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'Adults could learn from their spontaneity'
Lifestyle: 13 Feb 13
The Royal Philharmonic percussionists skipped to a Södertälje beat this week on a visit to one of Sweden's more diverse areas where grade-school children are learning to play music in a band.
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Forty years in comics for 'leftie bear' Bamse
Lifestyle: 10 Jan 13
A brown bear in blue dungarees dubbed the "world's strongest bear" celebrated 40 years of leading the battle for a kinder world this week, despite charges of being a communist and a turn-coat capitalist. Ursus comicus Bamse is The Local's Swede of the Week.
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'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.
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Swedish town stops plans to strip its ladies
Society: 17 Dec 12
A gleeful attempt to redesign the town shield to mark Landskrona's 600th anniversary has run into trouble over scantily clad renditions of Justice and Prudence, showing them boogeying in a state of undress.
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Swedish Christmas: how do you celebrate yours?
Lifestyle: 14 Dec 12
Counting down the days to Swedish Christmas or can't wait to leave the country? With help from readers of The Local, Christine Demsteader ponders celebrations and tribulations for foreigners during the festive season.
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Live Blog: 2012 Nobel Prize announcements
Society: 15 Oct 12
The winners of the 2012 Nobel Prizes are being announced this week in Stockholm. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding the winners and why they won.
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'In the north we do things - we don't just watch'
Lifestyle: 23 Jul 12
Northern skies, reindeer carpaccio and house-jumping parties; ex-Londoner Paul Connolly finds out that all is not always what it seems when relocating to northern Sweden.
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CIA terror deportee given residency in Sweden
National: 4 Jul 12
Egyptian national Ahmed Agiza, who was flown out of Sweden to Egypt by the CIA in 2001 where he was imprisoned until 2011, has been granted permanent residency in Sweden.
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The lowdown on... Allsång på Skansen
Lifestyle: 26 Jun 12
Lots of people gathered in a big park, clutching songbooks and singing songs about flowers and waterways and general goodness. First televised in 1979, just a couple of years after punk broke, what exactly is Allsång på Skansen?
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Utopia meets reality - Sweden after Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy
Analysis & Opinion: 26 Jun 12
Sweden – a country of sexually liberated people, sensible cars and flat-pack furniture, or a modern society battling with violence, injustice and men who hate women? The Local's Rebecca Martin looks at how the success of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy has affected Sweden’s image abroad.
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Colbert dares Sweden: 'Take a chance on me!'
Society: 22 Jun 12
US comedian Stephen Colbert invoked Swedish super-group Abba on Thursday as he ratcheted up the pressure in his ongoing bid to take over Sweden's official Twitter account.
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Loreen win gives Sweden Eurovision 'Euphoria'
Society: 27 May 12
Sweden's Loreen brought home gold in the glitzy 2012 Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday morning with an impassioned rendition of her hit "Euphoria" from Baku in Azerbaijan.
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Swedish heavy metal tune gets stunning sign language makeover
Society: 16 Mar 12
An impassioned sign language interpretation of a Swedish heavy metal song has turned an unassuming actor into an overnight YouTube sensation.
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Sweden to review CIA rendition case
National: 18 Feb 12
The Swedish Security Service has announced plans to conduct a new security assessment of Ahmed Agiza, who was flown out of Sweden to Egypt by the CIA in 2001 where he remained imprisoned until August 2011.
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Dutch crooner named Santa of the Year
Society: 21 Nov 11
A velvet-voiced Dutchman who could also hold his own on a mechanical bull didn't let a lack of snow diminish his joy at being crowned winner of the 2011 Santa Games in Gällivare in northern Sweden on Sunday.
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Celebrating St. Martin: blood soup, anyone?
Lifestyle: 11 Nov 11
St. Martin's Day, November 11th, might not be the most important event in the Christian calendar, but some Swedes – particularly in Skåne – celebrate the day with gusto. Usually by drinking blood.
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Assange's mother slams Swedish legal system
National: 2 Nov 11
The mother of Julian Assange lashed out at the Swedish judicial system on Wednesday, claiming her son's "human rights" would be at risk after he is extradited to Sweden.
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Deportees: CIA behind torture interrogations
National: 5 Oct 11
Two Egyptians who were forcibly deported to Egypt from Sweden by CIA agents in 2001 have blamed the US spy agency for the torture they received in their home country.
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CIA rendition deportee: 'Sweden is responsible'
National: 15 Aug 11
Ahmed Agiza, who was flown out of Sweden to Egypt by the CIA in 2001 where he was imprisoned until last week, has claimed that Sweden needs to take responsibility for what happened to him.
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Swedish World Cup stars given heroes' welcome
Sport: 19 Jul 11
Götaplatsen in Gothenburg in western Sweden was teeming with exulted football fans on Monday evening, gathered to give the bronze-medal winning women's World Cup team a jubilant welcome back from Germany.
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Assange readies for extradition court battle
National: 6 Feb 11
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to appear before a British court on Monday to fight his extradition to Sweden following the leak of details on the rape allegations against him.
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Sweden denies plans to extradite Assange to US
National: 12 Jan 11
The lawyer of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's has accused Swedish authorities of secretly planning to extradite him to the US in a German media report.
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Assange team attack 'corrupt' Swedish lawyers
National: 11 Jan 11
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's lawyers have accused Swedish prosecutors of "corrupt" behaviour in their attempts to extradite him on rape allegations.
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A US-born Swedish singer looks to spread the spirit of Christmas
Lifestyle: 17 Dec 10
American-born Swedish opera singer Barbara Hendricks is set to spread the spirit of her “favourite time of year” in a novel Christmas concert simulcast across the country, contributor San Malmström explains.
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Abba stars sue Denmark's far-right
Politics: 23 Sep 10
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the Abba stars behind the hit musical Mamma Mia have instructed their lawyers to contact the Danish People's Party after the far-right party used and changed one of their songs to honour its leader.
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Live Blog: election night in Sweden
Politics: 20 Sep 10
The Local's correspondents bring you all the latest news from the Swedish election, live from the main parties' headquarters in Stockholm. See the drama unfold live here.
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Expat Swedes gather for Manhattan Midsummer
Lifestyle: 28 Jun 10
With the Statue of Liberty providing the backdrop, modern-day exile Swedes gather to enliven the traditions of the mother country to celebrate Midsummer in lower Manhattan's Battery Park, writes Mischa Benoit-Lavelle.
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Sweden's nurse Freddy 'better than Paul Potts'
Society: 19 Apr 10
Opera-singing nurse Freddy Amigo is being billed as Sweden's answer to Paul Potts after a show-stopping performance on talent show Talang 2010.
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Abba joins Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame
Society: 16 Mar 10
Swedish pop group Abba were among an eclectic slew of artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday.
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Millions switch on for Eurovision heat
Society: 8 Feb 10
Saturday's Melodifestivalen heat was watched by almost three million Swedes as Hollywood actor Dolph Lundgren did his bit to ensure that Eurovision fever gripped the country once again.
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What's on in Sweden: November 13 - 19
Lifestyle: 12 Nov 09
What's on in Sweden: International film festival & monster truck extravaganza in Stockholm; Cliff Richard & The Shadows (UK) in Gothenburg; Tower of Power (US) in Malmö/Lund.
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Mud, sun and Neil Young: The Local's festival survival tips
Lifestyle: 16 Jun 09
Stuart Roberts traipsed through the mud at Stockholm’s ‘Where the Action is’ to compile this season’s summer festival survival guide.
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What's on in Sweden: May 1 - 7
Lifestyle: 29 Apr 09
What's on in Sweden: American Football & Labour Day parade in Stockholm; Terence Blanchard in Gothenburg; International Noise Conspiracy in Malmö.
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Sweden spied on CIA 'terror flights': report
National: 24 Apr 09
The government led by former Prime Minister Göran Persson knew that Sweden was used as a transit destination for clandestine CIA flights transporting suspected terrorists, according to reports that emerged on Friday.
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Sweden Democrat leader joins white power singsong
National: 6 Apr 09
Leading members of the far-right Sweden Democrats sang racist songs while attending a party conference. Party leader Jimmie Åkesson was among the singers.
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Trio complete Eurovision final line up
Society: 8 Mar 09
Sarah Dawn Finer, Carolina af Ugglas and Sofie Berntsson completed the line up for Sweden's Melodifestivalen by claimed the remaining places at the "Second Chance" heat in Norrköping on Saturday.
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Dating in Sweden: sex, booze and mobile phones
Dating: 16 Feb 09
As American blogger Kommissarie F. Curiosa prepares to wrap up her almost seven-year sojourn in Sweden, she shares her reflections on Swedish mating and dating with The Local.
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Russia's Putin pays thousands for secret 'Abba' show
Society: 6 Feb 09
Former Russian president and apparent avid Abba-fan Vladimir Putin paid £20,000 ($29,000) to fly an Abba cover band from the UK to Russia to perform a private concert for him.
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Bodström reported over CIA terror deportations
National: 19 Jan 09
Former justice minister Thomas Bodström and former prime minister Göran Persson have been reported to the Riksdag's constitutional committee after new details emerged over the expulsion of two terror suspects from Sweden to Egypt in 2001.
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Sweden pressured in 2001 terror case: report
National: 19 Jan 09
Fresh details have surfaced about the deportation of two terror suspects from Sweden to Egypt in December 2001, including allegations of US pressure and the role of former foreign minister Anna Lindh, following the release a new book on Monday.
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Underdogs capture Swedish dance band title
Society: 21 Dec 08
The Larz Kristerz orchestra waltzed away as champion of the hard-fought Dansbandskampen talent show on Saturday night, effectively claiming the title of Swedish dance band of the year.
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Maltese heartthrob sings home Swedish Idol prize
Society: 13 Dec 08
Sweden's Idol 2008 talent show came to a screeching climax on Friday night and left Kevin Borg, a young crooner from Malta who has only lived in Sweden for a year, clutching the champagne.
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What's on in Sweden: September 26 - October 2
Lifestyle: 25 Sep 08
What’s on: Vintage clothes fair, New Model Army & Aussie comedy in Stockholm; International book fair & Swedish-French dance in Gothenburg; The Lemonheads and funky swamp rock in Malmö.
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Riksdag opening met with FRA-law protests
Politics: 16 Sep 08
Several hundred demonstrators marched from Sergels Torg in central Stockholm to the steps of the Riksdag on Tuesday to protest Sweden’s surveillance law.
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Stellar cast makes Mamma Mia! a film worth seeing
Lifestyle: 14 Jul 08
René Rice explains that while Mamma Mia! may be a confusing musical-to-film adaptation, it nonetheless works thanks to an all-star cast.
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What's on in Sweden: July 4 - 10
Lifestyle: 3 Jul 08
What’s on in Sweden: Bootsy Collins and The World Dog Show in Stockholm, Bruce Springsteen in Gothenburg, Reggae, Latin and Toumani Diabaté in Malmö.
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Concert review - Billy Bragg
Lifestyle: 14 Apr 08
Twenty five years on from the release of his debut album, Billy Bragg was in Stockholm at on Saturday night for a sell-out concert at Södra Teatern. David Bartram was there.
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Review roundup: P.S. I Love You largely unloved
Lifestyle: 18 Feb 08
Review Roundup: Sweden's critics get their teeth into Sweeney Todd, P.S. I love you, My kid could paint that and Rendition.
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Liza Minnelli in Gothenburg collapse
National: 13 Dec 07
Singer Liza Minnelli collapsed during a performance in Gothenburg on Wednesday night after reporting feeling dizzy.
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Marie Picasso wins Idol 2007
Society: 8 Dec 07
Marie Picasso shook off the cobwebs of her less than illustrious television past to win over the viewing public in the final of Idol 2007.
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Spectacular scene as tall ships arrive in Stockholm
National: 27 Jul 07
Some of the largest sailing ships in the world are gathering in Stockholm's harbour as the world-renowned Tall Ships Race comes to Sweden. The spectacular scene in the centre of Stockholm will be the backdrop for a weekend of entertainment.
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Terror suspect 'will be tortured' if deported
National: 22 Feb 07
A terror suspect who says he could be tortured if sent back to Jordan is embarking a last-ditch attempt to stay in Sweden. Hassan Assad tells The Local he has no links with terrorist groups, and has simply given aid to refugees.
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Maud sings for victory
Politics: 16 Sep 06
Centre leader Maud Olofsson grabs the microphone in a last minute attempt to woo voters. "We need a government that has faith in the future," she tells Stockholm crowds.
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Led Zeppelin honoured with Swedish music prize
Lifestyle: 23 May 06
Members of one the legendary rock act - along with Russian conductor Valery Gergiev - picked up the prestigious Polar Music Prize in Stockholm on Monday.
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Editorial: We?re not immune from terror
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Dec 05
Sweden feels like an oasis from terror. But with an 'al-Qaeda' petrol bomb attack in Kista and Swedes accused of terror offences, anyone who thinks Sweden is above all that is deluded.
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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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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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Monica Zetterlund takes her final curtain
Lifestyle: 16 May 05
The death of Monica Zetterlund has robbed Sweden of its greatest jazz singer. Colleagues and admirers pay tribute to her "unique blend of sadness and humour".
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Temperatures rise at Liseberg
National: 25 Apr 05
It might not feel it, but April has been warmer than average. And at the Liseberg theme park in Gothenburg, spring officially started on Saturday.
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Melodifestivalen: Men mop up in Skellefteå
Lifestyle: 27 Feb 05
It was a night for the men at Melodifestivalen's third round in Skellefteå. Jimmy Jansson and Martin Stenmarck picked up the ladies vote, but even a precariously attached decolletage couldn't save the day for Jessica Folcker.
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