February 13, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Viking":
Society: 10 Feb 12
Two days before the premiere of ‘Kontoret’, the Swedish version of The Office, The Local's Oliver Gee chats with the cast about why Sweden needs its own version of a show that's already proved to be a winning concept worldwide.
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Lifestyle: 7 Feb 12
As Swedes get set to watch the premiere of the Swedish version of the hit TV sitcom “The Office”, The Local's Oliver Gee learns how producers took an innovative approach to ensure the show's humour wasn't lost in translation.
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National: 14 Jan 12
A number of attempted rapes against girls, some as young as ten, have spread fear in Lund, in southern Sweden, and police now believe a single perpetrator lies behind all of the attacks.
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Lifestyle: 6 Oct 11
A chance encounter with the granddaughter of a Swedish count gave contributor Roger Choate an inside peek at the mysteries of Rockelstad Castle, once a frequent destination for a notorious Nazi leader.
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Lifestyle: 4 Aug 11
If you want to see Scandinavia at its best, there’s no more exciting way to do it than to hop on a bike and explore the region’s excellent network of hostels.
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Science & Technology: 30 Jul 11
A new archaeological examination of Ales stenar, a massive stone relic perched atop a cliff in southern Sweden, has sparked a heated crossfire between scientists about the origins of the famed stone ship.
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Analysis & Opinion: 28 Jul 11
A far-right that vaunts anti-immigration, Islamophobia and the welfare state has taken hold in Nordic countries, playing on the fears of societies that are less and less blond and blue eyed, AFP's Marc Preel writes.
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National: 26 Jul 11
Delays in train services continue to affect travellers on key routes across Sweden, with disruption expected to last until Friday.
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National: 31 May 11
Tuesday saw the conclusion of a groundbreaking trial against five men charged with aggravated crime against relics following the looting of Viking age coins and artefacts on the Baltic island of Gotland.
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Lifestyle: 20 May 11
Featuring the likes of Misty Muffdiver and Vix Viking, roller derby is in the midst of a renaissance in Sweden, where camaraderie and image are just as important as inflicting maximum pain on your opponent, The Local's Geoff Mortimore discovers.
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Lifestyle: 5 May 11
Yusuf Islam, known to many as singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, is set to kick off his first European tour in 35 years in Sweden, a country he cites as instrumental in shaping his career, contributor Oliver Gee discovers.
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Science & Technology: 4 May 11
Wednesday marked the first day in a groundbreaking trial against five men charged with stealing a wealth of Viking age relics on the Swedish island of Gotland.
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Society: 2 Apr 11
A class of high school students from western Sweden recently duped a number of media outlets by posting an advertisement for a runestone on Swedish buy-sell site Blocket.se.
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Society: 1 Apr 11
Shampoo for shaggy hardrocker festival-goers, dog poop fireworks to save the environment, as well as The Local's own anti-feminist Viking village, were among the April Fools' Day hoaxes in the Swedish media on Friday.
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Society: 1 Apr 11
An isolated community of “Vikings” has been found in one of the most remote parts of Europe, living on the fringes of civilisation near Sweden's Sarek national park and established in response to ‘feminist dogma’.
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Travel: 17 Mar 11
In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, The Local’s Karen Holst taps into Malmö's pub scene for some tips on some favourite watering holes in Sweden's third largest city.
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Education: 16 Mar 11
Discovering a new country, getting unexpected academic insights and making new friends - exchange students at Stockholm University get a unique learning experience.
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Travel: 17 Feb 11
Looking for ways to celebrate, rather than bemoan, Sweden's long-lasting winter chill? Check out the Ice Festival in Uppsala, where contributor Oliver Gee learns about the many ways that frozen water can make winter fun.
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Lifestyle: 14 Feb 11
While Swedes no longer take to Viking longboats in search of foreign booty, research shows they remain adept at bringing back trophies of love from their adventures abroad, The Local's Ben Kersley discovers.
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Science & Technology: 11 Feb 11
Sweden's Transport Administration has advised drivers in Stockholm to leave their cars at home as the continuing heavy snowfalls and winds leave much of the region at a standstill and commuters stranded.
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Society: 14 Dec 10
A Stockholm-area pastor has been reported for misconduct after posting pictures of himself on Facebook wearing a t-shirt referencing a famed Swedish porn film while he was supervising a group of Swedish teens.
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Science & Technology: 8 Dec 10
An old silver treasure dating back to the Viking Age that was stolen on Gotland a year ago was recovered on Wednesday.
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Politics: 5 Oct 10
Another eventful day in Swedish politics has come to a close with Fredrik Reinfeldt having presented his new government, the Sweden Democrats having added a little colour and outraged drama, and the king having calmly reminded the Riksdag of its role as a bastion of Swedish democracy.
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Society: 15 Jul 10
A waitress who works on a Baltic Sea ferry is suing her employers after they refused to give her sick pay while she was recovering from cosmetic breast surgery.
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Lifestyle: 30 Jun 10
What’s on in Sweden: John Fogerty in Stockholm, Beach Volleyball in Gothenburg and a Cuban concert in Malmö.
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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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Sport: 19 May 10
Following his first season in the NBA, Jonas Jerebko has returned to Sweden to a warm reception from both the media and fans.
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Society: 6 May 10
The ruins in the medieval city of Visby on Gotland are set to become a popular offbeat choice for Swedish couples to tie the marital knot after Gotland's Museum took over the sites and loosened up rental restrictions.
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National: 6 Mar 10
The Swedish Maritime Administration (Sjöfartsverket) has sharply criticized ferry companies in the Baltic Sea for ignoring warnings and failing to change routes to avoid thick ice sheets.
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National: 5 Mar 10
Dozens of ships have been freed from thick ice in the Baltic Sea on Friday after ice breakers worked diligently to end the ordeal of of thousands of passengers and crew stranded in freezing conditions off the Swedish coast.
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National: 5 Mar 10
The Baltic Sea was dotted with around 50 ships stuck in the ice on Thursday, including one large passenger ferry carrying around 1,000 people. Many will remain where they are until Friday, Swedish maritime authorities said.
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National: 4 Mar 10
Cancellations and delays to ferry services are forecast to persist into Thursday as the Baltic Sea experiences its iciest conditions in 14 years. Several vessels are stuck in the ice waiting for ice-breakers to set them free.
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National: 3 Mar 10
Three ferries got themselves stuck in ice in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday forcing almost 500 passengers to return to the Finnish island of Åland.
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Lifestyle: 2 Mar 10
If you go down to the woods today, you'll probably encounter nothing more dangerous than a mushroom that's lost it's magic or bombardment from an avian bottom. But the fear of marauding beasts still haunts the Swedish psyche, as Ben Kersley discovers.
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National: 7 Feb 10
An exclusive hotel in ancient Sigtuna is denied permission to expand after vigorous citizen protests. The town is regarded as a national heritage.
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Lifestyle: 4 Feb 10
The Year in Sweden - February: Journalist Kim Loughran sketches a month by month account of the country he has called home ever since his accidental migration in 1966.
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National: 6 Jan 10
A 39-year-old Finnish man is being held by Swedish police on suspicion of murder after a witness reports seeing him throw a fellow passenger overboard.
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Society: 12 Nov 09
Swedish men have been judged as the world’s best looking by a dating website especially for beautiful people, while blokes from Britain have landed near the bottom of the list.
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Society: 6 Nov 09
Three men, including the board member of an auction house, have been arrested on Gotland in connection with the plunder of hundreds of Viking-era silver artifacts from the Baltic Sea island.
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Society: 2 Nov 09
Five hundred Viking era silver artifacts have been plundered from a site of archaeological interest on the Baltic island of Gotland.
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National: 10 Oct 09
Ferries from Stockholm to Finland were delayed on Friday after two armed men stormed the Viking Line terminal in the Swedish capital. Police have arrested one of the suspects.
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Analysis & Opinion: 28 Aug 09
As the Aftonbladet organ harvesting scandal rumbles to the end of its second week, Stockholm-based Israeli writer David Stavrou calls on policy makers in Sweden and Israel to shed light on the situation rather than turning up the heat.
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Travel: 28 Jul 09
The historic town of Kalmar has plenty to offer travelers who dare to venture off the well-worn road which leads to the more-high profile Baltic island situated nearby, The Local’s Marge Thorell discovers.
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Travel: 21 Jul 09
Alannah Eames visits Finland's Swedish-speaking Åland islands, and finds gorgeous scenery, great food and a fascinating history.
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Travel: 29 Jun 09
Desperately seeking Sweden: Christine Demsteader ponders a few literary journeys as she prepares for an epic trip around the country she has come to call home. She invites The Local’s readers to join her en route.
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National: 17 Jun 09
One of the men arrested in Sweden following Tuesday’s pan-Scandinavian child porn raid has killed himself.
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National: 16 Jun 09
Police in four Nordic countries carried out a join action on Tuesday morning to break up a suspected child pornography ring.
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Travel: 11 Jun 09
Sponsored article: Surrounded by hills and forest on three sides and a spectacular fjord to the south, Oslo is like no other capital city in Europe. During the summer, arrive the romantic way by taking the night train from Stockholm or Malmö.
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Lifestyle: 19 May 09
With picturesque cobblestone streets, cozy cafes and an abundance of history, Gamla Stan is, with good reason, one of Stockholm’s main tourist attractions. Join Lydia Parafianowicz on a Viking pillage through the Old Town.
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Science & Technology: 8 May 09
Marine archaeologists in Sweden have discovered what they believe to be the wreck of a Viking ship at the bottom the country's largest lake. Never before has a Viking vessel been found in Swedish waters.
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Lifestyle: 30 Apr 09
Ben Kersley admires some naked bodies (artistically) and gets a permanent souvenir of Sweden at the Swedish Tattoo Fair in Norrköping.
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Society: 24 Apr 09
A rock previously used to demarcate a parking area outside a church north of Stockholm is in fact a 1,000-year-old runestone, it has been discovered.
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Analysis & Opinion: 15 Apr 09
Cautious? Self-confident? Dull? The Local’s Christine Demsteader peers behind the covers of a selection of books on getting to know the Swedes.
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National: 24 Mar 09
A 25-year-old Chinese woman has been reported missing after disappearing from a Viking Lines ferry at the weekend.
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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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Analysis & Opinion: 17 Mar 09
Language-learning has always been of great importance to a small country like Sweden, and good English proficiency is crucial in helping the country adapt to a globalized world, writes Olle Wästberg, Director-General of the Swedish Institute.
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Lifestyle: 25 Feb 09
Dilay Dede meets up with Hakan Vreskala just before the start of his live band tour Klubb East'n'bul, which brings Istanbul style nightlife to Sweden.
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Society: 19 Feb 09
Fredrik Reinfeldt has politely declined a suggestion from an unemployed Swedish artist that the Prime Minister tattoo his chest with an image designed by the artist himself.
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Analysis & Opinion: 30 Jan 09
In the first of a series highlighting different communities in Sweden, The Local’s David Landes takes a look at how the sprawling and complex history of Swedish-Russian relations affects life for Russians living in Sweden today.
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National: 16 Jan 09
An out of work artist from Gävle in eastern Sweden has a novel suggestion for Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt to help him overcome any perceived lack of support among the country’s young people.
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Lifestyle: 31 Dec 08
As 2008 draws to a close, The Local takes a look back at some of the stories that caught our attention over the last twelve months.
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Lifestyle: 18 Dec 08
Musical styles may come and come, but Swedish dance bands remain as popular as ever. But why does the nation remain loyal to its perennial bearers of outrageous costumes. Jennifer Heape endeavours to find out.
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Travel: 4 Dec 08
Just a short journey from the capital, the pretty medieval town of Sigtuna is one of Sweden's historic gems, writes Jennifer Heape.
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National: 3 Oct 08
The remains of a Viking-era stave church, including the skeletal remains of a woman, have been uncovered near the cemetery of the Lännäs church in Odensbacken outside Örebro in central Sweden.
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National: 22 Sep 08
A fire-breathing Swede is receiving praise after saving a man from a burning tent at a Viking market in southern Sweden early on Sunday morning.
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Sport: 18 Sep 08
American Football fever has hit Sweden as fans excitedly anticipate championship final battle between the Stockholm Mean Machines and Arlanda Jets.
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Society: 12 Sep 08
Six grave sites dated from late in the Viking era have been uncovered in Lännäs outside of Örebro in central Sweden.
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Lifestyle: 1 Sep 08
Robert La Bua visits Lund and its famed university, Skåne's esteemed home of higher education and Viking mischief.
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Analysis & Opinion: 24 Jul 08
David Bartal looks for a place to sit down after a harrowing stroll down one of Stockholm’s main thoroughfares at the height of the tourist season.
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National: 17 Jul 08
Trains operating on the main Stockholm-Malmö route were held up on Thursday due to damage to an overhead power line near Linköping. The disruption is set to continue until 8pm.
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Analysis & Opinion: 25 Jun 08
You can live in Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö your whole life and still know almost nothing about the Sami, the indigenous people of Sweden, writes David Bartal.
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Sport: 14 Jun 08
David Villa scored a dramatic injury time winner as Spain defeated Sweden 2-1 in Euro 2008 Group D on Saturday.
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Dating: 14 Jun 08
Dating in Sweden: When Isabel March arrived in Sweden from America, she set out to find her own blond bombshell. But dating US-style left her ill-prepared for dealing with the strong, silent types she found in Scandinavia.
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Society: 4 Jun 08
Visitors to Stockholm will someday be able to take a virtual ride with a boatload of marauding Vikings if the head of the Museum of National Antiquities (not pictured) has his way.
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Lifestyle: 26 May 08
Most Swedes will be bemused to learn they have a national Australian Football team. Nic Townsend meets the Swedish Elks before they travel to Melbourne for the International Cup.
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Travel: 21 May 08
A ferry trip to Åland provides visitors tourists with one of the best possible ways to take in the Stockholm archipelago, writes René Rice.
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Travel: 13 May 08
The Local’s Faisal Enayat Khan joins the tourists on board the MS Victoria and sails out into the Stockholm’s archipelago to the island of Birka to put the Swedish capital’s ‘Beauty on Water’ theory to the test.
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Travel: 8 May 08
If you’re looking for an island paradise there’s no need to travel to the other side of the world. Just a few hours’ ferry ride from Stockholm, the island of Gotland has it all, writes René Rice.
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Society: 28 Apr 08
Nine-year-old Alexander Granhof and his grandfather Jens have made what is believed to be the largest ever find in southern Sweden of silver coins from the Middle Ages.
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Analysis & Opinion: 23 Apr 08
With the Absolut Vodka controversy out of the way, David Bartal gets tongue-tied in LA as his return to Sweden draws ever closer.
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National: 4 Apr 08
A unique Viking-era silver treasure has been uncovered near Sweden’s Arlanda airport.
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Society: 14 Mar 08
Ferry company Viking Lines has strongly denied charges of discrimination after a 26-year-old woman claimed she was asked to stop kissing another woman during a Baltic cruise.
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Travel: 25 Feb 08
Aussie surfer Tyson Ballard braves the elements to discover the Swedish coastline's chilly charms.
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Society: 11 Feb 08
Viking women dressed in a much more provocative manner than previously believed, new research has found.
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National: 31 Jan 08
A Swedish airline is to be allowed to resume flights to northern Iraq, six months after air links were suspended following a suspected missile attack on a plane.
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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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Society: 15 Nov 07
Truck driver Kjell Fundin has done what no man has ever done before by travelling almost the entire length of Sweden on a lawnmower.
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Society: 24 Oct 07
He was the Eurodance star who had plans to build a Viking village in the capital, but now after less than a year, Martin 'E-Type' Eriksson is stepping down from Stockholm's 'Beauty Council'.
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Analysis & Opinion: 23 Oct 07
New Swedish companies are bursting with ideas in IT and biotech. It's time for international investors to sit up and take notice, says leading entrepreneur Johan Staël von Holstein.
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Lifestyle: 18 Oct 07
When Stockholm's Mayor donned a t-shirt proclaiming the city 'Capital of Scandinavia', the reaction from the neighbours was predictably indignant. Daniel Boman looks at how Stockholm and Copenhagen are battling to prove who's biggest and best.
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Lifestyle: 12 Oct 07
Swedish women who convert to Islam: Of the 400,000 people in Sweden estimated to be celebrating the end of Ramadan this weekend, around 5,000 are ethnic Swedes who have converted to Islam. Two women converts tell Rami Abdelrahman about how they square their faith with society's expectations.
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Sport: 5 Oct 07
Jesper Parnevik recovered with a vengeance on Thursday, rebounding from an opening bogey to shoot a career-best 61 in the first round of the Texas Open.
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National: 2 Oct 07
It's a long, long way from Haparanda to Ystad, particularly for the man who is making the journey on his lawnmower.
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National: 14 Sep 07
A bout of torrential rain left a surprising legacy in the garden of one Swede: a Viking treasure trove. English and German coins are among those found, as well as six very rare Swedish pieces.
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National: 27 Aug 07
A plane due to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul was the subject of a bomb threat on Sunday evening.
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National: 16 Aug 07
Swedish flights to and from Iraq remain grounded a week after a Nordic Airways plane was reportedly targeted by a missile shortly after take-off.
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National: 10 Aug 07
All Swedish air traffic to Iraq has been cancelled until further notice, after a Nordic Airways aircraft was apparently shot at as it took off on Wednesday night.
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Lifestyle: 15 Jun 07
Nicholas Chipperfield explains why 17,800 people from 34 countries are getting on their bikes by a lake in the middle of Sweden this weekend.
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Lifestyle: 14 Jun 07
The war that tore through Lebanon in the 1980s brought 15,000 Lebanese to Sweden. One result of this is that Swedes are becoming connoisseurs of Middle Eastern cooking – and belly dancing – as Rami Abdelrahman reports.
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Business & Money: 14 Jun 07
Ryanair's Viking chief, Michael O'Leary, was in Stockholm on Thursday to announce a major expansion at Skavsta airport. The airline plans to launch 13 new routes to European destinations, including Berlin, Liverpool and Valencia.
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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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