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Police presence in Söderkulla square on Saturday afernoon. Credit: Johan Nilsson/TT

Shooting reported in southern Sweden

One person has been injured in what is suspected to be a shooting in Söderkulla square in Malmö on Saturday afternoon. An injured person has been taken to Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, the police said. READ

Hardy souls braving the wind and rain in Bredäng outside Stockholm to celebrate Midsummer. Credit: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Rain dampens Swedish Midsummer madness

According to the Swedish police, Midsummer celebrations were unusually trouble-free this year, mainly due to the inclement weather in many parts of the country. READ

Police have cordoned off a large area of the Kroksbäck neighbourhood. Credit: Johan Nilsson/TT

Grenade attack in southern Sweden

An apartment block in Malmö has been evacuated because of a suspected grenade attack in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to police. READ

The new Vulcan pizza. Photo: Nya Gul & Blå pizzeria

Is this Swedish pizza the best in the world?

A pizzeria in northern Sweden that makes "the best pizza in the world" has made headlines across Sweden after a picture of the monstrosity went viral. READ

Photo: TT

Swedish royals jet off to Fiji for honeymoon

The newly married Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist have headed to a private island in Fiji, Swedish media reported on Friday. READ

Midsummer or funeral procession? Friday may look something like this. Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall/TT

Sweden set for another rainy Midsummer

Rain, chilly weather, and even storms in some parts of Sweden are predicted to taint Midsummer celebrations on Friday. READ

IN PICTURES

Photos: TT

The Local's top moments from a very royal week

It's been a right royal week in Sweden, with the birth of Prince Nicolas Paul Gustaf taking place just two days after Prince Carl Philip got hitched to Sofia Hellqvist. Here are our favourite moments. READ

A branch of Willys, a store donating food to the new supermarket. Photo: TT

First food bank set to open in Swedish capital

Sweden has a reputation for equality, but a growing pay gap has has led to the country's first "social supermarket" being planned for Stockholm, offering discounted donated food to residents. READ

An Agusta Westland helicopter. Photo: Wikicommons

Raids after suspect Swedish helicopter deal

Police officers have raided the headquarters of the Swedish Maritime Administration, following corruption claims linked to a one billion kronor deal to buy seven helicopters. READ

Not the strawberries in question. Photo: Hasse Holmberg/TT

Massive strawberry heist ahead of Midsummer

Thousands of boxes of strawberries have been stolen from a farm in Vinslöv, in Skåne, southern Sweden, with the search for the thieves gripping Swedes planning to feast on the fruits over Midsummer. READ

Features

The Local List

Sweden's High Coast is one of the most scenic parts of the country. Photo: Friluftsbyn Höga Kusten/imagebank.sweden.se

Five gorgeous gems on Sweden's High Coast

Did you know Sweden's High Coast is a Unesco World Heritage Site? Danny Chapman tracked down the five beauty spots you must visit in this stunning north-eastern region for The Local. READ

Opinion

Is the Swedish tradition of consensus demotivational? Photo: Susanne Walström/imagebank.sweden.se

'Swedish equality culture is killing career growth'

Sweden is famous for its equality in the workplace. But is the country's modesty and fairness in fact to blame for increasing numbers of employees taking time off because of stress? READ

My Swedish Career

Jordan Nasser this year published his novel ‘Home is a Fire’. Photo: Private

'I was a bit headstrong when I arrived in Sweden'

American Jordan Nasser moved to Stockholm in 2008 after landing a job at fashion giant H&M. After six years he’s given up his career to become an author. He tells The Local why. READ

The Local Recipes

Västerbotten cheese pie. Photo: John Duxbury/Swedish food

How to make Swedish Västerbotten pie

Västerbotten is a place in northern Sweden famous for producing the king of Swedish cheese dishes - Västerbottensostpaj. John Duxbury shares his favourite recipe with The Local. READ

The Local List

Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist will be tying the knot this Saturday. Photo: TT

Seven totally Swedish wedding traditions

Marriages are celebrated slightly differently in Sweden. Wedding planner Mariella Gink gives The Local the lowdown on some of Sweden’s quirkier wedding traditions. READ

More News

Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson at a rally in Stockholm last month: Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

Swedish nationalists score record support

The Sweden Democrats now have the support of one in five Swedish voters, according to two major polls released on Thursday demonstrating record backing for the nationalist party. READ

The Local List

Strange Swedish Midsummer food for young and old. Photo: Carolina Romare/imagebank.sweden.se

Five odd Swedish things to taste at Midsummer

Are you lucky enough to have snagged yourself an invitation to a Swedish Midsummer's Eve party this Friday? The Local brings you the low-down on the five weirdest foods to expect. READ

Russian-Swedish relations have been under strain lately. Photo: AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko

Russia warns of 'risks' should Sweden join Nato

A top Russian official has told a leading Swedish newspaper that the country would be likely to face military action if it were to join Nato. READ

Video

Remember not to drink before you do this. Photo: Johan Willner/imagebank.sweden.se

Swedes in boozy 'don't drink and dive' video

A Swedish synchronized swimming team have performed their world champion routine while drunk – to highlight the dangers of drinking and diving during the summer months. READ

Ecuador's foreign minister Ricardo Patino, left, and Julian Assange last year. Photo: AP Photo/John Stillwell

Swedish prosecutor cancels Assange talks

Swedish prosecutors have scrapped an appointment to question Julian Assange in London this week over sex allegations, the WikiLeaks founder's lawyers have told Sweden's main news agency. READ

Iraqi security forces preparing to attack Isis fighters. Photo: AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed

Sweden eyes new law banning Isis fighters

Sweden is considering drafting new legislation that would ban its nationals from fighting in armed conflicts for terrorist organization such as the Islamic State (Isis), the government said on Wednesday. READ

Sweden's baby prince. Photo: The Royal Court/TT

Swedish prince named Nicolas Paul Gustaf

The newest addition to Sweden's royal family has been named Nicolas Paul Gustaf, it has been revealed. READ

A woman writing on a blackboard. Photo: Aline Lesser/Image Bank Sweden

Swedish women get new word for solo sex act

After months of stimulating debate in Sweden, a gender equality group has voted on a new word for female masturbation, which it now wants to enter the Swedish dictionary. READ

Södersjukhuset, southern Stockholm's main hospital where the clinic will be. Photo: TT

Sweden announces first centre for raped men

A hospital in Stockholm is set to become the first in the country with an emergency department specifically for male rape victims. The clinic at Södersjukhuset is scheduled to open this autumn. READ

Romanians camping in Stockholm. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT

Nordic Roma beggars 'not run' by crime groups

There is no evidence that Romanian beggars in Sweden, Denmark and Norway are managed by organized crime groups, according to a report from Scandinavian social research foundation Fafo. READ

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From our other editions:

Supporters of Laila at Vienna airport. Photo: private

Airline crew refuse to deport Afghan woman

The crew of an Austrian Airlines plane refused to deport an Afghan woman who is due to be returned to Bulgaria in accordance with the Dublin Regulation. READ

Photo: Zurich Tourism

Zurich ranked Europe's priciest city for expats

Zurich is the most expensive location in Europe for employees working abroad, according to a new survey with a surprising finding for the world’s most costly city. READ

Photo: DPA

German traffic light stays red for 28 years

In Dresden much has changed over the last 28 years. Communism collapsed, democracy blossomed and the city was reborn. But one thing has remained the same - a traffic light which has stayed red since 1987. READ

Danish election 2015

Lars Løkke Rasmussen will be PM, but Kristian Thuelsen Dahl got him there. Photo: Keld Navntoft/Scanpix

As it happened: Denmark gets centre-right govt

Denmark's election resulted in a stronger-than-expected right-wing coalition, with the Danish People's Party as the largest 'blue' party and Lars Løkke Rasmussen returning to the Prime Minister's office. READ

A driver has been fined €80 for biting his fingernails. Photo: adaenn/Flickr

Driver fined for biting fingernails at the wheel

A driver in the Spanish city of Salamanca has been hit with an €80 ($90) fine for biting his fingernails while driving. READ

An Airsoft enthusiast in action. Photo: AFP

Airsoft: 'Imbecilic' game kills three French teens

French authorities have slammed the battle simulation game Airsoft - dubbed paintball for pros - after three teens died in southern France when their homemade smoke bomb exploded. READ

Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Photo: Fillippo Monteforte

Yes, it's still a crime to insult Italy's president

The Italian Senate has moved to scrap a jail term of up to five years for insulting the president. But don't go making derogatory remarks just yet, as the bizarre fascist-era law has not been completely abolished. READ

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. Photo: Guardian

Norway denies Snowden entry for freedom prize

Norway’s government has refused to allow the NSA whistleblower Ed Snowden to cross over the border from Russia to to collect a freedom of speech prize, warning that he may be at risk of arrest. READ

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