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- Following the past days’ of turbulences in several Stockholm suburbs, the US is now advising its citizens in Sweden to avoid the areas affected by riots. The warning was issued via an e-mail to all American citizens registered at the U.S Embassy in Stockholm. Said spokesperson for the embassy, Jeff Anderson: “We informed all Americans citizens about the events in certain Stockholm suburbs in recent days.” In the message American citizens are advised to stay away from the affected areas. “It is recommended that American citizens avoid the areas where there are demonstrations as much as possible, and to always be careful,” Anderson added. According to him, the main purpose of the embassy is to inform American citizens of potential threats against their safety. He says that at the embassy the events are being followed via media as they develop, and that the information is passed along afterwards. He is not aware of any new warnings as for now. The issued warning concerns the following districts: Husby, Tensta, Kista, Rinkeby, and Fittja.
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Mothers in the world
'Mors Dag' on May 26 and Mother's Day May 12 makes it fitting for us to take a closer look at mothers in the world. Sweden comes in second on the list, with Finland first, followed by Norway in third place. More»
Nordic at Tribeca Film festival
Film critic Niclas Goldberg thinks the New York festival has found its true artistic identity in its 12th year. More»
Sweden among the top in UNICEF survey
A lot of things have changed over the last twenty years but it is still good to be a child in Scandinavia. More»
Gudrun Sjodén opens in New York
The Swedish multi talented designer opens her first store in New York. More»
Norwegian Aukland wins Vasaloppet
Jørgen Aukland, who also won in 2008 from Tönsberg, Norway, won Vasaloppet 2013 - this was his second win in the race. More»
Swedish Cup enters group stage
The revamped Swedish Cup began the group stage; plenty of upsets in the first games. More»
The traditional day of the 'Semla'
..having one on Feb. 12, Fat Tuesday, is in Sweden as close as it gets to mandatory. More»
Big gap in Swedish salaries
The difference in salaries between young and middle-aged Swedes has reached a record high. More»
February 12, 2013 Shrove Tuesday!
If you're in Sweden (or anywhere in Scandinavia) you celebrate with a 'semla' or 'fettisdagsbulle' (and it starts early..) More»
Sweep for 'Eat Sleep Die' at Swedish Oscars
Guldbaggen, the annual Guldbagge Award, the 'Golden Beetle' was recently awarded in Stockholm. More»
Comeback for 'Gyllene Tider'
The start of the career for Roxette's Per Gessle gets a reboot after all. More»
Bor i Norra Norrlands inland...
INTE en sann historia. Upphovsman dessvärre okänd - men, en sak är klar, hela redaktionen skrattade så vi grät första gången “dagboken” återberättades. More»
Nordic Cool - don't miss!
A one month long international festival that celebrates the arts and cultures of the entire Nordic region. More»
Happy New 2013!
From Nordstjernan Editor and Publisher Ulf Barslund Martensson: More»