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WATCH: Malmö revellers' late-night pavement Abba routine goes viral

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:33:58 +0200

A video of a group of twenty-somethings dancing to Abba at 2am on the streets of Malmö has gone viral, made the news across Europe, and received the ultimate accolade: the approval of the disco superstars themselves.

Swedish student to face trial after anti-deportation protest that stopped flight

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 18:33:00 +0100

The Swedish student who livestreamed her onboard protest against the deportation of an Afghan asylum seeker will go on trial on Monday.

Swedish student whose flight disruption went viral now faces charges

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:27:56 +0200

The Swedish student who livestreamed her onboard protest against the deportation of an Afghan asylum seeker over the summer is being charged with violating Sweden’s Aviation Act, broadcaster SVT reported on Friday.

Swedish rescue service to distracted parents: Watch your swimming kids, not your phones!

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:01:27 +0200

The Rescue Service of Södra Älvsborg (SÄRF) in western Sweden is being both hailed and criticised on Facebook for a light-hearted campaign meant to draw attention to a serious problem.

Ikea causes stir by asking customers to pee on their new ad

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:56:09 +0100

Swedish furniture giant Ikea made international headlines after asking customers to urinate on their new print advert if they want a discount when buying a crib.

Swedish women's handball team has viral hit with Zumba dance video

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 18:18:16 +0100

Fresh off the back of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the World Women's Handball Championship for the first time since 2001, the Swedish women's handball team have also chalked up a further success after one of their Instagram videos went viral.

Watch: Swedish ex-PM Carl Bildt photobombs an interview and it's a bit weird

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:10:36 +0200

From Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to photo bomber? Carl Bildt, one of Sweden's most high-profile politicians, has gone viral in a rather unusual way.

WATCH: Swede's fluent Arabic earns him global internet fame

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:22:37 +0200

Carl 'Kalle' Alm has become an internet hit sensation after the blond Swedish security guard was filmed while chatting away with an Iraqi man – in fluent Arabic.

Swedish policeman halts traffic to ask a stranger for a dance: viral image

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:33:14 +0200

A heartwarming picture of a police officer cheerfully halting traffic in central Stockholm after spontaneously asking a member of the public to dance with him has gone viral in Sweden.

Cheeky seagull photobombs Swede's seaside lunch… and steals his food

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:00:09 +0200

You know that feeling when all you want to do is take a nice picture of your seafood sandwich and then a seagull swoops in and ruins everything?

Ikea's cheeky response to the Balenciaga bag that looks suspiciously like another bag

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:14:33 +0200

Ikea does not seem to mind the attention it has received after Balenciaga launched a new high-fashion tote bag seemingly inspired by the furniture giant's iconic crinkly blue bag.

WATCH: Can this viral Swedish fika hit create world peace?

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:56:31 +0200

Two Swedes behind a viral anthem which may just become the simultaneously most annoying and awesome Swedish global hit of the year have told The Local they are overwhelmed by the reactions.

Watch Zara Larsson do impressions of Adele, Kanye West and others

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:08:37 +0100

Sweden's pop star Zara Larsson has revealed she is truly a 90s kid in a video where she imitates artists such as Rihanna and Adele, but fails to recognize an Abba legend.

Instagrammer beautifully rips these online pervs to shreds

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:00:25 +0100

A Swedish handball player has told The Local about the threats – but also praise – she has received since she decided to start shaming her online abusers on social media.

Swedish chocolate ball mocks Trump with 'alternative facts'

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:16:33 +0100

In one corner: the arguably most powerful man in the world. In the other: a Swedish chocolate ball. Let's get ready to rumble.

This Swedish ad helps robots get parental leave and work-life balance

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:22:19 +0100

An ad campaign for a Swedish trade union confederation has become an unlikely viral hit thanks to its imaginative portrayal of robots demanding better working conditions and parental leave.

You'll never guess what's not allowed at this Swedish hostel

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:48:24 +0100

An unusual sign at a hostel in Stockholm's tourism hotspot has gone viral after one of its guests posted a picture of it on Facebook.

Swedish football diehard who went viral doesn't get the fuss

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:16:27 +0200

A Swedish football fan who became an internet sensation because he was the only person who made a 1164km round trip to see his team has told The Local that he doesn't understand what all the fuss is about.

Police close Facebook thread after call for help derails

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:58:03 +0200

Police on the Swedish island of Gotland have been forced to close the comments section of a Facebook post asking the public for information about an attack on a group of young boys because it could no longer be adequately moderated.

Watch this Swede roll a kayak without spilling a drop of beer

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:48:19 +0200

Ever wondered how to do a 360 degree underwater turn in a kayak without spilling a drop of your beer? One talented Swede has proven that it is possible in a new video.