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How the world reacted to Sweden's Eurovision win
The world's press were - more or less - united in their praise for Måns Zelmerlöw and his track Heroes, Sweden's winning entry in this year's Eurovision
Sweden's Eurovision star Måns through to final
Sweden's Eurovision hope, Måns Zelmerlöw, sailed through with his track 'Heroes' in a semi-final that was mostly lined with rock goth-inspired ballads. But will he nail his gnome fist bump in time for Saturday's final?
Five top facts: Sweden's Eurovision entry
UPDATED: Just three years after winning Eurovision, Sweden is again tipped as one of the favourites to take home the crown on Saturday. Here, The Local brings you the five things you need to know about the 28-year-old Swedish heartthrob who has stirred up quite the social media buzz in Vienna.
US teen admits to aiding Lars Vilks murder plot
A teenager of Pakistani origin resident in the US has admitted to assisting in the so-called "Jihad Jane" plot to murder Swedish artist Lars Vilks.
Italy's Riccardo Muti wins prestigious Swedish opera prize
Italian director Riccardo Muti was awarded the $1 million prize in memory of Sweden's legendary soprano Birgit Nilsson for 2011, the jury said Wednesday.
'Jihad Jane' ally admits to Vilks murder plot
A female comrade of the woman dubbed "Jihad Jane" pleaded guilty Tuesday in US federal court to terror-related charges, officials said.
'Jihad Jane' admits to Lars Vilks murder plot
An American woman who called herself "JihadJane" pleaded guilty Tuesday to terror-related charges stemming from a plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist.
Second suspect held in Malmö art theft
Another man is being held for his suspected involvement in the theft of three paintings from the Malmö Art Museum last week. Police believe the heist was an inside job.
Reinfeldt: no burqa ban in Sweden
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said definitively on Thursday that he is against introducing legislation which would ban women from wearing burqas.