The Local Sweden

Podcast: Stockholm Syndrome revisited

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:15:00 +0200

Last year The Local's Paul Rapacioli wrote a series of articles entitled Stockholm Syndrome, chronicling his experiences settling in in Sweden. Now, following an invitation from podcast site mePodium, the column has been resurrected in audio form.

Stockholm Syndrome: Silence emboldens

Mon, 15 May 2006 14:40:00 +0200

I am not a violent man. Indeed, blessed with an easygoing nature and, when that fails, a blistering burst of pace over thirty metres, I've managed to stay well clear of trouble throughout my life.

Stockholm Syndrome: Don't blame Sweden

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:07:00 +0200

I was having the kind of day that makes you want to lock yourself in a wardrobe until it's all over.

Stockholm Syndrome: Sporting loyalty

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:33:00 +0100

Arri was a bit late to the class on Monday evening.

Stockholm Syndrome: 26th June 1933

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 11:50:00 +0100

Sandviken 26th June 1933

Stockholm Syndrome: 19th June 1933

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 11:48:00 +0100

Sandviken 19th June 1933

Stockholm Syndrome: Messages from the past

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 11:45:00 +0100
It's easy living abroad these days. With a scorching internet connection, a mobile phone and a dextrous thumb, staying in touch with friends and family around the world is as easy as popping next door for a cup of tea with your friendly neighbour.

Stockholm Syndrome: Kidz rule

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:52:00 +0100
Sweden is ruled by a bunch of uneducated, irresponsible, often incomprehensible individuals who simply won't - or can't - do what the rest of us want them to do.

Stockholm Syndrome: Ambition impossible?

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:37:00 +0100
It seemed as though it was just going to be me and Rositza, my teacher, at our Swedish class this week. I'm all for a bit of individual tuition but Rositza seems to take it rather personally when people don't show.

Stockholm Syndrome: Swedes all singled out

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:02:00 +0100
Herding together a bunch of foreigners and encouraging them to speak Swedish is, in principle, a Good Idea. Having such diverse backgrounds, values and reasons for being in Sweden, you would expect the conversation to gush as we share our experiences of our new country.

Stockholm Syndrome: catch up on the autumn's stories

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:14:00 +0100
'Stockholm Syndrome' - when a hostage sympathises with, or even falls in love with, his or her captor - perfectly sums up our correspondent's attitude towards the Swedish capital.

Stockholm Syndrome: Networking is not working

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:19:00 +0100
For years I have tried to convince Mrs Syndrome that, as a writer, when I'm gazing out of the window, I'm working. It doesn't satisfy her and if she doesn't hear fingers bashing away at a keyboard she will ask what I'm doing.

Stockholm Syndrome: Nothing private about property

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:34:00 +0100
I arrived late to our class last Thursday to find everyone poring over the property papers.

Stockholm Syndrome: Did you hear the one about the Swede?

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:48:00 +0100
Cross-cultural weddings are always good value and last weekend's was no exception. A boisterous bunch of Britishers had Ryanaired over to support their friend, brother and son, who would be returning home with the prize catch of a Swedish wife.

Stockholm Syndrome: It's not what you say...

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 12:32:00 +0100
The first teacher to grapple with our class after our beloved Stefan left was a disaster.

Stockholm Syndrome: I want to grow old in Sweden

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:51:00 +0100
Ninety-five. That's old. And I had been warned that ninety-five year old Greta, who I was on my way to visit at her retirement home, didn't speak any English.

Stockholm Syndrome: A clean sweep

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:18:00 +0100
Let me make this clear right from the off: I am not a 'group' person.

Stockholm Syndrome: Men are the new women

Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:07:00 +0100
Lately, I've noticed, I've become a lot scruffier. I shave less regularly than I used to. I've more or less stopped buying clothes. And at least twice a week I leave home without doing my flies up.

Stockholm Syndrome: One beer please

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:16:00 +0200
I distinctly remember the last time I bought a round of drinks for a bunch of Swedes.

Stockholm Syndrome: Teacher training

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:50:00 +0200
I could see that Stefan had something to tell us as he walked into the classroom. He was late, which was most unlike him, and he looked sheepish.