The Local Sweden

Ancient strain of plague found in Sweden – and it could rewrite history

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:18:20 +0100

The world's oldest known strain of the plague has been found outside a small town in western Sweden – almost 5000 years old to be more specific.

Two men to appear in court over Gothenburg synagogue attack

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 17:54:08 +0100

The prosecutor has asked to have two men remanded in custody over an attack on a synagogue in Gothenburg, but says there may be more than a dozen perpetrators.

'If you've got a unique idea - just go for it'

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:43:00 +0100

A 25-year-old dog lover from Texas unleashed an unusual business idea when she moved to Gothenburg three years ago, charting an unexpected path in building up her Swedish career.

Sweden to host Barça and Man Utd in friendly

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:21:00 +0200

Manchester United will play Barcelona in a pre-season friendly in Gothenburg on August 8th, the Premier League giants confirmed Thursday.

'Retard doll' shocks Swedish shoppers

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:28:00 +0200

A doll billed as a "real retard" found its way into stores in Gothenburg in western Sweden on Thursday, prompting strong reactions about a campaign meant to draw attention to the treatment of people with disabilities.

What's On in Sweden: December 24th - 30th

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:55:00 +0100

What’s on in Sweden: Charles Dickens classic and new circus in Stockholm, Balkan beats in Gothenburg and electronica in Malmö.

What's On in Sweden: December 17th - 23rd

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:08:00 +0100

What’s on in Sweden: A mime cabaret in Stockholm, Xmas folk tunes in Gothenburg, and Fatboy consumes Malmö.

What's On in Sweden: December 10th - 16th

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:04:00 +0100

What’s on in Sweden: British punks in Stockholm, American scratchers in Gothenburg and a study of entertainment in Malmö.

What's On in Sweden: November 26-December 2

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:25:00 +0100

What’s on in Sweden: Camels and horses ride into Stockholm, a month of Cock in Gothenburg and Dubstep rules in Malmö.

What's On in Sweden: November 19th - 25th

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:10:00 +0100

What’s on in Sweden: Brown and Friendly comedy in Stockholm, A Bullet For My Valentine in Gothenburg and Lady Gaga comes to Malmö.

What's On August 6th - August 12th

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:31:00 +0200

What’s on in Sweden: Horses for courses in Stockholm, a culture party in Gothenburg while Malmö brings on the clowns.

Volvo Cars to cut production in Sweden

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:30:00 +0100

A drop in demand has moved Volvo Cars to reduce production at its main plant in Sweden in January and February, the company said on Friday.

Parents to get truancy reports via text message

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:27:00 +0200

When students cut class in Gothenburg, their parents receive a text message in their mobile phones alerting them of the offence.