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The ultimate love test is a bloody affair

Analysis & Opinion: 18 Jun 13
A zombie, a cocaine-snorting rock star and a middle-aged cop walk into a bar.... Which one captures love columnist Emilia Millicent's attention? In her last column for The Local, she explains how she has devised the ultimate test of romantic compatibility. READ »

No review for hand-shake discrimination case

National: 18 Jun 13
The Swedish Justice Ombudsman will not look at a case in western Sweden where a man was paid damages for not being given an internship after he refused to shake a female boss's hand for religious reasons. READ »

Boxing defenders knock down ban proposal

Sport: 17 Jun 13
A debate about banning professional boxing in Sweden has been reignited following Frida Wallberg's nearly fatal defeat in a title fight against Australia's Diana Prazak. READ »

Newlywed princess slams paparazzi bikini photos

Society: 14 Jun 13
Sweden's Princess Madeleine took to her Facebook account on Friday to accuse the Swedish media of "destroying" her and her husband's privacy, after a tabloid published images of the newlyweds in their swimwear from their Seychelles honeymoon. READ »

Sweden clamps down on venture capitalists

National: 11 Jun 13
A tax hike for a high-profile firm of Swedish venture capitalists has financial observers worried that the recent focus on their income could cause bad blood among investors. READ »

Swedish princess weds US banker in Stockholm

Society: 8 Jun 13
Sweden's Princess Madeleine, the youngest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf, married New York businessman Chris O'Neill in Stockholm Saturday in Sweden's second royal wedding in three years. READ »

Princess Madeleine's royal wedding: Live Blog

Lifestyle: 8 Jun 13
Sweden's Princess Madeleine marries Chris O'Neill today in a lavish royal wedding ceremony in Stockholm. We're following the whole thing live - with reporters around Stockholm providing the latest news, details, and reactions. READ »

US baseball players look to create a field of dreams in Gothenburg

Lifestyle: 30 May 13
While baseball is known as America's favorite pastime, it can be hard to find in Sweden. But two US baseball players and their teammates in Gothenburg are hoping to change that, one home run at a time, contributor Lisa Mikulski discovers. READ »

Tie-up with Pipavav puts India on Saab's radar

Business & Money: 28 May 13
Swedish defence contractor Saab is set to invest further in India with its purchase of shares in naval defence company Pipavav, the company announced on Monday. READ »

Doc went on holiday as Swede's cancer spread

Science & Technology: 22 May 13
A Swedish man has been left facing death after his doctor went on holiday, leaving a cancer diagnosis stranded in the computer system while the increasingly desperate patient fought for help elsewhere. READ »

Man gets payout for not shaking woman's hand

National: 20 May 13
A town in western Sweden has agreed to pay damages to a man who was told he wouldn't be hired if he refused to shake a woman's hand for religious reasons. READ »

Live Blog: Eurovision Song Contest final

Lifestyle: 18 May 13
The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest Final is live in Malmö, southern Sweden. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding Europe's biggest pop music spectacle. READ »

Scandal ousts Stockholm economics school head

Education: 17 May 13
The president of the Stockholm School of Economics, one of Sweden's most prestigious universities, has been forced out in response to a scandal over his hiring of a high-ranking official who'd been convicted of insider trading. READ »

Swedish photographer cleared of manipulation

Society: 15 May 13
Swedish photographer Paul Hansen, under fire for potentially doctoring his award-winning image from the Gaza funeral of two children, has been cleared by the World Press Photo organization that handed him its prestigious annual prize. READ »

'Cyber stalking is now socially acceptable'

Society: 9 May 13
A night out with an ex-boyfriend who stalked her online for two years leaves love columnist Emilia Millicent with questions about what the limits are, now that information is everywhere. READ »

Abba - The Museum expected to be a big hit

Travel: 5 May 13
The world's first museum dedicated to Sweden's iconic disco group Abba is set to open in Stockholm on Tuesday, offering visitors a chance to get up close and personal with the 1970s foursome with a little help from modern technology, AFP's Camille Bas-Wohlert reports. READ »

Cop under fire over trigger-happy stag party

Society: 30 Apr 13
A Swedish police officer risks disciplinary action after letting a soon-to-be groom fire 30 shots with his service weapon at a bachelor party held at the indoor shooting range of a police station in western Sweden. READ »

Woman robbed during epileptic seizure

National: 16 Apr 13
A Stockholm woman with epilepsy was robbed in the middle of a seizure on Monday night, shocking police who called the incident "shameless". READ »

'Green Sweden and giant India need each other'

National: 9 Apr 13
India's ambassador to Sweden, Banashri Bose Harrison, sees a green future ahead for the two countries' business relationships, spurred on by Swedish companies' need for emerging markets and India's thirst for environmentally friendly solutions. READ »

Sweden's own 'Adele': I didn't like my own voice

Lifestyle: 3 Apr 13
In his latest column on Swedish music, Paul Connolly catches up with Miriam Bryant, a Gothenburg-based singer often compared to Adele and who, despite her rising fame, still takes time to do her own laundry. READ »

'Why taking a lover won't give you love'

Analysis & Opinion: 19 Mar 13
In the second of a five-part column series on love, single girl Emilia Millicent tells us how a trip to the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm reminded her that boys are not toys. READ »

'I will never cut corners romantically, ever'

Analysis & Opinion: 4 Mar 13
In the first of a five-part series of love and dating columns, Edinburgh native and single girl Emilia Millicent tells us about the conundrums of finding a suitable boy in Sweden. READ »

Norwegian Aukland wins Sweden's Vasaloppet

Sport: 3 Mar 13
Norwegian skier Jörgen Aukland won Sweden's gruelling Vasaloppet cross-country ski race on Sunday pipping Swede Daniel Tynell into second place. READ »

Police warn drivers over snow and hard winds

Science & Technology: 2 Mar 13
The police and meteorologists have warned drivers returning from half-term ski holidays that they are set to face treacherous conditions after a snow storm and strong winds pulled in over northern Sweden. READ »

DNA pioneer's Nobel prize put up for auction

Science & Technology: 26 Feb 13
The 1962 Nobel prize of Francis Crick, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has been put up for auction by his family along with other memorabilia. READ »

'Undocumented migrants are not the problem'

Analysis & Opinion: 22 Feb 13
Hunting down undocumented immigrants like animals is immoral and a waste of police resources, argues socialist weekly Arbetaren’s editor-in-chief Daniel Wiklander. READ »

'Sweden will continue to punch above its weight'

Analysis & Opinion: 20 Feb 13
Sweden’s ability to pack a foreign policy punch equal to the jab of the big EU three - Germany, France, and the UK - is neither remarkable nor a passing fad, writes international relations Ph.D. candidate Annelie Gregor. READ »

Don't forget about the 'good' internet hatred

Analysis & Opinion: 13 Feb 13
As Sweden continues to discuss internet hatred, Paulina Neuding, editor of centre-right Swedish magazine Neo, argues that the left openly subjects opinion-makers who disagree with them to similarly hateful comments. READ »

Stolen Selma Lagerlöf statue found unscathed

Society: 3 Feb 13
A bronze statue of Swedish author and Nobel prize winner Selma Lagerlöf went missing in Landskrona in southern Sweden on Friday only to be found a few hours later in nearby bushes. READ »

Zlatan scores as PSG rout 10-man Toulouse

Sport: 2 Feb 13
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was on the score sheet again as Ligue 1 leaders PSG thrashed Toulouse 4-0 on Friday. READ »

'Peeping Tom mural romanticizes harassment'

Lifestyle: 31 Jan 13
A 14-year-old student in northern Sweden made headlines after she claimed restroom art at her school "romanticized peeping". Due to her battle against bathroom sexism, Astrid Johansson is The Local’s Swede of the Week. READ »

Municipality buys Mouse Trap strip joint

Business & Money: 23 Dec 12
After a long campaign to evict a strip club from Barnarp in the south of Sweden the local municipality has stepped in, buying the property for 3 million Swedish kronor ($470,000). READ »

'Our baguettes are from Finland': French envoy

Lifestyle: 21 Dec 12
The Local catches up with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, France's ambassador to Sweden, to talk Gerard Depardieu, Vikings, the EU, and where to get the best baguettes. READ »

'Instagram slut shaming riot was healthy'

Analysis & Opinion: 20 Dec 12
Swedish journalist and lecturer Sofia Mirjamsdotter thinks the Instagram riot says little about the modern age, and everything about ancient structures of bullying and sexual hypocrisy. But it could also herald change. READ »

Swedish banks reported for WikiLeaks blockade

Business & Money: 18 Dec 12
Sweden's Pirate Party has filed a complaint with the country's financial system watchdog alleging Swedish banks have been complicit in a long-running blockade of donations to WikiLeaks. READ »

God and Vikings: Ricky Gervais hits Stockholm

Lifestyle: 17 Dec 12
After British comedian Ricky Gervais performed in Stockholm on Sunday night, The Local’s Oliver Gee reflects on why a liberal Swedish crowd took such delight in the mostly dark and, many would argue, offensive humour. READ »

Skeleton lover walks free as bone trial ends

National: 30 Nov 12
A 37-year-old woman charged with “violating the peace of the dead” for allegedly using human bones as sex toys was released on Friday as the court began deliberations, with the prosecutor arguing she should be sent to prison. READ »

Nobel laureate slams Mo Yan literature award

Society: 24 Nov 12
Herta Mueller, a past winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature has accused the 2012 laureate, China's Mo Yan, of celebrating censorship" and described him as a "catastrophe". READ »

Show lets Swedes eat their way through history

Lifestyle: 21 Nov 12
Moonshine, baked frogs and perfumed swans. A new Swedish television serves up the best culinary experiences of generations past. The Local catches up with host Lotta Lundgren to find out more. READ »

Swedish paper to boycott Chris Brown concert

Society: 16 Nov 12
Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet (SvD) has chosen not to cover Chris Brown's concert in Stockholm due to the rapper’s conviction for beating up then girlfriend Rihanna three years ago. READ »

Morocco gives boot to four Swedish 'reporters'

National: 8 Nov 12
Morocco said on Wednesday it had ordered four Swedes and fifteen Spaniards to leave a Western Sahara city, claiming they were journalists who had gone there pretending to be tourists. READ »

Sweden mulls banning babies in formula ads

Science & Technology: 7 Nov 12
Using photos of babies to market baby formula could soon be banned in Sweden, as the government bids to discourage mothers from choosing powdered milk over breastfeeding. READ »

Doctors leave Sweden for Norway’s work hours

Business & Money: 30 Oct 12
Tynset hospital in the Norwegian countryside has almost only Swedish doctors on its staff. Most have come from the same clinic in Sweden, seeking more attractive employment terms in Norway. READ »

Pressuring Russia on Wallenberg's fate 'a matter of principle'

Analysis & Opinion: 18 Oct 12
With the opening of a conference in Stockholm examining historical research on Raoul Wallenberg, historian Susanne Berger argues that more must be done to force Russia to open up records that could shed light on the still-disputed fate of the Swedish diplomat. READ »

Robbing unconscious man 'a bad idea': suspect

National: 15 Oct 12
The man who admitted to mugging an unconscious man and leaving him on the tracks at a Stockholm metro station where he was later hit by a train said in court on Monday he robbed the victim because he "needed the money". READ »

Nobel in medicine goes to stem cell researchers

Science & Technology: 8 Oct 12
The 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka for research into stem cells. READ »

Swede's Jesus pics fuel Serb gay pride fury

Politics: 3 Oct 12
An exhibit of a Swedish artist's controversial photographs depicting Jesus surrounded by gay men has prompted calls to ban a gay pride festival in Serbia where Swedish Minister for European Affairs Birgitta Ohlsson is scheduled to speak. READ »

Power outage halts rail traffic near Stockholm

National: 24 Sep 12
A significant power outage stopped nearly all northbound rail traffic from Stockholm on Monday morning, including the Arlanda Express trains. The problem isn't expected to be fixed until 6pm at the earliest. READ »

Swedes hit streets in fight for right to dance

Society: 23 Sep 12
Over 1,000 dance enthusiasts took to the streets of Stockholm on Saturday in protest against Sweden's "absurd, obsolete and offensive" dance license law. READ »

Sweden budget bill sparks heated debate

Politics: 20 Sep 12
Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg defended the government's 2013 budget proposition on Thursday, in the face of tough criticism from unions and opposition politicians. READ »

'We can afford to invest in Sweden': Reinfeldt

Politics: 18 Sep 12
Sweden's parliament officially opened on Tuesday with sombre remembrances, royal reflections, and a promise from Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt that the goverment would "invest in Sweden". READ »

'Assange could spend a year in embassy': father

National: 15 Sep 12
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's father said Saturday that his son is prepared to spend up to a year holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London, but that he still plans to run for the Australian Senate. READ »

Mum slams minister over Swedish MP's drug death

Politics: 10 Sep 12
The mother of late Swedish MP William Petzäll, who died last week after a long battle with drug addiction, blasted what she saw as government foot-dragging on efforts to better Sweden's drug addiction treatment policies. READ »

Sweden's Hanson wins KLM Open despite son's hospitalization

Sport: 10 Sep 12
Swedish golfer Peter Hanson didn't buckle upon hearing his infant son was in hospital, deciding at his wife's urging to keep playing the European Tour's KLM Open, which he won with an improbable 18th-hole putt. READ »

'Sweden views drugs like the Catholic Church views condoms'

Analysis & Opinion: 5 Sep 12
In the wake of the death of Swedish MP William Petzäll from an apparent drug overdose, Swedish journalist and columnist Ola Tedin likens Sweden's "irrational" drugs policy to the Catholic Church's stance on condoms. READ »

Foundation head held tax-funded birthday party

Business & Money: 21 Aug 12
The head of Sweden’s Knowledge Foundation, has come under fire amid reports that she spent over 100,000 kronor ($15,000) of research money on lavish fiftieth birthday celebrations in November. READ »

Sweden still 'vague' on topless sunbathing laws

Society: 17 Aug 12
As France and Spain’s laws against topless sunbathing continue to sting eager sun-seekers, Swedish laws reflect a more vague approach to the beachstyle choice. READ »

'Doubtful' if Zlatan can play Brazil friendly

Sport: 14 Aug 12
A bruised foot makes it doubtful whether Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be able to play in Wednesday's upcoming friendly against Brazil in Stockholm. READ »

'Give Wallenberg an annual day': minister

National: 4 Aug 12
As the 100 year anniversary of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg’s birth is commemorated in Sweden and globally, democracy minister Birgitta Ohlsson suggests making August 4th Wallenberg’s own annual day in the Swedish calendar. READ »

The Raoul Wallenberg Calendar: Q&A with Brian Palmer

Lifestyle: 4 Aug 12
With the centenary of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg's birth on Saturday, The Local catches up with Brian Palmer, a researcher at Uppsala University who has created a calendar to commemorate individuals of exceptional civic courage. READ »

'One individual can save the lives of thousands'

Analysis & Opinion: 4 Aug 12
As Sweden celebrated the centennial of diplomat Raoul Wallenberg in August, the national coordinator for the Wallenberg year, Olle Wästberg, ponders the importance of individual responsibility. READ »

'Norwegians bad at queuing': Swedish poll

Society: 3 Aug 12
The majority of Swedes think that people from neighbouring Norway are bad at queuing, can't navigate a roundabout and frequently park in the disabled areas, a poll by a Swedish newspaper revealed on Thursday. READ »

Stasi pastor gives up licence to preach

National: 1 Aug 12
Aleksander Radler, the Church of Sweden pastor who was exposed as a spy for the feared East German intelligence service Stasi, has chosen to give up his licence to preach. READ »

'Re-open probe into Raoul Wallenberg’s fate'

Analysis & Opinion: 6 Jul 12
Official claims from Russia about when Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg died appear ever more doubtful as new evidence emerges, argues historian Susanne Berger, who has called for the investigation in Wallenberg's fate to be re-opened. READ »

'Sweden's manga-child porn case is reminiscent of the Eastern bloc'

Analysis & Opinion: 2 Jul 12
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court case which examined whether manga cartoon images constituted child pornography, Swedish journalist and columnist Ola Tedin ponders the morality of the court's ruling. READ »

Match preview: Sweden to give France a fight

Sport: 19 Jun 12
While Sweden won't be moving on to the Euro 2012 quarterfinals after losing their first two matches, they certainly don't plan on giving France an easy ride into the final eight in Tuesday night's match. READ »

Zlatan: 'I'll keep playing football for Sweden'

Sport: 18 Jun 12
Star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic revealed on Sunday that he intends to continue playing football for Sweden's national team, despite several other veterans from the Sweden side retiring after the failed Euro 2012 campaign. READ »

'No nationalism please, we're Swedish'

Analysis & Opinion: 14 Jun 12
Following the celebrations of Sweden’s National Day on June 6th, a somewhat recent invention, Swedish journalist and columnist Ola Tedin reflects that there is nationalism and nationalism. READ »

Stockholm's Olympic Stadium turns 100 years

Lifestyle: 1 Jun 12
Stockholm's "Stadion" commemorates 100 years in operation with a series of celebrations this June, as Stockholm marathon runners finish the race on the stadium's track once again. READ »

'Retard doll' shocks Swedish shoppers

Society: 25 May 12
A doll billed as a "real retard" found its way into stores in Gothenburg in western Sweden on Thursday, prompting strong reactions about a campaign meant to draw attention to the treatment of people with disabilities. READ »

The Swedish media and the 'Tooth Fairy State'

Analysis & Opinion: 25 May 12
A recent report admonishing Swedes about their dental hygiene prompts Swedish journalist and columnist Ola Tedin to reflect on how a sometimes uncritical media appears to serve the interests of the Swedish state. READ »

One dead in foreign worker car crash

National: 24 May 12
One person was killed and several injured in a serious traffic accident outside of Idre, in central Sweden, when an overcrowded minivan carrying Ukrainian forestry workers was overturned. READ »

Saunter through Saxony with InterRail: a gateway to central Europe

Travel: 22 May 12
With a history spanning over 1,000 years, the German state of Saxony has transformed over time from medieval duchy, a state of the Holy Roman Empire, kingdom and republic. READ »

Live Blog: the baptism of Princess Estelle

Lifestyle: 22 May 12
Sweden's newest princess, Princess Estelle, is to be baptized in the Royal Chapel on Tuesday. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding the baptism of Sweden's future head of state. READ »

Probation officer caught in gangster love affair

Society: 22 May 12
A female probation officer from central Sweden is in danger of losing her job after it was revealed her live-in boyfriend was a one of the area's most feared criminals. READ »

Problem of profiting ex-politicos not simply money, money, money

Analysis & Opinion: 18 May 12
Abba's famous refrain fails to capture the true cause for concern when Swedish politicians leave government to fatten their wallets in the private sector, argues commentator and historian David Linden. READ »

City slammed for 'special treatment' of Muslim kids

Education: 11 May 12
A Swedish school district has sparked outrage for striking a deal with local Muslim groups ensuring Muslim students can skip out on overnight class trips and Muslim girls don't have to be naked when showering at school. READ »

Arctic oil drill ban would be 'irresponsible': Bildt

Analysis & Opinion: 3 May 12
As Greenpeace activists' fight to prevent further oil exploration in the Arctic hits Swedish waters, foreign minister Carl Bildt argues that a general ban on drilling in the Arctic would be "irresponsible". READ »

Sweden’s defence 'not fit for battle': expert

Business & Money: 30 Apr 12
Sweden’s armed forces would not be able to defend Sweden should the need arise, according to experts, who point to the lack of protection against radiation, chemical and biological warfare, and the needs for field hospitals and helicopter training. READ »

Riksdag move to fight Stockholm taxi-fare battle

Business & Money: 27 Apr 12
After increased discussions about the problem with taxi drivers in Stockholm, the parliament decided Wednesday to begin taking steps towards regulating the city’s taxi service. READ »

China and Sweden sign deals during Wen visit

Business & Money: 25 Apr 12
A plethora of deals were signed by Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao and Swedish companies during his visit to Sweden, including agreements between carmaker Volvo and telecom giant Ericsson. READ »

Swedish reps hail US Ikea store wedding

Society: 24 Apr 12
An American couple, whose first date was in an Ikea store, became so attached to the Swedish furniture supplier that they tied the knot at an outlet in Maryland, much to the delight of Ikea reps in Sweden. READ »

Five deals on the table during Chinese visit

Business & Money: 24 Apr 12
When Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao visited Sweden on Tuesday, it was to sign a series of trade deals, including a major investment with car manufacturer Volvo, according to media reports. READ »

New names on Sweden’s ‘most wanted’ list

National: 23 Apr 12
Two new names have recently been added to Sweden’s “most wanted” list and authorities are hoping that closer international cooperation may aid the arrest of some 300 criminals believed to be at large abroad. READ »

Obama honours Raoul Wallenberg's legacy

Society: 20 Apr 12
US president Barack Obama praised the "selfless acts" of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg in a special video message released Thursday to coincide with Holocaust Remembrance Day. READ »

Minstrels and ministers make bad bedfellows

Analysis & Opinion: 19 Apr 12
Art installation or not, politicians have no business taking part in minstrel shows, argues Carmen Price, an American freelance writer based in Stockholm, in reaction to the 'racist' cake controversy involving Swedish minister of culture Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth. READ »

Angry journos blast Bildt over Bosnia role

Politics: 7 Apr 12
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt got a frosty reception from a pair of foreign journalists in Sarajevo as he attended a commemoration ceremony to mark the outbreak of the Bosnian war 20 years ago. READ »

Swedish courts 'making horny teens criminals'

Politics: 3 Apr 12
Swedish courts are wrong in how they've interpreted beefed up sex crime laws, needlessly turning consenting, love-struck teens into potential criminals, according to an ex-justice minister. READ »

Scandal made Tolgfors's position 'untenable'

Analysis & Opinion: 30 Mar 12
While it's too early to say exactly why Swedish defence minister Sten Tolgfors resigned on Thursday, experts say there is little doubt his departure amid mounting revelations about Sweden's secret arms' deal with Saudi Arabia has delivered a serious blow to the government. READ »

87-year-old woman discovers she is 'dead'

Society: 29 Mar 12
An "active" 87-year-old woman from western Sweden was gobsmacked recently when she received a letter informing her of her own death. READ »

Judge: 'I understand why jealous hubby hit wife'

Society: 28 Mar 12
A Swedish court judge has been slammed for a recent ruling in which he wrote it was "quite understandable" that a man hit his wife after she refused to tell him where she had been. READ »

Swedish ministers profit from Lundin: report

Business & Money: 13 Mar 12
Over half of Sweden’s government ministers have shares in investment funds that put money into Sweden-based oil giant Lundin Petroleum, a new report has revealed. READ »

Pippa hails Vasaloppet finish: 'It was incredible'

Sport: 5 Mar 12
Pippa Middleton, sister of Duchess of Cambridge Catherine, finished Sweden's gruelling Vasaloppet cross-country ski race on Sunday in less time than it took Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf when he ran the race back in 1977. READ »

InterRail: Everyone’s free to explore Europe

Travel: 22 Feb 12
You no longer have to be a gap-year graduate to jump on board and enjoy the InterRail experience. Travelling around Europe by train can be appreciated by everyone – whatever your age. READ »

How to lead international teams: drop the stereotypes

Education: 21 Feb 12
When figuring out how to manage an international team it's easy to fall back on tired stereotypes. But a better strategy is for managers to start closer to home, a new course at Företagsuniversitetet in Stockholm teaches. READ »

Zlatan launches 'first ever' iPad autobiography

Business & Money: 17 Feb 12
For fans who just can’t get enough of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a new iPad application has been released to complement the footballer's 2011 biography “I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic”. READ »

Swedes' anti-gay flyers not free speech: court

Society: 9 Feb 12
Sweden’s Supreme Court was right to convict four men of hate crimes for distributing "offensive" homophobic flyers at a school, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. READ »

Sweden 'an important partner': US ambassador

Analysis & Opinion: 1 Feb 12
Recently installed US ambassador to Sweden Mark Brzezinski speaks to The Local's David Landes about US-Swedish relations and taking Swedish lessons from his two-and-half year old daughter. READ »

Hägglund re-elected as Christian Democrat head

Politics: 29 Jan 12
Christian Democrat leader Göran Hägglund succeeded in riding out the storm of doubts about his position over the past few months, gaining re-election at the party's national conference on Saturday, beating out challenger Mats Odell. READ »

Swedish nuclear safety needs improving: report

Science & Technology: 20 Jan 12
Sweden must take measures to increase nuclear plant security against terror attacks, including the introduction of armed guards, according to a new government-sponsored report. READ »

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