Each year the people of Gavle build a 43-foot-tall straw goat, a traditional Scandinavian symbol of Christmas. But since the yuletide tradition began in the central Swedish city of Gavle in 1966, it has also drawn vandals, who have torched the animal 23 times since it was first set up to mark the holiday season. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

A Swedish teenager is up on charges for allegedly performing a Nazi salute during a school music performance. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The Swedish Supreme Administrative Court has awarded two parents from central Sweden the right to name their son Q. picked by ruthstark 2 months ago

The Swedish prosecutor Håkan Roswall has announced the charges against four individuals involved with The Pirate Bay. The four, aged 23 to 37, are being charged with “assisting copyright infringement” of 4 software applications, 9 films and 22 music tracks. The fact that they earn an estimated $4m per year in revenue is part of the basis for the case. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A Swedish company has been fined 25,000 kronor ($3,000) after a malfunctioning robot attacked and almost killed one of its workers at a factory north of Stockholm.

*and you're worried about flu* picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

Some Swedish politicians say they think it's a bad idea to promote shopping as a way to get over being bummed out. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Women inmates in a Swedish prison say they're being discriminated against because they can't get a good tan. What the?! picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"I don't mean to sound prejudiced but a blond Swedish Viking will have a hard time breaking through in Vegas. All the power rests in the hands of Jewish business syndicates, American millionaires and homosexual booking agents. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Almost 15 minutes of everybody's (my) favorite Muppet and his bork bork borkiness! picked by Wasabi 3 years ago

Protests from women soldiers prompted Swedish military leaders to amputate the penis of a heraldic lion on the Nordic Battlegroup's coat of arms. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Grandmother taking a leisurely swim in a Swedish river ended up in the hospital after a beaver attacked her with its tail picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Swedish authorities say parents can now name their newborns "Budweiser" or "Metallica" if they so wish. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Vunderffool trunsletur, toorn unytheeng yuoo vunt tu sey intu zee deeelect ooff zee Svedoosh Cheff. Hoo freekeeng evesume-a is thet?!? Bork Bork Bork! picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

McDonald's argues that the sign used to invite patrons to "McDragan's Drive In!" strip tease bar in Edsvära near Falköping, is far too similar to its own logo and have demanded that it be removed without delay.

*supersized?* picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

Boring billboards can be turned into interactive displays by using conductive inks to print touch sensors and speakers onto paper, say Swedish researchers. *With Video Goodness* picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

First one, then the other, managed to get struck by oncoming traffic, only to get back up and continue the fight.

Unbelieveable video here picked by tigertony 1 year ago

The Scandic Hotel chain in Sweden has added copies of the Bible back into its rooms following a boycott by Christians. Follow up to this story. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A Swedish woman is facing charges for attacking a man and seriously damaging his scrotum. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

on SNL - featuring the Electric Mayhem picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago

Women at a prison outside Gothenburg have decided to fight for their right to a decent sun tan. Sweden's Justice Ombudsman has received a letter in which the women bemoan the fact that they are not permitted to wear bikinis. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago