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Abused ghosts lambast Stockholm theme park

Analysis & Opinion: 26 Apr 13
Young seasonal workers hired to scare people in the haunted house at Stockholm's Gröna Lund amusement park have told their own horror stories of beatings and groping by visitors to the popular theme park. READ »

Swedes told to bury 'freeze-dried' dead

Science & Technology: 24 Apr 13
The Swedish authorities have demanded that two bodies frozen for over a decade while awaiting a controversial environmentally-friendly burial method should be put to rest without further delay. READ »

'Net dating makes me wonder if I'd date myself'

Lifestyle: 12 Apr 13
A lost wallet, a shaved-bare 24-year-old, and multiple page visits by a steroid addict leaves Emilia Millicent thinking she's had the worse run of luck at internet dating ever... until she asked her friends about theirs. READ »

Zlatan soars in PSG draw against Barcelona

Sport: 3 Apr 13
Zlatan Ibrahimovic played a pivotal, if not controversial, role in helping Paris Saint Germain manage a 2-2 draw against Barcelona on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final series. READ »

Zlatan: Barcelona 'the best team ever'

Sport: 2 Apr 13
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hailed Barcelona as perhaps the "best team ever" as the Paris Saint-Germain star readies to take on his former club in a Champions League battle in Paris on Tuesday. READ »

'Hugging hooligan' gives Messi shock embrace

Society: 7 Feb 13
Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi found himself in the arms of a Swedish man with a history of criminal activity who stormed the pitch when Argentina met Sweden in Stockholm on Wednesday night. READ »

Argentina dominates Sweden in football win

Sport: 7 Feb 13
Argentina defeated Sweden 3-2 in an international friendly on Wednesday on a night when superstar strikers Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Lionel Messi were both off target. READ »

Two questioned over Ikea France spy scandal

Business & Money: 23 Jan 13
Two former Ikea employees in France were questioned on Tuesday about their suspected role in a spying scandal involving the use of an illegal police database that rocked the Swedish furniture giant last year. READ »

Swede Sundhage named FIFA coach of the year

Sport: 8 Jan 13
Swedish football coach Pia Sundhage, who led the US women's team to Olympic gold before taking over as manager in her home country, broke into song after being named FIFA Women's World Coach of the Year on Monday. READ »

'What about Sweden makes it feel so safe?'

Analysis & Opinion: 21 Dec 12
In the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in the United States, US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt reflects why Sweden feels like such a safe place to raise children. READ »

'Euro crisis will worsen before improving': Borg

Politics: 9 Sep 12
Finance minister Anders Borg believes that Greece could be out of the single currency bloc within the year, as the eurozone crisis worsens before it gets better, he said in an interview with Swedish media. READ »

Woman stabbed at Stockholm youth hostel

National: 2 Jul 12
A woman was stabbed more than twenty times early Monday morning while staying at a central Stockholm youth hostel, with police crediting another guest for saving the victim's life. READ »

Ikea bosses sacked over France spying scandal

Business & Money: 18 May 12
Ikea is sacking four managers at its French subsidiary following allegations that they spied on employees and customers using an illegal police database, the Swedish home furnishing retailer announced on Friday. READ »

Two Swedes among world's 'most influential'

Society: 18 Apr 12
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, who has "democratized music" according to a citation by actor Aston Kutcher, is one of two Swedes who made Time magazine's ranking of the world's most influential people this year. READ »

Vibrating package baffles Swedish postal workers

Society: 9 Mar 12
Another thrilling week in Swedish media, but did you hear the one about the Swedish chef, the biting thief, and the vibrating package that closed down a post office? If not, The Local's News in Brief has all the answers. READ »

'Zlatan will never be the best’: football great

Sport: 8 Mar 12
Despite an internet sport site ranking Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as current third best football player in the world, there are voices saying he can never be number one. READ »

French firm denies Ikea spying link

Business & Money: 4 Mar 12
A French security company tied to a legal complaint alleging that Swedish furniture giant Ikea illegally spied on staff and customers has denied involvement, blaming a renegade former employee. READ »

French complaint filed over Ikea spy claims

Business & Money: 1 Mar 12
A legal complaint was filed against Swedish furniture giant Ikea by a French union, accusing the company of spying on both personnel and customers, according to legal sources. READ »

Nurse acquitted of ambulance call death

National: 30 Nov 11
A Stockholm court on Wednesday acquitted the nurse on trial for failing to dispatch an ambulance in answer to a call, causing the death of a 23-year-old man. READ »

Crayfish: the messiest party of the year

Lifestyle: 19 Aug 11
Gobbling crayfish is a 500 year old tradition in Sweden but the annual August crayfish parties can be a minefield for a first-timer. Contributor Elizabeth Dacey-Fondelius advises on how to slurp like a native. READ »

'Leggy' Swedes have no advantage: coach

Sport: 13 Jul 11
Sweden coach Thomas Dennerby is playing down suggestions that the Japanese will be at a height disadvantage when playing the "long-legged" Swedes for Wednesday's semi-final in the women's World Cup. READ »

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. READ »

More cars aflame in Gothenburg

National: 7 May 11
Five cars were destroyed in the wee hours Saturday morning in Gothenburg in what police believe is arson. Two other cars were scorched. No arrests have been made. READ »

Swedish green-burial firm to turn frozen corpses in compost

Lifestyle: 13 Apr 11
A posthumous bath in liquid nitrogen pioneered by an eco-minded Swedish entrepreneur may help bring the deceased closer to life after death, the Local’s Karen Holst discovers. READ »

Fears grow for abandoned bear cubs

Society: 28 Mar 11
The female bear which attacked and injured a 12-year-old skier in Funäsdalen in northern Sweden on Friday fled into the woods, leaving her cubs to fend for themselves and who are now at risk of starvation. READ »

Social Democrat party secretary to quit

Politics: 6 Mar 11
The Social Democrats’ party secretary Ibrahim Baylan announced on Sunday that he plans to leave his post at the party’s extra congress at the end of March. READ »

Zlatan featured in Man City 'squad'

Sport: 18 Feb 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was one of a host of world stars who unexpectedly turned up bearing a Manchester City strip in the official programme ahead of a Europa League clash with Aris Thessaloniki on Tuesday. READ »

Swede narrowly misses FIFA best goal award

Sport: 10 Jan 11
Swedish striker Linus Hallenius was among the finalists to take home FIFA's award for the "most beautiful" goal of 2010, but lost out to Hamit Altintop of Turkey. READ »

Bodström chooses family over Riksdag

Politics: 15 Oct 10
Former Social Democratic justice minister Thomas Bodström is leaving politics and giving up his seat in the Riksdag to remain with his family in the United States. READ »

Sweden blitzed by ten-goal Canada

National: 15 Mar 10
Sweden's sledge hockey team received a thumping in Vancouver on Sunday as Canada posted a 10-1 win in the second group game at the Paralympic Games. READ »

Ibrahimovic goal gives Barça upper hand

Sport: 24 Feb 10
A second half equaliser from Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic was enough to hold off the challenge of a valiant Stuttgart and give Barcelona the edge in the second leg at Camp Nou. READ »

What's On in Sweden: February 4th - 11th

Lifestyle: 3 Feb 10
What’s on in Sweden: Bodypoppers in Stockholm, launch of The Boat Show in Gothenburg and Bob Marley is celebrated in Malmö. READ »

Zlatan's heroics lead Barcelona past Madrid

Sport: 30 Nov 09
Swedish star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have strengthened his chances of being named European footballer of the year after shooting Barcelona to a 1-0 win over Real Madrid. READ »

Ibrahimovic nominated for FIFA award

Sport: 30 Oct 09
Sweden and Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named among the 23 contenders short-listed for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. READ »

Ibrahimovic scores historic goal in Barca win

Sport: 27 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made history on Saturday, scoring his fifth goal in five consecutive games as Barcelona overcame Malaga 2-0 in La Liga. READ »

Ibrahimovic shines in Inter stalemate

Sport: 17 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced his best performance yet in a Barcelona shirt as the champions were held to a 0-0 draw by Inter Milan in the Champions League Group F opener on Wednesday. READ »

In-form Ibrahimovic ready for Inter return

Sport: 16 Sep 09
Barcelona and record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic go into Wednesday's Champions League group opener at Inter Milan in high spirits after collecting maximum points from the first two league outings. READ »

Ibrahimovic goal leaves Barca top

Sport: 13 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his second goal in as many games and helped Barcelona to 2-0 win over Getafe on Saturday. READ »

Ibrahimovic finds net in league debut

Sport: 1 Sep 09
Barcelona's record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the final goal in a comprehensive 3-0 home win for his new club over Sporting Gijon in the opening league game of the season on Monday. READ »

Superdad wields umbrella in evil sun ray battle

Analysis & Opinion: 18 Aug 09
First-time dad Joel Sherwood curses the few short days of summer as he walks around backwards pointing an angry umbrella at the skies. READ »

Ibrahimovic to face Man City in Barcelona debut

Sport: 18 Aug 09
Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to make his debut for new club Barcelona on Wednesday in a pre-season clash with big-spending Premier League side Manchester City. READ »

Ibrahimovic finally signs 'dream' contract with Barcelona

Sport: 28 Jul 09
Swedish star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he is finally "living a dream" upon signing a five-year contract with Barcelona on Monday. READ »

Transfer rumours persist amid Zlatan's scoring binge

Sport: 23 Mar 09
As rumours swirl regarding Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s possible transfer from Inter Milan, the head of the club said on Monday he can’t imagine his team without the star Swedish striker. READ »

Ibrahimovic named in team of the year

Sport: 1 Jan 09
Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named in the team of the year by French sports daily L'Equipe. READ »

Inter coach praises Ibrahimovic as 'ideal' footballer

Sport: 21 Dec 08
Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is better than Portuguese sensation and European footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo, said Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho. READ »

Something for the weekend: Footloose, electro and a Pulitzer nominated play

Lifestyle: 22 Feb 08
Something for the weekend: Footloose runs in Stockholm, British electro band Client play Malmö and the Pulitzer-nominated play Blue Surge opens in Gothenburg. READ »

Microsoft accused of buying Swedish votes

Science & Technology: 29 Aug 07
Software giant Microsoft is accused of offering "market assistance" to partner companies voting in its favour at a ballot held by the Swedish Standards Institute. READ »

Messing quits front-line politics

Politics: 24 Aug 07
Former minister Ulrica Messing has announced she is leaving full-time politics. A statement issued by her Social Democratic Party said she was quitting parliament to "try something different" after 16 years in the Riksdag. READ »

Ex-minister funded secret boyfriend's business

Politics: 13 Mar 07
Former Infrastructure Minister Ulrica Messing has left her husband for successful businessman Torsten Jansson. As recently as September 2006, Jansson's profit-making company received a government grant that was approved by Messing. READ »

Swedes prepare to accelerate

National: 8 Mar 07
On Thursday the government decided to go ahead with a bill to increase the speed limit on Swedish roads to 120 km/h. Four other new limits will also be introduced. READ »

Profile: Mona Sahlin

Politics: 18 Jan 07
Mona Sahlin has been variously described as careless, tough, lazy and street-smart. Now she is set to become the first ever female leader of Sweden's powerful Social Democrats. READ »

Sahlin enjoys support of majority within party

National: 15 Jan 07
Mona Sahlin has the backing of enough party districts to ensure that she will succeed Göran Persson as the next leader of the Social Democrats. READ »

Sweden to propose higher speed limit

National: 10 Jan 07
Drivers will have to keep their eyes on the side of the road as the number of speed limits in operation on Swedish roads is set to double. Top speeds of 120 km/h will be permitted on some roads. READ »

Prosecutor targets Bildt's shares

Politics: 8 Jan 07
Chief prosecutor Christer van der Kwast is to investigate the share options held by foreign minister Carl Bildt in the gas and oil investment company Vostok Nafta, it has been reported. READ »

'Sahlin will lead Social Democrats'

Analysis & Opinion: 4 Jan 07
Sweden's Social Democrats are looking for a new leader and Mona Sahlin seems to be the front runner. The Local asked political expert Stig-Björn Ljunggren to help us size up the contenders. READ »

Ulrica Messing drops out of leadership race

Politics: 3 Jan 07
The job of filling Göran Persson's shoes is likely to fall to a woman. Ulrica Messing is the third potential candidate to turn down the chance of leading the Social Democrats into the next election. READ »

Wallström and Jämtin turn down party leadership

Politics: 11 Dec 06
Stockholm's Social Democrats have called for Margot Wallström, Carin Jämtin or Mona Sahlin to succeed Göran Persson as party leader. But Wallström and Jämtin have both said no. READ »

Swedish security concern over Russian pipeline

National: 15 Nov 06
Plans by Russian oil giant Gazprom to build a pipeline across the Baltic Sea are causing worry across the political spectrum in Sweden. Defence minister Mikael Odenberg says the pipeline could be an intelligence platform. READ »

Next Social Democrat chief 'need not be a woman'

Politics: 27 Oct 06
While many senior figures in the Social Democratic Party are insisting that the next leader must be a woman, local party representatives say they don't care – as long as he or she wins the next election. READ »

Hunt for Persson's successor begins

Politics: 21 Oct 06
Former foreign minister and deputy prime minister Lena Hjelm-Wallén has been tasked with finding a successor to Göran Persson, who will step down as party leader in March. READ »

Social Democrats announce 'shadow government'

Politics: 8 Oct 06
The defeated Social Democrats have reorganized for opposition, appointing former ministers to lead the party's charge in the parliamentary committees. READ »

Wallström: I don't want the job

Politics: 21 Sep 06
She's the runaway favourite among party members to be the next Social Democrat leader and take the party back to government, but there's one problem: Margot Wallström doesn't want the job. READ »

Wallström 'honoured' by leadership support

Politics: 19 Sep 06
Sweden's European commissioner Margot Wallström is emerging as the popular choice to lead the Social Democrats after Göran Persson steps down in March. READ »

Ministers pay tribute to murdered Lindh

Politics: 11 Sep 06
Three years after Sweden's foreign minister Anna Lindh was murdered in a Stockholm department store, ministers pay their tributes at her grave. READ »

Swedish women turn to moose hunting

Lifestyle: 30 Aug 06
A record number of women are expected to take part in Sweden's annual moose hunt when it opens next week, and there are some famous faces among those cocking their rifles in the great outdoors. READ »

Henke's homecoming: the return of the King

Lifestyle: 13 Jul 06
Sweden has provided the world with countless sporting overachievers, but Henrik Larsson has captured the nation's imagination. And his return to Sweden is seeing him feted like a king, reports Eddie de Oliveira. READ »

Bike helmets to be compulsory

Politics: 29 May 06
Infrastructure minister Ulrika Messing wants bike helmets to be compulsory for everyone. Since under-15s were made to wear them, the number of deaths has been slashed. READ »

Glorious finale as Larsson bows out from Barca

Sport: 18 May 06
Swedish super-sub Henrik Larsson brought the curtain down on his Barcelona career by creating the goals that saw the Spanish champions crowned kings of Europe for the second time. READ »

Canadian company plans uranium search

Business & Money: 3 May 06
A company that has applied for a licence to mine gold on a site in western Sweden says the area could also contain exploitable amounts of uranium. READ »

Stockholm road gets green light

Politics: 6 Apr 06
A 7 billion kronor new road that will take traffic away from the centre of Stockholm was approved by the government on Thursday, after years of debate. Much of the new road will be in tunnels. READ »

Government had early tsunami warning

Politics: 21 Mar 06
More government officials - including ministers Bosse Ringholm and Ulrica Messing - were alerted to the Thailand tsunami early on the morning of the disaster than was previously known. READ »

Tougher penalties for traffic offences in Sweden

National: 14 Mar 06
The government is to increase the penalty for drink driving and carelessness on the road. The minimum punishment will be raised and a new crime classification will be introduced. READ »

Boat owners "should have license"

Politics: 8 Mar 06
Swedish boat owners could soon be force to take a 'boat driving license', if new government proposals are passed. There are also moves to oblige people to register their leisure boats. READ »

Stockholm Syndrome: Ambition impossible?

Analysis & Opinion: 20 Jan 06
Don't mention ambition in front of Swedes, especially if it's of the economic variety. But as our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent discovers, immigrants are just bursting with the stuff. READ »

New problem with stolen number plates

National: 17 Jan 06
Car owners who have never so much as set foot in central Stockholm have nevertheless received demands to pay the congestion charge. Their number plates have been stolen and photographed on another car passing a payment point. READ »

Svensk Kassaservice to close in 2007

National: 2 Dec 05
Sweden's largest provider of over-the-counter financial services, Svensk Kassaservice, is to close from July 2007, according to a proposal expected before Christmas. READ »

Lucrative safety net awaits ministers

Politics: 18 Nov 05
Even if there is a change of government at the next election, the current crop of ministers have their finances well-secured: half of them will continue to receive salaries until they retire without lifting a finger. READ »

Government pumps money into Gotland boats

National: 16 Nov 05
The Swedish government is to spend 100 million kronor on staving off a crisis on the Gotland ferry lines. High oil prices had threatened timetable cuts and ticket price increases. READ »

Swedish 3G operators face billion kronor fines

Business & Money: 24 Oct 05
Two years after Sweden's 3G operators were meant to have finished building their networks, 15% of the population still has no coverage. Now the National Post and Telecom Agency has had enough. Get a move on, or pay the price, it tells operators. READ »

EU storm bonanza for Sweden

National: 23 Aug 05
Hurricane Gudrun, which ripped through southern Sweden in January, was classed a "significant natural catastrophe" for Sweden’s economy by the EU. Now Brussels has come good and coughed up over 760 million kronor in aid. READ »

Government blocks funds for improved 112 services

Science & Technology: 26 Oct 04
Mobile phone calls to Sweden's emergency services are putting the system under severe strain - but the government won't pay 5 million crowns for new technology which would "save 100 lives a year". READ »

Zlatan steals the headlines as Sweden march on

Sport: 14 Oct 04
While Sweden's football team chalks up a couple of victories in their World Cup qualifiers, the press are fixated with Zlatan Ibrahimovic - even though he barely played. READ »

Teenage tension

Society: 14 May 04
High blood pressure, weight-obsessed, prostituting themselves - no wonder the government's making teenagers wear crash helmets. READ »

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