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Bird Flu Risk Rises in Sweden as Temperatures Fall and Birds Migrate South

As temperatures drop and birds move to new areas, the risk of bird flu outbreaks increases, according to the Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA).

ICA and Coop Stores Hit by Overnight Refrigeration and Freezer Problems

A number of ICA and Coop stores experienced problems with their refrigerators and freezers overnight.

Man in his 70s dies after car crashes into tree in Mönsterås Municipality

A man in his 70s has died after a traffic accident on Sunday evening, police said.

Climate Change Is Driving More Heat Deaths, Food Shortages and Infectious Diseases, Report Finds

The health consequences of climate change could be devastating. Extreme heat, food shortages and infectious diseases will worsen as the climate changes.

Explosion Outside Apartment Building in Malmö's Rosengård Damages Entrance and Window

An explosion has occurred outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.

Woman in her 60s found dead in Ludvika home, man arrested on suspicion of murder

Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.

10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Motocross Accident Near Kalmar, Admitted to Intensive Care

A ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.

Ida Gabrielsson: Left Party will not drop demand to join a red-green government

The Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice-chair Ida Gabrielsson says on X. The parties’ red lines must be softened if a government is to be formed, Social Democrat Anders Ygeman says.

Iran Says Two More Ships Hit Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

According to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, two more ships have hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran’s next move as Israel pushes for immediate strike

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone this weekend, reportedly about the next move in the war against Iran.

Trump Confidently Predicts Victory as He Wraps Up Midterm Campaign

Donald Trump held some of his final campaign rallies on Monday night ahead of Tuesday’s US midterm elections.

Houthis Say Seven Civilians Injured in Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes in Yemen

The Houthi movement says seven civilians were injured in attacks by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.

Croatia’s Demands Over a Warship and Swimming Pool Threaten Montenegro’s EU Bid

A dispute over an old sailing ship and the name of a swimming pool has thrown Montenegro’s path to EU membership into disarray. Croatia is demanding measures rooted in the war in the former Yugoslavia before it will consider admitting its neighbour.

Russian Emergency Alert App Hacked, Sending False Warnings of Nuclear-Armed Drones

A Russian emergency alert app has been hit by a “massive cyberattack,” Russian authorities say, shortly after false nuclear threat warnings were sent through a similar Ukrainian app.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if US supplies Patriot missiles

Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if the United States supplies Kyiv with Patriot missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News.

Ukraine’s Air Force Says Air-Raid Alert App Was Hacked After False Radiation Warning

The Ukrainian Air Force is warning citizens that an air-raid alert app has been hacked. “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm!” the air force wrote in a message.

Electric Cars Account for More Than Half of New Registrations in October

Electric cars are taking an increasing share of the market. In October, more than half of all newly registered passenger cars were electric.

Swedish Manufacturing PMI Hits Highest Level Since January 2022 as Industry Gains Momentum

Swedish industry is gaining momentum. The purchasing managers’ index rose to 60.5 in October, up from 58.5 in September.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls After Wall Street’s Sharp Decline

After Wall Street’s sharp decline on Friday, the Stockholm Stock Exchange is also falling. The OMXS index is down 0.5 percent.

Swedavia scraps plans for new pier at Arlanda Airport after analysis of future needs

Swedavia is scrapping plans to expand Arlanda Airport with a new pier. The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce says the announcement was necessary.

Studsvik Names Stefan Håkansson as New CEO, Replacing Karl Thedéen in February

Ryanair weighs wage freeze as rising oil prices threaten to add €2 billion in costs next year

Low-cost airline Ryanair is to introduce severe cost-cutting measures. Among the options: a wage freeze.

Asian Stocks Rise After Sharp Losses Last Week, Led by South Korea and China

Asia's leading stock markets are rising in early trading on Monday.

Swedish industry unions to present joint wage demands ahead of 2027 bargaining round

Employers say the pace of wage increases must slow. The unions say no, and today will present their joint demand ahead of the upcoming collective bargaining round.

Connor McDavid’s Hot Start Has Him Chasing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Scoring Record, Håkan Loob Says

Wayne Gretzky’s 40-year-old NHL scoring record is said to be impossible to beat. No one seems to have told Connor McDavid. He’s dominating the NHL right now, says Håkan Loob.

Victor Stjernborg and Filip Eriksson called up to Tre Kronor for four-nation tournament

Victor Stjernborg of Skellefteå and Filip Eriksson of Luleå have been called up to Tre Kronor's squad for this week's four-nation tournament.

Germany may withdraw as host of next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship after Russia’s return is approved

“Germany may withdraw from hosting next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. We must, of course, consider that possibility,” Frank H. Lutz, CEO of the German Ice Hockey Association, told MagentaTV.

Falkenbergs FF coach Christoffer Andersson leaves after leading club to Allsvenskan promotion

Falkenbergs FF head coach Christoffer Andersson is leaving the club after leading the team to promotion to the Allsvenskan.

Nine held on suspicion of violent rioting after Gothenburg derby halted by police

Things turned chaotic during Sunday's derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg. Nine people were in police custody on suspicion of violent rioting, Göteborgs-Posten reports.

Leo Carlsson stays atop Ducks scoring as Anaheim rallies from 3-0 down to beat Ottawa 6-3

Leo Carlsson had three assists as Anaheim came back from a 3–0 deficit to beat Ottawa 6–3 in tonight’s NHL game.

Connor McDavid breaks records held by Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky in Oilers win

Edmonton's Connor McDavid may be in the form of his life. In last night's game against the New York Rangers, he broke records held by two NHL legends.

Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest Formula 1 World Champion at 20

Super talent Kimi Antonelli is the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. His third-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix also makes the 20-year-old Italy’s first world champion in 73 years. “It’s a day I’ll remember forever,” says Antonelli.

Morgan Alling to play every role in stage adaptation of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

When “The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared” is adapted for the stage, Morgan Alling will play all the roles. The premiere will take place at Intiman in Stockholm on February 25 next year.

Oboist Josef Wijk wins 2026 Anders Wall Music Prize for young wind musicians

Oboist Josef Wijk has been named Sweden’s most promising young wind musician. He will receive the Anders Wall Music Prize 2026, a further education scholarship worth 125,000 kronor. In the final, he performed Óscar Navarro’s “Legacy Concerto”.

Nobel Week Lights 2025: Stockholm’s City Hall and Tensta illuminated by festival installations

A giant interactive carpet in Tensta, laser beams across the city’s night sky and luminous marine organisms are among the highlights of the seventh edition of the Nobel Week Lights festival.

Swedish Film Institute Calls for Decision on New Film Heritage Centre Next Year

A decision on a new film heritage centre is needed as early as next year, the Swedish Film Institute says in a report to the government.

Donald Trump Named Among World’s Leading Enemies of Press Freedom for First Time

US President Donald Trump has made his debut on an unflattering list of the world's leading enemies of press freedom.

Viktor Norén Makes His First Swedish Film Appearance in Damn Men, Says Co-Star Aliette Opheim Had Performance Anxiety

Viktor Norén is making his first Swedish film appearance in “Damn Men”, but he has long felt like an actor. “For the first ten years, I only did theater. Then I played a rock star,” he says with a laugh.

David Druid to Take Break From Swedish Radio’s Morgonpasset i P3 After Videos Surface

Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.

Heat director Michael Mann taken to hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Los Angeles shooting range

American film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.

Sweden's All Saints' Day falls on Halloween in 2026

Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.

Skogskyrkogården’s 2026 programme and opening details

In Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.

Sweden Now Has the World’s Most Powerful Passport, New Ranking Shows.

Sweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026

Strawberries will be extra expensive for Midsummer celebrations

There are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.

Swedish pick and mix candy Conquers the USA

Swedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.

Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs

Sweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.

K-Pop Fever Hits Stockholm: Gröna Lund Unveils Vibrant “K-Street” for 2026 Season

STOCKHOLM - A burst of neon, music and Korean pop culture is set to transform one of Sweden’s most iconic amusement parks this summer. Gröna Lund has introduced “K-Street,” a limited-edition, K-pop-inspired zone opening exclusively for the 2026 season.

Spring warmth tempts to tire change - but it can be too early

When the sun comes out and the temperature rises, many drivers are eager to switch to summer tires. But those who hurry too much can both break the law and be forced to make an expensive double change.