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When the Swedish Defence Material Administration FMV decided to buy 113 armoured vehicles from a Finnish company instead of a Swedish one, a wave of criticism was unleashed: is it just patriotism or is there more to it?

A rash all over your body and aching joints - it could be the Ockelbo disease, a mosquito carried virus, easily caught by humans.

We have a confession from Swedish pop artist Marit Bergman.

And in our journey through the Swedish alphabet we`ve reached the letter M.

When the Swedish Defence Material Administration FMV decided to buy 113 armoured vehicles from a Finnish company instead of a Swedish one, a wave of criticism was unleashed: is it just patriotism or is there more to it?

A rash all over your body and aching joints - it could be the Ockelbo disease, a mosquito carried virus, easily caught by humans.

We have a confession from Swedish pop artist Marit Bergman.

And in our journey through the Swedish alphabet we`ve reached the letter M.

0 years on since smacking was banned in Sweden, should it now be banned in the rest of Europe too? One influential organisation says yes.

Why is the European Parliament putting the brakes on the reappointment of European Commission president Barroso?

We meet Abba legend Benny Andersson talking about one of his latest projects.

And we take a look at another letter in the Swedish alphabet.

0 years on since smacking was banned in Sweden, should it now be banned in the rest of Europe too? One influential organisation says yes.

Why is the European Parliament putting the brakes on the reappointment of European Commission president Barroso?

We meet Abba legend Benny Andersson talking about one of his latest projects.

And we take a look at another letter in the Swedish alphabet.

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Swedish Health Minister Göran Hägglund on how it feels to be responsible for the health of 500 million Europeans

Radio Sweden Catch up with Fredrik Colting, author of the controversial sequel to Salinger`s "Catcher in the Rye"

The Stockholm Programme - a new legal collaboration which will improve both crime fighting and asylum issues within all EU states

Our journey through the Swedsih Alphabet continues. Today - the letter J.

Swedish Health Minister Göran Hägglund on how it feels to be responsible for the health of 500 million Europeans

Radio Sweden Catch up with Fredrik Colting, author of the controversial sequel to Salinger`s "Catcher in the Rye"

The Stockholm Programme - a new legal collaboration which will improve both crime fighting and asylum issues within all EU states

Our journey through the Swedsih Alphabet continues. Today - the letter J.

She wants to become the first woman to lead the Swedish government hear about Mona Sahlins plans for Swedens future

Six Months filled with daunting challenges but Swedes also take the time to celebrate their EU presidency

Sweden may pride itself on its environmental awareness - but what is the picture like when it comes to corporate Sweden?

And we continue our journey through the Swedish alphabet today we bring you the letter I

She wants to become the first woman to lead the Swedish government hear about Mona Sahlins plans for Swedens future

Six Months filled with daunting challenges but Swedes also take the time to celebrate their EU presidency

Sweden may pride itself on its environmental awareness - but what is the picture like when it comes to corporate Sweden?

And we continue our journey through the Swedish alphabet today we bring you the letter I