May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Swinging":
National: 5 Apr 12
A cat-sitter in Sweden was recently arrested by police after threatening the owner with a samurai sword when he wanted to retrieve his pets.
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Society: 1 Apr 12
Pensioners forced back to work for dancing jive, a little known Swedish musician signing up to Bruce Springsteen's E Street band, and The Local's own youth follicle directive were among the April Fool's hoaxes on Sunday.
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National: 9 Feb 12
A 71-year-old was attacked in central Stockholm at the end of January by a “well-dressed” man, threatening to kill him while splitting his skull in two with an axe.
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Business & Money: 28 Jul 11
If you’re an expat who uses your bank to transfer money abroad, you’ll know that extortionate fees and bad exchange rates can leave a big hole in your pocket. Using a currency specialist can cut these costs dramatically. Here is how.
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Sport: 31 May 11
Sweden's Robin Söderling set up a quarter-final clash with old rival and five-time champion Rafael Nadal after easing past 18th seed Gilles Simon in the French Open on Monday.
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Sport: 13 Dec 10
AC Milan went six points clear at the top of Serie A on Sunday after earning its 10th win in 12 league games with a 3-0 romp over Bologna, sealed by a goal from Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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National: 23 Oct 10
A Swedish woman killed by her husband in Florida in a murder-suicide on October 15th had told authorities one month earlier that his swinging lifestyle had led to physical and mental abuse.
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Lifestyle: 13 Oct 10
What’s on in Sweden: Death by chocolate in Stockholm, a free Free Jazz Fest in Gothenburg and The Magic Numbers come to Malmö. Plus cult comedians in Linköping
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Lifestyle: 11 Jun 10
American jazz musician Andy Fite is bringing his music to new audiences in Stockholm. Lysanne Sizoo has met him.
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Sport: 5 Jun 10
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has claimed that his relationship with Swedish ace Robin Söderling, his opponent in Sunday's Paris Open final, has warmed since their notorious run in at Wimbledon in 2007.
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Sport: 31 May 10
Despite a 100 percent career record, world number one Roger Federer says it would be a fatal mistake to under-estimate Robin Soderling in their French Open quarter-final.
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Analysis & Opinion: 16 Dec 09
Amid new reports that Elin Nordegren is set to sign a sponsorship deal with the rival of one of golfer husband Tiger Woods’ strongest corporate supporters, Swedes continue to swoon over every new revelation in the ongoing drama.
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Sport: 24 Nov 09
Eight final round birdies by Swedish golfer Anna Nordqvist helped her take home an unexpected win at the LPGA Tour Championship on Monday.
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National: 28 Jul 09
The 13-year-old girl that was badly burned in the fire in an apartment in Rinkeby in western Stockholm on Saturday evening has died of her injuries. The fire has now claimed seven victims.
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Lifestyle: 17 Jul 09
For fans of live music, Stockholm’s Stampen jazz and blues club features an unusual history, an eclectic mix of styles, and a crowd which defies simple categorization, as The Local’s Alec Forss recently discovered.
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Science & Technology: 25 Jun 09
A nearly 40-year-old gibbon has given birth to a healthy baby at a zoo in central Sweden, much to the surprise of zoo officials who just a few months ago thought the mother may be dying.
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Lifestyle: 5 May 09
Author and golf enthusiast Gene Oberto bisects the fairways of the nation in this above par guide to the golf courses of Sweden.
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Lifestyle: 2 Apr 09
What's on in Sweden: New York Stories bids farewell in Stockholm; Sahara Hotnights in Gothenburg; Chicks on Speed in Malmö.
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Dating: 28 Oct 08
Judging by the number of column inches devoted to the subject in recent months, one would be forgiven for thinking that partner-swapping had become the noughties equivalent of the Tupperware party, writes Jennifer Heape. But is swinging really Sweden’s new favourite hobby?
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National: 27 Aug 08
One person was hospitalized on Wednesday after a man suddenly began swinging an axe inside a grocery store in Östersund in northern Sweden.
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Lifestyle: 18 Jun 08
Mayhem, music and masses of mud: With festival season truly upon us, David Bartal went to where the action was.
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Lifestyle: 7 Mar 08
Looking to go clubbing in Stockholm this weekend? Check out five top tips from Kalendarium.
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Dating: 4 Apr 07
What goes on behind closed doors? Rami Abdelrahman crossed the threshold and entered the hidden world of swinging Sweden.
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Sport: 20 Jun 06
Sweden recovered twice to eke out a 2-2 draw against England in Cologne on Tuesday night, setting up a mouth-watering clash with hosts Germany.
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Smörgåsbord: 11 Jun 06
England struggled to victory over Paraguay in their opening World Cup match on Frankfurt on Saturday with a lacklustre display that injected a sobering dose of reality into Sven-Göran Eriksson and co's bid to win the World Cup.
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Lifestyle: 13 May 06
Sweden’s reputation as the first country of filth is one of those lingering stereotypes. Like high taxes. But whilst there’s no denying the latter, what truth really is there in the triple X typecast? The Local’s Christine Demsteader investigates.
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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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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 »
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"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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