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'Supersite' stores all state's mail to Swedes
Science & Technology: 11 Feb 13
The Swedish state has launched a new website that collects and stores all correspondence between citizens and public authorities in a bid to cut costs.
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Swedish ball-bearing giant slashes 2,500 jobs
Business & Money: 14 Jan 13
Sweden's SKF, the world's biggest maker of industrial bearings, announced on Monday it was cutting 2,500 jobs, a move widely regarded as a tell-tale sign of tougher times ahead for the manufacturing industry.
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Liberal EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström
Society: 6 Dec 12
In a new series profiling Swedish newsmakers, The Local takes a look at Cecilia Malmström, the Swedish EU Commissioner who this week helped launch a global alliance to combat child pornography.
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Zlatan ruled out of playing Brazil friendly
Sport: 15 Aug 12
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be playing in Wednesday's friendly against Brazil after a foot injury from last weekend hasn't healed as well as was initially hoped.
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Swedish theme park sets Guinness World Record
Society: 18 Jul 12
A multicultural crowd in Gothenburg has set a new Guinness World Record after people from 72 different nationalities took a spin together on a Ferris wheel.
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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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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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Church cock victory joy: 'it's huge and majestic'
Society: 5 Apr 12
Residents of Hisingen in Gothenburg will be celebrating more than just Easter this year, after the cock atop their local church took home Sweden's annual Church Cock of the Year award.
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Why should I study in Sweden?
Study in Sweden: 17 Jan 12
It is a big step to study abroad, and the options are almost limitless. So what makes Sweden stand out as a study destination?
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Sweden's SKF in EU ball bearing probe
Business & Money: 9 Nov 11
Swedish ball-bearings giant SKF was among the companies inspected by European anti-trust authorities on Tuesday in a series of surprise visits in several European Union states.
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Stockholm stocks down on France concerns
Business & Money: 11 Aug 11
The Stockholm stock exchange plunged on Wednesday as global markets tumbled on fears of Greek debt and the risk of a downgrading of France's credit rating.
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Stockholm stock market in record fall
Business & Money: 9 Aug 11
The Stockholm stock market fell 5.2 percent on Monday - the worst fall in nearly three years.
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Swedish bearings firm SKF reports profits jump
Business & Money: 15 Jul 11
Swedish ball-bearings giant SKF on Friday report a hike in second-quarter profits, aided by an improving automotive market.
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'Swedish shipments to Nazis may have been ransom for captured Swedes'
Analysis & Opinion: 29 Jun 11
Historical documents related to the capture of seven Swedes by the Gestapo in Poland in 1942 puts Sweden's subsequent ball bearing deliveries to Nazi Germany in a new light, argue historians Susanne Berger and Ingela Magner.
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Debunking the mystique of the Bilderberg Group
Analysis & Opinion: 11 May 11
While conspiracy theorists have long viewed the exclusive global network of elites known as the Bilderberg Group as a secretive global government, a new book by a Sweden-based academic argues the group's influence is often overstated, The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson explains.
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SKF head named Sweden's 'funniest' CEO
Business & Money: 22 Feb 11
Tom Johnstone, the Scottish CEO of Swedish ball-bearing giant SKF has been named Sweden's funniest CEO in an competition backed by Comedy Central.
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Sweden opens national breast cancer study
Science & Technology: 4 Feb 11
A total of 100,000 Swedish women will be recruited over the next two to three years for a new national study of breast cancer led by a professor at Solna's Karolinska Institute.
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Yugoslav assassin killed Olof Palme: report
National: 17 Jan 11
The murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was carried out by a contract killer hired by Yugoslav security services, according to German media reports.
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Malmö still in fear as gunman remains at large
Analysis & Opinion: 29 Oct 10
As police in Malmö continue their hunt for a gunman suspected in nearly 20 shootings targeting people with immigrant backgrounds, the AFP's Nina Larsson finds the city's residents remain on edge.
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Sweden's SKF snaps up US firm on heels of strong results
Business & Money: 19 Oct 10
Sweden's SKF, the world's biggest maker of industrial bearings, announced strong third quarter results on Tuesday, as well as the purchase of US-based engineered lubrication systems maker Lincoln Industrial.
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Swedish national library verifies child porn mags
National: 15 Sep 10
Sweden’s National Library has determined it has 21 magazines featuring child pornography following an investigation carried out with help from the police.
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SKF reports hike in profits after sales boost
Business & Money: 15 Jul 10
Swedish industrial bearings giant SKF has reported an increase in second-quarter profits on the back of higher sales and production on 2009.
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What's on in Sweden: October 2 - 8
Lifestyle: 1 Oct 09
What's on in Sweden: International poetry festival & American football in Stockholm; International art biennial & World music festival in Gothenburg; Kings of Convenience (NO) in Malmö/Lund.
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What's on in Sweden: September 4 - 10
Lifestyle: 2 Sep 09
What's on in Sweden: International polo & feminist porn in Stockholm; International art biennial in Gothenburg; Paul Potts (UK) in Malmö.
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Chlamydia helps young men feel more 'manly': Swedish study
Society: 22 Aug 09
Young men who contract sexually transmitted diseases often view their afflictions as an affirmation of their manhood, a new Swedish study shows.
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Sharp fall in earnings for ball bearings giant
Business & Money: 15 Jul 09
Swedish ball bearing manufacturing SKF on Wednesday reported a 77 percent drop in earnings for the second quarter, blaming weak sales and restructuring costs.
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Ball bearing giant bucks French resistance
Business & Money: 8 Jul 09
Swedish firm SKF, the world's largest manufacturer of ball bearings, has shrugged off a local politician's vocal press criticism and is pushing ahead with plans to shut down a factory in France.
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What's on in Sweden: June 26 - July 2
Lifestyle: 24 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Bunny Wailer (JAM) and The Pet Shop Boys (UK) in Stockholm; heavy metal festival & A Camp in Gothenburg; Atmosphere (US) in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: June 19 - 25
Lifestyle: 18 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Morrissey & Midsummer fun in Stockholm; AC/DC & Euro 2009 U-21 football in Gothenburg; Yasmina Reza's ART in Malmö.
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New list reveals common Swedish and English spelling mistakes
Education: 16 Jun 09
People struggling to straddle what can sometimes seem like a cavernous divide between the Swedish and English languages will likely appreciate a new list of common misspellings in both languages.
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What's on in Sweden: June 12 - 18
Lifestyle: 11 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Neil Young & Ikea exhibition in Stockholm; Euro 2009 U-21 football in Gothenburg; Orchestra Baobab in Malmö.
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What's on in Sweden: June 5 - 11
Lifestyle: 4 Jun 09
What's on in Sweden: Lewis Black and Early Music Festival in Stockholm; Beer festival & World Cup football in Gothenburg; Buju Banton & Mandela exhibition in Malmö.
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Sweden by Rail: Gothenburg
Travel: 15 May 09
Sponsored article: Having long been defined by its industrial and maritime history, Göteborg has since reinvented itself. The old ports and warehouses have been replaced by cafes, bars, and one of the liveliest cultural scenes in the region.
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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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What's on in Sweden: April 10 - 16
Lifestyle: 9 Apr 09
What's on in Sweden: Easter at Moderna in Stockholm; Space adventures in Gothenburg; Grandmaster Flash in Malmö.
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New police taskforces to tackle organized crime
National: 15 Jan 09
In an effort to combat the spread of organized crime in Sweden, police plan to create nine nationally-led taskforces to fight criminal gangs, drug smugglers, and other gang-related criminals.
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Sweden's SKF to cut 2,500 jobs worldwide
Business & Money: 10 Dec 08
Swedish ball bearings manufacturer SKF announced on Tuesday that weakening demand in the automotive and industrial sectors has forced the company to trim its global workforce by 2,500 jobs.
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City of Gothenburg bans bottled water
National: 19 Sep 08
Thirsty employees working for the city of Gothenburg will soon have to make do without bottled water on the job following a decision by the city to stop buying bottled water due to environmental concerns.
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What's on in Sweden: September 19 - 25
Lifestyle: 18 Sep 08
What’s on: Stevie Wonder, Beer & Whisky festival and American Football in Stockholm; Japanese tattoo art and Masters golf in Gothenburg; Prince and Tibet tributes in Malmö; Puppet theatre in Lund.
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What’s on in Sweden: September 12 - 18
Lifestyle: 11 Sep 08
What’s on: Johnny Logan and American Football in Stockholm; Ukulele orchestra and psychobilly legends in Gothenburg; Cinema Bizarre and dance fusion in Malmö.
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What’s on in Sweden: September 5 - 11
Lifestyle: 4 Sep 08
What’s on: R.E.M and international comedy in Stockholm; Pink Floyd tribute and championship Golf in Gothenburg; Son of Dave and international dance in Malmö.
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Kalmar defeat AIK to stay on top
Sport: 5 Aug 08
Football: Kalmar came from behind on Monday night to defeat AIK and remain on top of Allsvenskan, the Swedish first division. Title rivals Elfsborg and Helsingborg also recorded victories.
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GE figures sink Stockholm bourse
Business & Money: 12 Apr 08
A weak report from General Electric sank the Stockholm bourse as the trading week ended on Friday. The OMXS index closed down 1.5 percent.
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More Swedish investment flowing to France
Business & Money: 21 Feb 08
Sweden is now the second largest source of foreign investment in France.
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Bourse closes up despite Ericsson
Business & Money: 2 Feb 08
The Stockholm stock exchange ended the week on a positive note despite Ericsson's report.
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Join the Club: Rugby, American sports, Racquet sports
Lifestyle: 25 Jan 08
If you can tell your hookers from your shuttlecocks, you may find something to interest you in this week's guide to joining a sports club.
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Join the Club: Football
Lifestyle: 16 Jan 08
Interested in joining a football club? The Local has some tips for players of all levels. Above: Långholmen FC pulls in the punters.
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What future for Swedish research?
Analysis & Opinion: 15 Jan 08
Half of Swedish R&D investment comes from 20 companies. This poses risks for the future, says Nima Sanandaji.
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Muted start to year on Stockholm market
Business & Money: 3 Jan 08
Concerns about US growth contribute to falls on the year's second day of trading.
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SKF to establish Russian presence
Business & Money: 20 Dec 07
Bearing company SKF has announced that it is to build a factory in Russia in order to supply the country's growing railway market.
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Sports Digest: Gothenburg Angels answer fans' prayers
Sport: 29 Oct 07
Football: IFK Göteborg edge out Djurgården and Kalmar to secure title. Golf: Chopra and Jacobson head the field in Florida. Skiing: Swedes sprint to podium in Düsseldorf.
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Sports Digest: Kalmar take command
Sport: 22 Oct 07
Football: Umeå win women's league but the men still have it all to play for. Boxing: Euro gold for Anna Laurell. Golf: Swedish trio run Webster close in Portugal.
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Blake takes aim at Swedish sweep in Stockholm
Sport: 8 Oct 07
Tennis: Blake takes aim at Swedish sweep in Stockholm. Golf: Parnevik falters on final day of Texas Open. Football: Djurgården, Gothenburg and Kalmar in three-horse race for title.
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Sports Digest: Wissman sets new Swedish record
Sport: 24 Sep 07
Athletics: Wissman completes fantastic season. Football: Title race heats up. Tennis: Sweden suffers Davis Cup exit.
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Shares in Stockholm rise sharply
Business & Money: 19 Sep 07
Shares in Stockholm rose by more than 3 percent on Wednesday, following the unexpected decision by the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 0.5 percent.
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Stockholm shares fall over credit worries
Business & Money: 17 Sep 07
International credit worries were reflected in Stockholm share prices on Monday, with the OMXS index falling 1.6 percent. The more narrowly-based OMXS30 fell by the same amount.
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Sports digest: US retain Solheim Cup
Sport: 17 Sep 07
Golf: United States secure Solheim victory in Halmstad. Football: Sweden meet North Korea in must-win clash. Athletics: Susanna Kallur peaks at season's end.
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Sports digest: Swedish hopes dashed in Osaka
Sport: 3 Sep 07
Athletics: Swedes disappointed with failure to reach the podium. Football: Zlatan back in the groove. Tennis: Johansson and Björkman bow out of US Open.
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Sports digest: Swedes excel in Osaka
Sport: 27 Aug 07
Athletics: Kallur, Mohamed, Holm and Thörnblad keep Swedish flag flying at World Championships. Football: Fabregas strike stops Sven in his tracks.
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Sports digest: Eriksson delights in derby victory
Sport: 20 Aug 07
Football: Eriksson's flying start continues at Man City. Golf: Finn wins Scandinavian Masters. Athletics: Preview of Sweden's chances at the World Championships.
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Stockholm shares on the up
Business & Money: 20 Aug 07
Share prices in Stockholm rose sharply on Monday following rises in Asia and a positive end to trading in New York on Friday.
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Sports digest: Iranian women barred from karate competition
Sport: 13 Aug 07
Karate: Eleven Iranian women barred from karate competition for refusing to remove their veils. Football: Goal for Elmander, red card for Källström, good start for Eriksson. Athletics: Sweden may have a new triple jump star on its hands.
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Sports digest: Johansson ends 10-year win drought
Sport: 6 Aug 07
Golf: Per-Ulrik Johansson jubilant after Moscow victory. Football: Sven-Göran Eriksson's spending spree. Swimming: Swede clocks second fastest ever 100m freestyle time.
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SKF results exceed analysts' expectations
Business & Money: 18 Jul 07
Swedish ball bearing manufacturer SKF has reported record sales and profit for the second quarter of 2007. The results were better than expected, with a profit before taxes of 1,957 million kronor.
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Sports Digest: Swedish stars march on at Wimbledon
Sport: 2 Jul 07
Tennis: Björkman and Söderling delayed by rain. Football: Brommapojkarna win first home game at new arena. Ice Hockey: Reports that Michael Nylander has signed for Edmonton Oilers.
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Swedish companies develop a conscience
Business & Money: 1 Feb 07
Swedish multinationals are becoming ever more aware of their human rights responsibilities abroad, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
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Forest fire rages in Norrland
National: 14 Aug 06
Four villages in northern Sweden were evacuated on Sunday after a fire tore its way through 500 hectares of pine forest.
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OMX falls amid uncertainty
Business & Money: 17 Jul 06
The conflict in the Middle East and rising oil prices are blamed as Stockholm shares took a beating in opening trading on Monday.
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SKF on a roll
Business & Money: 14 Jul 06
Swedish ball bearings and seals maker SKF reported record second quarter profits and sales in its interim report on Friday. Net profit was 1.07 billion kronor.
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Persson "unworried" by shaky shares
Business & Money: 13 Jun 06
Sweden's prime minister declares himself unruffled by falls on Stockholm's stock market, following similar downturns on other world markets.
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Stockholm shares mirror international fall
Business & Money: 18 Jan 06
Big share prices falls in Tokyo and New York are reflected on the Stockholm share market, with most big companies losing value. AstraZeneca is among those hit after bad news from the US.
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Swedish giants expand Chinese operations
Business & Money: 3 Jan 06
During the first nine months of 2005, the export of Swedish goods to China fell by a billion kronor to 13.6 billion kronor - but at the same time, local production by Swedish industrial firms grew rapidly.
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SKF to cut 150 jobs in France
Business & Money: 15 Dec 05
In response to client relocations to low-cost countries, the world's leading maker of ball bearings, Sweden's SKF, says it is forced to slash costs at its plant in south west France.
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SKF wins Rolls-Royce Order
Business & Money: 8 Apr 05
Sweden's SKF, the world's biggest ball bearing manufacturer, has been chosen by Rolls-Royce to be the primary supplier for the main shaft bearings and related components for the Trent 1000 engine.
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Madame Wu visits Sweden
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