February 13, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Santa":
Society: 12 Jan 12
Swedish hip-hop star Timbuktu labeled as "ignorant" and "offensive" a comic strip published on Tuesday by Swedish newspaper Metro that prompted a barrage of complaints from readers who perceived the cartoon as racist.
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National: 2 Jan 12
Aside from the occasional snack, it's not common for Santa Claus to be the receiver of gifts at Christmas, but this year one lucky Santa in northern Sweden had a bit of a windfall after a gifted betting slip turned out to be a winner.
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Society: 26 Dec 11
Many people went overboard in their Christmas merriment this year, with arrests for public drunkenness up across Sweden over the weekend.
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Society: 22 Dec 11
Kevin Hansson, an 11-year-old Swedish boy who once suffered from a rare stomach condition, spent all autumn saving up his pocket money to buy toys for sick children at a hospital in northern Sweden.
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Analysis & Opinion: 19 Dec 11
Rampant holiday consumerism is hard to avoid, writes US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt, as she struggles to reconcile competing Swedish and American Christmas traditions in finding gifts for her children.
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Society: 16 Dec 11
Video games, pets and mobile phones are what Swedish kids want for Christmas this year, according to the Swedish postal service, which handles the hundreds of thousands of letters adressed to Santa every year.
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Lifestyle: 9 Dec 11
For many Swedes, Christmas celebrations just aren't complete without a tasty glass of Christmas beer. Beer blogger Darren Packman offers some tips on some of the best Christmas beers available in Sweden this season.
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Society: 6 Dec 11
A Swedish woman was shocked when an ornamental Santa Claus she had recently bought turned out to have more than presents in his sack, revealing a sheltering snake curled up inside.
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Society: 22 Nov 11
A huge display featuring giant chipmunks, unveiled on Sunday at an iconic Stockholm landmark, was met with outrage by onlookers and city officials alike, who were expecting more traditional Christmas decorations.
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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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Business & Money: 15 Nov 11
When Santa's sleigh departs after having completed its Christmas rounds of Swedish households this year he will have deposited bags of groceries complete with recipes, a Swedish retail research group is predicting.
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Science & Technology: 27 Sep 11
The air quality in Stockholm is worse than in Los Angeles, according to a recent study from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Science & Technology: 19 Jul 11
Google's competition Doodle 4 Google, where contributors are invited to design an alternative Google logo, is coming to Sweden's youth football tournament Gothia Cup.
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Lifestyle: 22 Jun 11
While most Swedes look forward to dancing around a traditional maypole this Midsummer, one group of gender-conscious revellers is pushing Swedes to celebrate the holiday by gathering around a vagina instead, contributor Lina Sennevall discovers.
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Society: 12 Jun 11
More than 100 people set a new world record Friday on Sweden’s west coast as they crowded together in a mammoth soap bubble, a stat they hope gains entry into the Guinness Book of Records.
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Lifestyle: 3 Feb 11
As Stockholm Fashion Week draws to a close, the Swedish capital's design-savvy crowd gets ready to turn its attention to a different showcase of Scandinavian creativity, explains contributor Charlotte West.
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Business & Money: 25 Dec 10
Santa is barely out of the door before many Swedes are sitting in front of their computers and putting their unwanted gifts online as more and more people sell their unwanted Christmas presents.
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National: 24 Dec 10
Two men dressed in Santa hats and masks attacked and robbed a guard at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on Thursday night, making off with the guards loaded weapon.
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Lifestyle: 23 Dec 10
Jellied pigs’ feet, Donald Duck and a goat-riding gnome may not be your typical global Christmas symbols, but for Swedes they’re all part of the fun, writes Jennifer Heape.
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Lifestyle: 13 Dec 10
For anyone unable to make it to a Lucia concert this year, contributor Fern Scott Olsson sets the scene and offers some serene video footage from a Stockholm youth choir taking part in one of Sweden's most cherished holiday traditions.
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Lifestyle: 13 Dec 10
It's one of the most enduring Swedish winter traditions. The tradition of Lucia brings some much needed light into Sweden's winter darkness, The Local's James Savage explains.
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Society: 17 Nov 10
Jolly and preferably large-bellied men looking for a chance to ride in a sleigh can now submit their applications for a job recently advertised by Sweden's main jobs agency.
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Society: 30 Oct 10
With still two months to go before Christmas, the Swedish post office has revealed that it has received a wave of letters addressed to Santa Claus.
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Lifestyle: 1 Oct 10
Contributor David Stavrou lays out some of the highlights awaiting Stockholm music lovers in October.
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Sport: 1 Sep 10
German football club Werder Bremen has loaned Swedish striker Markus Rosenberg, whose goal lifted the team into this season's Champions League, to Spanish first division side Racing Santander.
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Lifestyle: 28 Jul 10
What’s on in Sweden: Rugby Tens in Stockholm, World swimming championships in Gothenburg and the best of Bhangra in Malmö.
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Education: 21 Jul 10
Sweden's higher education and research minister proposed launching an elite program for young scientists on Wednesday, citing the need to improve Swedish research.
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Business & Money: 13 Jul 10
Sweden's SEB bank on Tuesday posted higher-than-expected second quarter profits and said it had "turned the page" in the Baltic countries.
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Business & Money: 12 Jul 10
Swedish bank SEB announced on Monday that it has signed a €555 million euros ($698 million) agreement to sell its German retail banking business to Spanish bank Santander.
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Business & Money: 14 May 10
SEB Group has confirmed it is in talks to sell its German retail banking business. The bank has long expressed its dissatisfaction with the division's profitability.
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Society: 29 Apr 10
The Swedish affiliate of broadcaster Comedy Central has said it will not show two controversial episodes of US satirical cartoon show South Park depicting the Muslim prophet Muhammad in a bear costume.
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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.
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Lifestyle: 16 Feb 10
It’s Fettisdag, Fat Tuesday, the day known in English as Shrovetide, Pancake Tuesday and, er, Mardi Gras. In Sweden, the day is synonymous with the creamy semla, one of many fine buns that make this country great.
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National: 26 Dec 09
As one of the busiest retail days of the year kicks off, one in every three Swedes will exchange their Christmas gifts this year, according to a survey. Many are also selling their unwanted presents online.
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National: 22 Dec 09
Those who have asked Santa for a white Christmas might see their wish come true on Christmas Eve. Sweden has remained covered in snow, although the snowfall is expected to let up in many parts of Sweden – with a chance of sun.
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Lifestyle: 17 Dec 09
What’s on in Sweden: Eddie Izzard strips all over Sweden, Rave photos in Stockholm, Turkish puppetry in Gothenburg and a Synthfest in Malmö.
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Society: 15 Dec 09
Boys and girls around the world have video games, Lego and pets at the top of their Christmas wish lists this year, according to the Swedish postal service, which has steamed open letters addressed to Santa Claus in Tomteboda.
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Lifestyle: 8 Dec 09
It’s that time of year when people are starting to flippantly use the C-word. Or Jul as it is known in Sweden. But what are the secret ingredients to the perfect Swedish Christmas? Ben Kersley investigates.
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Society: 30 Nov 09
A Hong Kong man’s porridge eating skills helped him claim victory at the 2009 Santa Games in Gällivare in northern Sweden on Sunday.
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Lifestyle: 18 Nov 09
What's on in Sweden: International film festival & Simple Minds (UK) in Stockholm; Christmas market & Takida in Gothenburg; The Sonics (US) in Malmö/Lund.
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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.
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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.
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Travel: 19 Mar 09
Every week we quiz our regular panelists about a particular aspect of life in Sweden. This week: the country's top travel destinations.
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Lifestyle: 13 Feb 09
Far from the idyllic image of lone herders skiing after their reindeer, indigenous Samis in Sweden's far north today use snowmobiles and other vehicles, giving rise to an animal welfare campaign as far away as Britain, writes AFP's Nina Larson.
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National: 19 Dec 08
It has become something of a Swedish Christmas tradition for the famous Gävle goat to be burned by vandals. Now its smaller counterpart has suffered a similar fate.
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Lifestyle: 18 Dec 08
What's on in Sweden: December 19th - 25th. Magic Numbers and Clash tribute in Stockholm; Polar exhibition and Woody West's Christmas Bash in Gothenburg; magical organic market near Malmö
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Lifestyle: 18 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Lifestyle: 17 Dec 08
Every week a panel of readers discusses a topic of current interest. This week: Christmas in Sweden - ho, ho, ho or no, no, no?
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Business & Money: 15 Dec 08
Sweden’s Nordea bank found itself among the many financial institutions affected by American Bernard Madoff’s multi-billion dollar pyramid scheme, it emerged on Monday.
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Analysis & Opinion: 12 Dec 08
Sending alcoholic drinks through the Swedish postal system can be a tricky business - unless you happen to order from the state alcohol retail monopoly, explains Mark Majzner.
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Lifestyle: 11 Dec 08
What's on in Sweden: December 12th - 18th. Lucia and Lykke Li in Stockholm; Harlem Gospel and Streetdance in Gothenburg; world class jazz in Malmö.
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Lifestyle: 5 Dec 08
Join Charlotte West on a tour of the best Christmas markets for design products in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Cophenhagen.
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Society: 29 Nov 08
There were no panties and little naked flesh in sight at the Stockholm Horse Show this year as the All American Cowgirl Chicks stole the show on Friday evening.
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Society: 19 Nov 08
Bonnie the Chihuahua has found herself at the centre of divorce wranglings between Swedish-speaking Playboy Playmate Ida Ljungqvist and her estranged husband Joshua R. Lang.
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Lifestyle: 18 Nov 08
Sweden's second city has plenty of options for families with children this winter, as Jennifer Heape finds out.
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Lifestyle: 13 Nov 08
What’s on: Ron Sexsmith & DV8 Physical Theatre in Stockholm; Cirkus Cirkör & English farce in Gothenburg; Lambchop & Dirty Pretty Things in Malmö.
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Society: 13 Nov 08
When Santa Claus comes shimmying down Swedish chimneys this year he will arrive bearing a sack laden with experiences, the Swedish Retail Institute is predicting.
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Travel: 3 Nov 08
TV viewers around the world are soon to get their first glimpse of the seaside town of Ystad with the screening of three new BBC movies starring Kenneth Branagh as Inspector Kurt Wallander. David Wiles takes us on a blood-soaked tour of Scandinavia’s murder capital.
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Lifestyle: 30 Oct 08
The Stockholm Players are veteran performers on the Swedish stage. Jennifer Heape meets the group as they put the last preparations in place for the autumn season.
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National: 15 Apr 08
If Santa can make it down a chimney, then I can probably manage a garbage chute. Or so a 20-year-old Swedish man might have been thinking.
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National: 4 Apr 08
A 19-year-old woman from western Sweden has been indicted on a charge of attempted manslaughter after stabbing her boyfriend, who was wearing a Santa Claus outfit at the time of the attack.
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Society: 25 Dec 07
A power outage keeps Karl-Bertil Jonsson off the air for Comhem customers on Södermalm
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Lifestyle: 21 Dec 07
Test how well you've absorbed the year's Swedish news with The Local's annual Quiz of the Year!
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Lifestyle: 20 Dec 07
Provocative poses from ex-Big Brother star Carolina Gynning in Malmö, Christmas Blues and Soul in Stockholm and Christmas markets just about everywhere in The Local's weekend guide.
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Lifestyle: 19 Dec 07
Every year Sweden's post office receives more than 100,000 letters from children all over the world addressed to Santa. Every letter-writer gets a response, writes Majsan Boström.
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Lifestyle: 13 Dec 07
Warm up for Christmas Swedish style, head to a traditional English carol service or escape from the Yuletide rush altogether. We've got the weekend sorted.
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Business & Money: 13 Dec 07
A company suspected of cheating on its taxes was hired by the Swedish tax authorities to deliver presents to its employees.
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National: 10 Dec 07
Tourist chiefs in Kyrgyzstan have launched a contest to track down Father Christmas after Swedish experts said he lived in the Central Asian republic.
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Lifestyle: 7 Dec 07
Want to get in the Christmas spirit this weekend? Or dying to escape the whole thing? Whatever you fancy, we've got some ideas.
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Society: 6 Dec 07
Last year a Swedish Santa Claus fell in love with a mother of two while delivering presents to her children. This year he will be kissing her under the mistletoe.
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Society: 4 Dec 07
The headmaster of a school in southern Sweden has decided to ditch songs about Santa.
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Society: 4 Dec 07
Making traditional Swedish lussekatter, or saffron buns, will be a bit more expensive this year, after the price of saffron tripled.
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Society: 3 Dec 07
Swedish researchers have bad news for the the Finns – they have concluded that Santa cannot possibly live in northern Finland.
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Society: 3 Dec 07
Crowds gathered on the streets of Gävle on Sunday to witness the return of the giant goat that has stood in the town every Christmas since 1966. But will it survive the inevitable arson attempts?
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Lifestyle: 30 Nov 07
Fancy taking in a traditional Swedish Christmas market? Or what about an evening of jazz in Stockholm? All this and more in our weekly guide to what's on in Sweden's main cities this weekend.
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National: 30 Nov 07
Police are searching for a man dressed as Santa Claus who was involved in three robberies on Thursday night.
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Society: 26 Nov 07
Australian man trains for Santa Games with Rudolph the red-nosed kangaroo.
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Lifestyle: 16 Nov 07
Tipping Point: As Christmas nears, Kathleen Harman feels under pressure to be the perfect hostess. A trip to a Michelin-starred restaurant in Stockholm was a good way to get some tips.
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Lifestyle: 21 Sep 07
Tipping Point:Kathleen needs a break from blond wood tables, and is relieved to find that Stockholmers occasionally have the capacity for slightly kitsch taste. One place particularly replete with colour is a restaurant at the city's Hare Krishna temple.
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Lifestyle: 10 Aug 07
Tipping Point: Kathleen Harman finds a Thai restaurant in a converted horsebox by a derelict shipyard has unexpected charms.
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National: 22 Dec 06
"Ho ho ho!" may become "fire fire fire!" for Santa Claus impersonators seeking to wing it with fake facial hair, Swedish beard safety experts have warned in the run-up to Christmas.
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Society: 21 Dec 06
Sweden has a serious Santa shortage. That's the worrying message from the profession's Swedish trade organisation, which is appealing for more candidates to come forward. But don't expect the application process to be a pushover.
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Lifestyle: 18 Dec 06
He's the the man every Swedish kid wants to arrive laden with gifts on Christmas Eve. Unlike Santa Claus, Christmas Tomte won't come down the chimney. He's also half-goat.
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Lifestyle: 11 Dec 06
She's a respectable local politician and Sweden's new 'first lady', but Filippa Reinfeldt - former flame of Eurodance king E-Type - is now being accused of starring in 'Christmas porn'.
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National: 4 Dec 06
The Yule Goat is an ancient Nordic symbol. In the town of Gävle, however, the goat has mainly symbolised an annual call to arson. But this year a new sponsor has ensured that the fire-starters will have their work cut out.
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Lifestyle: 4 Dec 06
Stockholm's Skansen preserves Swedish cultural traditions and now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a world when Christmas was a simpler, more magical affair. EA Fondelius reports.
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Lifestyle: 22 Nov 06
The decorations are going up, the stores are bracing themselves, and now Sweden's traditional Christmas markets are underway. We've gathered together the best the country has to offer. God Jul!
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Travel: 25 Aug 06
Florida has the Magic Kingdom, Will Perkins has the Wild Kingdom, but Sweden has the Glass Kingdom. And after a day of defacing fine glass in the Kosta Boda workshop, Doug Lansky develops the eye of a craftsman.
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Sport: 15 Jun 06
Ljungberg: Swedish fans were best ever
Zlatan hopes for England recovery
An 89th minute goal from Fredrik Ljungberg gave Sweden their first win since last October - and a healthy chance of progressing to the next stage of the World Cup Finals.
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Smörgåsbord: 15 Jun 06
Only a thumping victory over Paraguay on Thursday night will satisfy the baying blue-yellow supporters and give Sweden any real chance of progressing to the next stage. But the South Americans have other ideas.
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Sport: 14 Jun 06
Paraguay and Sweden meet on Thursday in a make-or-break clash for Lars Lagerbäck's boys. The South Americans are confident while the Swedes say the Ljungberg-Mellberg row is history.
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Lifestyle: 12 Mar 06
As if carried on the breeze of her trademark wind machine, Carola left her troubles behind to sail into the final found of Melodifestivalen. She will be joined there by balladeer Björn Kjellman, while the Rednex get another chance.
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National: 4 Dec 05
Two arsonists, a Santa and a gingerbread man, are suspected of burning down the giant straw Christmas Goat in Gävle on Saturday night. Only seven goats have survived Christmas since 1966.
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National: 1 Dec 05
This year Swedes are expected to spend some 48 billion kronor on Christmas shopping - and, with internet poker surging in popularity, the gift of the moment is a poker set.
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National: 27 Nov 05
Special postboxes installed in Sweden's big cities guarantee that children's Christmas demands will be whisked straight to the big man in the north.
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Smörgåsbord: 1 Nov 05
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Lifestyle: 7 Oct 05
Want to see Kate Bush, Bob Dylan, George Michael and Emmylou Harris in one venue in Stockholm? Well you can, in celluloid form anyway, at the Popcorn Festival.
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Politics: 1 Apr 05
An Olympic gold medallist stripped of his title, a statue of the prime minister at the expense of a new ice arena and a government proposal to move Christmas to mid-February. Yes, it was April Fools' Day.
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National: 1 Dec 04
Forgiveness is the theme in a Skaraborg parish as a convicted paedophile is selected as this year's Santa Claus and the congregation looks forward to this year's naivety. Sorry, nativity.
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As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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