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Topless bathers conspicuously absent at Malmö pools
Despite winning the right to bathe topless at all of the municipal swimming pools in Malmö, bare-breasted female bathers have remained conspicuous by their absence.
Swedish public pool to rent out burkinis
In a nod to women not wishing to reveal too much, an indoor public swimming pool in Sweden has begun renting out burkinis, full-body swimsuits that cover everything but the face, hands, and feet.
Warm weather brings wave of drownings
Sweden's bathing areas have proved deadly in recent days, as more than ten people are believed to have drowned since Friday.
More Swedish bathing areas below EU standards
The water at 23 Swedish bathing areas did not meet EU requirements last year, according to an EU Commission report on the quality of bathing water in 2007.