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Thursday, February 4, 2016

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Julian Assange
UN panel rules in favour of Wikileaks' Assange
Global reporters gathered outside Ecuador's embassy in London on Thursday. Photo: Mattias Areskog/TT

UN panel rules in favour of Wikileaks' Assange

The UN panel considering Julian Assange's "unlawful detention" has ruled in his favour, Sweden's foreign ministry has confirmed. 
Swedes invite you to 'trump Donald Trump'
Picture: Animal

Swedes invite you to 'trump Donald Trump'

A website created by Swedes is getting millions of users to blast a digital version of the US politician with a trumpet. 
    The Local List
    The eight real 'no-go' zones in Stockholm
    Which parts of Stockholm do you avoid? Photo: Ola Ericsson/TT

    The eight real 'no-go' zones in Stockholm

    Global media have been called out for exaggerating how dangerous Stockholm's central station is. So where are the real places you should avoid in the Swedish capital? 
    This Syrian boy wants to meet the King of Sweden
    Ahmed wants to tell his story to the king. Photo: Pooja Sharafi

    This Syrian boy wants to meet the King of Sweden 

    Ahmed fled from Syria four months ago. Now he wants to meet the King of Sweden to tell him his story.  
      Refugee crisis
      Here is Sweden's latest asylum seeker forecast
      Refugees arriving in Malmö in December. Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT

      Here is Sweden's latest asylum seeker forecast

      Between 70,000 and 140,000 people could seek asylum in Sweden in 2016, according to the migration agency. 
      The Local Guide
      Who exactly is Wikileaks founder Julian Assange?
      Julian Assange in 2011. Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/TT

      Who exactly is Wikileaks founder Julian Assange?

      Assange hasn't even been outdoors for four years, so you're forgiven for not knowing the full story of the man still wanted for questioning by Sweden. 
        Italian celeb surgeon told to quit Swedish hospital
        Italian surgeon Paolo Macchiarini. Photo: AP Photo/Lorenzo Galassi

        Italian celeb surgeon told to quit Swedish hospital

        The end of the road for Paolo Macchiarini's Swedish surgery stardom? 
        Sweden could lift block on Turkish scandal ship
        Whiskey Trio at the harbour in Varberg, Sweden. Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT

        Sweden could lift block on Turkish scandal ship

        But first, mystery explosives on board the ship are set to be offloaded. 
        Swedish princesses show off double royal baby bumps
        From left, Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT

        Swedish princesses show off double royal baby bumps

        Two new little royals are due in Sweden this spring. 
        What's on
        Five exciting events for expats in Sweden this week
        You'll feel like a true Swede in no time. Photo: Karim Jaafar/Al-Watan Doha/AFP

        Five exciting events for expats in Sweden this week

        From comedy to cinema to sports, The Local's guide to expat events around Sweden this week, alongside our regular listings, will give you a reason to get out and embrace Swedish culture. 
        Features
        The Local List
        The 10 free apps you need for your trip to Stockholm
        What apps do you need for a trip to Stockholm? Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se

        The 10 free apps you need for your trip to Stockholm

        From transport to food to events, The Local has picked out the smartphone apps you need to get the most out of Stockholm. And did we mention they're all free? 
        Opinion
        'Sex attacks and fascism are not the new Swedish norm'
        Pro-refugee campaigners welcoming new arrivals to Stockholm in September 2015. Photo: Janerik Henriksson/TT

        'Sex attacks and fascism are not the new Swedish norm'

        The global media is presenting an exaggerated picture of tensions between locals and refugees, argues The Local's Editor Maddy Savage. 
        My Swedish Career
        Meet the Brit bringing cricket to Sweden
        David Williman at a Sweden-Norway cricket match. Photo: Private

        Meet the Brit bringing cricket to Sweden

        49-year-old David Williman tells The Local how he forged a very English career in Sweden, coaching and promoting cricket.  
        The Local Recipes
        How to make homely Swedish flatbread from Hönö island
        Flatbread from 'Hönö' island. Photo: John Duxbury

        How to make homely Swedish flatbread from Hönö island

        These traditional Swedish flatbreads will improve your breakfast by miles. 
        The Local investigates
        Sweden has similar law to shamed Danish bill
        Refugees in Sweden in Märsta to protest violence at their centre in Dalarna. Photo: Jessica Gow/TT

        Sweden has similar law to shamed Danish bill

        How many outraged Swedes knew their own authorities have been able to take money from refugees for more than two decades?  
        More news
        Sami minority wins symbolic court victory over Sweden
        Sami reindeer racing at a market in Jokkmokk. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/SCANPIX

        Sami minority wins symbolic court victory over Sweden

        Sweden's indigenous Sami community got one up on the Swedish state over fishing and hunting rights on Wednesday. 
        Video
        Is this the most Swedish video you've ever seen?
        Screenshot from the video, taken with permission.

        Is this the most Swedish video you've ever seen?

        Ice...? Check. Curling...? Check. Wild boar...? Definitely check. 
        Swedish hospital probes celeb doctor's surgeries
        Paolo Macchiarini, centre, holding a windpipe replica in 2013. Photo: AP Photo/Journal Star, David Zalaznik

        Swedish hospital probes celeb doctor's surgeries

        Italian star surgeon Paolo Macchiarini is facing another investigation into some of his pioneering trachea operations. 
        Russia carried out practice nuclear strike against Sweden
        A Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 like the one thought to have been used. Photo: Maz071086/Wikicommons

        Russia carried out practice nuclear strike against Sweden

        When Russian planes carried out a simulated attack against Sweden in 2013, it included nuclear warfare, a Nato report has revealed. 
        This kids' note to police is just the cutest job application
        Possibly the cutest letter ever sent to officers. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/Jessica Gow/TT

        This kids' note to police is just the cutest job application 

        "Best of all is spying... but we don't want to be involved in any too dangerous crimes." 
        From our other editions
        Asylum seeker found guilty of rape will not be deported
        The Traiskirchen refugee camp. Photo: Voice of America/Wikimedia

        Asylum seeker found guilty of rape will not be deported

        A 17-year-old asylum seeker who raped a 72-year-old pensioner has been jailed for 20 months. 
        Swiss to vote on guaranteed income for all
        Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP

        Swiss to vote on guaranteed income for all

        Pipe dream or practical plan? Swiss voters will soon be voting on a proposal to give every resident — whether they work or not — a guaranteed payment of 2,500 francs a month.  
        Germany tells Moscow to back off on alleged teen rape
        Russian-Germans demonstrate over 'rape' incident in Berlin. Photo: DPA

        Germany tells Moscow to back off on alleged teen rape

        Germany on Wednesday warned Russia against "exploiting" a murky case involving the alleged rape of a German-Russian teenager in Berlin after Moscow hinted at an official cover-up. 
        Danish teen fought off her attacker - now she'll face fine
        Police said the girl will be fined, even though the pepper spray stopped her attacker. Photo: Colourbox

        Danish teen fought off her attacker - now she'll face fine

        A 17-year-old girl who was physically and sexually attacked in Sønderborg will herself face charges for using pepper spray to fend off her assailant. 
        Video
        Horror as man plunges to his death after forgetting his keys
        Screen grab: LaSexta

        Horror as man plunges to his death after forgetting his keys

        A man plummeted to his death after trying to scale his apartment building in Alicante after locking himself out. 
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        US taxes and FATCA: 'The time for hiding is over'
        Gallery
        People-watching: February 3rd
        Sponsored Article
        Lofsdalen: The real Swedish wilderness 
        National
        'How confronting the man who robbed me gave me closure'
        National
        TIMELINE: All the twists and turns in the Julian Assange case
        Blog updates
        3 February
        An amazing month for The Local as Europe thirsts for news (Globally Local) »
        "Here at The Local, we shy away from blowing our own trumpet – but sometimes if…" READ »
         
        29 January
        Editor’s blog, January 29th (The Local Sweden) »
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        Sponsored Article
        Ice magic at north Sweden island lodges
        Analysis & Opinion
        DEBATE: Why are Swedes so obsessed with Nordic skiing?
        Sponsored Article
        Luleå: 8 winter must-dos in Sweden's far north
        Culture
        See which Swedish museums are now opening up for free
        Gallery
        Property of the week: Insjön, Nacka
        National
        VIDEO: Tensions caught on camera inside Swedish asylum home
        Sponsored Article
        Stockholm's secret ski resort: Kungsberget
        Gallery
        People-Watching: January 29th - 31st
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        How to set up shop in the 'Silicon Valley of Sweden'
        International
        How will Sweden deport up to 80,000 failed asylum seekers?
        Sport
        When you gotta go... Swedish racing dog does poo and then takes gold
        Sport
        Guess who just got a HUGE pay rise?
        Travel
        WATCH: Five top tips for safe ice skating on Sweden's gorgeous lakes
        Gallery
        People-watching: January 27th
        National
        'Sweden could be at war within years'
        Gallery
        Property of the week: Öjersbo, Kungsbacka
        International
        Why is the Pope coming to Sweden?
        Travel
        Ten must-see Stockholm museums 
        National
        He created Sweden's huge snow penis
        Culture
        The historic moment when Abba reunited on stage in Sweden
        Analysis & Opinion
        OPINION: Why I can't embrace Sweden's obsession with hugging
        Gallery
        IN PICTURES: Mamma Mia The Party show opens in Stockholm 
        Features
        Are Swedes shocked by your decision to move to their cold country?
        Gallery
        Property of the week: Klöverud, Hammarö
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