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What's On in Sweden: Event detail

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:38:00 +0100

Find out more about events taking place in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.

Artist Cindy Sherman plays dress-up in Sweden

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:13:00 +0200

The inescapable work of US artist Cindy Sherman has perforated Stockholm like a visual scream, both "repelling and riveting", as the Museum of Modern Art (Moderna) shows the darker side to the master of playing dress-up.

Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:41:00 +0200

The ATP Stockholm Open hits the Swedish capital on Saturday with international players vying for a piece of the €530,000 ($718,000) pie. Will it be a local Swede who takes out this year's title? The Local chats to the tournament organizer to find out more.

Swedish terrorist electrifies theatre stage

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:43:00 +0200

Swedish author Jonas Hassen Khemiri's play I Call My Brothers has taken the Stockholm theatre scene by storm - the tale of a young man's struggle to figure out how an Arab-Swedish terrorist trying to bomb Stockholm in 2010 affects him - because superficially, they look alike.

Gallery: The Local's Property of the Week

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 14:26:00 +0200

This week's property is a lovely family house located in Bromma, just a short commute from Stockholm city.

Stockholm hit by 'angry animal' protest

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:09:00 +0200

A handful of observant Stockholmers found themselves owners of their own piece of original artwork on Friday thanks to one local artist's "angry animal" protest against an "overpriced and elitist" art world.

Court backs Stockholm Slussen project

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:08:00 +0200

Sweden's Environmental Court (Mark och Miljödomstolen) has approved the City of Stockholm's plans for the controversial redevelopment of the Slussen road and rail junction, a decision which can't be appealed.

Wanted: 10,000 tales from Stockholm's burbs

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:15:00 +0200

A rising teenage fashion designer and a genteel postcard-collecting pensioner find themselves sharing the spotlight thanks to a new initiative in the south Stockholm suburb of Farsta that uses local stories to boost community interaction.

Emirates launches Stockholm-Dubai flights

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:11:00 +0200

Emirates opened a direct route from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Dubai on Thursday in the company of Sweden's Minister of Trade Ewa Björling.

GALLERY: Stockholm's 'Tough Viking' race

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 17:49:00 +0200

While the real Swedish Vikings may have pillaged their last village long ago, the 21st century versions competed in the Tough Viking Race on Sunday in Stockholm - fighting obstacles of fire, water, electricity, and much more. Check out the pictures.

'We can all do things to make the world better'

Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:52:00 +0200

As Sweden celebrated the Raoul Wallenberg Day for the first time in sunny Stockholm, The Local asked Swedes in attendance why their hero should still be remembered.

Stockholm rent controls favour the wealthy: report

Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:12:00 +0200

Stockholm's rent controls benefit wealthy residents in the city centre and do nothing to fight economic segregation with those living in the suburbs, according to a new report from the Swedish Property Federation (Fastighetsägarna Stockholm).

Must the Swedish show go on?

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 16:25:00 +0200

A visit to the ever-popular Swedish sing-along show Allsång på Skansen causes German reporter Steffen Daniel Meyer to note that Swedes, just like Germans, cling to a dated family show, and wonder if trying to please everyone results in pleasing no one?

The dos and don'ts of Swedish work wear

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 16:43:00 +0200

We all know how Swedish men deal with the summer heat when wearing trousers to work just won't do. They wear skirts. Good on you if you're bold enough to follow the Stockholm train driver's suit (or rather lack thereof). Otherwise guys, a nice, crisp pair of shorts should do the job.

Swedish ministers invite press home for coffee

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:49:00 +0200

After the Almedalen week of Swedish politics, the news pages slip into a coma... or do they? Sweden's ministers instead lure journos into their lair by offering them morning coffee every week. The Local's Steffen Daniel Meyer takes us on a tour to see what's happening when nothing is happening.

Killer princesses invade Stockholm streets

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:10:00 +0200

Graffiti paintings of Disney’s fairytale princesses brandishing guns and knives have been mysteriously appearing on walls around Stockholm, garnering global attention after photos went viral on Facebook. The man behind them is a Swedish Street Artist known only as “Herr Nilsson”.

Sun shines as Swedes ready for Finland test

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:28:00 +0200
The second round of Euro 2013 matches are set to be played out in the scorching sunshine with Sweden's evening clash with Finland in Gothenburg set to be played in balmy temperatures.

Top ten: Best Stockholm subway stations

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:23:00 +0200
The Stockholm metro has often been referred to as an art museum in itself, with many of the stations featuring either themed designs, vibrant colours, or traditional paintings on the walls. The Local's Elodie Pradet lists the best ten in the city.

Rare Abba memorabilia up for auction in Sweden

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0200
A vast collection of memorabilia of the legendary Swedish pop group Abba including two rare recordings along with clogs and clippings is set to go under the hammer in Sweden in August, an auction house said Friday.

'Hero' postal worker ends UK man's ID nightmare

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:57:00 +0200
A British man who was stymied in his attempts to retrieve his passport from a Stockholm postal outlet finally has the document in hand thanks to the service-minded efforts of a "heroic" postal employee.