Russia Threatens Beloved Swedish Kids Book
Local Sweden News
The Swedish children's book character Karlsson on the Roof could meet an untimely death in Russia, despite his popularity there, if an education ministry proposal to ban "family-hostile literature" comes into effect.
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Its Amazing To Represent Sweden: Sanna Nielsen
Local Sweden News
Who else but Sweden's Eurovision entry Sanna Nielsen for our Swede of the Week? We chatted with Sanna ahead of Saturday's final about her fans, her plans, and what "undo my sad" actually means.
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We Wanted A Revolution But It Didnt Go So Well: Husby Teens
Local Sweden News
Revolution or riot, hooligans or heroes? One year after the Stockholm unrest that shocked the world, Husby residents tell The Local that nothing has changed - "We wanted to be heard, but they keep forgetting us".
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Swedish Court Evacuated After Bomb Threat
Local Sweden News
The Borås District Court in central Sweden was evacuated on Friday after staff received a bomb threat via email. Police have been unable to track the sender or deduce a motive.
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The Swede Sending A House To The Moon
Local Sweden News
Swedish artist Mikael Genberg's crazy idea of sending a sculpture in the shape of a house to the moon looks set to become a reality. For daring to go where no artist has gone before he's our Swede of the week. Obviously.
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Stateless World Cup Kicks Off In Sweden
Local Sweden News
Some 12 teams representing stateless people, regions seeking autonomy and other non-FIFA affiliated teams have gathered in Östersund in northern Sweden to compete in the Conifa World Cup.
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Stockholm Launches beggar Hotline
Local Sweden News
Stockholm is opening a telephone hotline to help the city's growing homeless population, but one local charity worker says the move is just a government ploy.
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Sweden Democrats Ukip Deal Eases pariah Status
Local Sweden News
Ukip leader Nigel Farage's decision to admit the Sweden Democrats (SD) into its European parliament group helps to give the party with fascist roots greater credibility and acceptance, according to a Swedish expert.
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