https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A shipwreck dating back to the 1500s has been found in a courtyard in central Stockholm. https://www.thelocal.se/20191219/archaeologists-uncover-16th-century-shipwreck-in-central-stockholm Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:23:57 +0100 archaeologists-uncover-16th-century-shipwreck-in-central-stockholm Swedish divers have discovered two wrecks believed to be warships sunk in the 17th century. And they think at least one can be linked to the Vasa, the iconic Swedish ship that sank on its maiden voyage. https://www.thelocal.se/20191108/is-this-new-shipwreck-the-missing-sister-ship-of-vasa Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:21:59 +0100 is-this-new-shipwreck-the-missing-sister-ship-of-vasa A ship carrying French cognac to Tzar Nicholas II's Russia was sunk in the Baltic Sea more than 100 years ago. The cargo has now been salvaged. https://www.thelocal.se/20191104/swedish-divers-salvage-900-bottles-of-rare-french-cognac-and-liqueur-from-shipwreck Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:25:22 +0100 swedish-divers-salvage-900-bottles-of-rare-french-cognac-and-liqueur-from-shipwreck Four centuries after Sweden's most famous shipwreck, the Vasa, sank on its maiden journey, experts believe they have at last found one of her lost guns at the bottom of the sea. https://www.thelocal.se/20180828/the-vasa-ship-missing-cannon-may-have-been-found-stockholm Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:51:38 +0200 the-vasa-ship-missing-cannon-may-have-been-found-stockholm Two shipwrecks, including one possibly dating back to the 14th century, have been found at the bottom of the sea as part of a project to open a new maritime museum in Stockholm. https://www.thelocal.se/20180126/swedish-divers-find-two-new-incredible-shipwrecks-in-the-baltic-sea Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:14:14 +0100 swedish-divers-find-two-new-incredible-shipwrecks-in-the-baltic-sea A man who was attempting to sail solo from Sweden to Spain has been rescued after a huge search and rescue mission. https://www.thelocal.se/20171031/shipwrecked-sailor-saved-after-writing-help-in-moss Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:37:34 +0100 shipwrecked-sailor-saved-after-writing-help-in-moss The wreck of a four-century-old ship that used to belong to King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden has been uncovered in central Stockholm. https://www.thelocal.se/20170906/swedish-kings-scepter-shipwreck-17th-century-warship-found-in-central-stockholm Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:30:07 +0200 swedish-kings-scepter-shipwreck-17th-century-warship-found-in-central-stockholm Marine archaeologists believe they have identified a shipwreck in the south of Sweden as an historic warship the same size as the one displayed in Stockholm's world famous Vasa musem. https://www.thelocal.se/20170201/southern-sweden-may-have-its-own-vasa-as-historic-shipwreck-is-identified Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:47:32 +0100 southern-sweden-may-have-its-own-vasa-as-historic-shipwreck-is-identified As anyone who has visited the world-renowned Vasa museum in Stockholm will know, Swedes has an affinity for shipwrecks, so there has been plenty of excitement over the recent discovery of a completely unknown wreck off the coast of the country in the Baltic Sea. https://www.thelocal.se/20161102/divers-find-hundreds-of-unopened-bottles-on-mystery-shipwreck Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:33:56 +0100 divers-find-hundreds-of-unopened-bottles-on-mystery-shipwreck Swedish scientists have discovered what is believed to be 340-year-old cheese on board an iconic shipwreck. https://www.thelocal.se/20160727/old-stinky-cheese-found-on-swedish-17th-century-ship Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:51:37 +0200 old-stinky-cheese-found-on-swedish-17th-century-ship A Swedish ship that is the world's largest seaworthy wooden vessel of its class is up for sale, after owners ran out of funds for its upkeep. https://www.thelocal.se/20160527/giant-replica-of-swedish-18th-century-ship-up-for-sale Fri, 27 May 2016 14:10:51 +0200 giant-replica-of-swedish-18th-century-ship-up-for-sale Another two shipwrecks dating back to at least the 1600s have been found in central Stockholm. https://www.thelocal.se/20160429/two-historic-shipwrecks-found-in-central-stockholm Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:49:36 +0200 two-historic-shipwrecks-found-in-central-stockholm The European Commission said on Wednesday it had opened an investigation into 19 countries for violations of asylum laws, including Sweden, France and Germany. https://www.thelocal.se/20150923/sweden-among-eu-states-probed-for-asylum-violations Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:09:13 +0200 sweden-among-eu-states-probed-for-asylum-violations The devastating shipwreck disaster in the Mediterranean has put the question of allowing EU embassies to process asylum applications back on the table, as the UN upped the death toll to 800 in the latest tragedy. But the Swedish coalition government remains divided on the issue. https://www.thelocal.se/20150421/swedish-government-split-on-eu-embassy-asylum Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:33:08 +0200 swedish-government-split-on-eu-embassy-asylum UPDATED: As around 700 refugees remain missing after this weekend's shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea, devastated relatives in Sweden have told of their anxious wait to find out if their loved ones are dead or alive. https://www.thelocal.se/20150420/swedish-relatives-fear-for-migrants-lost-at-sea Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:24:35 +0200 swedish-relatives-fear-for-migrants-lost-at-sea Archaeologists pulled a gargantuan and probably Swedish cannon from the 18th century wreckage of Blackbeard's ship this week. The Local asks the experts why the legendary pirate was cannons ablaze and bang on trend with Swedish artillery. https://www.thelocal.se/20131101/blackbeards-swedish-booty-dredged-up-from-sea Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:10:00 +0100 blackbeards-swedish-booty-dredged-up-from-sea Two shipwrecks believed to be 17th-century Danish warships have emerged along the Stockholm waterfront due to unusually low water levels. https://www.thelocal.se/20130328/47000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:36:00 +0100 47000 A 300-year-old skull with traces of brain tissue has been located by divers excavating the royal ship Kronan in the waters off the Baltic Sea island of Öland. https://www.thelocal.se/20120723/42190 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:37:00 +0200 42190 An 800-year-old shipwreck has been found by divers off the south coast of Sweden, prompting archaeologists to ponder the potential treasures inside. https://www.thelocal.se/20120618/41510 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:32:00 +0200 41510 Divers working in the Stockholm archipelago believe they have discovered the wreck of the legendary Swedish royal ship the “Resande Man” which famously disappeared carrying the crown jewels en route to Poland in 1660. https://www.thelocal.se/20120530/41134 Wed, 30 May 2012 13:45:00 +0200 41134