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May 28, 2012
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Major spending boost for Swedish railways
Politics: 8 Apr 11
The Swedish government on Friday announced plans to invest an additional 800 million kronor ($128 million) in the country's rail system during 2011 following a harsh winter in which the country's trains were plagued by malfunctions.
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Swedish house scuppers privatisation plans
Politics: 16 Mar 11
The Swedish Alliance coalition government has lost the right to sell off stakes in a slew of state-owned companies after a parliament decision on Wednesday afternoon, suffering its most high profile setback since regaining power.
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Assange case triggers rape debate in Sweden
Society: 9 Feb 11
The case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is fighting extradition to Sweden over rape allegations, has prompted a growing debate on the 'grey zones' of the country's sexual assault legislation.
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Swedish site urges people to talk about sex
Society: 23 Dec 10
While the world continues to talk about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's case, Sweden-based journalist Johanna Koljonen is encouraging women around the world to share their feelings online about negative sexual experiences.
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Profits soar for Sweden's state-owned companies
Business & Money: 3 Sep 10
Sweden’s state owned companies are set to earn record-breaking profits this year, although not every company has had a stellar 2010.
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Alliance touts tax cuts in election manifesto
Politics: 26 Aug 10
The ruling Alliance coalition has promised its fifth in-work tax credit if it wins the election next month, it promised as it rolled out its manifesto on Thursday.
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Summer Rail Destinations: Odense
Travel: 28 Jun 10
Sponsored article: The birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Odense beckons travellers with its vibrant nightlife, beautiful streetscapes, great shopping and rich cultural heritage.
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Two die in lift crash at Swedish mine
National: 18 May 10
Two people have been killed after a lift crashed down a shaft at a mine in Malmberget in northern Sweden on Tuesday.
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SSAB swings to profit in Q1
Business & Money: 4 May 10
Steel producer SSAB reported a quarterly profit of 83 million kronor ($11.34 million), beating analyst expectations and a 215 million kronor loss in the same period last year.
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TeliaSonera approves government bonus ban
Politics: 8 Apr 10
Swedish-Finnish telecom firm TeliaSonera voted at its AGM on Wednesday to ban bonuses for senior staff after a proposal from the Swedish state's representative.
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Kalmar: more than merely a Baltic gateway
Travel: 28 Jul 09
The historic town of Kalmar has plenty to offer travelers who dare to venture off the well-worn road which leads to the more-high profile Baltic island situated nearby, The Local’s Marge Thorell discovers.
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Officials struggle with Swedish mining town's relocation
Lifestyle: 5 Feb 09
As miners continue to chip away at the chunk of iron sitting directly beneath Kiruna in northern Sweden, the AFP’s Nina Larson examines the challenges that come with relocating an entire town.
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Sami youth shine light on suicide problems
Society: 6 Oct 08
Young people from Sweden’s indigenous Sami community are demanding that more be done to reduce the number of suicides within the community,
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What's on in Sweden: October 3 - October 9
Lifestyle: 2 Oct 08
What’s on: NHL hockey, Open tennis and Aussie comedy in Stockholm; Ane Brun in Gothenburg; Steve Wynn and naked Jesus shock in Malmö.
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Eight rescued after fire in Swedish mine
National: 4 Jul 08
Eight people have been rescued unhurt from a mine in northern Sweden at a depth of 1,250 metres after a vehicle caught fire, the LKAB mining company said on Thursday.
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Eight trapped in mine blaze
National: 3 Jul 08
Eight people have become trapped in a mine in Malmberget in northern Sweden after a vehicle caught fire a kilometre below ground level at 4pm on Thursday.
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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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Webcams: see Sweden in sixty seconds
Travel: 15 May 08
Take a webcam tour of Sweden and see how much of the country looks with just a few clicks of the mouse.
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Samis sour over time lost to Kiruna move
Business & Money: 24 Mar 08
Two Sami villages in northern Sweden have been denied compensation for time spent on planning for the relocation of Kiruna.
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Miner dies after collapse
National: 3 Feb 08
One person has died after a collapse in a mine in Kiruna, northern Sweden. The collapse is believed to have been caused by an earth tremor.
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Miner feared dead after collapse
National: 3 Feb 08
One person is feared dead after a collapse in a mine in Kiruna, northern Sweden. The collapse is believed to have been caused by an earth tremor.
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Miners' strike comes to an end
National: 9 May 07
The miners' union in northern Sweden has called a halt to wildcat strikes that broke out earlier this week. Mining company LKAB has said it is prepared to sit down with the miners at the negotiating table.
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Swedish miners in wildcat strikes
Society: 8 May 07
Miners at Sweden's state-owned mining company LKAB broke out in wildcat strikes on Monday in protest at a wage deal. The miners were still striking on Tuesday morning.
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Kiruna prepares to relocate
National: 9 Jan 07
Kiruna's entire town centre is to be moved four kilometres to the northwest to make way for iron ore mining.
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Olofsson: let state companies decide CEO bonuses
Business & Money: 27 Oct 06
Industry minister Maud Olofsson has said she wants to scrap the ban introduced two years ago on state-owned companies paying bonuses to CEOs.
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Steen pension will not be changed
Politics: 17 Mar 06
SEE ALSO: It pays to be on the inside
Systembolaget won't renegotiate Anitra Steen's pension, even though it breaks government rules. Hypocrisy, says the opposition: 'It's 'unfortunate that the prime minister's best pal is negotiating with the prime minister's wife.'
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Editorial: It pays to be on the inside
Analysis & Opinion: 16 Mar 06
Marita Ulskog appears to think it's OK for you to get a huge pension from a state company – as long as you're a Social Democrat insider. But is Anitra Steen really worth all that?
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Opposition slams pension for PM's wife
Politics: 14 Mar 06
Accusations of double standards are hurled at the government over the pension of state alco-shop boss Anitra Steen, which breaks government guidelines. This makes Sweden look like a 'banana republic' say Moderates.
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Opposition announces privatisation plans
Business & Money: 6 Mar 06
The conservative alliance will sell off a series of state-owned companies if it wins the election. Telia Sonera, Nordea and SAS top the list of firms worth well over 200 billion kronor.
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"Scrap CEO's pension" - government
Business & Money: 2 Mar 06
An 80 million kronor pay and pension deal for the head of state-owned mining company LKAB should must be renegotiated, says the government. The order follows criticism of the agreement from left-wing firebrand Marita Ulvskog.
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State-owned companies' profits soar
Business & Money: 25 Nov 05
Sweden's state-owned companies enjoyed a massive rise in profits during the first nine months of the year compared to the same period last year. Vattenfall and LKAB are the main contributors.
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King leads the singing on Victoria's birthday
National: 14 Jul 05
'Victoria Day' has become part of the Swedish calendar: a thousand well-wishers, a bunch of sports stars, and a stage full of celebs join the fun as Crown Princess Victoria turns 28.
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Östros intends to hold on to state companies
Smörgåsbord: 17 Mar 05
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Concentration of Sweden's visible exports
Smörgåsbord: 23 Sep 04
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Kiruna town centre sinking
Smörgåsbord: 3 Sep 04
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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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