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Monday, September 21, 2015

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Russian man jailed after seeking job in Sweden
Gennady Kravtsov's wife looks at his picture on her mobile phone. Photo: AP Photo/Nataliya Vasilyeva

Russian man jailed after seeking job in Sweden

A Russian court has sentenced a former military intelligence engineer to 14 years in jail for treason, after he wrote to a Swedish organization seeking a job. 
Police investigate if U2 gig 'gunman' was officer
Police talk to fans outside the venue on Sunday. Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT

Police investigate if U2 gig 'gunman' was officer

UPDATED: A suspected gunman forcing a U2 concert to cancel in Stockholm on Sunday night has been identified as a police officer, Swedish media are reporting. 
Swedish dairy farmers join protest in Stockholm
Swedish dairy farmers in Stockholm on Monday. Photo: Jessica Gow/TT

Swedish dairy farmers join protest in Stockholm

Hundreds of Swedish dairy farmers travelled more than 1,000 kilometres – some in their tractors – to stage a protest outside Stockholm's parliament building on Monday. 
Refugee crisis
Former refugee auctions Rolex to help children
The Rolex watch. Photo: Stockholms Auktionsverk

Former refugee auctions Rolex to help children

An anonymous former Iranian refugee based in Sweden is auctioning off his Rolex to raise money for children fleeing ongoing wars in the Middle East and Africa. 
Budget 2016
Housing gets key priority in draft Swedish budget
Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson presenting the Swedish government's budget proposal on Monday. Photo: Jessica Gow/TT

Housing gets key priority in draft Swedish budget

UPDATED: Sweden’s Social Democrat-Green coalition submitted its draft autumn budget to parliament on Monday morning, promising major investments in housing and healthcare. 
    Petrol prices cut at pumps across Sweden
    Petrol prices are going down in Sweden. Photo: Fredrik Persson/Scanpix

    Petrol prices cut at pumps across Sweden

    Petrol prices dropped in Sweden on Monday as the price of crude oil continued to fall across the globe, taking away some of the sting of a planned fuel tax hike. 
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    Swedes 'know more about sex' than Brits

    Swedes 'know more about sex' than Brits

    A Stockholm-based startup has found that Swedes are more knowledgeable about sex and contraception than either Brits or Americans - but that they still have a lot to learn. 
      Swedes get taste of Christmas in September
      A Julmust factory in Sweden. Photo: Bertil Ericsson/TT

      Swedes get taste of Christmas in September

      While some parts of Sweden basked in late summer heat over the weekend, others saw Sweden's famous festive drink, julmust, arriving on supermarket shelves rather earlier than usual. 
      My Swedish Career
      'Sweden is creating the future, it's a guiding light'
      HR manager Fabienne Roy. Photo: Emma Löfgren/The Local

      'Sweden is creating the future, it's a guiding light'

      French HR manager Fabienne Roy, 32, tells The Local why Sweden is the place to be if you are a young professional wanting to break into the international tech and startup scenes. 
      Refugee crisis
      Record numbers seek asylum in Sweden
      Photo: TT

      Record numbers seek asylum in Sweden

      According to the Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) 6,400 refugees have sought asylum in Sweden in the last week, a record number of applicants. 
      Features
      The Local List
      Seven scrummy brunch spots in Stockholm
      Breakfast at Vurma, Stockholm. Photo: The Local

      Seven scrummy brunch spots in Stockholm

      From sophisticated bistros to cosy coffee shops and a sizzling British-style breakfast cafe, here are seven of The Local's favourite places to do brunch in Stockholm. 
      The Local Recipes
      How to make Swedish blackberry muffins
      Blackberry Muffin Photo: John Duxbury

      How to make Swedish blackberry muffins

      Swedes love picking their own blackberries in the forest. Food writer John Duxbury shares his recipe for these American muffins with a Scandinavian twist with The Local. 
      Malmö's Michelin magic set for three new spots
      A dish at Ambiance à Vindåkra in Malmö. Photo: Ambiance à Vindåkra

      Malmö's Michelin magic set for three new spots

      Eight months after Malmö scored its first trio of restaurants with a Michelin star, they key names behind them are each planning new ventures in the southern Swedish city. 
      What's on in Sweden
      Five must-see events on stage in Sweden
      Sweden's Eurovision star Måns Zelmerlöw in Lund. Photo: Stig-Åke Jönsson/TT

      Five must-see events on stage in Sweden

      From Sweden's own Eurovision hero to gay pride in the northern town of Umeå, here are the stage shows you need to mark in your diary this week. Plus, The Local's interactive calendar for all the top events across Sweden. 
      The Local List
      Six expats you're bound to bump into in Sweden
      Which expat types have you met in Sweden? Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se

      Six expats you're bound to bump into in Sweden

      While many foreigners move abroad with a view of settling down, there are others who are just in it for the short haul. Here are the six most common expats-on-the-go that you're bound to run into in Sweden. 
      More news
      Woman found dead in southern Sweden
      A Swedish police car. File photo: Mikel Fritzon/TT

      Woman found dead in southern Sweden

      A woman has been found dead just outside Tingsryd in Småland in southern Sweden. A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 
      Poll: Sweden Democrats stagnate as left gains
      Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats. Photo: Henrik Montgomery/TT

      Poll: Sweden Democrats stagnate as left gains

      Despite the recent media focus on the Sweden Democrat’s primary campaigning issue, immigration, Sweden’s right-wing nationalist party has seen its support remain steady in the latest poll, while left-wing parties have seen their approval ratings rebound. 
      Swedish premier in push for workers' rights
      Swedish prime minister, Stefan Löfven. Photo: Jessica Gow / TT

      Swedish premier in push for workers' rights

      Sweden's prime minister, Stefan Löfven, Austrian chancellor, Werner Faymann, and Germany’s vice-chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel, put the finishing touches to a plan to push for an EU treaty amendment to strengthen the rights of wage-earners, Swedish news agency TT reported on Saturday. 
      Refugee crisis
      Refugee protests on Sweden-Finland border
      The bus station at the border between Sweden and Finland in northern Sweden. Photo: Nicesmurf, via Wikimedia

      Refugee protests on Sweden-Finland border

      Hundreds of Finnish protestors demonstrated on Saturday morning at the Swedish-Finnish border against an influx of refugees, while on the Swedish side many campaigners were demonstrating their support for the refugees. 
      Nine held after man dies in Söderhamn brawl
      Swedish police are investigating the man's death. Photo: Bertil Ericson/TT

      Nine held after man dies in Söderhamn brawl

      Nine youngsters aged between 15 to 20 years-old were taken in for questioning after an 18-year-old man was killed in a brawl in central Söderhamn on Friday night. 
      From our other editions
      Refugee crisis
      Austria sends refugees to Slovakia
      An elderly man from Aleppo, Syria, waits for news of whether he can travel to Germany with his granddaughter. Photo: Kim Traill

      Austria sends refugees to Slovakia

      Just 18 of an agreed 500 Syrian asylum-seekers arrived in Slovakia on Thursday under a deal with EU neighbour Austria that has sparked protest in the village where they will stay temporarily. 
      Swiss site shows where Americans are welcome
      Photo: www.americanswelcome-expats.ch

      Swiss site shows where Americans are welcome

      An entrepreneur in the canton of Zurich has launched a platform for US expats to let them know where in Switzerland their business is still welcome — even if certain banks would rather they close their accounts. 
      Elite cops destroy offices in chainsaw tantrum
      A Spezialeinsatzkommando (SEK) unit doing what they're supposed to. File photo: DPA

      Elite cops destroy offices in chainsaw tantrum

      Elite police officers reacted to an announcement on Tuesday that their unit was being dissolved due to accusations of bullying by attacking their own offices with a chainsaw. 
      Danish teen who killed mum ‘inspired by Isis’
      A selfie posted to the teen's Instagram account. Photo: Instagram

      Danish teen who killed mum ‘inspired by Isis’

      UPDATED: A 15-year-old girl who murdered her mother was fascinated by the terror group Isis and viewed online Islamist propaganda including videos of beheadings. 
      The Local List
      Ten wonderful reasons to explore Spain's newest tourist destination
      Photo of Castellón Cathedral: Shutterstock

      Ten wonderful reasons to explore Spain's newest tourist destination

      From thermal springs to castles and music festivals, The Local guides you through the best things to do in Spain's newest tourist hotspot - Castellón. 
      Gallery
      People-watching: September 18th-20th
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      How to help expat students feel at home
      National
      Beware of horny elks in Sweden
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      #LifeChangingOptions: Change lives with birth control
      Sport
      Zlatan books square for Malmö-PSG Champions League clash
      National
      Refugee protests on border between Sweden and Finland
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      How to watch the Rugby World Cup from Sweden
      International
      Why is the Swedish PM sharing a stage with Coldplay and Beyonce?
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      The secret to transforming your career in Sweden
      Society
      Is Sweden scrapping gender equality bonus for parents?
      Society
      Umeå: The Swedish city kissing goodbye to homophobia
      People Watching: September 16th
      Gallery
      People Watching: September 16th
      Culture
      Free entry planned for Swedish museums from 2016
      Travel
      Why the weak krona means you should visit Sweden right now
      National
      Sticky debate over Swedish mayor's 'negro ball' rant
      International
      Why do rising numbers of Swedes want to join Nato?
      Property of the week: Vaggeryd
      Gallery
      Property of the week: Vaggeryd
      Gallery
      People-watching: September 11th-13th
      Culture
      'Heartbroken' Swedish star Robyn cancels two shows
      Will you cash in on one of the first 200 kronor notes?
      'Fake moon landing' claims lift off in Swedish media
      IN PICTURES: Pro-refugee rally draws thousands in Gothenburg
      People-watching: September 9th
      Gallery
      People-watching: September 9th
      Swede wins innovation prize for sensor to save elk
      National
      Swedish air steward congratulates sky high 'reproducing' couple
      Sport
      Swedes lose Austria Euro 2016 clash
      National
      Sweden's annual elk hunt fires off
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      Nine places where Stockholm needs more English
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