Day: April 30, 2012

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STOCKHOLM

Untranslated document postpones bomber trial

Walpurgis Night: Why are Swedes dancing around bonfires?

FESTIVAL

Walpurgis Night: Why are Swedes dancing around bonfires?

Been invited to a bonfire party this weekend? Wondering what on earth is going on? Swedes are celebrating the spring. Valborgsmässoafton (Walpurgis night in English) takes place every year on the last day of April. Here's The Local's guide to the festivities.

Stockholm car chase follows axe robbery

ROBBERY

Stockholm car chase follows axe robbery

Retiring overseas? Ageing, stress and how to ensure a healthy life abroad

PARTNER CONTENT

Retiring overseas? Ageing, stress and how to ensure a healthy life abroad

SPOTIFY

Swedish Wrapp’s virtual gift cards launched in US

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MILITARY

Sweden’s defence ‘not fit for battle’: expert

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RACE

Two Swedes die in brutal ‘street race’ accident

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PARTNER CONTENT

Summer in Stockholm: discover these local hidden gems

Summer in Stockholm: discover these local hidden gems

Baby Estelle celebrates King’s birthday

ROYALS

Baby Estelle celebrates King’s birthday

Woman arrested after kids’ football brawl

FOOTBALL

Woman arrested after kids’ football brawl

Smugglers to Norway cause strain on Sweden

NORWAY

Smugglers to Norway cause strain on Sweden

BREAST

Woman’s fake breasts burst after knife attack

Woman’s fake breasts burst after knife attack