May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Stockholm_syndrome":
Lifestyle: 8 Aug 11
Aniv von Borche, a 23-year-old bona fide New York-based designer attending the Stockholm Fashion Week which opens on Monday, tells contributor Caroline Bursell of how he aims to bring Swedes out of their "fashion shell".
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National: 31 Jul 09
One of Sweden’s most notorious criminals, 62-year-old Clark Olofsson, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in a drug smuggling syndicate.
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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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National: 21 Jul 08
Swedish police reported on Sunday that Clark Olofsson, one of Sweden’s most notorious career criminals, was among six suspects arrested in a massive narcotics raid over the weekend.
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Lifestyle: 11 Jul 07
Last year The Local's Paul Rapacioli wrote a series of articles entitled Stockholm Syndrome, chronicling his experiences settling in in Sweden. Now, the column has been resurrected in audio form.
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Analysis & Opinion: 15 May 06
An aggressive neighbour and crushed testicles prompt our correspondent to speak out on how little he speaks up these days. But he's confident that 'Mr Syndrome Lite' is a temporary phase.
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National: 5 May 06
A man on the run for ten years turned up at a police station on Tuesday, only to be told by police to make a run for it. Jan-Erik Olsson is notorious for his role in the famous Norrmalmstorg robbery in 1973. "I want to get rid of this baggage," he said.
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Analysis & Opinion: 12 Apr 06
After a nightmare of a day all our correspondent wanted to do was have a good old rant about the difficulties of living in Sweden. But is that fair? Damned right it is.
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Analysis & Opinion: 1 Mar 06
Sweden's success in the Winter Olympics turns a diverse bunch of immigrants into yellow-and-blue-flag-waving vikings (sort of) - but does that make them any more Swedish?
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Smörgåsbord: 7 Feb 06
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Smörgåsbord: 7 Feb 06
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Analysis & Opinion: 7 Feb 06
While avoiding a farting electrician who is helping to renovate his apartment, our correspondent makes an extraordinary discovery: two love letters more than 70 years old.
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Analysis & Opinion: 27 Jan 06
Business meetings, radio shows, adult classes - our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent discovers that in Sweden, nowhere is off limits to the true power holders in the country: children.
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Analysis & Opinion: 20 Jan 06
Don't mention ambition in front of Swedes, especially if it's of the economic variety. But as our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent discovers, immigrants are just bursting with the stuff.
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Dating: 13 Jan 06
The New Year may start with a bang in Sweden, but our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent's single Swedish friends seem to have given up on fireworks lighting up their love lives.
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Analysis & Opinion: 22 Dec 05
We've gathered the autumn's stories of crazy Swedish classes, hamfisted attempts to understand real Swedes, and experiences of fellow foreigners, so you can catch up over Christmas.
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Analysis & Opinion: 15 Dec 05
Not since Rubik's Cube has there been a fad more time-consuming and pointless than networking. But, as our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent discovers, everyone's at it.
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Analysis & Opinion: 9 Dec 05
Sweden's property fad comes to the language class - giving our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent useful vocab for the bizarre experience of a Swedish apartment viewing.
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Analysis & Opinion: 2 Dec 05
Well, if you did, chances are it wasn't another Swede who told it. At an Anglo-Swedish wedding, our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent wonders why Swedes never tease each other.
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Analysis & Opinion: 25 Nov 05
...it's the way that you say it. That's our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent's conclusion after two new teachers' accents have very different effects on his Swedish class.
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Analysis & Opinion: 18 Nov 05
If old age is when your descendents outnumber your friends, our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent finds that moving to a Swedish retirement home could be the way to stay young.
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Analysis & Opinion: 11 Nov 05
Clearing out junk from the apartment block cellar on a group cleaning day, our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent is surprised to rediscover the best of the Swedish spirit.
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Analysis & Opinion: 4 Nov 05
After considerable effort our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent realises that when it comes to appearance, he cannot hope to compete with the men of Sweden.
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Analysis & Opinion: 28 Oct 05
Ah, Sweden, where it's all for one and one for all, share and share alike - but as our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent discovers, don't expect to be bought a drink.
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Analysis & Opinion: 21 Oct 05
There's shock for our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent's Swedish class this week as their popular teacher announces that he is moving on.
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Analysis & Opinion: 13 Oct 05
Obliviously bumping into celebrities left, right and centre, our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent concludes that there's no better place to be famous than Sweden.
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Analysis & Opinion: 6 Oct 05
Our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent meets an Englishman who, despite one setback after another in the Swedish capital, just won't give up and go home.
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Analysis & Opinion: 29 Sep 05
An immigrant with troublesome kids gives our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent her very own theory about what makes Stockholmers who they are.
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Analysis & Opinion: 22 Sep 05
Hopping from one queue to another, our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent discovers one good thing about bad service in Sweden: at least it's distributed fairly.
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Analysis & Opinion: 15 Sep 05
Film night at our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent's Swedish class and the choice of film, while Swedish to the core, is not appreciated by all the students.
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Analysis & Opinion: 8 Sep 05
Our Stockholm Syndrome correspondent has a close call on one of the city's blue buses and finds out that Swedes on public transport have a more immediate fear than terrorism.
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Analysis & Opinion: 1 Sep 05
From Anders Celsius to Carl von Linné, Swedes love to measure and categorise. But today's young Swedes measure how grown up they are by an intricate scoring system: adult points.
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Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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