Tuesday, May 21, 2013
International

Death and Money: Stieg Larsson's Controversial Legacy

Death and Money Stieg Larsson's Controversial Legacy

SPIEGEL ONLINE - August 07, 2012

Stieg Larsson, the Swedish author of the Millennium trilogy, only became world-famous after his death in 2004. His long-time companion Eva Gabrielsson is still fighting for her share of the inheritance, but says she no longer plans to finish his fourth book. By Gerhard Spörl more... Forum ]

Volvo Innovation: External Airbags Could Save Pedestrian Lives

Volvo Innovation External Airbags Could Save Pedestrian Lives

SPIEGEL ONLINE - June 14, 2012

Thousands of pedestrians die each year in road accidents, but so far few carmakers have shown much interest in developing safety features to protect those outside the car. Now Swedish auto company Volvo has produced the first external airbag -- and it could save lives. By Christian Wüst more... Forum ]

The Nuclear Sell: Why One Swedish Town Welcomes a Waste Dump

The Nuclear Sell Why One Swedish Town Welcomes a Waste Dump

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 19, 2011

Hosting a permanent nuclear waste repository is not high on the list for most municipalities. But residents of the Swedish town of Östhammar are 77 percent in favor. Transparency on the part of politicians and industrial leaders has made the difference. By Thomas Hüetlin more...

Muhammad Caricature Fallout: Danish Paper Targeted in Foiled Terror Plot

Muhammad Caricature Fallout Danish Paper Targeted in Foiled Terror Plot

SPIEGEL ONLINE - December 29, 2010

Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten became world-famous with its publication of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in 2005 that sparked fierce protests by Muslims.  Police on  Wednesday arrested five people suspected of planning an attack against the newspaper. more...

Response to Stockholm Bombings: German Politicians Call for Stricter Visa Policies

Response to Stockholm Bombings German Politicians Call for Stricter Visa Policies

SPIEGEL ONLINE - December 14, 2010

Politicians have called for a stricter visa regime in Germany after Saturday's suicide bombing in Stockholm, which killed only the perpetrator himself. Teams from the US and Britain have promised to help Sweden investigate, as more details emerge about the attacker's background. more...

The World from Berlin: Sweden Shows There Are 'No Terror-Free Islands'

The World from Berlin Sweden Shows There Are 'No Terror-Free Islands'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - December 13, 2010

Swedish investigators released more information Monday about the two bomb attacks in Stockholm. Some German commentators, already jittery with an elevated threat level in their own country, conclude that no place is safe. more...

The World from Berlin: Assange's 'Martyr Status' Further Damages US Reputation

The World from Berlin Assange's 'Martyr Status' Further Damages US Reputation

SPIEGEL ONLINE - December 08, 2010

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested in London and denied bail on charges of rape and sexual molestation. German opinion makers are split on what the arrest really means. One thing they agree on: The reputation of the US continues to suffer. more...

Rampant Racism? New Political Party Aims to Scupper Sweden's Far-Right

Rampant Racism? New Political Party Aims to Scupper Sweden's Far-Right

SPIEGEL ONLINE - October 26, 2010

Following the success in September elections of a far-right populist party in the country, a Swedish immigrant has formed a party working to protect immigrants' interests. The new party is being founded amidst a wave of violent crime against foreigners in the southern city of Malmö last week. more...

The World from Berlin: Swedish Leader Is 'Victim of His Own Winning Strategy'

The World from Berlin Swedish Leader Is 'Victim of His Own Winning Strategy'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - September 21, 2010

Sweden is stuck in a rare political impasse. After Sunday's election, party blocs on the left and the right don't have the seats they need to form a majority government, and neither wants to team up with the anti-immigrant party that could tip the scales. German commentators think Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has backed himself into this corner. more... Forum ]

'Racist' Political Ad Rejected by Swedish TV: Danish Politicians Call for Election Observers in Sweden

'Racist' Political Ad Rejected by Swedish TV Danish Politicians Call for Election Observers in Sweden

SPIEGEL ONLINE - September 01, 2010

A political ad rejected as hate speech by a Swedish TV station has sparked tension between Sweden and neighboring Denmark. Some Danish leaders have cried censorship, and even want to see election observers at Sweden's upcoming national poll. more...

 
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