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May 28, 2012
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Hillary Clinton lines up Sweden visit
Politics: 26 May 12
Sweden is set to host US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in early June and discussions will concern green energy, internet freedom, Afghanistan and the Middle East
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Swedes set for virtual gift card competition
Business & Money: 7 May 12
The Swedish gift-card application “Wrapp” continues to expand around the world, and has launched a competition for Swedish users to win a trip to London.
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Sweden's foreign tourist figures fail to impress
Business & Money: 21 Mar 12
Foreign tourists continue to visit Sweden, but not in the numbers expected by experts, who been forced to dial down their expectations for the future of Swedish tourism.
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Ten reasons to spend winter in Sweden
Travel: 23 Nov 11
While Sweden seems to be at its most captivating during the warm summer months of June to August, here’s an insider tip — the country is just as beautiful during the height of winter. Here are 10 reasons to visit Sweden during winter.
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ICEHOTEL - a frozen dream
Travel: 27 Sep 11
A journey by dogsled through a pristine white landscape to the incredible ICEHOTEL. Double rooms and suites constructed entirely of ice. An ice lobby, a chamber of ice pillars and the famous Icebar. And then come the Northern Lights...
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Cycling holidays and travel in Scandinavia
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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Wilderness, shopping and blondes shape Sweden's image abroad
National: 22 Jul 11
When foreigners are prompted to share what they think of Sweden their thoughts wander to the great outdoors, shopping, snow and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden.
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Fishing for everyone in Sweden
Travel: 16 Jun 11
If you love fishing - or have just always wanted to give it a try - Sweden is a great place to come. Thousands of lakes where you will hardly see a soul, plenty of rivers and thousands of kilometres of coastline make Sweden a paradise for anglers.
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Gotland & Öland - Singular beauty at sea
Travel: 10 Jun 11
Ancient walled cities, storm-tossed islands and a dose of Bergmanesque atmospherics. The islands of Gotland and Öland make for a spectacular summer visit.
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Sweden tourism heads for new record year
Society: 9 Jun 11
The number of foreign tourists visiting Sweden climbed 3 percent during the first four months of 2011, new statistics from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth show, prompting hopes of a new record year.
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Putin in Sweden: visa rules to be eased
Politics: 27 Apr 11
At a meeting in Stockholm with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced that visa regulations would be eased while emphasising economic cooperation between the countries.
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US Jewish centre meets Malmö mayor
National: 14 Mar 11
A US-based Jewish group was in Malmö in southern Sweden on Monday to meet with the mayor Ilmar Reepalu to discuss initiatives for improving the safety and security of the city's Jewish population.
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Dalai Lama to preach in Swedish church
Society: 30 Dec 10
Tibetan Buddhism's highest leader, the Dalai Lama, is set to visit Sweden in April and has been booked in to take part in a service in Lund Cathedral in southern Sweden.
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'Sweden has huge tourism potential': report
Business & Money: 30 Dec 10
Sweden's official tourism organ VisitSweden has mapped the country's potential as a tourist destination and found that 43 million people would like to pay a visit.
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Sweden opens online student visa service
Education: 27 Oct 10
The Swedish National Migration Board (Migrationsverket) will allow visiting students to apply online for their entry visas and residence permits, as well as pay their fees on its website.
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Danish nationalist rallies for Sweden Democrats
Politics: 10 Sep 10
Pia Kjærsgaard, the leader for the Danish People's Party has accepted an invitation from the far-right Sweden Democrats to take part in an election rally in Högänäs in southern Sweden on Saturday.
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Record number of tourists flock to Sweden
Society: 3 Feb 10
The number of foreign tourists visiting Sweden climbed 3.3 percent in 2009 setting a record high and bucking the recession and a declining European trend, new statistics show.
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'Cyncism prevails for vote-hungry officials in Sweden and Israel'
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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What's on in Sweden: May 29 - June 4
Lifestyle: 28 May 09
What's on in Sweden: Bruce Springsteen and Dylan Moran in Stockholm; Speedway Grand Prix in Gothenburg; The Eagles in Malmö/Lund.
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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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Porn king reports police over crime gang sting
National: 7 May 09
Swedish porn baron Berth Milton has filed a complaint accusing police of using him in a sting operation targeting one of Sweden’s most dangerous criminal gangs without his knowledge.
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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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Ryanair mulls flights from Sweden to US
Travel: 12 Nov 08
A planned new transatlantic venture from budget airline Ryanair may see flights departing from Sweden to the United States within the next few years.
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Elks and blondes shape Sweden's image abroad
National: 29 Jul 08
When foreigners think of Sweden they think of Elks, royalty, the great outdoors, and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden.
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Gearing up for Europride: the best of Stockholm's gay scene
Lifestyle: 25 Jul 08
Stockholm will turn itself into Europe’s semi-official gay capital at the end of this month, as the Europride festival hits town. Visitors will find a city that does gay in its own, understated way, James Savage reports.
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Boom time for Swedish tourism
Travel: 9 May 08
International visitors are crowding into Swedish towns and ski resorts like never before, official figures have shown.
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Rice to visit Sweden for Iraq conference
Politics: 9 May 08
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit Sweden for a UN conference on Iraq on May 30th.
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Royal Tenenbaums director gets Swedish award
National: 24 Oct 07
Royal Tenenbaums director Wes Anderson is to be given a major award at the Stockholm Film Festival, it has been announced.
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Record tourism to Sweden in 2006
National: 10 Jul 07
Increasing numbers of foreign tourists are choosing to holiday in Sweden - and they are spending more money than ever, according to new figures from Visit Sweden.
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Chinese president to visit Sweden
Politics: 31 May 07
Chinese President Hu Jintao is travelling to Stockholm on June 8th to begin what will be the first ever Chinese state visit to Sweden He will meet King Carl XVI Gustaf and Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt.
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Japanese emperor arrives in Sweden
Society: 21 May 07
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko flew in to Arlanda airport on Monday. The Emperor - a biology buff - will participate in events commemorating Carolus Linnaeus.
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Fredrik and Arnold talk green
Politics: 17 May 07
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have been talking about what Sweden and California can do together to tackle climate change.
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Astronauts in Sweden to speak about space
Science & Technology: 10 Apr 07
Sweden's first-ever astronaut, Christer Fuglesang, has been visiting his homeland with crewmates from the space shuttle Discovery.
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Swedish firms discriminate against foreign names
National: 15 Dec 06
A Middle Eastern name makes it three times tougher to get a job in Sweden.
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Sweden and Israel put spat behind them
Politics: 20 May 06
Relations between Israel and Sweden have thawed, after rows over military exercises and Sweden's welcoming of a member of Palestine's Hamas government, Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson said on Saturday.
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Hamas minister thanks Sweden for visa
National: 6 May 06
The Palestinian Authority's refugee minister has thanked the Swedish government for allowing his visit, which Israel says amounts to legitimizing a terrorist organization.
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Hamas visit to Sweden condemned
Politics: 5 May 06
Sweden's decision to grant an entry visa to a Hamas cabinet minister to attend a conference about exiled Palestinians "legitimises terrorism", says Israel. France isn't happy either, but prime minister Göran Persson says the move is appropriate.
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Hamas man to visit Sweden
National: 20 Apr 06
A senior representative of Hamas is to visit Malmö in May, the association which invited him has confirmed.
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Sweden at war
Politics: 23 Apr 04
Don't panic - it's just an eye-catching headline. But with talk of NATO, a proper army and an embassy attacked, you never know...
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
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 »
Strindberg, king of drama
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 »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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