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Stockholm: a tour guide’s tips
A weekend in Stockholm is never complete without a visit to the Vasa Museum, but what are the other things a tourist should see? French tour guide Séverine Bouvier gives The Local her tips. READ »
Winter rail destinations: Copenhagen
Perched on the other side of the Öresund strait, cosmopolitan Copenhagen is just a short train ride away. READ »
Destination of the week: Sigtuna
Just a short journey from the capital, the pretty medieval town of Sigtuna is one of Sweden's historic gems, writes Jennifer Heape. READ »
Jumbo jet hostel prepares for take off
Travellers passing through Stockholm's Arlanda airport will soon be able to reserve a place on a different sort of plane as the world’s first jumbo jet hostel prepares to take its maiden bookings this Wednesday. READ »
Winter rail destinations: Riksgränsen
Lying 200 kilometres above the Arctic Circle, Riksgränsen is Sweden’s most northerly resort and a nature lover’s delight. READ »
Ryanair CEO in swimsuit protest
Michael O'Leary, CEO of budget airline Ryanair, has criticized a Swedish advertising watchdog for its claims that the company uses naked women as part of its marketing. READ »
Lufthansa ditches SAS takeover plans: report
German airline Lufthansa has backed out of discussions on the possible takeover of struggling Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). READ »
Ryanair mulls flights from Sweden to US
A planned new transatlantic venture from budget airline Ryanair may see flights departing from Sweden to the United States within the next few years. READ »
Discover Ystad: Just follow the trail of blood
TV viewers around the world are soon to get their first glimpse of the seaside town of Ystad with the screening of three new BBC movies starring Kenneth Branagh as Inspector Kurt Wallander. David Wiles takes us on a blood-soaked tour of Scandinavia’s murder capital. READ »
Winter rail destinations: Narvik
With single runs over 3,000 metres long and pristine off-piste powder set against one of the most awe-inspiring natural backdrops on earth, it’s no wonder Narvik has been described as home to the world´s most beautiful setting for skiing. READ »
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- 29/08 Jumbo jet hostel rolls into place near Arlanda »
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- Lucia and Christmas — a sacred season in secular Sweden
The Swedes are wholly into Christmas traditions but less so the holy origins of them. Yet, Saint Lucia, the star of Bethlehem, Advent candles and even the church remain sacred to the secular Swedes... - A Nobel affair
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It’s the last weekend in November and more than 10,000 computer-mad gamers invade the Swedish city of Jönköping to join the world’s largest LAN party, DreamHack Winter 2008. - Soft landing for Sweden in financial crisis
Investors looking for opportunities in Sweden should stay hopeful. It seems that Sweden will cope well with the economic downturn. According to several economists, the national currency and a sound...
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