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Swedish word of the day: läslov
If you have children in your life, today's Swedish word of the day is for you. It's a rece..
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This map makes it easy to compare tax rates across Sweden
Would you pay less or more tax if you lived elsewhere in Sweden? Check out this map to find out.…
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Who painted this giant penis and breasts on two Stockholm apartment roofs?
The images of the phallus-adorned roof first surfaced on a local Facebook group over the weekend, al..
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The history of kafferep: the mother of all fika
This article is available to Members of The Local. Read more Membership Exclusives here. Fika may..
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Top Palestinian body suspends Israel recognition until it recognizes Palestine
The Palestine Liberation Organizations decision-making body has ruled to suspend its recognition of ..
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6.2 quake strikes New Zealands North Island, disrupts parliament session
Published time: 30 Oct, 2018 02:33 Edited time: 30 Oct, 2018 03:07 A powerful 6.2 earthquake has ..
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OSCE hopes Russian journalist jailed in Ukraine for 6 months will be freed soon
Top OSCE official called upon Ukrainian authorities to properly investigate the case of head of RIA ..
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Property with a connection to Robert the Bruce is offered for sale
A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on th..
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Nigel Farage asked why anti-Semitism is on the rise and everybodys irony meters broke – the only replies you need
The horrific mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, in which 11 people were kill..
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