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Swedish schools aim to ditch books by 2013

Education: 1 Feb 12
The Stockholm suburb of Sollentuna plans to get rid its schools of text books entirely by next year in favour of tablet computers like the iPad, but Sweden’s education remained sceptical about the proposal. READ »

Swedish computer game in N-word shocker

Science & Technology: 31 Jan 12
Minecraft, a Swedish developed computer game that has taken the world by storm, shocked players across the globe recently by greeting them with a racially offensive term. READ »

Ericsson name dropped from new Sony phone

Business & Money: 10 Jan 12
Sony on Tuesday launched its first mobile handsets without the “Sony Ericsson” brand name at an electronics show in Las Vegas, marking a symbolic end to the company's ten year collaboration with the Swedish telecoms giant. READ »

Breivik had Swedish mum's SIM card: report

National: 28 Dec 11
A Swedish mother of two has been linked to Norwegian terrorist Anders Behring Breivik after a mobile broadband SIM card registered in her name was discovered in a computer found on Breivik's farm. READ »

Change banks without changing account numbers: minister

Business & Money: 22 Dec 11
Letting Swedes hold on to their account numbers when switching banks is one way to put pressure on banks thought to be gouging customers with high mortgage rates, financial markets minister Peter Norman said Thursday. READ »

'It often feels like Christmas in Sweden is only about presents'

Analysis & Opinion: 19 Dec 11
Rampant holiday consumerism is hard to avoid, writes US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt, as she struggles to reconcile competing Swedish and American Christmas traditions in finding gifts for her children. READ »

King stripper pics likely ‘manipulated’: experts

Society: 16 Dec 11
The “compromising” photographs that ex-strip club owner and reputed gangster Mille Markovic plans to publish of Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf could be faked, according to expert examiners. READ »

Svanberg proposed to head Volvo board

Business & Money: 12 Dec 11
After days of rumours, truck maker Volvo has officially proposed BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg to be appointed head of its board at the annual general meeting in April, the Swedish company announced on Monday. READ »

Svanberg chosen to head Volvo board: report

Business & Money: 2 Dec 11
Carl-Henric Svanberg, the heavily criticised BP chairman, will soon be appointed head of the Volvo board, according to a new report. READ »

Cutting through the bull 'sheet' of swearing in Sweden

Lifestyle: 18 Nov 11
While learning Swedish is a common hurdle for immigrants of all stripes, US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt reflects on how differing definitions of foul language can pose a special challenge for the ex-pat parents of small children. READ »

Man with dementia left to die in front of TV

National: 13 Nov 11
A dying man's last hours were spent alone in front of the television. The storm surrounding the private care company Carema continues to grow, as geriatric homes Norshöjden and Korsnäsgården are accused of several severe flaws. READ »

SAS shares slump despite rise in profits

Business & Money: 8 Nov 11
Scandinavian airline SAS reported modest profits for the third quarter on Tuesday following steep losses in 2010, but warned that the outlook for the airline remained uncertain. READ »

Teaching the 'wild man' of Swedish rock how to speak English

Society: 25 Oct 11
When Irishman Morty McCarthy came to Sweden for love a decade ago, he had no idea he'd end up teaching English to folically flamboyant Swedish rock n'roller Magnus Uggla live on national radio, The Local's Geoff Mortimore explains. READ »

Ericsson shares surge on strong earnings report

Business & Money: 20 Oct 11
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson announced on Thursday a 6 percent jump in third quarter net profits, causing its shares to surge in morning trading on the Stockholm stock exchange. READ »

Swedish techies hail 30 years of mobile phones

Science & Technology: 19 Oct 11
It's been 30 years since since Swedish technology and initiative helped launch a bold, but modest initiative which marked the start of he modern era of mobile telephony, The Local's Joel Linde explains. READ »

Swedish castles with sizzle: a sampler

Lifestyle: 13 Oct 11
Sweden is home to hundreds of castles featuring tales of bloodthirsty royals, quirky millionaires, adult-rated films, and other untold secrets. Check out The Local's selection of some of the country's more memorable manors. READ »

Swedish stage braces for naked Englishmen

Lifestyle: 5 Oct 11
English-speakers in Stockholm and Uppsala looking for a slice of home language culture should leave a day or two free in October for some skillful, crazy fun - and some nudity - when two celebrated performance groups take to the stage. READ »

Sweden to spend billions on railway improvements

Politics: 31 Aug 11
The Swedish government on Tuesday announced plans to set aside 5 billion kronor ($784 million) in new funding for infrastructure projects, with the bulk of the money devoted to improvements to the country's beleaguered rail system. READ »

Swedish medal hopes scarce at athletics worlds

Sport: 26 Aug 11
Chances look slim for Sweden’s 16 athletes at the IAAF World Championships 2011 which open in the South Korean city of Daegu this weekend. READ »

Sweden's military gaffe exposes large gap

National: 20 Aug 11
Efforts to bulk up Sweden's military defense suffered another blow as the number of recruits was mistakenly inflated nine times the slim reality. READ »

Sweden's press leaps to the defence of the 'open society'

Analysis & Opinion: 26 Jul 11
As Norway comes to terms with Friday's bloody attacks, the Swedish press has been quick to leap to the defence of pan-Scandinavian values of openness, tolerance and democracy, The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson discovers. READ »

Swedish star Larsson in Premiership switch

Sport: 1 Jul 11
Swedish football player Sebastian Larsson linked up with manager Steve Bruce for the second time in his career after joining English Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer on Friday. READ »

Agency 'lacks tools' to assess exorcist killer

Society: 29 Jun 11
Sweden's National Board of Forensic Medicine has admitted that it lacks the tools to fully assess the risk of relapse for the 52-year-old man convicted of killing his seven-year-old stepdaughter during an "exorcism". READ »

Tightened teaching rules cause trouble for students

Education: 26 Jun 11
All Swedish teachers will soon have a professional certificate. But this new requirement is posing difficulties. Students may have to switch teachers, be taught from a distance, or even see their school shut down. 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 »

Experts cast doubt on Bergman DNA claims

Society: 1 Jun 11
The Swedish experts who conducted the DNA tests used as a basis for the claim that deceased film director Ingmar Bergman was switched at birth, have disputed the conclusions. READ »

Galatasaray confirms Elmander signing

Sport: 30 May 11
Turkish club Galatasaray has confirmed the acquisition of Sweden striker Johan Elmander from English top-flight club Bolton, with speculation linking several more Swedish stars with big money moves. READ »

'The Swedish hooligan disease' - a case of footballing déjà vu

Analysis & Opinion: 26 May 11
As Swedish football reacts to the latest in a string of hooligan incidents, The Local’s Peter Vinthagen Simpson looks back at the case of the “drunk Dane” who attacked the referee in a Euro 2008 qualifier and wonders if any lessons have been learnt. READ »

Ingmar Bergman 'switched at birth': report

Society: 26 May 11
Ingmar Bergman, the famed Swedish director who died in 2007, was not his mother's biological son, according to the results of an investigation by his niece published on Thursday. READ »

Zlatan agent downplays Milan transfer rumours

Sport: 25 May 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not set to move to Real Madrid, his agent told Italian media following reports that the AC Milan star was heading back to Spain. READ »

Profit pressures rise for troubled ambulance firm

Society: 22 May 11
Ambulance and emergency response provider SOS Alarm is being pushed to reach higher profits despite several cancelled contracts and increasing dissatisfaction with the company. READ »

World's farmers draw blades for Swedish ploughing showdown

Lifestyle: 13 May 11
Sweden hosts the World Ploughing Championships this weekend and with over 25,000 visitors expected to attend, contributor Anita Badejo finds that there is more to this spectator sport than digging dirt. READ »

Twisting tongues: Sweden's sexiest dialect

Lifestyle: 10 May 11
If you’re looking to boost your Swedish sex appeal, The Local's Karen Holst explains why enrolling in a Swedish language course in Gothenburg may be the ticket to wooing that potential Swedish sweetheart. READ »

Spotify takes fight to iTunes with iPod app

Business & Money: 4 May 11
Swedish music service Spotify has launched an iPod app, as the firm seeks compete for music sales with Apple's iTunes and expand user options after imposing restrictions on its free streaming service last month. READ »

Swedish 'king' turns Obama into a bushel of Wiki-carrots

Science & Technology: 2 May 11
US president Barack Obama was transformed into a bunch of carrots for more than an hour on Monday morning thanks to a mischievous Wikipedia user claiming the name of the Swedish king. READ »

Dad reports SOS operator after son's death

National: 23 Apr 11
The step-father of the 23-year-old man who died after being denied an ambulance is reporting the management of SOS Alarm to the police. READ »

Easter - when Sweden's witches come out to play

Lifestyle: 21 Apr 11
What do you associate with Easter: eggs, lambs and church? Sweden has these too, but it also features bonfires and witches on broomsticks off to dance with the devil at Blåkulla. Elizabeth Dacey-Fondelius investigates. READ »

Man climbed altar and preached own faith

Society: 12 Apr 11
In the middle of Sunday service a man jumped up on the altar in a Hässleholm church in southern Sweden and began preaching his own faith in English. READ »

Clocks go forward to welcome in the summer

Science & Technology: 27 Mar 11
Summertime began in Sweden on Saturday night, meaning a lost hour's sleep for many and a shorter Sunday for others. READ »

Spotify shuts down ads as virus strikes

Business & Money: 25 Mar 11
Swedish online music streaming service Spotify has switched off its adverts after users of its ad-supported version reported being hit by a virus attack. READ »

Sweden issues Japan travel warning

National: 13 Mar 11
The Swedish foreign ministry on Sunday issued a recommendation against "non-essential" travel to the earthquake-hit areas of Japan. READ »

Dead body 'missing' from Swedish funeral home

Society: 4 Mar 11
The funeral of Stockholm-area man had to be cancelled after the coffin carrying the dead man's body went missing. READ »

Swedish firm unveils eye-controlled laptop

Science & Technology: 2 Mar 11
A Swedish company has revealed the world's first eye-controlled laptop computer, allowing users to switch between windows and scroll through documents in the blink of an eye. READ »

Beer in Sweden: it's not as bad as you think

Lifestyle: 17 Feb 11
In his first monthly column on malted beverages, blogger Darren Packman reminds readers that beer, not wine, helped build empires and explains what it's like to taste a 1,150 kronor ($178) bottle of beer. READ »

WikiLeaks' conspiracy theories laid bare

Analysis & Opinion: 7 Feb 11
As WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange enters the next round of his legal battle stemming from sex crime allegations in Sweden, The Local’s Karen Holst takes a look at some of the conspiracy theories surrounding Assange and his secret-divulging website. READ »

Swedes shy away from stock market: study

Business & Money: 19 Jan 11
The number of Swedes playing the stock market dropped in 2010, according to new statistics, while telecom firms Ericsson and TeliaSonera topped the list of Swedish firms with the most shareholders. READ »

Swedish TV licence fees contribute to better society

Society: 13 Jan 11
Sweden's television and radio licence fee system may appear confusing to new arrivals to the country, especially to those who come from countries that collect revenue for public broadcasting through taxation. READ »

Swedish watchdog slams home builder contracts

Business & Money: 28 Dec 10
Sweden's consumer watchdog has criticised 15 small house builders for unfair contract terms, the agency announced on Tuesday. READ »

The Lowdown: Christmas in Sweden

Lifestyle: 23 Dec 10
Jellied pigs’ feet, Donald Duck and a goat-riding gnome may not be your typical global Christmas symbols, but for Swedes they’re all part of the fun, writes Jennifer Heape. READ »

Transport agency at the ready as snow rolls in

National: 22 Dec 10
Sweden's Transport Administration has allocated extra resources to ensure transport alternatives continue to function as London air traffic is expected to return to normal, easing the passage of stranded Swedes. READ »

Winter once again wreaks havoc across Sweden

Science & Technology: 19 Dec 10
Swedes were coping with yet another round of fierce winter weather on Sunday as a band of snow showers moved north across the country, sending cars off the roads and dumping up to 20 centimetres of fresh snow in its wake. READ »

Sweden in 'coldest December in 100 years'

Science & Technology: 17 Dec 10
Sweden is experiencing its coldest December in more than a century, according to meteorologists, as the country wrestles with the effects of another snowstorm which forecasters say isn’t over yet. READ »

Stockholm runners spark rat poison panic

Society: 16 Dec 10
A mysterious pink powder thought to be rat poison deployed by a "drinking club with a running problem" inadvertently caused panic among dog walkers in Stockholm's Södermalm district this week. READ »

Rail operator was 'unprepared' for winter

Society: 15 Dec 10
Swedish national rail operator SJ admitted on Wednesday that it was inadequately prepared to deal with the winter weather which swept through Sweden in recent weeks. READ »

Rail operator warns for winter travel woes

National: 9 Dec 10
The state of Swedish train operator SJ's vehicles are worse this winter than last year, according to CEO Jan Forsberg. READ »

WikiLeaks shifts domains as PayPal cuts donations

Politics: 5 Dec 10
WikiLeaks battled to stay online on Saturday after Sweden issued a new arrest warrant for its elusive publisher Julian Assange, while PayPal axed donations to the whistleblowing website. READ »

A populist lexicon: freedom fries and the Swedish far-right

Analysis & Opinion: 18 Nov 10
The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson exposes the orthodoxy and self-serving folksy truisms of far-right PC in a lexicon of populist platitudes. READ »

An old-fashioned Swedish witch hunt

Analysis & Opinion: 29 Oct 10
The hounding of Moderate Party secretary Sofia Arkelsten may not be the best approach to fighting corruption in Swedish politics, writes The Local's David Landes. READ »

Halloween magic fails to bewitch Sweden

Society: 29 Oct 10
Only two in ten Swedes plan to celebrate Halloween this year, according to a new survey, much to the dismay of many shop owners. READ »

Swedish woman killed in Florida murder-suicide

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. READ »

Saab's luxurious new 9-5 is ready for take off

Lifestyle: 11 Oct 10
For Swedish carmaker Saab, its new 9-5 model could not be more important. Contributor David Hooper finds out if it lives up to all of its pre-launch hype, and considers the company’s plans for the future. READ »

Live Blog: parliament opens

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. READ »

5,000 Swedish women bear banned fake boobs

Science & Technology: 1 Oct 10
An estimated 5,000 Swedish women have French-made breast implants containing substandard silicone gel, according the Swedish Medical Products Agency. READ »

Stockholm metro starts to roll after outage

National: 30 Sep 10
Stockholm’s metro system was back in operation around midday on Thursday after a seven hour power outage left an estimated 100,000 passengers stranded. READ »

Arlanda bomb suspect remains in Sweden

National: 27 Sep 10
The 28-year-old man who was on Saturday a suspect in a bomb threat at Stockholm Arlanda Airport remains in Sweden after having been refused carriage on a flight to Pakistan, despite the case being closed. READ »

Ibrahimovic scores winner in Milan win

Sport: 26 Sep 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit the target again to ensure an end to AC Milan's three match winless streak in the Italian Serie A with a 1-0 win over Genoa on Saturday. READ »

Sweden Democrats tip scales in 30 councils

Politics: 22 Sep 10
The Sweden Democrats hold the balance of power in 30 of Sweden's 290 municipal councils, the anti-racist magazine Expo revealed on Wednesday in a compilation of election results. READ »

Greens still in hot seat ahead of final tally

Politics: 21 Sep 10
While party leaders entertain a possible tie-up between the Green Party and the centre-right Alliance, Green Party voters have rejected the idea, according to a new poll. READ »

Million voters undecided ahead of final TV debate

Politics: 17 Sep 10
As Sweden's parliamentary party leaders prepare for the final televised debate on Sveriges Television on Friday, up to 1.4 million voters are reported to remain undecided ahead of Sunday's election. READ »

Suffering along the path to suffrage in Sweden

Lifestyle: 17 Sep 10
There’s nothing like an election to highlight an immigrant’s outsider status. But as Paul O’Mahony explains, the path to citizenship in Sweden isn’t without a bump or two, especially when the journey begins in June. READ »

Maid in Sweden: clean home, dirty money?

Analysis & Opinion: 16 Sep 10
Few would argue with the merits of a clean house, yet Swedes don't seem ready to sweep the issue of hiring domestic help under the rug. And as Paul O'Mahony discovers, controversial tax breaks are only part of the story. READ »

Ibrahimovic in TV tiff after Milan win

Sport: 16 Sep 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic found himself embroiled in an ugly TV clash with Italy legend Arigo Sacchi on Wednesday after scoring twice to help his new club AC Milan beat Auxerre in the Champions League. READ »

George Clooney says sorry over Jämtland snub

Society: 14 Sep 10
Hollywood actor George Clooney has apologised to residents in Jämtland in western Sweden for not crediting the area in his latest film, "The American", parts of which were filmed there. READ »

Four of ten prepared to vote tactically: survey

Politics: 14 Sep 10
Four out of ten Swedish voters would consider switching party allegiances and instead vote for a party which risks missing the threshold for parliamentary seats, according to a new survey. READ »

More companies switch to English at work: study

National: 13 Sep 10
A new University of Gothenburg study has revealed that an increasing number of Swedish companies have changed their working language from Swedish to English. READ »

Ibrahimovic misses penalty in Milan loss

National: 12 Sep 10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's long-awaited debut in a Milan shirt did not work out as well as hoped after the Rossoneri were defeated 0-2 at Serie A newcomers Cesena, with the tall Swede missing a late penalty. READ »

Swedes' party loyalty very much in play: poll

Politics: 11 Sep 10
More than one million Swedish voters may yet change their allegiance on election day, according to a new poll, signaling that the battle for control of the Riksdag is far from over. READ »

WikiLeaks' Assange requests new lawyer

National: 7 Sep 10
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange announced on Tuesday that he would like to replace lawyer Leif Silbersky as his defence attorney. READ »

Berlitz provides the language boost for your career

Education: 7 Sep 10
Although Valérie Frohly had learned another Scandinavian language before moving to Stockholm, the French expat turned to Berlitz to help her further her career in an almost exclusively Swedish-speaking work environment. READ »

Swedes expect higher house prices: report

Business & Money: 6 Sep 10
Around half of Swedish households expect house prices to continue to rise with only a fifth expecting a fall, according to a new survey published on Monday. READ »

Ibrahimovic in new swipe at 'small time' Guardiola

Sport: 2 Sep 10
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Wednesday continued his war or words with Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, calling him a "small time" coach. READ »

Ibrahimovic sheds light on Guardiola rift

Sport: 26 Aug 10
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed rumours of a rift with Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, saying that he hardly ever speaks to him as speculation of a switch to AC Milan mounts. READ »

Ibrahimovic on target as Sweden beat Scotland

Sport: 12 Aug 10
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his return from a ten month international hiatus as Sweden beat Scotland 3-0 in their friendly in Stockholm on Wednesday evening. READ »

Johnson trails Choi in Scandinavian Masters

National: 24 Jul 10
Sweden's Richard Johnson starts the third round of the Scandinavia Masters one shot behind South Korea's K J Choi, while Jesper Parnevik's long term injury forced him into making an early exit. READ »

Eagle puts Stenson in British Open running

Sport: 18 Jul 10
Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson is among the main challengers for the British Open title after a sizzling third round at St. Andrews on Saturday. READ »

Sun causes rail traffic delays

National: 4 Jul 10
Just months after heavy snowfall prompted major rail traffic disturbances in Sweden, the sun has now staked its claim as a disruptive force by causing rails to expand and delaying trains in Malmö on Saturday. READ »

Sweden takes Daniel to its heart after speech

National: 21 Jun 10
Prince Daniel's emotional speech at Saturday's wedding banquet has left Sweden’s media and large swathes of the population delighted with the latest addition to the royal family. READ »

'I love you, Victoria'

Society: 20 Jun 10
Guests at the royal wedding party danced into the early hours after Prince Daniel’s moving speech brought tears to the eyes of a radiant Crown Princess Victoria. READ »

The Royal Wedding: Live Blog

National: 19 Jun 10
Today's the day that Crown Princess Victoria will get her man of the people. We'll be following the whole thing live - with reporters around Stockholm providing the latest news, reactions and (hopefully) informed speculation from the Royal Wedding. READ »

'Thank you for giving me my Prince'

National: 19 Jun 10
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria has got her Prince. In front of a crowd of thousands outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace following her marriage to Daniel Westling, she thanked the Swedish people for letting her marry the man she loves. READ »

Jobs in focus during party leader debate

Politics: 16 Jun 10
The jobs, the environment and unemployment were the dominant themes in the party leaders' debate in Sweden's parliament, the Riksdag, on Wednesday. READ »

Dutch crime writer backs Swedish theme park

Society: 16 Jun 10
Dutch crime thriller writer Ton Theunis is the initiator of a project to establish a new "WitchWorld" theme park in Mönsterås, a rural municipality in southern Sweden. READ »

Fewer Swedes favour euro over krona: poll

National: 15 Jun 10
A clear majority of Swedes would vote against switching from the krona to the euro if a referendum on whether Sweden should adopt the common European currency were held today, a new poll shows. READ »

Swedish coaches carry African World Cup hopes

Sport: 12 Jun 10
Two African nations are counting on the tactical know-how of wily Swedes Sven Göran Eriksson and Lars Lagerbäck to help them go far in the first ever World Cup to be held on the continent. READ »

Students choosing wrong courses: report

Education: 9 Jun 10
While an increasing number of high schools compete for a declining number of students, many students are choosing the wrong schools and programs in high school, a new report shows. READ »

Daniel descended from aristocracy: new book

National: 8 Jun 10
Next week, he will become a prince. But Daniel Westling already has aristocratic blood - and possibly even Russian blood - coursing through his veins, according to a new book. READ »

Christian Democrats propose jury duty

Politics: 3 Jun 10
The Christian Democrats have proposed kicking out politically appointed lay judges and introducing jury duty for all citizens emulating the model used in common law countries like the US and England. READ »

'Green Party voters most likely to change sides'

Politics: 26 May 10
Almost a quarter of Green Party support could consider voting for one of the centre-right Alliance coalition parties, a new voter survey has shown. READ »

Swedes back centre-right government in a crisis

Politics: 21 May 10
The Swedish electorate have significantly more faith in the centre-right government to handle an economic crisis than the centre-left opposition, a new Sifo survey shows. READ »

Firm sues Sweden over dislodged Muslim lawyer

National: 8 May 10
A law firm is suing the Swedish state for discrimination after one if its lawyers, a Muslim woman, was removed from a case following a complaint from a Christian asylum seeker. READ »


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