Finland Says It Will Refuse to Play Russia at Next Year’s World Cup
The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation says it will do everything in its power to prevent Russia from playing in next year’s World Cup. Finland will not play Russia.
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Maja Bodin scores twice as Häcken clinches second straight Swedish league title
Häcken finally had the chance to secure the Swedish Championship title on their own. The team seized it in convincing fashion, beating Kristianstad 4–1 after a dream start to clinch their second straight league title. “It’s incredibly fun to get to decide it like this,” says top scorer Maja Bodin.
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Zelenskyy says Russian airstrikes kill 18 in Ukraine’s Komyshuvakha, with 24 killed nationwide Monday
Russia carried out several deadly airstrikes on the town of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Additional deaths were reported in several areas of Ukraine.
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Olivia Rodrigo to Release Her First Christmas Song, Take Me Home (4 Christmas)
Olivia Rodrigo releases her first Christmas song, the American star says on social media.
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Swedish House Prices Fell Sharply in October as Apartment Prices Rose
Villa prices fell unusually sharply in October while apartment prices rose, according to figures from SBAB and housing website Booli.
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Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel suffers cardiac arrest after collision in second-division match
Footballer Jesús de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in a Spanish second-division match, Marca and AS report. He was treated in an ambulance at the stadium before being taken to hospital. De Miguel is 30.
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Turku Says It Won’t Host 2027-28 World Juniors if Russia Is Allowed to Play
Turku will not host the 2027–2028 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships if Russia is allowed to participate, the Finnish city says on its website.
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Oslo District Court Rules Marius Borg Høiby Should Be Released, Prosecution Appeals
Oslo District Court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby, the “bonus prince,” should be released from detention, Norwegian media report.
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Autumn in SwedenForest walks, mushroom season and museum afternoonsThe forests turn gold, the crowds are gone and the museums have their new exhibitions. A good time for the cities, before the Christmas markets open.The best museums in Stockholm
City guideIllustrative photo: César Couto / UnsplashStockholm
The capital on fourteen islands, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic.Restaurants 146Cafés 44Bars 44
The listPhoto: Hanay / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0The best museums in Stockholm
The Vasa Museum, Swedish Museum of Natural History and Cosmonova and 34 more36 museumsRanked
RestaurantPhoto: whiteguide.com via Visit Sweden's national API, CC BY 4.0 (cropped), CC BY 4.0Långbro Värdshus
Come for a seasonal meal outside Stockholm’s busy city centre, with Fruängen’s 1960s architecture nearby.Stockholm
Mon 2 NovIllustrative photo: Mark Asthoff / UnsplashThe Witcher In Concert
Annexet, StockholmMusic18:30 to 23:00
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SMHI warns of strong winds and snow in the Lapland mountains through Thursday
Very strong winds combined with snow are expected in the Lapland mountains in the coming days, SMHI warns. At times, the wind may reach storm force.
Sweden
Lidingö’s Controversial ‘Russian House’ Handed Back to Owner After Two Decades of Legal Battles
After more than two decades of legal wrangling, the controversial so-called “Russian house” on Lidingö, outside Stockholm, has been handed over to its owner.
Swedish politics
Musikhjälpen press conference postponed as David Druid steps away from radio show
Musikhjälpen's press conference this week has been postponed. According to information provided to SVT, David Druid was set to be announced as one of the presenters.
Sweden
Person found dead after villa fire in Kramfors, missing woman’s identity unconfirmed
A person has been found dead after a fire at a villa in Kramfors on Monday morning.
Sweden
Thieves Cut Through Sports Shop Roof in Jönköping and Hoist Away 20 Bicycles
A sports shop in Jönköping was targeted in a brazen burglary on Monday night. The thieves broke in through the roof and hoisted about 20 bicycles through the hole, police said.
Crime
Chinese Tourist Arrested on Suspicion of Photographing Protected Military Sites in Stockholm
A Chinese citizen has been arrested on suspicion of photographing protected military sites in Stockholm, Expressen reports.
Crime
Suspicious powder in letter sent to Malmö prison found to be harmless
Police and emergency services were called to Fosie Prison in Malmö on Monday after a letter containing an unknown powder arrived. By 2 p.m., the danger had passed.
Crime
Norwegian Teen Sentenced in Sweden for Preparing to Commit Murder, Faces Deportation
A 16-year-old Norwegian citizen has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison for preparing to commit murder, P4 Östergötland reports.
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World
Zelenskyy says Russian airstrikes kill 18 in Ukraine’s Komyshuvakha, with 24 killed nationwide Monday
Russia carried out several deadly airstrikes on the town of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Additional deaths were reported in several areas of Ukraine.
ConflictsOslo District Court Rules Marius Borg Høiby Should Be Released, Prosecution Appeals
Oslo District Court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby, the “bonus prince,” should be released from detention, Norwegian media report.
World
Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 5,376, Mostly in Congo-Kinshasa
More than 5,300 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with the highest number of deaths recorded in Congo-Kinshasa, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
World
Russia Formally Withdraws From European Anti-Torture Convention
Russia has formally withdrawn from the European Convention against Torture, The Kyiv Independent reports.
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Trump vows to protect Elon Musk if Democrats win control of Congress in midterms
US President Donald Trump promises to “protect” Elon Musk if Democrats investigate the tech billionaire after the midterm elections.
World politics
EU and UK seek closer defence ties ahead of November summit
The EU and the UK are working to strengthen defence cooperation ahead of the November summit, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
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Key Senate races to watch in the US midterm elections
A series of high-stakes races are taking place in the US midterm elections. The contests expected to determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate are especially worth watching:
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Business
Swedish House Prices Fell Sharply in October as Apartment Prices Rose
Villa prices fell unusually sharply in October while apartment prices rose, according to figures from SBAB and housing website Booli.
Business
Wall Street rises as oil prices fall, while Apple slips ahead of earnings report
The trading week has started on an upswing on the New York Stock Exchange, driven by falling oil prices. Apple, the world’s most valuable listed company, is down ahead of its quarterly report this evening.
Business
Ecco to close factories in Portugal and Vietnam, cutting 2,400 jobs amid cost-cutting drive
Danish shoe manufacturer Ecco is closing two factories, one in Portugal and one in Vietnam. The move means 2,400 employees will leave the company, Ecco says in a press release.
Business
Estée Lauder raises sales forecast as beauty industry holds up despite inflation
Rising inflation worldwide does not seem to be affecting the beauty industry. Estée Lauder is the latest beauty company to report strong results.
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Swedish Industry Unions Demand 3.9% Pay Rise in One-Year Deal
The industry unions are demanding a 3.9 percent wage increase in a one-year agreement, they announced at a press conference. Tough negotiations with employers lie ahead. “Anything can happen, and we have to be prepared for that,” says IF Metall chair Marie Nilsson.
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New Swedish rules will slow future electricity grid fee increases, but not lower bills
Years of “overcompensation” for electricity grid companies have unnecessarily pushed up grid charges for Swedish businesses and households, according to the Energy Markets Inspectorate (Ei). It has now developed a new method to limit the scope for future fee increases.
Business
AI Has Yet to Reshape Sweden’s Job Market, but Some Graduates Face Risks
Many analysts warn that AI will outcompete entire professional groups. But so far, the Swedish labor market seems to have weathered the technology, and some jobs are standing firm. If you are very afraid of uncertainty, there are some safe bets, says Oskar Nordström Skans, professor of economics at Uppsala University.
Technology
Lord Moyne, face of Sweden’s Trustor fraud affair, dies at 96
Lord Moyne has died at the age of 96. In Sweden, he became known as the face of the high-profile Trustor affair in the late 1990s.
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Sports
Finland Says It Will Refuse to Play Russia at Next Year’s World Cup
The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation says it will do everything in its power to prevent Russia from playing in next year’s World Cup. Finland will not play Russia.
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Maja Bodin scores twice as Häcken clinches second straight Swedish league title
Häcken finally had the chance to secure the Swedish Championship title on their own. The team seized it in convincing fashion, beating Kristianstad 4–1 after a dream start to clinch their second straight league title. “It’s incredibly fun to get to decide it like this,” says top scorer Maja Bodin.
FootballTurku Says It Won’t Host 2027-28 World Juniors if Russia Is Allowed to Play
Turku will not host the 2027–2028 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships if Russia is allowed to participate, the Finnish city says on its website.
Ice hockey
Michael Carrick Says He Can’t Predict His Future as Manchester United Manager Amid Pressure
Does Michael Carrick have only two games left as Manchester United manager? The Englishman has brushed off questions about whether he will be sacked. “I don't know what will happen,” he says.
Football
FIFA Yet to Answer UEFA’s 42 Questions on Governance and Controversies
The European football governing body Uefa has demanded answers to 42 questions about the governance of Fifa and several controversies. A few hours before the deadline, it had yet to receive a response.
Football
Nina Koppang Returns to Sweden’s Squad for the European Handball Championship After Mental Health Break
Nina Koppang took a break from handball earlier this year to focus on her mental health. Now she has been selected for the European Championship and is ready to return to the national team.
Sports
Swedish World Championship Sponsor AJ to Remove Logos Over Russia’s Return
Several major sponsors are now protesting Russia’s participation in the Ice Hockey World Championship. Swedish company AJ has decided to remove its logos. “It’s a very sad decision,” CEO Enock Johansson told TV4.
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Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo to Release Her First Christmas Song, Take Me Home (4 Christmas)
Olivia Rodrigo releases her first Christmas song, the American star says on social media.
Music
Steve Ellis, Love Affair singer behind Everlasting Love, dies aged 76
Steve Ellis, who rose to fame as the lead singer of Love Affair, has died, The Guardian reports. The British artist was 76.
Music
Marie Silkeberg Wins This Year’s Bellman Prize for Poetry
Marie Silkeberg has been awarded this year’s Bellman Prize by the Swedish Academy. The prize is worth SEK 250,000.
Entertainment
Martha Stewart apologizes for Halloween costume portraying a homeless person
American lifestyle icon and multimillionaire Martha Stewart dressed up as a homeless person for Halloween. After facing strong criticism, she apologized.
Entertainment
Morgan Alling to play every role in The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared stage adaptation
When “The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared” returns to the stage, Morgan Alling will play all the roles. The premiere is scheduled for February 25 next year at Intiman in Stockholm.
Entertainment
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”.
Music
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.
Entertainment
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.
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Finland Says It Will Refuse to Play Russia at Next Year’s World Cup
The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation says it will do everything in its power to prevent Russia from playing in next year’s World Cup. Finland will not play Russia.
Ice hockeyTop news
Maja Bodin scores twice as Häcken clinches second straight Swedish league title
Häcken finally had the chance to secure the Swedish Championship title on their own. The team seized it in convincing fashion, beating Kristianstad 4–1 after a dream start to clinch their second straight league title. “It’s incredibly fun to get to decide it like this,” says top scorer Maja Bodin.
Football
Zelenskyy says Russian airstrikes kill 18 in Ukraine’s Komyshuvakha, with 24 killed nationwide Monday
Russia carried out several deadly airstrikes on the town of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Additional deaths were reported in several areas of Ukraine.
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Olivia Rodrigo to Release Her First Christmas Song, Take Me Home (4 Christmas)
Olivia Rodrigo releases her first Christmas song, the American star says on social media.
Music
Swedish House Prices Fell Sharply in October as Apartment Prices Rose
Villa prices fell unusually sharply in October while apartment prices rose, according to figures from SBAB and housing website Booli.
Business
Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel suffers cardiac arrest after collision in second-division match
Footballer Jesús de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in a Spanish second-division match, Marca and AS report. He was treated in an ambulance at the stadium before being taken to hospital. De Miguel is 30.
Football
Turku Says It Won’t Host 2027-28 World Juniors if Russia Is Allowed to Play
Turku will not host the 2027–2028 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships if Russia is allowed to participate, the Finnish city says on its website.
Ice hockey
Oslo District Court Rules Marius Borg Høiby Should Be Released, Prosecution Appeals
Oslo District Court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby, the “bonus prince,” should be released from detention, Norwegian media report.
WorldTravel · Autumn in Sweden
Forest walks, mushroom season and museum afternoons
The forests turn gold, the crowds are gone and the museums have their new exhibitions. A good time for the cities, before the Christmas markets open.
- City guideIllustrative photo: César Couto / Unsplash
Stockholm
The capital on fourteen islands, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic.Restaurants 146Cafés 44Bars 44 - The listPhoto: Hanay / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The best museums in Stockholm
The Vasa Museum, Swedish Museum of Natural History and Cosmonova and 34 more36 museumsRanked - RestaurantPhoto: whiteguide.com via Visit Sweden's national API, CC BY 4.0 (cropped), CC BY 4.0
Långbro Värdshus
Come for a seasonal meal outside Stockholm’s busy city centre, with Fruängen’s 1960s architecture nearby.Stockholm - Mon 2 NovIllustrative photo: Mark Asthoff / Unsplash
The Witcher In Concert
Annexet, StockholmMusic18:30 to 23:00
Event data: Visit Stockholm, Stockholm Business Region AB (CC BY 4.0)
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