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'Splashtacular' Stockholm swimrun stuns with three world records
The Swimrun World Championships through the Stockholm archipelago produced world records in all three categories this year.The Swimrun World Championships through the Stockholm archipelago produced world records in all three categories this year.
Video links cut Parkinson's waiting times in Sweden
Doctors fighting Parkinson's Disease in Sweden have discovered it's good to talk as improved digital communications slash waiting times for treatment from six months to just one week.Doctors fighting Parkinson's Disease in Sweden have discovered it's good to talk as improved digital communications slash waiting times for treatment from six months to just one week.
Ukraine wins Eurovision with politically charged song
Australia came in second, Russia third.Australia came in second, Russia third.
Joy and pride in Kyiv after Ukraine's Eurovision victory
Jamala's win cheered up a country hit by war in its east for the past two years.Jamala's win cheered up a country hit by war in its east for the past two years.
Jamala's 'political' song wins Eurovision for Ukraine in Stockholm
Music, kitsch and politics took centre stage at the 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm on Saturday night. There was suspenseMusic, kitsch and politics took centre stage at the 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm on Saturday night. There was suspense
Eurovision hopefuls line up for finals glory
Well, Europe is in the middle of a refugee crisis, has Greece wobbling and the euro under threat, faces a resurgent Russia in the east, and aWell, Europe is in the middle of a refugee crisis, has Greece wobbling and the euro under threat, faces a resurgent Russia in the east, and a
Manga fan Jamie-Lee to sing for Germany at Eurovision Contest
The Eurovision song contest is drawing near and 18-year Jamie-Lee Kriewitz is getting ready to represent Germany in the event, that will be broadcastThe Eurovision song contest is drawing near and 18-year Jamie-Lee Kriewitz is getting ready to represent Germany in the event, that will be broadcast
Jüri Pootsmann Estonia's pop idol primed for Eurovision success
It has been a whirlwind 12-months for 21-year-old Jüri Pootsmann. He won Estonian Idol in 2015, landing him a record deal with Universal Music, his status as Estonia’s new superstar was cemented afterIt has been a whirlwind 12-months for 21-year-old Jüri Pootsmann. He won Estonian Idol in 2015, landing him a record deal with Universal Music, his status as Estonia’s new superstar was cemented after
False alarm at Stockholm's Arlanda airport
Some disruption was reported at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport after a security alert early on Tuesday. Sweden’s The Local reported that police wereSome disruption was reported at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport after a security alert early on Tuesday. Sweden’s The Local reported that police were
Lavish Stockholm banquet celebrates achievements of Nobel prize winners
A lavish banquet has been held in Stockholm for the winners of this year’s Nobel prizes. The awards – in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature andA lavish banquet has been held in Stockholm for the winners of this year’s Nobel prizes. The awards – in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and
Nobel prize banquet needs to be 'fit for a king'
In Sweden, Nobel Prize winners received the awards for literature, chemistry, physics, medicine and economics, as stipulated in the will of theIn Sweden, Nobel Prize winners received the awards for literature, chemistry, physics, medicine and economics, as stipulated in the will of the
World pays tribute to victims of Paris attacks
People around the world showed their sorrow and solidarity with France on Saturday in the wake of the Paris attacks. In Rio de Janeiro the iconicPeople around the world showed their sorrow and solidarity with France on Saturday in the wake of the Paris attacks. In Rio de Janeiro the iconic
Larssen "Dragon Tattoo" sequel publishing event of the year
The tattooed young hacker Lisbeth Salander is back in the sequel to Stieg Larsson’s “Millennium” trilogy” but with a twist – a new author – and aThe tattooed young hacker Lisbeth Salander is back in the sequel to Stieg Larsson’s “Millennium” trilogy” but with a twist – a new author – and a
Two killed, one seriously injured, in Ikea knife attack
A knife attack in an Ikea store in Sweden has left two dead and a third seriously injured. Police were called to the store, in the city ofA knife attack in an Ikea store in Sweden has left two dead and a third seriously injured. Police were called to the store, in the city of
What is life? Music and science combine in "Interplay" in Stockholm to offer answers
Bridging the gap between music and science: it’s the dream, and the objective, of a young, talented and successful conductor. In Stockholm, where heBridging the gap between music and science: it’s the dream, and the objective, of a young, talented and successful conductor. In Stockholm, where he
Sweden mourns death of prize-winning poet Tomas Transtromer
Sweden is mourning the death of one of its most famous literary figures, the Nobel Prize-winning poet Tomas Transtromer. Members of the Nobel academySweden is mourning the death of one of its most famous literary figures, the Nobel Prize-winning poet Tomas Transtromer. Members of the Nobel academy
Implanted RFID chip controls office access for Stockholm workers
At the newly opened Epicenter office complex in central Stockholm, workers no longer need a badge or pass code to open doors: a microchip implantedAt the newly opened Epicenter office complex in central Stockholm, workers no longer need a badge or pass code to open doors: a microchip implanted
Clashes on sidelines of Stockholm neo-Nazi rally
Clashes have broken out between police and activists protesting against a neo-Nazi rally in Stockholm. The violence erupted on the sidelines of aClashes have broken out between police and activists protesting against a neo-Nazi rally in Stockholm. The violence erupted on the sidelines of a
Swedish PM marches in Stockholm Pride Parade
Stockholm Pride Parade, Scandinavia’s largest, took place on Saturday (August 2). 60,000 participants took to the streets of the Swedish capitalStockholm Pride Parade, Scandinavia’s largest, took place on Saturday (August 2). 60,000 participants took to the streets of the Swedish capital
Sweden cuts borrowing costs more than expected, ECB rates unchanged
Sweden’s central bank has slashed its key interest rate to a 0.25 percent from 0.75 percent, a larger cut than was expected. The reduction in theSweden’s central bank has slashed its key interest rate to a 0.25 percent from 0.75 percent, a larger cut than was expected. The reduction in the
Sweden: E-mail gaffe sees 61,000 job-seekers invited to recruitment meeting
Angry job-seekers had to be dispersed by police in Sweden after a gaffe saw 61,000 people invited to a ‘recruitment meeting’. An e-mail askingAngry job-seekers had to be dispersed by police in Sweden after a gaffe saw 61,000 people invited to a ‘recruitment meeting’. An e-mail asking
Two stabbed during neo-Nazi attack on anti-racist protesters in Sweden
In Stockholm an attack by far-right extremists on demonstrators taking part in an anti-racism rally resulted in two stabbings and two injured policeIn Stockholm an attack by far-right extremists on demonstrators taking part in an anti-racism rally resulted in two stabbings and two injured police
Swedish far-right leader attacked with cake
A far-right Swedish politician was the victim of a rather unusual attack when a protester threw a cake in his face during a book-signing event onA far-right Swedish politician was the victim of a rather unusual attack when a protester threw a cake in his face during a book-signing event on
IPCC underlines mankind's role in Global Warming
The first report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in six years, which brings together hundreds of scientists, says it is moreThe first report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in six years, which brings together hundreds of scientists, says it is more
Riots prompt focus on Sweden's poor immigrant suburbs
Almost a week of rioting in parts of Stockholm has highlighted social problems among the mainly immigrant communities in poor areas of SwedishAlmost a week of rioting in parts of Stockholm has highlighted social problems among the mainly immigrant communities in poor areas of Swedish
Stockholm riots provoke questions about Sweden's immigrants
As Stockholm wakes up after a fifth consecutive night of rioting, questions are increasingly being asked about the root causes. A police stationAs Stockholm wakes up after a fifth consecutive night of rioting, questions are increasingly being asked about the root causes. A police station
Stockholm hit by worst riots in years
Several Stockholm suburbs have experienced a third night of unrest, with youths setting fire to cars and throwing stones at police and firefightersSeveral Stockholm suburbs have experienced a third night of unrest, with youths setting fire to cars and throwing stones at police and firefighters
Third night of rioting hits Stockholm suburbs
Youths set fire to cars and buildings as rioting continued for a third night in the suburbs of Stockholm. Violence was reported in a number ofYouths set fire to cars and buildings as rioting continued for a third night in the suburbs of Stockholm. Violence was reported in a number of
Youth riots in Stockholm suburb
In the Stockholm suburb of Husby, police clashed with youths, who set fire to buildings and cars on May 19. Authorities said that around 50 peopleIn the Stockholm suburb of Husby, police clashed with youths, who set fire to buildings and cars on May 19. Authorities said that around 50 people
Switzerland and Sweden to meet in World Championship final
Co-hosts Sweden will meet surprise package Switzerland in Sunday’s final of the world ice hockey championships following respective wins over FinlandCo-hosts Sweden will meet surprise package Switzerland in Sunday’s final of the world ice hockey championships following respective wins over Finland