Neo-Nazi Clashes In Sweden: One Year On
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A year after the violent clashes in Stockholm between neo-Nazis and anti-racist demonstrators, the presence of right-wing extremist groups remains strong. But the angry scenes helped inspire a more united anti-fascist movement with another protest rally planned this weekend.
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Sweden Seeks Ban On Foreign Booze Advertising
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Two powerful Swedish lobby groups have turned to the European Commission to try and get a complete ban on alcohol advertising on television, after it emerged some channels were dodging the ban by being registered abroad.
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High Chance Of Northern Lights In Sweden Skies
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A particularly active sun and clear cold nights are a combination which have dramatically raised the chances of experiencing the northern lights in Swedish skies this new year.
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Swedish Security Service Goes Viral With First Tweet
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Sweden's Security Service Säpo posted its first tweet on Friday, with a cheeky enough message to make headlines across Sweden.
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Sweden Confirms Four Superman Drug Deaths
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Two more people have died from using the so-called 'Superman' drug, Swedish police have confirmed to The Local, bringing the total number of deaths from the drug in Sweden to four.
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Stockholm To Get gender Equal Snow Ploughs
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Pavements and cycle lanes are set to be cleared before roads in Sweden's capital, as part of plans to make the city just as safe for men - who are more likely to be drivers - and women - who are less likely to get behind the wheel in Stockholm.
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Frozen Hanging Woman Died climbing Fence
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A woman found hanging dead on a fence in Norrköping, about one hour south of Stockholm, was pierced by razor-sharp spikes, but probably ended up there 'by accident', police have concluded.
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Two Roma beggars have been paid to take part in a controversial art installation that has seen them sitting and standing in silence with a paper cup in front of them in a Malmö art gallery.
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