http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Sun, 19 May 2013 11:55:39 +0200 Sun, 19 May 2013 11:55:39 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/widow-of-stieg-larsson-discusses-his-legacy-a-848564.html#ref=rss 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. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:19:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/widow-of-stieg-larsson-discusses-his-legacy-a-848564.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/volvo-develops-external-airbags-to-protect-pedestrians-a-838664.html#ref=rss 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. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:56:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/volvo-develops-external-airbags-to-protect-pedestrians-a-838664.html 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.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-nuclear-sell-why-one-swedish-town-welcomes-a-waste-dump-a-763081.html#ref=rss 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. Thu, 19 May 2011 13:45:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-nuclear-sell-why-one-swedish-town-welcomes-a-waste-dump-a-763081.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/muhammad-caricature-fallout-danish-paper-targeted-in-foiled-terror-plot-a-737050.html#ref=rss Danish newspaper <i>Jyllands-Posten</i> 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. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:43:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/muhammad-caricature-fallout-danish-paper-targeted-in-foiled-terror-plot-a-737050.html 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. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/response-to-stockholm-bombings-german-politicians-call-for-stricter-visa-policies-a-734550.html#ref=rss 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. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:01:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/response-to-stockholm-bombings-german-politicians-call-for-stricter-visa-policies-a-734550.html 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.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-world-from-berlin-sweden-shows-there-are-no-terror-free-islands-a-734349.html#ref=rss 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. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:12:34 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-world-from-berlin-sweden-shows-there-are-no-terror-free-islands-a-734349.html 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.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-assange-s-martyr-status-further-damages-us-reputation-a-733512.html#ref=rss 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. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:44:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-assange-s-martyr-status-further-damages-us-reputation-a-733512.html 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.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/rampant-racism-new-political-party-aims-to-scupper-sweden-s-far-right-a-725176.html#ref=rss 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. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:05:12 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/rampant-racism-new-political-party-aims-to-scupper-sweden-s-far-right-a-725176.html 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.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-world-from-berlin-swedish-leader-is-victim-of-his-own-winning-strategy-a-718692.html#ref=rss 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. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:12:32 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-world-from-berlin-swedish-leader-is-victim-of-his-own-winning-strategy-a-718692.html 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.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/racist-political-ad-rejected-by-swedish-tv-danish-politicians-call-for-election-observers-in-sweden-a-715107.html#ref=rss 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. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:20:01 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/racist-political-ad-rejected-by-swedish-tv-danish-politicians-call-for-election-observers-in-sweden-a-715107.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-royal-wedding-of-the-year-swedish-crown-princess-victoria-takes-on-world-cup-a-701035.html#ref=rss On Saturday, Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will marry her fiancé, a former fitness instructor. The event is expected to be a boon to both the monarchy and that part of the media that thrives on sentimental stories. Princess Victoria is the opposite of Lady Di: She, her love and her fiancé are all authentic. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:23:56 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-royal-wedding-of-the-year-swedish-crown-princess-victoria-takes-on-world-cup-a-701035.html On Saturday, Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will marry her fiancé, a former fitness instructor. The event is expected to be a boon to both the monarchy and that part of the media that thrives on sentimental stories. Princess Victoria is the opposite of Lady Di: She, her love and her fiancé are all authentic.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/monsters-of-the-deep-mysterious-oarfish-found-in-sweden-a-694654.html#ref=rss Hikers on the Swedish coast have found a three-meter-long giant oarfish. Sightings are incredibly rare and many think the fish, which can grow as long as 35 feet, could explain ancient sea serpent legends. Thu, 13 May 2010 11:25:39 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/monsters-of-the-deep-mysterious-oarfish-found-in-sweden-a-694654.html Hikers on the Swedish coast have found a three-meter-long giant oarfish. Sightings are incredibly rare and many think the fish, which can grow as long as 35 feet, could explain ancient sea serpent legends.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/auschwitz-sign-theft-former-neo-nazi-in-sweden-proud-of-helping-police-a-671211.html#ref=rss A former leader of a neo-Nazi group in Sweden has said he is proud of his role in helping Polish authorities find the "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign, which was stolen from the Auschwitz concentration camp memorial in December. He may still be a suspect, however. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:51:51 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/auschwitz-sign-theft-former-neo-nazi-in-sweden-proud-of-helping-police-a-671211.html A former leader of a neo-Nazi group in Sweden has said he is proud of his role in helping Polish authorities find the "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign, which was stolen from the Auschwitz concentration camp memorial in December. He may still be a suspect, however.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/somali-islamists-in-sweden-cartoonist-attacker-linked-to-mogadishu-suicide-bomber-a-670447.html#ref=rss The man accused of trying to kill Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard and December's Mogadishu suicide bomber were in Sweden together, according to a Swedish newspaper. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:30:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/somali-islamists-in-sweden-cartoonist-attacker-linked-to-mogadishu-suicide-bomber-a-670447.html The man accused of trying to kill Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard and December's Mogadishu suicide bomber were in Sweden together, according to a Swedish newspaper.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/controversial-cull-sweden-allows-27-wolves-to-be-killed-a-670042.html#ref=rss Swedish authorities have allowed hunters to kill 27 wolves in a limited cull aimed at boosting public acceptance of the animals following persistent attacks on pets and livestock. The cull, which amounts to 10 percent of Sweden's wolf population, has been criticized by wildlife groups. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:09:27 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/controversial-cull-sweden-allows-27-wolves-to-be-killed-a-670042.html Swedish authorities have allowed hunters to kill 27 wolves in a limited cull aimed at boosting public acceptance of the animals following persistent attacks on pets and livestock. The cull, which amounts to 10 percent of Sweden's wolf population, has been criticized by wildlife groups.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/shot-frozen-and-burnt-sweden-turning-stray-rabbits-into-biofuel-a-654916.html#ref=rss Stray rabbits are getting a raw deal in Sweden. Thousands of them living in the center of Stockholm are being culled, deep frozen and converted into biofuel for heating homes. Wildlife campaigners have criticized the practice. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:04:18 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/shot-frozen-and-burnt-sweden-turning-stray-rabbits-into-biofuel-a-654916.html Stray rabbits are getting a raw deal in Sweden. Thousands of them living in the center of Stockholm are being culled, deep frozen and converted into biofuel for heating homes. Wildlife campaigners have criticized the practice.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/diplomatic-crisis-israeli-politicians-attack-sweden-over-tabloid-report-a-644923.html#ref=rss Insults, death threats and a boycott: The furious reactions to a dubious Swedish newspaper article are reminiscent of the caricature dispute in Denmark. Israel's foreign minister is cursing Swedes as antisemitic. Stockholm is rejecting the criticism and defending the right to freedom of press. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:02:50 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/diplomatic-crisis-israeli-politicians-attack-sweden-over-tabloid-report-a-644923.html Insults, death threats and a boycott: The furious reactions to a dubious Swedish newspaper article are reminiscent of the caricature dispute in Denmark. Israel's foreign minister is cursing Swedes as antisemitic. Stockholm is rejecting the criticism and defending the right to freedom of press.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/sweden-s-junior-journalists-young-reporters-document-new-eu-presidency-a-634116.html#ref=rss A group of young people in Sweden are being given unprecedented access to the inner working of their country's European Union presidency that began this week. The junior journalists are reporting about the presidency for the official Swedish Web site. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:33:17 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/sweden-s-junior-journalists-young-reporters-document-new-eu-presidency-a-634116.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/darth-vader-and-the-vikings-the-rise-of-sweden-s-pirate-party-a-631403.html#ref=rss The success of Sweden's Pirate Party is probably one of the biggest surprises in the European parliamentary elections. As more and more middle class voters declare their solidarity with these modern-day buccaneers, will the established parties now take up its call for a free Internet? Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:04:58 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/darth-vader-and-the-vikings-the-rise-of-sweden-s-pirate-party-a-631403.html The success of Sweden's Pirate Party is probably one of the biggest surprises in the European parliamentary elections. As more and more middle class voters declare their solidarity with these modern-day buccaneers, will the established parties now take up its call for a free Internet?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/fighting-for-freedom-sweden-s-pirate-party-stands-in-eu-elections-a-613820.html#ref=rss The Swedish Pirate Party is to stand in this summer's European elections to battle for the freedom of information. It's one of a growing number of parties in Europe that believe private citizens should be able to download books or music for their own use. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:21:04 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/fighting-for-freedom-sweden-s-pirate-party-stands-in-eu-elections-a-613820.html The Swedish Pirate Party is to stand in this summer's European elections to battle for the freedom of information. It's one of a growing number of parties in Europe that believe private citizens should be able to download books or music for their own use.]]>