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Radio Sweden 2010-01-30

The big news this week: A review of this weeks top stories:Dutch luxury car maker Spyker will buy Saab. Champagne corks were popping in Saabs hometown of Trollhättan, but there were also plenty of sceptics.Spyker CEO Victor Muller, hailed as a saviour in Trollhättan, responding to his critics.With over seven months to go to the Swedish elections, the two possible future prime ministers went head to head in debates on TV and the radio.The Award Ceremony of the Swedish equivalent of the Osc ...

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Swedish politician Margot Wallström speaks about her new top job at the United Nations fighting violence against women and children. /// The arrest of a police commissioner for serious sex crimes sends shock waves through the country. /// Many Swedish youngsters do not seem to have a problem with exposing and selling their bodies on the Internet. /// English stand-up comedy is celebrating successes in Stockholm’s Old Town.

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A public health report sparks criticism for stating that “Jews eat a lot of fruit and tend to be wealthy” /// The Swedish Medical Association condemns the charge of manslaughter against a paediatrician /// We joined the celebrations of Sweden’s annual film awards

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Sweden`s transport system struggles to cope with the latest heavy snowfall.The Country`s new anti-internet grooming law is called toothlessSchool bullying is on the increase and children don`t trust their teachers to helpAnd Arlanda, Sweden`s major airport celebrates half a century of business

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Swedish Television reports that the Soviet Union dumped nuclear waste off the Swedish east coast in the early 90-ies. The Swedish government knew, but did nothing about it.Big international interest in drilling for uranium in Sweden - but locally, it is politically sensitive.There will be stricter alcohol laws for pilots and airline crew.And 100 years since the first Swedish feature filmMusic: Markus Krunegård: "Hela livet var ett disco"Predenter: Ulla Engberg

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Revelations of intelligence reports that the Soviet Union dumped chemical and nuclear waste off the Swedish coast. The Swedish government reportedly knew, but did nothing about it.Big international interest in drilling for uranium in Sweden - but locally, it is politically sensitive.Stricter alcohol laws proposed for pilots and airline crews.100 years since the first Swedish feature film.

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A constant issue of debate here, the job security law, is under discussion again.The Swedish pavilion for the upcoming World Expo in Shanghai is unveiled.Then, more attractions closer to home: We’re off to the Gothenburg Film Festival and the new ride high above Stockholm.

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Swedish couples are not getting married as much anymore - and divorce rates are up for the fourth year in a row.Two possible prime ministers met in the first party leader debate ahead of the election in September.After the failure in Copenhagen - Sweden still wants Europe to lower green house gas emissions by 30 per cent.100 years of Swedish film.Music: Daniel Gilbert "Bones"Presenter: Ulla Engberg

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In today`s program: a new study on the difficulties for immigrants and refugees finding employment in this Nordic nation, a delay in delivering helicopters to Swedish forces in Afghanistan and Sweden’s equivalent of the Oscars - the Swedish Gold Bugs - for the best films and film makers of the last year.

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Rejoicing in western Sweden, as GM accepts Spyker’s bid to buy Saab.Social networks, in the real world, not online, can help fight diabetes.The Karolinska Institute, the sister institution to where that research came from, is celebrating its 200th birthday.

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Spyker`s CEO Victor Muller responds to the sceptics who say that his company is to small to save Saab.The government proposes tougher punishment on particularly violent crime.And Swedes continue to analyze what is the best way to help the earthquake victims in Haiti.Norway, once seen as this country`s poor young sibling, is overtaking Sweden economically.Presenter: Ulla Engberg

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Will Stockholm have to hike congestion charges to put more motorists off driving in the capital?Did Sweden do enough in Copenhagen?Following defence cutbacks, can Sweden afford to stay neutral?A new Abba exhibition in London is making pop-fans dreams come true.

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The election starts here as Sweden`s political party leaders take part in their first election year parliamentary debate.As donations pour in for Haiti there`s renewed debate over fees given to charity board membersSweden urges Europe to follow its lead in levying a supertax on banks to retrieve taxpayers moneyAnd time magazine called it the "decade from hell" ...we take another look back at the noughties

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In today’sprogram, the Swedish Church calls for the cancellation of debts for earthquake-stricken Haiti, defense experts discuss real or imaginary threats of terrorist violence in Sweden from militant islamic groups, Swedes celebrate the 800th anniversary of a medieval Swedish leader who founded Stockholm but never became king, and a new CD with a top Swedish female vocalist and some of this nation’s finest jazz musicians.

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Does Sweden need embassies in other EU countries? The Swedish Government says maybe not, and is to shut 5.Just how good a writer was Stieg Larsson, and did he even write his best selling trilogy himself?And find out about another journalist who made a big bang in Swedish society.

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The first specialists sent by the Swedish government concentrate on building up the infrastructure.Sweden is doing away with it`s conscript army, but the decision is still controversial.A dramatic day at Stockholm`s Arlanda Airport this weekend, as a plane engine caught fire and swerved off the runway.In Örnsköldsvik, the ice hockey team MODO is getting help from above to improve their place in the league.Music: Hästpojken "Jag förväntar mig ingenting"Presenter: Ulla Engberg

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In Today’s program, the Brussels hearing of Sweden’s European commissioner designate - whose field would be to tackle crime, narcotics, trafficking and refugee policies for the European Union, the annual debate on Swedish defense, and experts explain how they want Stockholm to honor its title of the first European environmental capital.

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The boss of Formula One makes a last ditch manoeuvre to rescue Saab, while Dutch sportscarmaker Spyker says they`re still in the race..We view the devastating impact of Storm Gudrun which raged five years ago todayAnd time magazine called it the "decade from hell" We take a look at the noughties

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Eu`s financial support to applicant member Turkey is riddled with fraud and distrimination, according to Swedish Radio News.Competition on the Swedish railways will be stepped up.Arlanda Airport celebrates it`s 50th anniversary.12 wolves in a zoo in southern Sweden culled after some of them managed to escape the enclosure.Music: Niklas von ArnoldPresenter: Ulla Engberg

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Workers at Saab`s car factory in Trollhättan down tools over the actions of what they call "Gangster Motors"Why a law introduced to encourage stay at home mums and dads is said to be harming immigrant children.Fat cat bank bosses are accused of milking the sytem once againAnd find out about the journalist who made a big bang in Swedish society...

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