: Discover the art of movie comedy at Stockholm's Popcorn festival, watch Lena Philipsson perform with Orup in Gothenburg, or dance to ska and reggae in Malmö.
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Time to tango: what's on in Sweden
Lifestyle: 25 Jan 08
Something for the weekend: Learn how to dance the tango in Stockholm, learn about the lives of the Swedish settlers in the US in Gothenburg and satisfy your taste for the baroque in Malmö.
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All that Jazz: What's on this weekend
Lifestyle: 18 Jan 08
Something for the Weekend: Women of all ages provide reasons to get out of the house this weekend. Swedish Grammy winner Säkert plays in Gothenburg, Marianne Faithfull hits movie theatres, and there's a Maj Lindström exhibition in Malmö. Or you can grab a jazz brunch if you're in Stockholm.
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Sports digest: Svennis speaks about Man City job
Sport: 9 Jul 07
Football: Sven-Göran Eriksson 'looking forward to an exciting job and an exciting season.' Tennis: Björkman and Söderling destroy worldwide belief in mild-mannered Swedes. Golf Fasth and Edberg second and third at European Open.
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Sweden is virtually first in Second Life
Science & Technology: 30 May 07
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt has cut a virtual ribbon to open a Swedish Embassy that only exists in cyberspace. But toasting the opening with virtual champagne could not beat real life diplomatic receptions, he opined.
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Krona suffers after Riksbank rate hike
Business & Money: 15 Feb 07
The Swedish krona slumped on Thursday morning after the Riksbank pointed to a slower pace of rate hikes.
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Sweden through to hockey final
Sport: 21 May 06
Turin Olympic champions Sweden battled into the ice hockey world championships final with a tight 5-4 win over the last year's runners-up Canada in their semi-final match in Riga on Saturday.
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From Flatley to Zappa: Musical May in Stockholm
Lifestyle: 9 May 06
Sweden, and Stockholm in particular, are on a well-trodden path when the world’s top artists hawk their wares around Europe. David Stavrou looks at the delights on offer in May
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Swedish hockey girl barred from boys' match
Sport: 8 Mar 06
On Wednesday evening Kim Martin was to have been the first Swedish female ice hockey player to play against a men's team in a competitive match. But then bureaucracy got in the way.
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Ice hockey boss not guilty
Sport: 1 Mar 06
Malmö Redhawks' former chairman has had a prison sentence overturned after an appeals court quashed his conviction for tax crimes. Percy Nilsson had been sentenced to one year in prison.
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New Swedish weapon in Iraq
National: 7 Feb 06
American forces in Iraq will shortly start using artillery shells incorporating components produced by Swedish defence systems manufacturer Bofors. The government's allies, the Left and Green parties are not happy.
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No proof of CIA planes in Sweden - report
National: 8 Dec 05
Despite a frenzy of media speculation suggesting that CIA planes have landed at Swedish airports since 2002, a government report concludes that there is no proof of any covert arrivals.
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CIA plane story unfounded - Freivalds
National: 18 Nov 05
SEE ALSO: Sweden begins "quick" CIA plane investigation
Foreign minister Laila Freivalds has dismissed claims that CIA planes could have landed at Swedish airports, saying "the whole story is as flat as a pancake". The media aren't so sure.
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Sweden begins "quick" CIA plane investigation
Smörgåsbord: 17 Nov 05
Sweden launches an investigation after reports that planes used by the CIA landed at Swedish airports. And the government wants the report back within three weeks.
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CIA planes used Swedish airports
National: 14 Nov 05
At least two planes used by the CIA have landed at Swedish airports, according to news agency TT. Arlanda, Örebro, Sturup and Bromma airports have all hosted the organisation's aircraft.
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Somalian "genocide suspect" released
National: 20 Oct 05
The Somalian held in Sweden on suspicion of genocide is released without charge. Abdi Hassan Awlae Qeybdiid's arrest sparked massive protests in Mogadishu, where he was the chief of police.
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"No more rate cuts" after Riksbank statement
Business & Money: 24 Aug 05
The Swedish Riksbank's comments made in conjunction with its decision to leave the interest rate unchanged at 1.5%, confirm that no further rate cuts can be expected, French bank Calyon said on Wednesday.
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Consumer pessimism stifles Swedish growth
Business & Money: 8 Jun 05
An interest rate cut is on the cards after Sweden's GDP growth in the first quarter of 2005 falls well short of expectations. And the government will not be pleased to hear that consumers are becoming increasingly pessimistic.
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Queen strike the perfect balance
Lifestyle: 2 May 05
Queen without Freddie Mercury? Who'd have thought it? By not trying to impersonate the band's extravagant showman, new vocalist Paul Rodgers delivers an impressive performance, while Brian May and Roger Taylor remind fans that Queen were never a one man band.
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Hockey chairman on ice for "shady" payments
Sport: 28 Apr 05
Malmö's ice hockey club chairman, Percy Nilsson, is jailed for tax crimes. The club paid foreign players using a system of "lies and shady deals", says the prosecutor.
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Swedish pop stars unite against illegal downloading
Lifestyle: 18 Apr 05
The list of signatories reads like the VIP list at an industry awards ceremony but an open letter from Sweden's top musical artists isn't about glamour - it's about "what's right and what's wrong". Note: nicking their music is wrong.
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