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February 14, 2012
Slussen
The following articles have been tagged with "Slussen":
Abba great unwilling to be Stockholm 'billboard'
Society: 16 Dec 11
Abba founder Benny Andersson wants Arlanda airport to take down a giant picture of him welcoming visitors to Stockholm, following a decision to revamp a local landmark leaving him unwilling to be associated with the city.
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Stockholm council ignores Abba great's pleas on Slussen renewal
Society: 13 Dec 11
Despite protests by citizens and celebrities, including former Abba star Benny Andersson, Stockholm’s city council voted on Monday night to move forward with a massive renovation of the city’s Slussen area.
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Abba great hints at reunification gig
Society: 12 Dec 11
Abba-founder Benny Andersson has hinted that he would be willing to reunite the famed Swedish super group to help save a beloved - albeit urine soaked -Stockholm landmark.
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Swedes become gaming sector's shooting stars
Science & Technology: 5 Dec 11
Blockbuster sales of the Swedish-developed computer war game Battlefield 3 have helped solidify Sweden's reputation as a hotbed for game developers, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.
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Sweden's best Christmas markets
Lifestyle: 24 Nov 11
Christmas markets are a feature of Yuletide in Sweden and The Local has put together a pick of the best, all featuring warm spiced "glögg" for the adults, and plenty of fun activites for the children.
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Stockholm set for first ever Halloween parade
Lifestyle: 31 Oct 11
It's close to winter, and something evil's lurking in the dark, after a call to all monsters, ghosts, and resurrected rock stars to haunt the streets of Stockholm as Sweden hosts its inaugural Halloween parade, The Local's Joel Linde explains.
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Outrage over handcuffing of 12-year-old boy
National: 6 Oct 11
A YouTube video showing a 12-year-old boy being handcuffed and wrestled to the ground by two security guards in a Stockholm metro station has prompted strong reactions from family members, but police claim the guards did nothing wrong.
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Masses greet Stockholm Pride march
National: 6 Aug 11
Thousands of people lined the streets of Stockholm on Saturday to take part in what organisers claim to be the single largest event in Scandinavia, The Stockholm Pride Parade.
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'Nothing wrong' with bus in Stockholm crash
National: 19 Jul 11
No technical fault has been found with the bus that drove into a crowd of people on a busy pedestrian square in central Stockholm at the end of May, according to a police investigation.
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Island hopping in Stockholm's archipelago
Travel: 20 Jun 11
With Midsummer rapidly approaching, The Local's Clara Guibourg explores the wonders of the Stockholm archipelago and discovers a couple of gems off the beaten track.
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Bus crash caused by brake failure: driver
National: 28 May 11
The driver of a bus that injured six people when it veered into a crowd of people on a busy pedestrian square on Saturday says the brakes failed as she attempted to bring the vehicle to a halt.
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A November guide to live music in Stockholm
Lifestyle: 29 Oct 10
Contributor David Stavrou checks out some of the highlights awaiting Stockholm music lovers in October.
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What's On in Sweden: July 23rd - July 29th
Lifestyle: 21 Jul 10
What’s on in Sweden: Pride steps out in Stockholm, PINK plays Gothenburg and Bad Religion comes to Malmö.
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Stockholm goes orange as Dutch claim final spot
Sport: 7 Jul 10
The Dutch embassy in Stockholm played host to a carnival atmosphere of 150 Dutch expats, Swedes, Germans and even a Welshman, as the Netherlands beat Uruguay 3-2 to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1978.
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Summer Rail Destinations: Stockholm
Travel: 11 Jun 10
Sponsored article: The antiquity of Gamla Stan, the forests of Djurgården, the cliffs of Södermalm and of course the surrounding blue sea: all these elements combine to help make Stockholm one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
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What's On in Sweden: June 4th - June 10th
Lifestyle: 3 Jun 10
What’s on in Sweden: Ambassadorial football in Stockholm, picnic for unity in Gothenburg and Canadian poetry in Malmö.
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Man drowns in central Stockholm sluice
National: 1 Jun 10
A man in his forties is thought to have died after having been sucked into the lock at Slussen in central Stockholm on Tuesday morning.
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Stockholm photography museum thrills Leibovitz
Lifestyle: 21 May 10
A new museum on Stockholm's waterfront has created a buzz in the art world. Claire Hardman found Annie Leibovitz, the world's most revered photographer, was among those won over.
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Gabriel, 13, died after Stockholm tunnel tour
National: 5 Mar 10
The teenage boy found dead at the bottom of a ventilation shaft by Slussen in central Stockholm on Thursday paid 200 kronor ($28) for a clandestine "tunnel tour" and it is now suspected that he was abandoned by his guide.
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Teenager found dead in Stockholm shaft
National: 4 Mar 10
A 13-year-old boy was found dead on Wednesday evening in a 30 metre deep ventilation shaft by Slussen in central Stockholm.
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Snowfalls cause widespread travel chaos
National: 22 Feb 10
Harsh weather continues to cause widespread disruption to train and public transport services on Monday with travellers told to stay at home if possible. The infrastructure minister meanwhile has called the situation a "catastrophe."
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What's On in Sweden: December 18th - 24th
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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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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The best of Stockholm Pride
Lifestyle: 30 Jul 09
As northern Europe's biggest Pride festival nears its climax, The Local offers its tips for how to make the most of the weekend.
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What's on in Sweden: May 22 - 28
Lifestyle: 20 May 09
What's on in Sweden: Ingmar Bergman theatre festival in Stockholm; International performance art in Gothenburg; Ghostface Killah and Funda Arar in Malmö/Lund.
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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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Winner chosen for Stockholm's New Slussen project
Society: 17 Apr 09
Representatives from the city of Stockholm on Friday announced the winning design for a planned redesign of the city’s Slussen transit hub.
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Concert review: The Baboon Show
Lifestyle: 20 Mar 09
Punk band The Baboon Show played a concert in Stockholm this week launching their fourth album, Best of The Baboon Show. The Local's Keith Moore was there.
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What's your top Swedish tourist tip?
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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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Jan 24
Lifestyle: 22 Jan 09
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Jan 17
Lifestyle: 14 Jan 09
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Jan 10
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 09
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Jan 9
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 09
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Dec 20
Lifestyle: 18 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Dec 13
Lifestyle: 10 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Dec 12
Lifestyle: 10 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Friday, Dec 5
Lifestyle: 4 Dec 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Americans cook Thanksgiving meal for Stockholm's homeless
Society: 27 Nov 08
A group of volunteers from the American Club of Sweden cooked up a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday for residents and staff at one of Stockholm’s homeless shelters.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Nov. 29
Lifestyle: 27 Nov 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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What's on in Sweden: November 21 - 27
Lifestyle: 20 Nov 08
What’s on: International Film Festival & Mali Bluesman in Stockholm; the search for Lucia & Lambchop in Gothenburg; Jose Carrerras in Malmö.
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Stockholm club and concert tips: Saturday, Nov. 22
Lifestyle: 19 Nov 08
The Djungeltrumman club editor's tips.
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Winter city guides for parents and kids: Stockholm
Lifestyle: 18 Nov 08
Jennifer Heape combs the Swedish capital for child-friendly winter activities.
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Stockholm going out guide: Saturday, Nov 15
Lifestyle: 13 Nov 08
Brighten up a mid-November Saturday night in Stockholm with a going out guide from The Local in association with Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm going out guide: Saturday, Nov 8
Lifestyle: 7 Nov 08
The Local teams up with Djungeltrumman to help point you in the right direction if you're planning a night out in Stockholm this Saturday.
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Stockholm going out guide: Friday, Nov 7
Lifestyle: 6 Nov 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this Friday in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus from Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm going out guide: Saturday, Nov 1
Lifestyle: 31 Oct 08
Nightclub tips for the very first night of November from Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm going out guide: Friday, Oct 31
Lifestyle: 30 Oct 08
Friday night has a Halloween flavour this week. Sample all the scary wares with tips from The Local's club partners Djungeltrumman.
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Options abound for watching US elections in Sweden
Society: 28 Oct 08
With only a week to go before the US presidential election, Americans living Sweden, political junkies, as well as the merely curious are already making plans for how and where they plan to watch the historic vote.
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Stockholm going out guide: Saturday, Oct 25
Lifestyle: 21 Oct 08
It's the last weekend of the month, which in Sweden means that everyone has money again. Check out our tips for a great Saturday night.
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Football hooligans battle in Stockholm
Sport: 20 Oct 08
More than 70 people were detained in connection with a brawl which broke out on Sunday afternoon between rival factions of football supporters in Stockholm.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: Saturday, Oct 18
Lifestyle: 16 Oct 08
The Local teams up with Djungeltrumman to help point you in the right direction if you're planning a night out in Stockholm this Saturday.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: Saturday, Oct 11
Lifestyle: 6 Oct 08
The Local teams up with Djungeltrumman to help point you in the right direction if you're planning a night out in Stockholm this Saturday.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: Saturday, Oct 4
Lifestyle: 30 Sep 08
The Local teams up with Djungeltrumman to help point you in the right direction if you're planning a night out in Stockholm this Saturday.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: Friday, Oct 3
Lifestyle: 30 Sep 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this Friday in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus at Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm weekend club guide: September 26 - 27
Lifestyle: 25 Sep 08
It’s the weekend, it’s the end of the month, and it’s time to find some good quality dancing shoes. Let Djungeltrumman be your cobbler.
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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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Stockholm weekend club guide: September 19 - 20
Lifestyle: 18 Sep 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this weekend in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus at Djungeltrumman.
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Stockholm weekend going out guide: September 12 - 13
Lifestyle: 12 Sep 08
The Local helps fulfil all your Stockholm nightlife needs this weekend in cooperation with the ever-reliable entertainment gurus at Djungeltrumman.
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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: August 22 - 28
Lifestyle: 21 Aug 08
What’s on: Peace concert and vaudeville theatre in Stockholm; theatre, dance & midnight running in Gothenburg and festival time in Malmö.
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Stockholm club and concert guide: July 10 -13
Lifestyle: 10 Jul 08
Stockholm club and concert tips from Kalendarium.
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Bus strike underway in Stockholm
National: 1 Jul 08
More than 6,000 Stockholm-area bus drivers went on strike at midnight, causing commuting headaches for thousands of area residents.
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Webcams: see Sweden in sixty seconds
Travel: 15 May 08
Take a webcam tour of Sweden and see how much of the country looks with just a few clicks of the mouse.
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Bauer serves up seriously fun food
Lifestyle: 13 Mar 08
Charlotte West savours the Disneyesque design and Spanish-inspired menu of a new Stockholm restaurant.
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Two jailed for Nazi demo attack
National: 25 Oct 07
Two men with neo-Nazi connections have been given lengthy jail sentences for their involvement in a knife attack during a clash between right and left wing extremists in Stockholm last month.
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'You can't eat when your tongue's hanging out'
Lifestyle: 28 Sep 07
Kathleen Harman takes her (male) overseas guests to some of Stockholm's flashier nightspots, but finds that the sight of tall, blonde women is enough to put her companions right off their food.
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Right wing extremists arrested for attempted murder
Politics: 6 Sep 07
Two right-wing extremists have been arrested in Stockholm for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man in the neck on Saturday.
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Diving into a divine day out
Lifestyle: 17 Aug 07
Tipping point: Kathleen Harman finds that letting it all hang out in a 1920s open air bathing complex near Stockholm is the closest thing to heaven on earth.
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Ferry backs into pleasure boats
National: 21 Jul 07
Sailors near a lock gate in central Stockholm were shocked on Saturday morning when a passenger ferry carrying 300 people backed straight into a number of pleasure boats.
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Five held after Slussen gang attack
National: 30 Jun 07
A 25 year old man was left seriously injured when two gangs clashed at Slussen in Stockholm in the small hours of Saturday morning.
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SL learns its ABCs
Lifestyle: 2 Apr 07
Stockholm Transport (SL) has changed its ticketing system again. Whether you're a perplexed resident or just in the city on a visit, Charlotte West can tell you how it all works.
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Free bus travel after new attack on driver
National: 7 Oct 06
The Kommunal union has once again begun industrial action in protest over violence against bus drivers in Stockholm, following a brutal attack on Friday night.
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Pride parade smashes attendance records
Society: 6 Aug 06
With 35,000 participants and ten times as many lining the streets to cheer them on, Stockholm's annual Pride Parade was the party of the year.
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Passengers ignore mugging of pregnant woman
Society: 27 Apr 06
Passengers on a metro train in Stockholm looked on and did nothing while pregnant Frida Agnaes was robbed. "Criminals have got the upper hand," she says.
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Stockholm streets to become ski slopes
Smörgåsbord: 1 Apr 06
Stockholm City Council has announced plans to introduce a new leisure activity to the city's streets in time for next winter: urban skiing. "Stockholm could be to skiing what Monte Carlo is to motor racing," says a council official.
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Eight suspected of hate crime
Society: 4 Feb 06
Eight people under the age of 19 were arrested on Friday night on suspicion of serious assault, after four homosexuals were attacked in central Stockholm.
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Man dies after Stockholm boat accident
National: 21 Jan 06
A 37 year old man who was seriously injured when a tug boat sank at Slussen in central Stockholm died early on Saturday morning, according to Karolinska University Hospital.
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Rush hour chaos on Stockholm underground
National: 6 Oct 05
Wildcat strike action by train drivers - in support of a union man fired last week - threw Stockholm's underground system into chaos on Thursday morning.
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Slussen no longer able to carry heavy trucks
Smörgåsbord: 31 Aug 05
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Woman used dismembered man?s bankcard
National: 22 Apr 05
Police are searching for a woman who used the bankcard of the man whose dismembered body was found on the ice in Stockholm last month. She was caught on security camera two weeks after his body was discovered.
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Climate researchers warn of Stockholm floods
National: 4 Dec 04
Stockholm's proximity to water is one of its greatest assets. But as average temperatures and rainfall sneak up, could it become the city's greatest nightmare?
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British-run club "best in Stockholm"
Smörgåsbord: 19 Nov 04
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Stockholm transport staying afloat
National: 27 Aug 04
There may be blue sky in the architects' drawings but there was a dark cloud over the new plans for Stockholm's Slussen this week. And the city's transport company plans a new boat service.
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New Slussen reaches a crossroads
National: 2 Apr 04
The SEK2.2 billion plan for Slussen is already dividing, rather than linking Stockholm.
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
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 »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
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 »
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