Saturday, October 3, 2015

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Refugee crisis
Funding questioned as refugee numbers rocket
Refugees at central station in Malmö. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

Funding questioned as refugee numbers rocket

Sweden's government has promised to boost funding for refugees in its next budget, but with its forecast for new arrival numbers in 2015 set to be reached this month, official calculations are being called into question. 
Warning of heavy wind and snow in Sweden
Snow in northern Sweden last month. Photo: Malin Hagberg

Warning of heavy wind and snow in Sweden

Swedes were warned to seek shelter as heavy winds and snow moved in across northern parts of the country on Friday. But further south summer was set to stick around over the weekend. 
The Local investigates
Swedes bite into online McDonald's bookings
The Maestro Classic burger. Photo: The Local

Swedes bite into online McDonald's bookings

Tech-savvy Swedes have rushed to book evening meal slots at McDonald's branches around the country, as the global fast food giant tests the idea for the first time.  
Swedish study: higher cancer risk for tall people
Swedes are among the tallest people in the world. Photo: Janerik Henriksson/TT

Swedish study: higher cancer risk for tall people

Being as tall as people in the Nordics is linked to a higher risk of cancer, especially for women, according to fresh research drawn from physical and health data for five million people in Sweden. 
Swedish military confirm Russian warship sighting
The Öresund strait, close to where the ship was spotted. Photo: Janus Langhorn/Image Bank Sweden

Swedish military confirm Russian warship sighting

A Russian warship was spotted in southern Swedish waters on Thursday night, causing jitters in the Swedish media. But a spokesperson for the Swedish Armed Forces has told The Local that the vessel's activities were "totally normal". 
Morocco eyes boycott of Sweden in Ikea row
The Ikea store that was due to open in Morocco. Photo: AP Photo/Abdeljalil Bounhar

Morocco eyes boycott of Sweden in Ikea row

Morocco has threatened to launch a boycott of Swedish companies over claims the Nordic country is planning to recognize a breakaway republic in Western Sahara. 
The Local Music
Ten stunning Swedish songs for October
Julia Adams, who sings 0400am, one of our songs of the month. Photo: Gustav Wiking

Ten stunning Swedish songs for October

To see you through the chilly autumn, The Local's music guru, Paul Connolly, offers up a selection of great new Swedish pop.  
The Local Recipes
How to make your own Swedish cinnamon buns
Cinnamon buns. Photo: Fredrik Broman/Image Bank Sweden

How to make your own Swedish cinnamon buns

Swedes dedicate October 4th every year to cinnamon buns - and what better way to take part of the holiday than to make your own? Here is one of The Local’s favourite recipes. 
Opinion
Why Sweden is a long way from six-hour days
A stressful looking Swedish office. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT

Why Sweden is a long way from six-hour days

International media have gone crazy for the idea that Swedish employers are introducing a six-hour work day, but for those of us living in the Nordic nation, the hype has little to do with the reality, writes The Local's Editor Maddy Savage. 
Swedish nationalists in row over name stealing
Tobias Andersson, Chairman of Ungsvenskarna SDU. Photo: TT

Swedish nationalists in row over name stealing

The new youth wing of the nationalist Sweden Democrats has caused a stir after adopting the same name used by the centre-right Moderate party back in the 1930s and 1940s. 
Features
What's on in Sweden
Five fab ways to network in Sweden this week
A Trainee Day ('Traineedagen') event in Stockholm. Photo: Traineeguiden.se/Tomas Rapp

Five fab ways to network in Sweden this week

Budding entrepreneur or successful startup founder? The Local has listed the five top events where you can connect with fellow professionals this week, alongside our regular interactive calendar of the best food, culture and family events across Sweden. 
Interview 
'Children need a safe place to sleep'
Ahmad, 7, lays among thousands of other refugees on the highway leading to Hungary’s closed border. Photo: Magnus Wennman

'Children need a safe place to sleep'

One of Sweden's most prestigious photographers, Magnus Wennman, talks to The Local about his powerful photo collection documenting children sleeping away from their homes during the global refugee crisis. 
The Local List
Six sticky facts about Sweden's beloved bun
Swedes love their cinnamon buns. Photo: Susanne Walström/imagebank.sweden.se

Six sticky facts about Sweden's beloved bun

When National Cinnamon Bun Day comes around this weekend, Swedes will gather at 'fika' tables to gorge themselves on the sweet roll. But why? The Local has got its teeth into six scrumptious facts about the nation's most popular pastry. 
Opinion
'Joining the right startup is worth the gamble'
Tina Miles works for the startup Sqore in Stockholm. Photo: Private

'Joining the right startup is worth the gamble'

Sweden is home to a vast number of startups – but what makes them attractive to job seekers? Swedish-American marketer Tina Miles gives The Local an insiders look at why working at a startup can be worth the risk. 
Opinion
'Moving to Sweden has made me more feminist'
Swedish fathers playing with their children. Photo: Susanne Walström/TT

'Moving to Sweden has made me more feminist'

Can moving to Sweden from abroad make women feel more equal? Absolutely, writes Maddy Savage, editor of The Local Sweden. 
More news
Volkswagen scandal
Sweden may send pollution tax bill to VW
A bridge in Stockholm. Photo: Cecilia Larsson/Image Bank Sweden

Sweden may send pollution tax bill to VW

Sweden may send a tax bill to German automaker Volkswagen for undeclared pollution of its diesel vehicles after it admitted fitting some 11 million with pollution cheating devices. 
Swedes queue to cash in on new kronor notes
Swedes queue to get hands on new bank notes. Photo: Jan Ericsson/TT

Swedes queue to cash in on new kronor notes

UPDATED: The first batch of Sweden's new currency has gone into circulation as part of a huge project designed to replace over 300 million bank notes across the country. 
'I'm convinced there was a foreign sub in Sweden'
Sweden's submarine hunt last October. Photo: Tomas Oneborg/SvD/TT

'I'm convinced there was a foreign sub in Sweden'

The outgoing head of Sweden's military has said that a submarine he remains “convinced” violated Swedish territory last autumn may have been supported by land-based foreign operatives. 
Asylum stabber attacked senior Swedish minister
Swedish Justice and Migration Minister Morgan Johansson. Photo: Henrik Montgomery/TT

Asylum stabber attacked senior Swedish minister

A 25-year-old Palestinian who stabbed a police officer at an asylum centre in Denmark this week is the same man who attacked a Swedish minister earlier in the year, Danish officials have said. 
Champions League
Ronaldo's double takes down Malmö at home
Malmö players attempt to stop Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

Ronaldo's double takes down Malmö at home

Malmö coach Åge Hareide praised and criticized his team in equal measure after Real Madrid's top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo sent the Spanish giants to a convincing 2-0 win away in southern Sweden. 
From our other editions
Politics
Regional elections see seismic shift to Blue
Heinz-Christian Strache celebrating his party's results in Upper Austria. Photo: Freedom Party of Austria

Regional elections see seismic shift to Blue

This weekend's state elections in Upper Austria have seen a significant drop in support for the coalition-ruling Christian Democrats (ÖVP), with an almost doubling of seats for the Freedom Party. 
Nightclub bouncers 'beat executive into a coma'
The incident occurred on Geneva's Rue du Rhône, a shopping precinct known for its luxury boutiques. Photo: Geneva Tourism

Nightclub bouncers 'beat executive into a coma'

The executive of a Geneva-based multinational company is in a coma after being allegedly beaten by bouncers at an upscale restaurant-bar in the Swiss city, a media report said on Monday. 
Volkswagen scandal
VW 'ignored warnings on 'illegal' cheat software'
Photo: DPA

VW 'ignored warnings on 'illegal' cheat software'

Volkswagen ignored warnings from staff and a supplier years ago that the emission test rigging software that sparked the company's worst ever corporate scandal was illegal, news reports said on Sunday 
Danish police officer stabbed at asylum centre
A large area around Center Sandholm was cordoned off following the stabbing. Photo: Niels Meilvang/Scanpix

Danish police officer stabbed at asylum centre

UPDATED: A stateless Palestinian who was due to be expelled from Denmark was arrested for trying to kill a Danish police officer in a stabbing attack at Center Sandholm, Denmark's largest institution for asylum seekers. 
Catalan elections
What would change if Catalonia declared independence from Spain?
Photo: SBA73/Flickr

What would change if Catalonia declared independence from Spain?

Many Catalans are fighting hard for the right to decide on whether to split from the rest of Spain. But what would an independent Catalonia actually look like? The Local gazes into the crystal ball. 
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How to help expat students feel at home
National
Meet the winners of Sweden's 'alternative Nobel' prize
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Swedes 'know more about sex' than Brits
Features
WHAT'S ON: Sweden's top networking events this week
Travel
The secret to more travel for less
Blog updates
2 October
Editor’s blog, October 2nd (The Local Sweden) »
"Hi everyone, If you have been reading about Sweden in the international media this week, you would..." READ »
 
24 September
Checklist for your Swedish writing (The Swedish Teacher) »
"Hej hej! I thought I should share a checklist that I have made for my students. Enjoy! Spelling Did..." READ »
 
 
 
National
Rise in wolf attacks on animals in central Swedish town
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11 reasons students pick Stockholm University
Gallery
People-watching: September 30th
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#LifeChangingOptions: Change lives with birth control
Gallery
IN PICTURES: Sweden's new notes
Lifestyle
How much do you know about Sweden's Cinnamon Bun Day?
Features
DEBATE: Is joining a Swedish startup always worth the risk?
Education
Why Sweden has launched sex books for disabled teens
National
Refugee protestors clash at Sweden's Lapland border
Gallery
Property of the week: Mellby, Simrishamn
Health
Sweden top for cancer survival rates
Features
DEBATE: Can moving to Sweden make you more feminist?
National
IN PICTURES: What the supermoon looked like in Sweden
Gallery
People-watching: September 25th-27th
National
Should empty jails be used to house refugees in Sweden?
National
Swedish man sues after being blamed for elk attack on wife
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Rugby in Scandinavia: an expat love story
Features
Seven autumn perks in Sweden
National
What does the Swedish king do when his morning paper doesn't arrive?
Society
Why is it harder to make friends in Sweden than in other expat hubs?
Gallery
People-watching: September 23rd
Technology
Berlin scouts Stockholm tech talent
National
Why is Charlie Hebdo being published in Swedish?
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