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Friday, October 9, 2015

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Refugee Crisis
Relocated refugees set for northern Sweden
The Eritrean group leaving Rome's Ciampino airport. Photo: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Relocated refugees set for northern Sweden

UPDATED: A group of 19 Eritreans have left Italy to travel to northern Sweden on Friday as part of the first phase of a programme to relocate tens of thousands of refugees within the EU. 
Swedish herring party sparks gas leak fears
Fermented herring, or "surströmming", is famed for its smell. Photo: Hasse Holmberg/Scanpix

Swedish herring party sparks gas leak fears

A team from the Swedish rescue services were more than a little surprised when a presumed gas leak in an apartment building in southern Stockholm turned out to be no more than a fermented herring party. 
    LIVE: Norway's Nobel Peace Prize 2015
    The Norwegian Nobel Institute where the peace prize will be announced on Friday. Photo; James Mason-Hudson

    LIVE: Norway's Nobel Peace Prize 2015

    The winner of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize has just been announced. Find out all the latest here. 
      Swedish military lifts lid on foreign intrusions
      Two Swedish JAS Gripen jets taking off. Photo: Lars Pehrson/SvD/TT

      Swedish military lifts lid on foreign intrusions

      Sweden's Armed Forces on Friday for the first time disclosed secret information about the foreign powers violating Swedish territory in the past five years. Top of the list? The United States. 
      The Local Recipes
      How to make pork fillet with Swedish apples
      Pork fillet with Swedish apples. Photo: John Duxbury

      How to make pork fillet with Swedish apples

      Perfect for a cosy autumn or winter evening, this dish, called 'fläskfile med äpplen' in Swedish, was inspired by food writer John Duxbury's visit to Kivik, southern Sweden's apple capital. 
      Nobel Prizes 2015
      'It should be a big celebration in Belarus'
      Svetlana Alexievich after winning the Nobel Prize. Photo: AP Photo/Sergei Grits

      'It should be a big celebration in Belarus'

      In two of Minsk's largest bookstores, local author Svetlana Alexievich's books were on prominent display after she won Sweden's Nobel Prize in Literature – but only in an edition published in Russian. 
      Divers find 17th-century Swedish warship
      The 'Solen' warship. Photo: Jens Lindström/Maritime Museum

      Divers find 17th-century Swedish warship

      Swedish divers confirmed on Thursday that they have uncovered the wreck of a legendary warship which was lost off the coast of Karlskrona in southern Sweden in the 17th century. 
      New air routes for Nordic business travellers
      Passengers waiting for their luggage. Photo: Helena Landstedt/TT

      New air routes for Nordic business travellers

      A pair of announcements from rival airlines SAS and Norwegian on Thursday will give business travellers based in southern Sweden plenty of new international options in the near future. 
      Nobel Prizes 2015
      BLOG: Sweden's Nobel Prize in Literature 2015
      The Nobel Literature Prize announced in Stockholm on Thursday. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg

      BLOG: Sweden's Nobel Prize in Literature 2015

      Belarusian author Svetlana Alexievich won the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday. The Local live blogged the announcement in Stockholm. 
      Two men hurt in west Sweden shooting
      Police investigating the attack. Photo: Adam Ihse/TT

      Two men hurt in west Sweden shooting

      Police in west Sweden have launched an attempted murder or manslaughter investigation after two men were injured in a shooting near an apartment block in Borås in west Sweden. 
        Features
        What's on in Sweden
        Five ace autumn art and photography exhibitions
        Work by Emil Nolde (seen here in Paris) is on show in Gothenburg this week. Photo: Remy de la Mauviniere/TT

        Five ace autumn art and photography exhibitions

        It's getting chilly in Sweden so why not treat yourself to a few hours of culture inside a warm gallery this week? Not into art? You'll find our regular interactive guide to music, family and outdoor events at the bottom of this article. 
        Nobel Prizes 2015
        Seven fun facts about Sweden's Nobel laureate
        Tomas Lindahl pictured in Hertfordshire in the UK on the day of his win. Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

        Seven fun facts about Sweden's Nobel laureate

        Swedish cancer researcher Tomas Lindahl will share the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Aziz Sancar and Paul Modrich. Here's what you need to know about Sweden's homegrown Nobel laureate. 
        The Local List
        Five cosy hotel bars in Sweden's cool capital
        Many of Stockholm's hotels serve up cockails. Photo: Eric Risberg/TT

        Five cosy hotel bars in Sweden's cool capital

        Hotels aren't just the preserve of tourists in Stockholm. They are also home to some of the hippest drinking spots loved by locals. Here's our pick of places to stay snuggly during autumn and winter. 
        Opinion
        'Swedes say train or die – it's gone too far'
        Swedes love to keep fit. But has it gone too far? Photo: Sara Ingman/Image Bank Sweden

        'Swedes say train or die – it's gone too far'

        Sweden has turned exercise into an obsession rather than a fun way to keep fit, argues Olga Rönnberg, a Russian-born fitness instructor based in Stockholm. 6 comments
        My Swedish Career
        'We live this life with no money but a lot of love'
        Mats Lideborg and Summer Masuda of the band If I Ruled The World. Photo: IIRTW

        'We live this life with no money but a lot of love'

        In this week's My Swedish Career feature, The Local talks to musician, actress and pre-school teacher Summer Masuda about how to juggle a creative life in the Swedish capital while still paying the bills. 
        More news
        Refugee crisis
        Refugee centres packed as cold winter calls
        Refugees in a sports hall in Sickla, Stockholm last month. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

        Refugee centres packed as cold winter calls

        Sweden's refugee centres are reaching saturation point, the country's migration agency has warned, calling for gyms and disaster shelters to be used to accommodate the overflow before winter sets in. 
        Video
        Swedish cyclist refuses to get out of truck's way
        Stock picture of a bicycle unrelated to the incident. Photo: Werner Nystrand/Folio/imagebank.sweden.se

        Swedish cyclist refuses to get out of truck's way

        A video of a truck and a cyclist who caused gridlock in a southern Swedish town when they got stuck in stand-off with neither willing to budge has sparked a huge debate after going viral. 
        Opinion
        'Sweden needs a stake in the global news game'
        Credit: Holger Ellgaard (Creative Commons)

        'Sweden needs a stake in the global news game'

        The US and Germany have taken the lead in the battle for the future of news. Sweden has what it takes to seize the initiative but the country's media giants need to think more globally, argues The Local's founder Paul Rapacioli. 
        Nobel Prizes 2015
        BLOG: Sweden's Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2015
        The Nobel Prize in Chemistry being announced in Stockholm. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT

        BLOG: Sweden's Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2015

        The three winners of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry in Stockholm have been revealed - and one of them is a Swede. The Local live blogged Wednesday's announcement. 
        Nordic Noir
        New Swedish Wallander 'out of the question'
        Kenneth Branagh in the UK TV version of Wallander. Photo: Yellowbird/TT

        New Swedish Wallander 'out of the question'

        Swedish writer Henning Mankell, who died on Monday, was adamant that his characters, including detective Kurt Wallander, should never be resurrected by a another writer, his publisher has said. 
        From our other editions
        The Local List
        How living in Austria will change your lifestyle
        Hallstatt. Breathe... and relax. Photo: Peperoni/Flickr

        How living in Austria will change your lifestyle

        Whether for better or worse, many foreigners find that their habits alter after living in Austria for some time. Here, a few veteran expats share their experiences of how Austrian culture has changed their lifestyles. 
        Bern sells off border homes at bargain prices
        Former residence for border guards up for sale in L'Auberson. Photo: RTS/Screenshot

        Bern sells off border homes at bargain prices

        In Switzerland this looks like a steal of a deal: a three-level house divided into three spacious apartments close to cross-country skiing and hiking trails for just 450,000 francs ($464,000). 
        Refugee crisis
        Thousands form 'living border' against refugees
        Members of Thuringian Pegida offshoot Thügida demonstrating in August. File photo: DPA

        Thousands form 'living border' against refugees

        People across the eastern state of Saxony took part in demonstrations against refugees being taken into Germany at the weekend, with thousands gathering on the Czech frontier to form a "living border". 
        Denmark approves tougher citizenship rules
        April's citizenship celebration at Christiansborg. Photo: Linda Kastrup/Scanpix

        Denmark approves tougher citizenship rules

        UPDATED: Integration Minister Inger Støjberg has secured the necessary support for her plan to make it more difficult to become a Dane, she said on Monday. 
        The Local quiz
        Could you pass the new Spanish citizenship test?
        Photo: CoffeTableArtStuff/Flickr

        Could you pass the new Spanish citizenship test?

        A new cultural test will be released in October for foreigners attempting to gain Spanish nationality. But could you pass? 
        Culture
        Nobel Literature Laureate 2015
        National
        IN PICTURES: Your best snaps of Northern Lights in Sweden
        Culture
        Five great art exhibitions in Sweden
        Sponsored Article
        'Sweden needs a stake in the global news game'
        Sponsored Article
        Stockholm International School: helping expat students feel at home
        Blog updates
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        Technology
        Sweden's Nobel Chemistry Laureate: 'he likes science and wine'
        Travel
        The secret to more travel for less
        Gallery
        People-watching: October 7th
        Sponsored Article
        Swedes 'know more about sex' than Brits
        National
        Is Sweden no longer the world leader in gender equality?
        Sponsored Article
        11 reasons students pick Stockholm University
        Technology
        Nobel Physics Laureates 2015
        Business & Money
        Is Sweden heading for housing crash?
        Culture
        Sweden mourns Nordic Noir legend
        Analysis & Opinion
        Why Sweden's 'six-hour day' is bogus
        National
        Nobel Medicine Laureates 2015
        Business & Money
        Five essential tips for buying your first home in Sweden
        Gallery
        Property of the week: Tumlehed, Gothenburg
        Lifestyle
        How to never miss your favourite features on The Local
        Gallery
        People-watching: October 2nd-4th
        National
        Swedes cash in on new bank notes
        National
        Meet the winners of Sweden's 'alternative Nobel' prize
        National
        Rise in wolf attacks on animals in central Swedish town
        Gallery
        People-watching: September 30th
        Sponsored Article
        #LifeChangingOptions: Change lives with birth control
        Gallery
        IN PICTURES: Sweden's new notes
        Features
        DEBATE: Is joining a Swedish startup always worth the risk?
        Education
        Why Sweden has launched sex books for disabled teens
        Sponsored Article
        Rugby in Scandinavia: an expat love story
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