The Local Sweden

Swede: 'terrorist' name behind US visa delay

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:33:00 +0200

A Swedish filmmaker and television host claims he has not yet received a visa to the United States because authorities think his name is similar to that of a terrorist's.

Swede wanted in bribery case arrested in LA

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:40:00 +0100

Police in Los Angeles have arrested a Swedish businessman wanted on charges of attempting to bribe a Stockholm police chief.

Swedish rapper awaits hearing on murder charges in Los Angeles

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:17:00 +0100

A Los Angeles court on Monday extended the detention order for a 34-year-old Swedish hip hop artist who has been held on murder charges since November.

A tempest in a shot glass

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:51:00 +0200

With the Absolut Vodka controversy already just a memory, David Bartal gets tongue-tied in LA as his return to Sweden draws ever closer.

A thin man in fat city

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:56:00 +0200

Travelling back to his home town of Los Angeles, David Bartal finds that Sweden still has a long way to go when it comes to unhealthy food at bargain prices.