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# sweden - Today’s News
If you ever doubted that the Swedes are better than you, stop now
We already knew they were insufferably good looking. Now they’re gas as well?!?
Schools torched in fifth night of Sweden riots over ‘police brutality’
The troubles are believed to have been triggered by the fatal police shooting of a 69-year-old man last week.
# sweden - Friday 17 May, 2013
Ryan Dolan to close the Eurovision show, but will you be watching?
Ryan Dolan’s mentor thinks it’ll be a good thing as it means the Irish act will be fresh in people’s minds when it comes to voting.
# sweden - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Pensioners charged with harassment for blasting Iron Maiden tunes
Bring your granny to the slaughter.
# sweden - Monday 22 April, 2013
Commission recommends that talks start on Serbian entry to EU
An accord to normalise relations with Kosovo is seen as the final step to beginning negotiations on Serbia becoming the 29th EU member state after Croatia joins later this year.
# sweden - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Interview: Pirate Party founder on the collapse of ‘parasitic’ record labels
Rickard Falkvinge, who founded the world’s first Pirate Party in Sweden, speaks to TheJournal.ie about copyright laws, digital currencies and how to set up a new political party.
# sweden - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Ikea may still sell horsemeat tainted meatballs
The meatballs would only be sold or given away in Sweden, however. The company has said that Ikea stores in other countries would have to follow local rules and regulations.
# sweden - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Ireland up 1 place in FIFA rankings to 39th, North slump to 119th
Ireland drew with Sweden and Austria last month.
# sweden - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Weird Wide Web: Secrets, delightful video games and an ungoogleable rift
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
# sweden - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
# sweden - Saturday 23 March, 2013
5 things we learned from last night’s Sweden-Ireland game
Our thoughts on Paul Green, Wes Hoolahan and the new-look Irish defence.
Analysis: New approach brings new hope for Ireland on rocky road to Rio
More of the same against Austria, Trap.
# sweden - Friday 22 March, 2013
VIDEO: Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy clashed again after the game tonight
‘It’s my business to know about it!’
‘Green Gattuso’ justified his selection, insists satisfied Giovanni Trapattoni
The Ireland boss had praise for the likes of Paul Green and James McCarthy after the draw in Stockholm.
We can win in Dublin, insists Sweden boss Hamren
“Of course we are disappointed with one point at home but, if we win away, we are OK.”
As it happened: Sweden v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Sweden took on Ireland in a potentially crucial game for both sides.
Sweden v Ireland: Stockholm slowly building up to crunch fixture
There has been a low-key prelude to tonight’s action in the Friends Arena.
Sweden v Ireland: 3 key battles ahead of tonight’s match
We assess the danger men for the Swedes, as well as our own integral individuals.
Finland to cut corporate tax rate from 24.5pc to 20pc
The move follows recent cuts by Sweden and Denmark.
# sweden - Thursday 21 March, 2013
‘I said, are you sure?’ – Trap throws doubt over Brady ‘psychological’ fitness
The Italian suggested placing ‘TBC’ on the team-sheet is an effort to motivate the midfielder.
Caption Time: What is James McClean up to?
You’d better dig deep to beat James McCarthy’s effort.
# sweden - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
FIFA indicate roof will be closed for Ireland’s clash with Sweden, despite Trap’s wishes
The Ireland boss reckons the roof will be an advantage for the home side.
# sweden - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Ireland squad update: Jon Walters hobbles out of training
The Stoke man took a kick to the leg from Shane Long during training this afternoon.
# sweden - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Anthony Pilkington to miss Ireland’s World Cup double-header
Did the Norwich midfielder walk under a ladder or two when he picked up his passport.
# sweden - Friday 8 March, 2013
Stephen Kelly returns to Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers, no Darron Gibson
Giovanni Trapatoni’s side face Sweden and Austria this month.
# sweden - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Sweden upgrades Palestinian diplomatic status
Swedish lawmakers have upgraded Palestinian diplomatic status but rejected an amendment calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
# sweden - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
PIC: ‘Suitcase crammed full of chocolate and crisps’ pic of the day
Niall O’Rourke is heading back to Sweden soon – and he’s not really a fan of the country’s confectionery.
# sweden - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Swedish transsexuals seek damages for forced sterilisations
A court ruled last December that the practice – dating back to 1972 – is unconstitutional and violates human rights.
# sweden - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
Ikea withdraws Wiener sausages as they await horsemeat DNA tests
It comes just two days after the Swedish furniture giant pulled meatballs from shelves after horse DNA was found.
# sweden - Monday 25 February, 2013
Ikea pulls meatballs from European countries after horsemeat tests
The meatballs have been withdrawn from at least 15 countries, including Ireland, after traces of horse DNA were found in one of three tests.
# sweden - Thursday 21 February, 2013
Swedish court overturns rape conviction after forced ‘infidelity check’
A court in Stockholm says Rachid Zoghlami’s actions were not driven by sexual intent, prompting calls for a reform.
# sweden - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
Swedish queen lodges press complaint over swastika cartoon
The German-born Queen Silvia files a complaint with the Press Council over a satirical cartoon published last year.
# sweden - Thursday 14 February, 2013
Coveney: ‘I suspect this isn’t just one rogue trader, it’s broader than that’
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney described the complex supply chain that led to one case of horsemeat ending up in frozen beef products in an interview this morning.
# sweden - Monday 11 February, 2013
As many as 16 countries could be hit by horse meat scandal
Attention is now turning to the complex nature of supply chains in the food industry in Europe as a Romanian abattoir is identified as one possible source of the contamination of frozen beef products.
# sweden - Friday 8 February, 2013
# sweden - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Ireland’s Eurovision 2013 entry will be one of these acts…
The shortlist of five has been revealed. Any thoughts?
# sweden - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
Julian Assange to run for Australian senate, his mum says he’ll be ‘awesome’
The Wikileaks founder intends to run in the September poll even though he is currently holed-up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
# sweden - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Sweden: Stolen train leaves tracks before crashing into three-storey building
No one was injured in the incident.




























































Opinion: Trap’s Hoolahan comments a foreboding sign for Irish idealists
Fans hoping that the Ireland team can play with a more positive approach in upcoming fixtures look set to be sorely disappointed.
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