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May 28, 2012
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New Swedish union boss seeks welfare state boost
National: 26 May 12
Sweden's Trade Union Confederation on Saturday elected as its new president Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson, who proceeded to call for a restoration of the Swedish welfare model.
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Estelle baptized in 'historic' ceremony
Society: 22 May 12
Princess Estelle, second in line to the Swedish throne, was baptized in the Royal Chapel in Stockholm as a host of European royals, government ministers, and family members looked on.
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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.
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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.
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Comedian Al Pitcher in the Local Lockdown
Lifestyle: 16 May 12
With Sweden’s comedian of the year Al Pitcher releasing his first book this week, The Local catches up with him to find out more, and we preview our first ever “Local Lockdown” video segment.
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Reinfeldt slammed for 'ethnic Swedes' comment
Politics: 15 May 12
Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt is facing a storm of criticism from several quarters after using the term "ethnic Swedes" in response to a question about Sweden's high level of unemployment.
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Reinfeldt and Löfven butt heads in first debate
Politics: 7 May 12
Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt squared off against Social Democratic leader Stefan Löfven for the first time during a spirited party leader debate in which the two sparred over unemployment and other issues.
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Left Party helped kids 'hit politicians in the face'
Politics: 4 May 12
Sweden's Left Party has come in for criticism for allowing young children to take whacks at the faces of centre-right government ministers at the party's recent May 1st festivities.
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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.
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'Foreign ministry refused to abandon Saudi deal'
Business & Money: 26 Apr 12
The former head of the Swedish Fortifications Agency wanted to stop the cooperation with the Saudi regime as early as 2000, but says she was told no by the Swedish foreign ministry.
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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.
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How studying at Stockholm can lead to a great Swedish career
Education: 24 Apr 12
When Han Zhang came from China to study a Masters at Stockholm University in 2009, it put her on the path to a career at a top Swedish law firm. She is one of many overseas students for whom studies in Stockholm have led to careers in Sweden.
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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.
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Arkelsten replaced as Moderate Party secretary
Politics: 20 Apr 12
The Moderates have named a local politician from Örebro to take over as party secretary from Sofia Arkelsten, who had only been on the post since October 2010.
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'Racist' cake sparks new Brussels rebuke
Society: 19 Apr 12
A Brussels-based anti-racism group has condemned Swedish culture minister Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth for cutting a "racist" cake at a Stockholm art museum, demanding the government issue a formal public apology.
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Sweden unveils new defence minister
Politics: 18 Apr 12
Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented Moderate Party MP Karin Enström as Sweden's new minister for defence on Thursday following the resignation last month of Sten Tolgfors amid an ongoing Saudi arms deal scandal.
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Government says yes to making subletting easier
Business & Money: 12 Apr 12
The Swedish government has proposed to loosen current restrictions facing flat owners who want to sublet their apartments in an effort to help ease the current housing crunch in large cities.
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Swedish tourists weather Thai tsunami scare
National: 11 Apr 12
The tsunami scare that followed an earth quake in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale, had tourists fleeing the beaches of Thailand and Indonesia for higher grounds.
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Tweeting Bildt to journo: 'Look for a proper job'
Politics: 6 Apr 12
Sweden’s foreign minister Carl Bildt took to Twitter on Thursday to snipe at a journalist who claimed the controversial Moderate Party veteran planned to step down before the 2014 elections.
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Social Democrats sprint into poll lead
Politics: 6 Apr 12
Spearheaded by an increasingly popular new leader, the Social Democrats have come out on top of a party preference survey for the first time since the 2010 general election.
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Reinfeldt slams proposal to lower youth wages
Business & Money: 4 Apr 12
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfelt has rejected the Liberal Party's proposal to lower young people's pay in the wake of rising youth unemployment in Sweden, and has urged politicians around the nation to follow suit.
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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.
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Swedish defence minister Tolgfors resigns
National: 29 Mar 12
Sweden's minister of defence, Sten Tolgfors, announced on Thursday he was resigning his post, citing the ongoing revelations about Sweden's secret deal to build a weapons plant in Saudia Arabia as "the final straw".
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Prince Charles shoots hoops with Swedish PM
Society: 23 Mar 12
Prince Charles locked horns with Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt on a basketball court in Stockholm on Thursday, before lunching with Princess Victoria on Friday for her first royal engagement since the birth of Princess Estelle.
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Charles and Camilla hit Stockholm
National: 22 Mar 12
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrive in Sweden shortly after lunch on Thursday, after spending a few days in Norway on their official trip to Scandinavia.
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Sweden's 'immigrants' find Big Apple success
Analysis & Opinion: 20 Mar 12
Frustration with being shut out of the Swedish job market has prompted several Swedes with immigrant backgrounds to seek – and find – success in the melting pot that is New York City, contributor Rafaela Stålbalk discovers.
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Riksdag approves cluster bomb ban treaty
Politics: 16 Mar 12
Sweden's parliament voted on Thursday to ratify a treaty banning the use of cluster bombs, the UN Convention on Cluster Munitions.
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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.
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Social Democrats return to top of Swedish politics
Politics: 12 Mar 12
The Social Democrats have regained their position as Sweden's largest political party, according to a new poll, helping Sweden's three centre-left opposition parties amass more combined support than the centre-right Alliance government.
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Reinfeldt approved Saudi arms factory: report
Politics: 9 Mar 12
Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt approved plans to build an arms factory in Saudi Arabia, according to the latest revelations regarding the Saudi weapons deal.
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Prime minister Reinfeldt separates from wife
Politics: 7 Mar 12
Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and his wife Filippa Reinfeldt have separated, according to the prime minister’s press spokesperson Roberta Alenius.
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Outrage over Sweden's 'secret' Saudi arms plant
National: 7 Mar 12
Tuesday’s revelation that the Swedish government has been involved in a project to aid the building of an arms factory in a dictatorship like Saudi Arabia has caused strong reactions both in Sweden and abroad.
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Sweden to help build Saudi arms plant: report
Politics: 6 Mar 12
The Swedish Defence Research Agency has been involved in a project to help build an advanced arms factory in Saudi Arabia, according to secret documents that have recently been made public.
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Bildt wants Sweden to be 'world power': WikiLeaks
Politics: 27 Feb 12
Foreign minister Carl Bildt believes Sweden should be a “world power” and once called Russian prime minister Vladmir Putin a “chetnik”, according to internal emails from a US security firm released by WikiLeaks on Monday.
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Live Blog: Sweden celebrates new princess
Lifestyle: 24 Feb 12
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria gave birth to a daughter in the early hours of Thursday morning. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding Sweden's first royal birth in more than three decades.
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Löfven presents his ‘shadow government’
Politics: 24 Feb 12
New Social Democrat leader Stefan Löfven on Thursday presented the team he calls his new “shadow government”, featuring both new and old names.
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First pic of new Swedish princess released
National: 23 Feb 12
The first picture of Sweden's newest princess has been released, with the Royal Court publishing the image on its official Facebook page.
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'Inertia' of Swedish model bashed by firms
Business & Money: 19 Feb 12
Swedish companies want to reform the Swedish labour market in order to boost competitiveness, and hope to adopt the euro, according to their representatives.
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Narcolepsy victims in new compensation bid
Business & Money: 13 Feb 12
Families of children in Sweden suffering from narcolepsy caused by vaccination for the swine flu can expect some form of compensation, Swedish health minister Göran Hägglund said on Sunday in response to new calls for help from parents.
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Löfven ready to negotiate over nuclear power
Politics: 13 Feb 12
The new leader of the Social Democrats Stefan Löfven has indicated he's ready to negotiate with the government over the future of nuclear power despite a previous party decision to phase out nuclear energy in Sweden.
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Reinfeldt 'hopeful' of Ethiopia pardon
Politics: 10 Feb 12
Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt harbours hope that the two Swedish reporters jailed for terror crimes in Ethiopia will be pardoned by the regime.
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Brits in Sweden to forge northern alliance: paper
Politics: 9 Feb 12
Nordic, Baltic and British leaders have been gathering in Stockholm, ostensibly to discuss future challenges shared by the nations. But commentators think the meeting has a bigger purpose - as part of a British-led strategy to forge a new 'northern alliance' in Europe.
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British PM in Sweden to discuss women and work
Politics: 8 Feb 12
David Cameron joined Fredrik Reinfeldt and other heads of government from northern Europe who have gathered in Stockholm to discuss common future challenges at the Northern Future Forum.
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Few Swedes ready to work until they're 75: poll
Business & Money: 8 Feb 12
An overwhelming majority of Swedes disagree with Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's suggestion that workers should be ready to stay on the job until they are 75, a new poll shows.
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Swedes should work until they’re 75: Reinfeldt
Politics: 7 Feb 12
Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said on Tuesday that Swedes need to be prepared to work up to ten years longer than they do today if they want to maintain their standard of living.
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Sweden gets a seat at the eurozone table
Business & Money: 31 Jan 12
Sweden will participate in the eurozone pact on fiscal discipline, according to prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, who claims that all Sweden's demands for joining have been met.
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Sweden can back eurozone pact: Riksdag
Business & Money: 27 Jan 12
The Riksdag's EU affairs committee on Friday gave the go ahead to the Swedish government to support the eurozone budget pact at next week's EU summit, provided certain conditions are met.
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Social Democrats drop eurozone pact opposition
Politics: 26 Jan 12
The Social Democrats on Thursday dropped their longstanding opposition to Swedish participation in the eurozone pact on fiscal discipline, after reaching an agreement with the government of Fredrik Reinfeldt.
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Löfven 'proud and happy' to take party's top job
Politics: 26 Jan 12
The Social Democrats used a hastily scheduled Thursday press conference to officially unveil IF Metall union chief Stefan Löfven as the consensus choice to take over as party chair.
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EU to press Ethiopia over Swedish journalists
National: 24 Jan 12
The EU is continuing its efforts to convince the Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi to immediately release two Swedish journalists jailed in the country for terror crimes.
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Social Democrats affirm eurozone pact opposition
Business & Money: 18 Jan 12
The Social Democrats remain opposed to having Sweden join the eurozone stability pact, while the Centre Party said on Wednesday it supported the deal "with conditions".
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Human rights group slams sex change laws
Science & Technology: 15 Jan 12
Sweden's forced sterilization for sex change candidates continues to spark debate, as Human Rights Watch has written a letter to prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, urging him to reconsider the law.
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Sweden keeps sex-change sterilization law
Politics: 12 Jan 12
A move to scrap Swedish laws requiring compulsory sterilization for people undergoing gender reassignment surgery has been put on ice following opposition from the Christian Democrats.
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Sjöstedt chosen as new Left Party leader
Politics: 6 Jan 12
Jonas Sjöstedt was chosen to replace Lars Ohly as the new leader of Sweden's Left Party when the congress voted on Friday.
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Borg 'most popular' minister in Sweden: poll
Politics: 3 Jan 12
Sweden's Minister of Finance, Anders Borg, scored the highest in a recent poll when Swedes had their say on which ministers they like the best.
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Sweden looks to US, EU to help jailed reporters
National: 27 Dec 11
Sweden has turned to the United States and the EU for assistance in gaining the release of journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson, who were sentenced on Tuesday to 11 years in prison by an Ethiopian court.
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Swedish journos jailed for 11 years in Ethiopia
National: 27 Dec 11
Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson were sentenced to 11 years in prison on Tuesday by an Ethiopian court for supporting terrorism and entering the country illegally.
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Jailed Swedes 'innocent': Ethiopian rebels
National: 23 Dec 11
Ethiopian rebels called for the release of Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson on Thursday, claiming their conviction on terror charges was "unjust". The United States also expressed concern over the verdict.
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'Lundin may have led Bildt to the heart of darkness'
Analysis & Opinion: 22 Dec 11
Swedish investigative journalist Leo Lagercrantz takes a closer look at the Lundin Group and Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt's involvement with it after two Swedish journalists were found guilty of terror crimes in Ethiopia while reportedly investigating the company.
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Swedish journalists 'must be freed': Reinfeldt
National: 21 Dec 11
Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt called for Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson, who were convicted in Ethiopia on Wednesday of supporting a terrorist group, to be set free.
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Reinfeldt lauds 'proper laundry room' in renovated palace home
Society: 15 Dec 11
Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's official residence, Sagerska Huset in Stockholm, which he was forced to leave due to extensive renovations in April, is now ready for the family to move back.
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Officer sacked for email threat to 'hunt' Reinfeldt
Politics: 14 Dec 11
A 47-year-old Swedish military officer has been dismissed after sending a threatening email to prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt suggesting it was time to hunt down politicians.
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Sweden 'won't block' pact to save euro
Business & Money: 9 Dec 11
Sweden was one of four European Union member states to scupper hopes of a 27-country agreement to help strengthen the euro, but nevertheless plans to participate in the creation of a European bailout fund.
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Reinfeldt: markets 'don't want' EU treaty changes
Business & Money: 8 Dec 11
Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt on Thursday argued against changing the European Union treaty to help solve the euro debt crisis as suggested by the leaders of France and Germany earlier this week.
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Fredrik Reinfeldt criticized in new book
Politics: 29 Nov 11
The Moderate party culture is built on “silence and obedience”, according to a former MP who has written a book about her experiences representing the party in the Swedish Riksdag.
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New blow for Håkan Juholt: survey
National: 27 Nov 11
Social Democrat leader Håkan Juholt has taken another blow in the opinion polls, with a new survey revealing that he is further behind prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt than ever before.
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No foreigners among Sweden's most powerful
National: 25 Nov 11
Sweden's top 100 most powerful people for 2011 are mainly politicians, men -- and Swedish -- according to Fokus Magazine's annual rankings.
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Confidence in Juholt falls further: poll
Politics: 4 Nov 11
Only 12 percent of Swedes have confidence in Social Democrat head Håkan Juholt, according to a new poll showing that support for the party has reached record lows.
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Reinfeldt: Greek vote 'signals major problems'
Politics: 1 Nov 11
The Greek government's decision to call a referendum on the eurozone settlement to write down the country's debt, raises uncertainty over the Greek economy, according to Swedish PM Fredrik Reinfeldt.
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'Cautious optimism' over Saab's second escape from bankruptcy
Analysis & Opinion: 28 Oct 11
While the sale of Saab Automobile may have once again helped the troubled Swedish automaker avoid bankruptcy, uncertainties about possible layoffs and obtaining necessary approvals remain, the AFP's Nina Larsson explains.
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Reinfeldt: danger not over for the euro
Politics: 27 Oct 11
Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has warned that the settlement among eurozone leaders over the writing down of the Greek debt, has not removed the risks facing the single currency.
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Voters flee Social Democrats in new poll
National: 23 Oct 11
The latest voter poll shows that support for the Social Democrats has dropped nearly 10 points over the past three weeks in the wake of party leader Håkan Juholt's accommodation subsidies scandal.
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Juholt support at record low: survey
Politics: 22 Oct 11
Voter confidence in Håkan Juholt is at an all-time low following the recent scandals and allegations over his personal finances.
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Bildt avoids Sudan war crimes probe
Politics: 21 Oct 11
Foreign minister Carl Bildt is not among the initial 40 people called to answer questions about oil company Lundin Petroleum’s activities in the Sudan, as prosecutors in Sweden continued an investigation into the company's activities.
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'40 years of dictatorship over': Reinfeldt
Politics: 20 Oct 11
Following the news of Muammar Qaddafi's capture by Libyan rebel forces on Thursday, several Swedish politicians have welcomed the demise of the Qaddafi regime.
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Reinfeldt sends lost teddy bear 'home' to Belgium
Society: 18 Oct 11
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt brought a new dimension to Swedish foreign policy recently when he sent a stray teddy bear back to its young owner in Belgium.
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Bildt slams paper over 'amateur' reporting
Politics: 17 Oct 11
With the trial of two Swedish journalists on terror charges set to open in Ethiopia on Tuesday, foreign minister Carl Bildt hit back at the Dagens Nyheter newspaper over what he called faulty reporting on his alleged interests in the case.
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Bomb scare empties government offices
National: 13 Oct 11
Parts of Sweden's government offices at Rosenbad in Stockholm were evacuated on Thursday morning following the discovery of two suspicious packages, one of which was reportedly a gift from Uruguay's visiting president.
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Juholt backed 'temporary citizenship': report
National: 12 Oct 11
Aides to Håkan Juholt initially indicated the Social Democrat leader supported a controversial proposal from Malmö mayor Ilmar Reepalu calling for “temporary citizenship”, according to one of the party's MPs.
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Private health insurance in Sweden: a clash of cultures
Science & Technology: 10 Oct 11
As growing numbers of Swedes choose private healthcare, The Local's Clara Guibourg explores what's behind the trend and what it could mean for the quality of Sweden's public healthcare system.
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Malmö mayor: time to try 'temporary' citizenship
Politics: 7 Oct 11
Social Democrat Malmö mayor Ilmar Reepalu's proposal to combat criminality by deporting new Swedish citizens who commit serious crimes has been slammed by party colleagues as "pure racism".
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Reinfeldt: intensify 'peer pressure' to boost EU growth
Business & Money: 7 Oct 11
Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfledt joined his counterparts from Finland and the Netherlands in calling for an ambitious growth agenda and tighter fiscal policies to help combat the deepening euro debt crisis.
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Bildt rejects mounting Ethiopia criticism
National: 7 Oct 11
Foreign minister Carl Bildt on Thursday repudiated the growing criticism regarding how he has been handling the case with the two Swedish reporters jailed in Ethiopia.
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King slammed over award to Saudi monarch
Politics: 4 Oct 11
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf has kicked up a storm of controversy after giving a medal to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah during a recent visit to the country.
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Moderates in decline: poll
Politics: 30 Sep 11
Sweden’s ruling Moderate Party has received the lowest poll results since the general election, according to fresh figures from research company Synovate.
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The Sweden Democrats - a year in the Riksdag spotlight
Analysis & Opinion: 29 Sep 11
A year has passed since the Sweden Democrats became Sweden’s newest parliamentary party and The Local’s Peter Vinthagen Simpson has a look at what has been achieved, what has not and what has changed.
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Olofsson, Carlgren out as Reinfeldt reshuffles
Politics: 29 Sep 11
Fredrik Reinfeldt on Thursday announced a government reshuffle, with new Centre Party head Annie Lööf appointed minister for enterprise, European MP Lena Ek minister for the environment and Anna-Karin Hatt IT and energy minister.
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Juholt support at record low: poll
Politics: 28 Sep 11
Only 20 percent of Swedes today would choose Social Democrat leader Håkan Juholt as prime minister, while 59 percent would choose current prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, according to fresh figures.
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Reinfeldt discussed equality in the UN
Politics: 24 Sep 11
Gender equality and women's rights on a global scale were the themes of Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's speech to the United Nations on Friday.
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Reinfeldt rejects resignation rumour
Politics: 23 Sep 11
Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has denied speculation that he intends to resign his post before the general election in 2014, and pave the way for current finance minister Anders Borg to take over.
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Swedish budget focuses on labour market
Business & Money: 20 Sep 11
Sweden's government has outlined a raft of labour market initiatives in the budget presented on Tuesday, while its forecast for GDP growth has been slashed to 1.3 percent in 2012, warning that the reality could be worse.
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Ex-ministers: change tactics to free Isaak
National: 16 Sep 11
Former government ministers Thomas Bodström and Jan Eliasson, have urged the government to find a new approach for how to get Swedish journalist Dawit Isaak released from prison in Eritrea.
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Sweden to invest millions in fighting extremism
National: 11 Sep 11
Sweden is investing 62 million kronor ($9.6 million) in a national action plan to combat extremism, according to a government announcement.
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Sweden mourns death of beloved hockey star
Sport: 8 Sep 11
Grief stricken Swedish ice hockey players and fans expressed their sorrow over the death of national team goaltender Stefan Liv, who was killed in a plane crash in Russia that decimated the Lokomotiv ice hockey team.
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Swedish pensioners promised tax cut
Business & Money: 5 Sep 11
Sweden's Alliance government has promised pensioners reduced taxes in 2013 or 2014 - if the public finances allow, with reforms to help the poorest pensioners to come into force already next year.
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Swedish parties split on Palestinian recognition
Politics: 1 Sep 11
Swedish political parties represented in the Riksdag are sharply divided as to whether or not Sweden should officially recognise a Palestinian government.
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Sweden to spend billions on railway improvements
Politics: 31 Aug 11
The Swedish government on Tuesday announced plans to set aside 5 billion kronor ($784 million) in new funding for infrastructure projects, with the bulk of the money devoted to improvements to the country's beleaguered rail system.
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Reinfeldt 'open' to Swedish troops in Libya
Politics: 22 Aug 11
Sweden’s prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said in an interview on Monday morning that he is ready to discuss the possibility of sending Swedish troops to Libya to help guarantee the country's security.
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Victoria and Reinfeldt honour Norway victims
National: 22 Aug 11
Crown princess Victoria and prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt represented Sweden at a ceremony in Oslo on Sunday to honour the victims of the tragedy in Norway in July.
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Social Democrats open to Centre-Liberal coaction
Politics: 20 Aug 11
The Social Democrats said Saturday that they are opening up for future collaboration with the Liberals and the Centre Party before the election in 2014.
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