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Sweden to blast fresh blood into space

Science & Technology: 11 Feb 12
A rocket carrying newly drawn blood is to be sent into space from the Esrange space centre in Kiruna, in the far north of Sweden. READ »

Five reasons I can't stand skiing: an Aussie's pain

Analysis & Opinion: 9 Feb 12
Having just returned from a ‘horror ski trip’, The Local’s resident Aussie and first-time skier Oliver Gee wonders why Swedes find such pleasure in hurling themselves down snowy hills. READ »

'Too cold' for trains in northern Sweden

National: 5 Feb 12
The plunging mercury has put a stop to rail services to the far north of Sweden on Sunday with rail operator SJ explaining that it was just too cold to guarantee safety. READ »

Ice and snow cause motorway mayhem

National: 4 Feb 12
The E4 motorway was closed between Gävle and Söderhamn in northern Sweden on Friday afternoon after over 50 accidents were recorded in the icy conditions. READ »

Rough weather causes train chaos in Stockholm

National: 3 Feb 12
Train chaos swept railways south of central Stockholm on Friday morning, after an overhead line fell onto the tracks between the capital and the country’s south. READ »

Snow and cold wreak havoc over Sweden

Science & Technology: 3 Feb 12
The extreme weather of the last few days is continuing to cause trouble all across Sweden with traffic accidents, heavy snowfall and the coldest temperatures of the year measured countrywide. READ »

Q&A with Swenglish comedy star Ben Kersley

Lifestyle: 2 Feb 12
Sweden’s only 'Swenglish' comedian, Ben Kersley, talks to The Local about his latest comedic venture, The Tuesday Chinwag, starring ‘three bespectacled English guys’ and music by Swedish Idol’s Nicholas Perry. READ »

Snow and severe cold forecast for Sweden

Science & Technology: 2 Feb 12
Snow and temperatures well below freezing are expected to hit Sweden over the next few days with forecasters warning of a “snow cannon” ready to fire over the country. READ »

Sweden 'an important partner': US ambassador

Analysis & Opinion: 1 Feb 12
Recently installed US ambassador to Sweden Mark Brzezinski speaks to The Local's David Landes about US-Swedish relations and taking Swedish lessons from his two-and-half year old daughter. READ »

'Underclass-safari' post lands official in trouble

Business & Money: 1 Feb 12
Christian Democrat party official Patric Rylander has found himself in stormy weather after calling for an ”underclass-safari” on his Facebook page, in response to a recent tour of swanky Stockholm suburb Saltsjöbaden. READ »

H&M bottom line feels the pinch

Business & Money: 26 Jan 12
Swedish fashion retailer H&M on Thursday reported a 15 percent drop in net profits for 2011, but remained optimistic for 2012 despite the downbeat economic climate. READ »

Meeting your neighours, the Swedish way

Analysis & Opinion: 24 Jan 12
While Swedes may have a reputation of being somewhat shy and reserved, that doesn't mean it's impossible to become friends with your Swedish neighbours, writes US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt. READ »

Festivalgoers' pee pollutes Swedish river

Science & Technology: 12 Jan 12
A lack of available portable toilets for drug-taking attendees of an annual reggae festival in Uppsala in eastern Sweden left a local river with dangerously high levels of drug remnants, a new study has found. READ »

Storm ‘Emil’ barrels north over Sweden

National: 4 Jan 12
Swedish authorities have closed off bridges and cancelled rail traffic in southern and western parts of the country after forecasters issued warnings about a new storm heading in over the already wind-whipped country. READ »

More extreme weather heading toward Sweden

National: 2 Jan 12
A new low pressure area, referred to as an "atmospheric bomb" by Danish forecasters due to its sudden pressure drop, is on the way toward Sweden, bearing with it strong winds and precipitation. READ »

New storm warnings for wind-whipped Sweden

Science & Technology: 28 Dec 11
Sweden is bracing for yet another blustery storm, at the same time as the country has yet to fully recover from the chaos caused by storm Dagmar over the Christmas holiday weekend. READ »

Swedish teenager makes surprise mushroom find

Science & Technology: 26 Dec 11
A Swedish teenager was out for a ride through the forest in December when she made a rather surprising find – a large bunch of chanterelle mushrooms growing in a blueberry patch. READ »

Warnings issued as new winter storm approaches

Science & Technology: 25 Dec 11
A Class 2 warning has been issued by forecasters as a storm, dubbed Dagmar, approaches from the west. Although it is the northern regions of Sweden that will be affected the most, forecasters warn of strong winds countrywide. READ »

Slick roads disrupt Swedes' Christmas travel

Science & Technology: 23 Dec 11
Slippery roads left more than a dozen trucks in the ditch and led to at least one multi-vehicle crash on Friday, as freezing rain prompting warnings as Swedes embarked on treacherous holiday travel on the day before Christmas Eve. READ »

Occupy Stockholm: 'We have no goal'

National: 19 Dec 11
It’s a movement without leaders and it kicked off with a bang in mid-October when Stockholmers joined hundreds of cities worldwide in protesting. Contributor Judi Lembke finds out more about the Swedish Occupy movement. READ »

'Panic chaos' and other signs that Christmas is coming to Sweden

Lifestyle: 12 Dec 11
Contributor Lola Akinmade-Åkerström offers up five tell-tale signs that Swedes have truly been gripped by the holiday spirit. READ »

New winter storm heading towards Sweden

Science & Technology: 11 Dec 11
Those who plan to celebrate Lucia day on Tuesday will have to hold on tight to garb and glitter, as a new storm heads in over Sweden in the beginning of next week. READ »

Motorists trapped in flooded Gothenburg

National: 10 Dec 11
Emergency services are cautioning motorists in Gothenburg in western Sweden to take care as a recent wave of winter weather has left a number of roads in the city's road flooded. READ »

'There's no reason to fear another attack'

National: 9 Dec 11
December 11th marks the one year anniversary of the attack by a suicide bomber on a Stockholm street that left Sweden reeling. The Local's Rebecca Martin examines what, if anything, has changed. READ »

Accidents aplenty as snow hits Sweden

Science & Technology: 9 Dec 11
Icy roads and harsh weather conditions have caused several accidents on Swedish roadways over night, resulting in at least one fatality, and left thousands of residents without power. READ »

Warnings as winter storm heads toward Sweden

Science & Technology: 8 Dec 11
Sweden's first major winter storm of the season is expected bring strong winds and heavy snow on Thursday night into Friday, prompting warnings of power outages and dangerous road conditions in many parts of the country. READ »

Bring on the snow: are you ready for winter?

Analysis & Opinion: 8 Dec 11
Mild temperatures and a lack of snow have delayed the start of winter in many parts of Sweden, prompting some to rejoice and others to grumble. The Local invites you to have your say about the (lack of?) winter weather. READ »

Hungry Swedes queue up for Obamas sausage

Society: 7 Dec 11
Tucked behind a shopping centre in southern Sweden is a little food cart with a big name. "Obamas" serves falafel, kebab and sausages, prepared and served by Amro and Soumia Hawary, who opened up shop almost three years ago. READ »

Injured Swedish teen spent night outdoors

National: 4 Dec 11
An 18 year-old man, suspected of fleeing from a road traffic control on Friday, fell down a precipice and spent twelve hours in the woods with both legs broken. READ »

Sweden's Christmas goat succumbs to flames

National: 2 Dec 11
The giant 13 metre tall Christmas goat, erected in Gävle on Sweden's east coast, went up in flames early Friday morning after an attack by unknown assailants. READ »

Sweden braces for 'real' winter weather

Science & Technology: 1 Dec 11
After a record warm November, forecasters are now warning that chillier and more seasonal weather is en route for Sweden with sub-zero temperatures and snowfalls across the country. READ »

New winter storms threaten Sweden

Science & Technology: 28 Nov 11
The storm that battered Scandinavia over the past few days has lulled, but forecasters warn that new fronts of strong winds are predicted to hit the region mid-week. READ »

Class 3 warning issued as storms lash Sweden

Science & Technology: 27 Nov 11
With parts of southern Sweden still reeling from the damage caused by the storm dubbed Berit, residents have been warned that even worse weather is on its way and urged not to go out unless absolutely necessary. READ »

Winter storm 'Berit' barrels toward Sweden

Science & Technology: 25 Nov 11
Meteorologists in Sweden are warning people to stay inside this weekend as winter storm Berit gets set to pummel much of the country with gusty winds and possible snow showers. READ »

Record warmth keeps Sweden's snow at bay

Science & Technology: 24 Nov 11
The unseasonably high temperatures across much of Sweden have left much of the country free of snow and has put autumn 2011 on track to be one of the warmest ever recorded in Sweden. READ »

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. READ »

Late snow 'no concern' for Swedish resorts

National: 20 Nov 11
As Sweden's first real snowfall for the season is set to hit the northern-most regions over the weekend, the winter tourism industry isn't overly concerned at the late start. READ »

Sweden braces for freezing rain, snow

Science & Technology: 18 Nov 11
Freezing rain and snow is expected to fall across large swaths of central and northern Sweden on Friday night, prompting warnings from icy road conditions across much of the region. READ »

Climbers rescued from Sweden's tallest peak

National: 18 Nov 11
Two Swedish men were rescued on Thursday after being stuck for five days on the top of Mount Kebnekajse, Sweden's highest peak, as poor weather had previously made a rescue operation impossible. READ »

Mild autumn weather leaves Swedish retailers sweating

Business & Money: 2 Nov 11
While several parts of Sweden are enjoying the warmest autumn in 130 years, the country's retailers are sweating buckets over the dwindling sales of outerwear. READ »

Halloween revelers keep Swedish police busy

National: 30 Oct 11
The recent payday, Halloween, and a concert by hip hop star 50 Cent proved to be a recipe for an extra messy weekend for police around Sweden. READ »

Swedes get down and groovy during lunch hour

Society: 26 Oct 11
Hundreds of restless Stockholmers gathered at Kulturhuset at midday on Tuesday for an hour's worth of grooving to work off those dull workday blues at Lunch Beat - the disco while you eat. READ »

Borg: EU debt crisis not just a eurozone issue

Analysis & Opinion: 13 Oct 11
The current debt crisis is a concern for all of Europe, not just to eurozone countries, Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg tells AFP's Nina Larsson, highlighting the vulnerability of banks and exports in Sweden as an example. READ »

Swedish surfers defy cold to catch winter waves

Sport: 11 Oct 11
While the season's first winter storm sends most Swedes scrambling for warmth, a group of dedicated Swedish surfers instead rejoice at the chance to ride out the blustery weather from their boards, The Local's Joel Linde discovers. READ »

Swedish motorists caught out by icy roads

Science & Technology: 10 Oct 11
With the balmy days of the recent "Indian summer" consigned to memory, the first freeze of the season has rendered roads icy and treacherous in northern areas of Sweden. READ »

Snow storm slams northern Sweden

Science & Technology: 7 Oct 11
The season's first winter storm walloped northern Sweden on Thursday night, dumping more than 10 centimetres of thick, wet snow, snarling traffic and prompting warnings from police. READ »

Secluded Swedish castle reveals hidden Nazi past

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. READ »

Enjoy historic St Petersburg - without the visa

Travel: 3 Oct 11
Imagine visiting St. Petersburg, one of the most majestic cities in the world, without having to fly there and avoiding the headache of the visa-application process. A unique cruise line makes this possible. READ »

Q&A with Paul Johnston, new UK ambassador to Sweden

Lifestyle: 30 Sep 11
The Local catches up with the new UK ambassador to Sweden, Paul Johnston, and has a quick chat about how he is finding his new posting in Stockholm. READ »

Swedes bask in late summer heat

Science & Technology: 30 Sep 11
Just when all but a few hardy souls had fished out their thicker coats from their wardrobes, the city of Hudiksvall measured a record high temperature of 25.6 degrees with the weekend promising more of the same. READ »

Fine weather aids oil spill clean-up

National: 25 Sep 11
Clean-up work following the oil spill off Sweden's west coast was helped by good weather conditions, and on Saturday evening roughly 35 tonnes of oil had been taken out of the water. READ »

Improved conditions on northern roads

Science & Technology: 24 Sep 11
Conditions are improving on the roads in northern Sweden, recently struck by flooding following heavy rains hitting the country over the last few days. READ »

Oil spill clean-up continues in Sweden

National: 18 Sep 11
The clean-up operation of the oil spill on Sweden's west coast continued on Sunday with more than 110 cubic metres removed so far, in what has been described as the largest spills to affect Sweden in years. READ »

'Hurricane' Katia fells trees, disrupts traffic

National: 14 Sep 11
Trees were felled to the ground, train traffic was halted, and thousands were left without power as the remnants of Hurricane Katia swept through Sweden on Tuesday. READ »

Foraging for Sweden's autumn delights

Lifestyle: 13 Sep 11
As the chill of autumn starts to sweep across Sweden, food blogger Maia Brindley Nilsson offers some tips about how to find some of the culinary treasures hidden in Sweden's forests. READ »

Tropical hurricane heading for Sweden

Society: 11 Sep 11
Dramatic weather is to be expected along Sweden's coast, as the remains of tropical hurricane Katia reaches Swedish shores in the beginning of next week. READ »

Forecasters promise another harsh winter

Science & Technology: 9 Sep 11
While Swedes are still enjoying the relatively clement weather of early autumn, weather experts are already forecasting another freezing winter to follow the last two. READ »

'Leffe the moose man' promises elk intimacy

Lifestyle: 6 Sep 11
Sweden’s wildlife can be hard to find at the best of times, but luckily, if it's an elk you want to see, a safari park near Stockholm promises to get you so close you might even get a smooch, Oliver Gee discovers. READ »

Sweden hit by rise in tick-borne encephalitis

Science & Technology: 27 Aug 11
There has been a sharp increase in the number of reported cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in Sweden this year, according to new figures of infection disease authorities. READ »

Swedish artist to chart Arctic expedition in clay

Lifestyle: 24 Aug 11
A Swedish ice-breaker heads to the chilly waters off Greenland last week, equipped with maps, charts - and a container full of clay, courtesy of a Stockholm-based ceramics artist, contributor Katherine Dunn reports. READ »

Swift storm catches sailors off-guard

Science & Technology: 20 Aug 11
A fast-moving storm swept into Stockholm’s achipelago, rousing severe problems for recreational sailing Friday night. Gale force winds are expected to persist. READ »

Deadly weather system hits Sweden

Science & Technology: 19 Aug 11
A low-pressure system which unleashed deadly storms in Belgium on Thursday swept into Sweden on Friday, prompting warnings for heavy rains and possible flooding. READ »

Extreme weather on the rise in Sweden: SMHI

Science & Technology: 16 Aug 11
Heavy rains and extreme weather are becoming more common in Sweden, according to a study by the Swedish weather agency SMHI. READ »

How to survive on a Swedish student budget

Lifestyle: 12 Aug 11
The Local's Clara Guibourg comes to the rescue of those struggling to get by on a meagre student loan with a survival guide of almost everything you need to know about living in Sweden on the cheap, without missing out on the fun. READ »

SMHI forecasts 'best-in-test': survey

Science & Technology: 12 Aug 11
Despite a recent slew of criticism against Swedish weather forecaster SMHI, a new survey conducted by a Swedish newspaper show that the state owned forecasters are still the best source of reliable weather prediction. READ »

Rotting dill threatens Swedish crayfish fest

Society: 12 Aug 11
Following earlier warnings that crayfish prices may rocket, Swedish crustacean enthusiasts are now facing another threat to their favourite season – summer rains have sabotaged the crown dill harvest. READ »

'The Busking Project' stops by Stockholm

Lifestyle: 11 Aug 11
Aiming to become the first to explore busking on a global scale, one American and two Englishmen set off to travel around the world to document street performers. Contributor Lina Sennevall meets them in Stockholm. READ »

Swedish weather 'hard to predict': forecaster

Science & Technology: 10 Aug 11
Rain showers, followed by bouts of sunshine, followed by ominous looking skies – this summer it’s been extra difficult to predict Sweden's weather and thus meet government targets for forecasting accuracy. READ »

Dry weather prompts Stockholm fire ban

National: 2 Aug 11
The Greater Stockholm Fire Brigade has announced the introduction of a ban on fires in the areas in and around the Swedish capital following a spell of warmer weather which has left the ground extremely dry. READ »

Swedish barbeque: sausages, shellfish and disposable grills

Lifestyle: 29 Jul 11
The Local’s Karen Holst speaks with one of Sweden's top chefs to get to the bottom of Swedes' flaming frenzy and learn more about what makes the ultimate Swedish ‘grillfest.’ READ »

Train services suffer three hour delays

National: 24 Jul 11
The situation for train traffic heading through south-eastern Sweden continues to look grim on Sunday, as schedules won't return to normal until Monday. READ »

Thunderstorms disrupt train schedules

Science & Technology: 23 Jul 11
Violent thunderstorms are the source of major headaches for train passengers in south-eastern Sweden. The weather has caused large disturbances in train schedules, which will likely continue all weekend. READ »

Swedes' app choices reveal where they live

Business & Money: 22 Jul 11
One in three Swedes will use apps in their mobile phones this summer, but the favourites differ depending on where you are in the country, according to a new survey mapping out Sweden’s top app choices. READ »

Stockholm cafés: a Södermalm selection

Lifestyle: 19 Jul 11
The Brooklyn-esque island of Södermalm offers countless cozy café options for its young and trendy dwellers. Here’s The Local’s list of five hotspots to have a "fika" (coffee break), lounge, and bask in the buzz of this hip neighborhood. READ »

Ethnic restaurants in Stockholm: a sampler

Lifestyle: 15 Jul 11
Looking for some exotic tastes during your trip to the Swedish capital? Contributor Emy Gelb serves up a selection of ethnic restaurants in Stockholm that will be sure to tickle your taste buds. READ »

Royal revellers brave birthday downpour

Society: 14 Jul 11
Despite the nasty weather a brave crowd had gathered to congratulate Crown Princess Victoria on her birthday at the Royal Family’s summer residence Solliden on the Baltic island of Öland on Thursday. READ »

Rare owls breed again after good 'lemming-year'

Science & Technology: 13 Jul 11
Snowy owls have bred in the county of Jämtland in northern Sweden for the first time in 60 years, as a result of the excess of food available in what experts describe as a great "lemming-year". READ »

Heavy rains strike north of Sweden

National: 12 Jul 11
On Tuesday torrential rain flooded many roads in Sundsvall on the north eastern coast of Sweden, a major power outage was caused by the ensuing thunderstorms and a man in his sixties was taken to hospital after being struck by lightning. READ »

Sweden enforces new litter laws

Politics: 10 Jul 11
New laws come into force in Sweden on Sunday in a bid to combat the growing litter problem across the country. READ »

Peace, love and 'the delirium of existence'

Lifestyle: 5 Jul 11
Ever wondered what a small Swedish town looks like when 50,000 music lovers invade its streets? Contributor Caroline Bursell finds out as she joins the throngs of festival-goers at Sweden's Borlänge Peace & Love festival 2011. READ »

Thunderstorms leave southern Sweden reeling

Science & Technology: 3 Jul 11
Flooded roads and railroads, closed stores, fires caused by lightning strikes, and thousands of homes left without power - a heavy thunderstorm left southern Sweden reeling from the chaos in its wake this weekend. READ »

Super computer to improve Swedish weather forecasts

Science & Technology: 1 Jul 11
Sweden's meteorological office has deployed the help of a new super computer to help it predict the weather with more accuracy, after the agency received scathing criticism from the government. READ »

Swedish teens targeted in Lund flasher attacks

Society: 30 Jun 11
A series of flasher incidents have been reported in Lund in southern Sweden over the past two months, with police entertaining the theory that there are a number of different perpetrators are behind the early summer wave. READ »

Abba - tracing the steps of the giants of disco

Lifestyle: 30 Jun 11
The wide flares and glam beats of disco's heyday are here to stay, The Local's Clara Guibourg discovers, as she tags along on an Abba City Walk, and brings us along for the ride on a trip through 1970's Stockholm. READ »

Sweden set for summer heat wave

Science & Technology: 27 Jun 11
As many Swedes start to head off on their annual holidays this week weather forecasters are predicting a heat wave across much of the country. READ »

'Classic' midsummer weather for Sweden

Science & Technology: 23 Jun 11
Cloudy, showery but with some chances of sunshine - Swedish Midsummer weather seems to follow tradition, according to meteorologists, who were still unsure of how the weather would develop with the holiday less than a day away. READ »

The Lowdown on Swedish Midsummer

Lifestyle: 22 Jun 11
Midsummer is approaching - but what are we celebrating and why do Swedes celebrate the way they do? The Local explains. READ »

Midsummer forecast recommends both umbrella and sandals

Science & Technology: 18 Jun 11
Bring both rain boots and summer sandals to next Friday's Midsummer's Eve party, says weather experts. Current weather forecasts show that most revelers in Sweden can count on both sunshine and showers making an appearance. READ »

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. READ »

Networking site Linkedin to open Stockholm office

Business & Money: 15 Jun 11
Professional networking site Linkedin revealed on Wednesday plans to open a Stockholm office to further the Scandinavian market and offer better services to members in the Nordic countries. READ »

Swedish town hottest in Europe

Science & Technology: 11 Jun 11
Markusvinsa in northern Sweden was the hottest place in Europe on Friday, as many parts of the country continued to bask in sweltering heat. READ »

Lace 'em up: Sweden’s five best hiking trails

Travel: 9 Jun 11
As the warm summer weather beckons, contributor Alec Forss offers up a list of some of Sweden's best hiking trails. READ »

Vattenfall 'may gain' from German nuclear move

Business & Money: 7 Jun 11
Swedish energy giant Vattenfall may end up benefiting from a recent decision by Germany to ditch nuclear power, according to the company's CEO. READ »

Thunderstorms threaten southern Sweden

National: 7 Jun 11
Sweden's meteorological office has warned that after the sunshine cometh the rain with downpours and thunder forecast for southern areas on Tuesday afternoon. READ »

Twelve dead in holiday traffic

National: 6 Jun 11
At least twelve people have died in traffic over the past five days as the Ascension and national day holiday weekend draws to a close. READ »

Eco thumbs up for Swedish beaches

Science & Technology: 2 Jun 11
Seventy two ports and beaches in Sweden have received the prestigious Blue Flag status this year for their environmental friendliness READ »

Warm weather poses snakes and wasps risk

Science & Technology: 14 May 11
The warm weather being enjoyed by most of Sweden at the moment also brings with it the combined danger of more wasps and snakes across the country. READ »

Baltic fish stocks in mystery decline

Science & Technology: 9 May 11
Anglers have reported a dramatic decline in the fish population in Hanö Bay of the east coast of southern Sweden, leaving the authorities baffled as to the underlying cause. READ »

Winter chill brings snowfall to Sweden

Science & Technology: 3 May 11
Wintry conditions have made a return to much of Sweden with snow showers reported in central and northern areas, prompting a response from Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt. READ »

Valborg - Sweden blazes into springtime

Lifestyle: 29 Apr 11
Summer's just around the corner. That's as good a cause for celebration in Sweden as any, and the revelry on Valborgsmässoafton - Walpurgis Night - on April 30th gets pretty hot. READ »


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Fin means anyhting from sweet to proper. When someone says, Du är så fin it's quite a compliment.


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