Olof Palme - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Olof Palme: Encyclopedia Ii - Olof Palme - Conspiracy Theories
Palme's assassination remains unsolved, with a number of conspiracy theories surrounding the murder. Olof Palme - Right-wing extremists....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bernt Carlsson: Encyclopedia Ii - Bernt Carlsson - Evolution To International Diplomacy
Bernt Carlsson joined the Swedish Social Democratic Youth League when he was sixteen, studied economics at Stockholm University and, upon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1980s: Encyclopedia - 1980s
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1972: Encyclopedia - 1972
1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. 1972 - Events. International year of the book January 2 - The Pierre Ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1927: Encyclopedia - 1927
1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). 1927 - Events. January 1 - Cristero War erup...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dag Hammarskjöld: Encyclopedia Ii - Dag Hammarskjöld - Early Life
Dag Hammarskjöld was born in Jönköping, in Sweden, although he lived most of childhood in Uppsala. He was the fourth and youngest son ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - October Surprise Conspiracy: Encyclopedia Ii - October Surprise Conspiracy - Investigations
October surprise conspiracy - Gary Sick. Gary Sick wrote both an editorial for The New York Times in April of 1990 and a book on the su...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anna Lindh: Encyclopedia - Anna Lindh
Ylva Anna Maria Lindh (19 June 1957 – 11 September 2003) was a Swedish Social Democratic politician who served as Swedish Minister for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adolf Fredrikskyrkan: Encyclopedia - Adolf Fredrikskyrkan
Adolf Fredrikskyrkan ("The Church of Adolf Frederick") is a church in central Stockholm, Sweden. Its cemetery is where Rene Descartes was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bofors: Encyclopedia - Bofors
Bofors Defence AB was an iron works, cannon maker, and defence contractor located in Karlskoga, Sweden. The company was founded in 1873 b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 20th Century: Encyclopedia - 20th Century
The 20th century lasted from 1901 to 2000 in the Gregorian calendar. Common usage sometimes regards it as lasting from 1900 to 1999. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bruno Kreisky: Encyclopedia - Bruno Kreisky
Bruno Kreisky (January 22, 1911—July 29, 1990) was an Austrian politician. Kreisky served as Chancellor of Austria from 1970 to 1983 an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zografou: Encyclopedia - Zografou
Zografou (Greek: Ζωγράφου), rarely Zografos, is a suburb in the eastern part of Athens, Greece. Zografou is located about 5 km fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bernt Carlsson: Encyclopedia Ii - Bernt Carlsson - The Prime Target?
According to one theory Bernt Carlsson was actually alleged to have been the saboteurs' target on Pan Am Flight 103. [3] Whereas aparthei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conspiracy Theory: Encyclopedia - Conspiracy Theory
A conspiracy theory attempts to explain the cause of an event as a secret, and often deceptive, plot by a covert alliance rather than as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1969: Encyclopedia - 1969
1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. For the movie, see 1969 (movie). For the Velvet ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm University: Encyclopedia - Stockholm University
Stockholm University Stockholm University, or Stockholms universitet, is a state university in Stockholm, Sweden. It has has about 37,0...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dag Hammarskjöld: Encyclopedia Ii - Dag Hammarskjöld - Un Secretary General
When Trygve Lie resigned from his post as UN Secretary General in 1953, the Security Council decided to recommend Hammarskjöld to the po...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1986: Encyclopedia - 1986
1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. 1986 - Events. 1986 - January. January 1 - Spain a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bernt Carlsson: Encyclopedia Ii - Bernt Carlsson - Reclaiming Namibia For The Un
Following the Reagan/Gorbachev summit on September 29, 1988, implementation of Security Council resolution 435 began. South Africa was th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - October Surprise Conspiracy: Encyclopedia Ii - October Surprise Conspiracy - History And Background
A detailed "conspiracy theory" first appeared in December of 1980 in a magazine run by Lyndon LaRouche[1], with a follow-up article in Ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dag Hammarskjöld: Encyclopedia Ii - Dag Hammarskjöld - Death
In September 1961 he found out about the fighting between non-combatant UN forces and Katanga troops of Moise Tshombe. He was en route to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1986: Encyclopedia Ii - 1986 - Events
1986 - January. January 1 - Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 - Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Nether...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm - History
Stockholm - Origins. The earliest mention of Stockholm in writing dates from 1252, when it was an important post in the iron trade from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Manley: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Manley - Violence
Manley was Prime Minister when Jamaica experienced a significant escalation of its political culture of violence. Supporters of his oppon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bush Family Conspiracy Theory: Encyclopedia Ii - Bush Family Conspiracy Theory - Various Allegations And Conspiracy Theories
Bush family conspiracy theory - Oil dealings and the Middle East. The Bushes support the oil industry to enhance their own financial i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Propaganda Due: Encyclopedia Ii - Propaganda Due - Criminal Organization?
Propaganda Due - Parliamentary commission directed by Tina Anselmi. The lodge was then examined by a special commission of the Italian ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zografou: Encyclopedia Ii - Zografou - Subdivisions
The area was made up of farmlands and some forests dominated the area. The area was of mixed farming which included pastures, vegetables ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1972: Encyclopedia Ii - 1972 - Events
International year of the book 1972 - January. January 2 - The Pierre Hotel Heist - Six men rob the safe deposit boxes of the Pierr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Gladio: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Gladio - Gladio Operations In Nato Countries
Operation Gladio - First discovered in Italy. Main article: Gladio in Italy In 2000, a Parliament Commission report from the "Gruppo ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - October Surprise: Encyclopedia Ii - October Surprise - 2004 Bush Vs. Kerry
The Kerry campaign blamed the Bush administration for the disappearance of huge cache of explosives from a warehouse in al Qa'qaa (see Mi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mikis Theodorakis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mikis Theodorakis - Biography
Mikis Theodorakis - The early years World War II and first works. Theodorakis' fascination with music began in early childhood; he taug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Swedish Social Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - Swedish Social Democratic Party - Ideology
The Social Democratic Party's position is in theory a revision of marxism. In its party program they call their ideology for democratic s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm - History
Stockholm - Origins. The earliest mention of Stockholm in writing dates from 1252, when it was an important post in the iron trade from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Swedish Social Democratic Youth League: Encyclopedia Ii - Swedish Social Democratic Youth League - Conflict And Controversy
With more than claimed 20,000 members (the organisation had more than 100.000 members during it´s hight in the 1950´s), the Swedish Soc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm University: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm University - History
In 1878, the university college Stockholm högskola started its operations with a series of lectures on natural sciences, open to curious...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Townley: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Townley - Convicted For Orlando Letelier's Murder
He has been convicted in the United States for Orlando Letelier's murder in Washington, D.C. in 1976, and implicated Augusto Pinochet of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lyndon Larouche: Encyclopedia Ii - Lyndon Larouche - 1980s
Despite having become a registered Democrat, LaRouche was harshly critical of Jimmy Carter in the November 1980 election, with whom he ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iran Hostage Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - Iran Hostage Crisis - Events
On November 1, 1979 Iran's new leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini urged his people to demonstrate against United States and Israeli inter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Francesco Cossiga: Encyclopedia Ii - Francesco Cossiga - The Cossiga Presidency
Cossiga's presidency was unremarkable for its first six years (of seven), as most presidents until then refrained entering the political ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - State Terrorism: Encyclopedia Ii - State Terrorism - Acts Labelled As State Terrorism Sorted By State
State terrorism - Argentina. The "Dirty War" in Argentina in the 1970s is a classic example of the use of terror tactics employed by a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Ausonius: Encyclopedia Ii - John Ausonius - History
Wolfgang Zaugg grew up in Vällingby, a working class suburb to Stockholm. As a child of German immigrants, he was bullied in his youth b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - History
Sweden - Pre-history. Further information: Prehistoric Sweden, and [[]], and [[]], and [[]], and    » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kaisariani: Encyclopedia Ii - Kaisariani - Subdivisions
The area was made up of farmlands and some forests dominated the area. The area was of mixed farming which included pastures, vegetables ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyril Ramaphosa: Encyclopedia Ii - Cyril Ramaphosa - Early Life And Education
Although he spent most of his childhood in Soweto, he matriculated at Mphaphuli High School in Sibasa, Venda, in 1971. He subsequently re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - History
Sweden - Pre-history. For details, see: Prehistoric Sweden Soon after the recession of the last ice age, Sweden became populated by hun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1980s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1980s - People
1980s - World Leaders. Chancellor Bruno Kreisky (Austria) Chancellor Fred Sinowatz (Austria) Chancellor Franz Vranitzky (Austria) Prim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1972: Encyclopedia Ii - 1972 - Events
International year of the book 1972 - January. January 2 - The Pierre Hotel Heist - Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of the Pie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 20th Century: Encyclopedia Ii - 20th Century - Significant People
20th century - World leaders. Africa Gnassingbe Eyadema, Togo Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d'Ivoire Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia Jomo Ke...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iran-contra Affair: Encyclopedia Ii - Iran-contra Affair - Discovery And Scandal
The Lebanese magazine Ash-Shiraa exposed the arrangement on 3 November 1986. This was the first public reporting of the weapons-for-hosta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Assassinated People: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Assassinated People - Assassinations In Africa
List of assassinated people - Algeria. Hiempsal, (117 BC), co-ruler of Numidia, by Jugurtha François Darlan, (1942), French Admiral, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anna Lindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Anna Lindh - Assassination
Anna Lindh died on the early morning of September 11, 2003, following a knife attack in Stockholm on the afternoon of September 10. Just ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conspiracy Theory: Encyclopedia Ii - Conspiracy Theory - Origins Of Conspiracy Theories
Humans naturally respond to events or situations which have had an emotional impact upon them by trying to make sense of those events, ty...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1986: Encyclopedia Ii - 1986 - Events
1986 - January. January 1 - Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 - Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Nether...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bruno Kreisky: Encyclopedia Ii - Bruno Kreisky - Life And Political Career
Kreisky was born in Vienna, the son of a Jewish clothing manufacturer. At 15 he joined the youth wing of the Austrian Social Democratic P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1927: Encyclopedia Ii - 1927 - Events
1927 - January-March. January 1 - Cristero War erupts in Mexico when pro-Church rebels attack secular-minded government January 7 - F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1969: Encyclopedia Ii - 1969 - Events
1969 - January. January 1 - Australian media baron Rupert Murdoch purchases the largest selling British Sunday newspaper The News Of T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 20th Century: Encyclopedia Ii - 20th Century - Important Developments, Events And Achievements
20th century - Science and technology. The assembly line and mass production of motor vehicles and other goods allowed manufacturers t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conspiracy Theory: Encyclopedia Ii - Conspiracy Theory - Overview
The term "conspiracy theory" may be a neutral descriptor for a conspiracy claim. However, conspiracy theory is also used to indicate a na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - State Terrorism: Encyclopedia Ii - State Terrorism - Methods Of State Terror
Unfair trials, torture, terror bombing, and extrajudicial execution are said to be common practices of state terror, often used to terror...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Swedish Social Democratic Youth League: Encyclopedia Ii - Swedish Social Democratic Youth League - History
The Social Democratic Youth League was formed in 1917, after the previous social democratic youth organization, Socialdemokratiska Ungdom...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bruno Kreisky: Encyclopedia Ii - Bruno Kreisky - Kreisky's Legacy
Today, Kreisky's premiership is still the subject of controversy. Many of his former supporters see in Kreisky the last socialist of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Ausonius: Encyclopedia Ii - John Ausonius - Media
The journalist Gellert Tamas wrote a book about the case, Lasermannen - en berättelse om Sverige (2002), which became a bestseller. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Politics
Sweden has been a monarchy for almost a millennium, with its taxation controlled by the Riksdag (parliament). It consisted of two chamber...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - State Terrorism: Encyclopedia Ii - State Terrorism - Confines And Definition
State terrorism, like terrorism, is controversial and there is no generally accepted definition. Often acts that critics describe as terr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bruno Kreisky: Encyclopedia Ii - Bruno Kreisky - Political Views And Programs
In office, Kreisky and his close ally, Justice Minister Christian Broda, pursued a policy of liberal reform, in a country which had a tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Economy
The standard of living has become enviably high under Sweden's social democratic system. The economy features a modern distribution syste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iran Hostage Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - Iran Hostage Crisis - October Surprise Conspiracy
Further information: October surprise conspiracy Allegations persist to this day that the hostage release was purposely delayed until aft...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conspiracy Theory: Encyclopedia Ii - Conspiracy Theory - Controversies
Aside from controversies over the merits of particular conspiracy claims (see catalog below), and the various differing academic opinions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iran-contra Affair: Encyclopedia Ii - Iran-contra Affair - Contra-drug Links
Sen. John Kerry's 1988 U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations report on Contra-drug links concluded that "senior U.S. policy makers w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1986: Encyclopedia Ii - 1986 - Deaths
1986 - January-March. January 1 - Alfredo Binda, Italian cyclist (b. 1902) January 4 - Phil Lynott, Bassist of Thin Lizzy (b. 1949) Ja...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Geography
Sweden enjoys a mostly temperate climate despite its northern latitude, mainly due to the Gulf Stream. In the south of Sweden leaf-bearin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Swedish Social Democratic Youth League: Encyclopedia Ii - Swedish Social Democratic Youth League - Organisation
The members form local clubs, but also belong to a municipal organisation (SSU-kommun) that are grouped together in regional organisation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iran Hostage Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - Iran Hostage Crisis - Aftermath
Gifts were showered upon the hostages upon their return, including lifetime passes to any major or minor league baseball game. [1] In 200...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iran Hostage Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - Iran Hostage Crisis - Hostages
November 4, 1979 - January 20, 1981 - 66 Original Captives - 63 from and held at Embassy, three from and held at Foreign Ministry Office....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Culture
Swedish authors of worldwide recognition include Carolus Linnaeus, Emanuel Swedenborg, August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, Vilhelm Moberg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - October Surprise: Encyclopedia Ii - October Surprise - 1980 Carter Vs. Reagan
Main article: October surprise conspiracy During the Iran hostage crisis, the Republican challenger Ronald Reagan feared a last-minute de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm - Sites Of Interest
Drottningholm Palace Gröna Lund amusement park The Riksdag parliament Stockholm City Hall Vasa Museum with the Ship Vasa Rosenbad the se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mikis Theodorakis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mikis Theodorakis - Political Quotations
Mikis Theodorakis - On his alleged anti-Semitism. Official statement by Mikis Theodorakis, after the polemics concerning his anti-Semit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm - Culture
Apart from being a large city with an active cultural life, Stockholm as a capital also houses many of the national cultural institutions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm - Demography
The Stockholm urban area stretches over 11 municipalities in Stockholm County. The population as of 2000 of the urban area is 1,212,196 w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Gladio: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Gladio - Parallel Stay-behind Operations In Non-nato Countries
Operation Gladio - Finland. In 1945, Interior Minister Leino exposes a secret stay-behind army which is closed down. In 1991, the media...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm - Politics
Stockholm is governed through the municipalities and the Stockholm County. The latter is mainly responsible for healthcare, public transp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Gladio: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Gladio - A Nato Clandestine Structure Overseen By The Shape
After World War II, the UK and the US decided to create "stay-behind" paramilitary organizations, with the official aim of countering a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mikis Theodorakis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mikis Theodorakis - A Lifetime's Work: Synopsis
Mikis Theodorakis - Songs and song cycles. Theodorakis has written more than 1,000 songs and song-cycles, whose melodies have become pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm - Sports Teams
Sporting events are popular, with football and ice hockey being the most popular sports. The city hosted the 1912 Summer Olympics, as wel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Religion
Before the 11th century, people of Sweden adhered to Norse religion, worshipping Æsir gods, with its centre at the Temple in Uppsala. Wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Sports
Sport activities are a national movement with half of the population actively participating. The two main spectator sports are soccer and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Gladio: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Gladio - The Order Of The Solar Temple Mystery
It has been alleged by various sources, among whom François-Xavier Verschave, a critic of French colonialism, that the "collective suici...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stockholm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stockholm - Airports
Stockholm - International and Domestic. Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Stockholm Bromma Airport Stockholm - Only international. Stockho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1972: Encyclopedia Ii - 1972 - Births
1972 - January. January 2 - Taye Diggs, American actor January 12 - Espen Knutsen, Norwegian hockey player January 13 – Nicole Egger...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anna Lindh: Encyclopedia Ii - Anna Lindh - Political Career
Lindh was born in Enskede, a southeastern suburb of Stockholm, but grew up outside Enköping, where she became involved in politics at th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1972: Encyclopedia Ii - 1972 - Deaths
1972 - January. January 1 - Maurice Chevalier, French entertainer (surgical complications) (b. 1888) January 6 - Chen Yi, Chinese comm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Sweden - Demographics
Sweden has one of the world's highest life expectancies. As of approximately 12 August 2004, the total population of Sweden for the first...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Francesco Cossiga: Encyclopedia Ii - Francesco Cossiga - Early Career
Cossiga started his political career during World War II in groups of Catholic reference. He has been several times a minister for Democr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 20th Century: Encyclopedia Ii - 20th Century - Important Developments Events And Achievements
20th century - Science and technology. The assembly line and mass production of motor vehicles and other goods allowed manufacturers t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 20th Century: Encyclopedia Ii - 20th Century - Overview
The twentieth century saw a remarkable shift in the way that vast numbers of people lived, as a result of technological, medical, social,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iran-contra Affair: Encyclopedia Ii - Iran-contra Affair - Significance: The Separation Of Powers
The Iran-Contra Affair is significant because it brought many questions into public view: Does the president have unconditional authorit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Propaganda Due: Encyclopedia Ii - Propaganda Due - Discovery
"Banker of God" Roberto Calvi's connections with the Worshipful Master Licio Gelli became a particular focus of press and police attentio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Manley: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Manley - Retirement And Death
Manley wrote seven books, including the award-winning A History of West Indies Cricket, in which he discussed the links between cricket a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Operation Gladio: Encyclopedia Ii - Operation Gladio - Introduction
Gladio has effectively been accused of trying to influence policies through the means of "false flags" operations: a 2000 Parliament Comm...   » Read the article