Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Deep Purple Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized, Two Concerts Canceled
Ian Gillan, lead singer of British rock band Deep Purple, has been hospitalized. The band is canceling two concerts because of his illness.
Music
Pernilla Wahlgren reunites with brothers Vito and Emilio Ingrosso on stage at Benjamin’s Malmö concert
Pernilla Wahlgren has reunited with her brothers Vito and Emilio Ingrosso. The trio performed their 1980s hit “Piccadilly Circus” to acclaim at her son Benjamin Ingrosso’s concert at Malmö Arena on Friday night.
Music
U2 to Play Two Shows in Sweden in 2027 as European Tour Opens in Solna
U2 will play two shows at Strawberry Arena in Solna on April 26 and 28. They will be the band’s only shows in the Nordic region.
Music
Ulf Kristersson Remembers Teasing His Parents With Gullan Bornemark’s Songs
As a child, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) played Gullan Bornemark's songs to tease his tired parents.
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Gullan Bornemark, beloved Swedish children’s song composer, dies at 98
Gullan Bornemark, one of Sweden's best-known children's song composers, has died at the age of 98, her son tells SVT. She was part of the cultural DNA of an incredible number of Swedes, says podcaster and author Kalle Lind.
Music
Håkan Hellström Releases New Song for Upcoming Film Fucking Men
Håkan Hellström's new song was written especially for the upcoming Swedish film "Fucking Men." "An honor," says Hellström, whose song will be released on Friday.
Music
Joakim Berg Opens Up About Kent and His Solo Career in Babel Interview
It's been ten years since Joakim Berg last gave an in-depth television interview. On this weekend's "Babel" on SVT, he talks about his solo songs - and why Kent stopped giving interviews.
Music
36 Countries Will Compete in Eurovision Next Year, EBU Announces
Next year, 36 countries will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, the EBU announces. Canada is taking part for the first time, but several countries are boycotting the competition.
Music
Björn Rosenström marks 30 years of music with 2027 concert hall tour
After 30 years of songs that are “just like that,” Björn Rosenström is stepping into the concert hall. In spring 2027, he will tour the country with Det Jävla Bandet.
Music
ABBA’s Mamma Mia! The Party to open in Sydney in March 2027
ABBA's "Mamma Mia! The Party" will premiere in Australia in Sydney in March 2027, Billboard reports.
Music
Frida Hyvönen, Silvana Imam Among 144 Songwriters Sharing STIM Scholarships
Frida Hyvönen, Silvana Imam and Sammy Bennett of Deki Alem are among the 144 songwriters, composers and lyricists sharing this year's STIM millions.
Music
Seinabo Sey cancels two concerts after Bell’s palsy diagnosis causes facial paralysis
Artist Seinabo Sey has canceled two concerts in Gothenburg after being diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis.
Music
Bruce Dickinson Announces Stockholm Concert as Part of European Solo Tour
Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is releasing a new solo album and embarking on a European tour. On November 14 next year, he will perform at Annexet in Stockholm.
Music
Netherlands Reverses Decision and Will Boycott Eurovision 2027 Over Israel’s Participation
The Netherlands changes its mind - it will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest after all because of Israel's participation.
Music
Neil Young Sues Trump Campaign Again Over Use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ at Rallies
Neil Young is tired of Donald Trump playing his music at rallies. Now the rock icon is suing the president’s campaign again.
Music
Mary J. Blige Sells Rights to Her Song Catalog to Primary Wave
Mary J. Blige has reached an agreement with music label Primary Wave to sell the rights to her song catalog.
Music
Ministry to Retire After More Than 45 Years as Al Jourgensen Announces Final Tour
After more than 45 years in the business, industrial rock band Ministry is calling it quits. “It’s time to call it quits,” founder Al Jourgensen says in an interview with the AP.
Music
Grammis Awards Return to Avicii Arena for the First Time Since 2008
The Grammis Awards are returning to the Avicii Arena. It will be the first time since 2008 that the Swedish music industry awards gala has been held at the Globen.
Music
Nicki Minaj Joins Trump at Michigan Rally to Back Republican Mike Rogers
Rapper Nicki Minaj took the stage to support President Donald Trump at a rally in Michigan ahead of the midterm elections. Minaj traveled to Port Huron with the president aboard Air Force One, according to USA Today. The White House communications director wrote that Minaj could be Trump’s next press secretary.
Music
Roxette Announces Three Shows in Sweden Next Summer for 40th Anniversary
Roxette has confirmed three concerts in Sweden next summer.
Music
Elvis Presley’s Music Rights Holders Sue Anthropic Over AI Training on 274 Songs
The owners of Elvis Presley’s music catalog are suing AI giant Anthropic in the US, Billboard reports.
Music
Eminem’s Former Sound Engineer Pleads Guilty to Stealing and Selling Unreleased Songs
A sound engineer who previously worked for Eminem has admitted to stealing and selling the rapper's unreleased music, according to Variety.
Music
The Cardigans announce five exclusive concerts in Sweden this summer
One of Sweden’s biggest musical exports has rarely played at home, but in the summer of 2027, The Cardigans will play five exclusive concerts across the country.
Music
Martin Garrix to Release Pop Debut Album ‘Marty’ Featuring Madonna, Ed Sheeran and U2
Martin Garrix is making his debut in pop. Next year, he will release the album “Marty,” featuring Madonna, Ed Sheeran and U2, among others, Billboard reports.
Music
Ane Brun Announces Nordic Tour This Spring for Upcoming Album
Ane Brun is embarking on a major Nordic tour this spring. She will be bringing her upcoming album, "I thought we were the same".
Music
Robert Fux to Host Thirteenth Day Concert at Stockholm’s Berwaldhallen
Robert Fux will host this year’s Thirteenth Day Concert at Berwaldhallen in Stockholm. As is tradition, the concert will be broadcast on Swedish Radio and SVT.
Music
Musikalliansen to Cut 30 Musician Jobs Amid Rising Costs
The Music Alliance is cutting 30 musician jobs in a reorganization prompted by “changed economic conditions.”
Music
Selena Gomez Says Vaping Changed Her Voice, Warns Fans Against Starting
American pop star Selena Gomez explains why her voice is characteristically raspy, saying it sounds as if she has been vaping too much.
Music
Toto to Play Two Concerts in Sweden Next Summer as Band Marks 50th Anniversary
Toto is coming to Sweden for two concerts next summer.
Music
Eminem Defends Kid Rock Collaboration Amid Political Differences
Eminem defends his decision to collaborate with his old friend Kid Rock on the rock singer’s new album despite their political differences. “It’s not about choosing sides,” the rapper writes.
Music
Miley Cyrus Breaks Down in Tears While Paying Tribute to Dolly Parton in Los Angeles
Miley Cyrus paid tribute to her godmother, Dolly Parton, during a concert in Los Angeles on Friday, Variety reports. Cyrus burst into tears before performing Parton's "Jolene."
Music
Robyn Surprises Fans With Unannounced Stockholm Club Show Before 3Arena Concert
The night before Saturday’s concert at 3Arena, pop star Robyn made an unannounced appearance at Stockholm club Debaser to meet fans from around the world.
Music
Jonas “Heavy” Stentäpp, Swedish journalist and musician, dies at 50 after cancer
Journalist Jonas “Heavy” Stentäpp has died, Falu-Kuriren reports. He became known as one half of “Hjalle & Heavy” on the TV4 program “På rymmen” in the 1990s.
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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.
Crime
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.
Sweden
Ida Gabrielsson: Left Party Will Not Back Down on Demand to Join Government
The Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politics
Amazon Rainforest Now Emits More Carbon Dioxide Than It Absorbs, Study Finds
After decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
Sweden
Crustacean Scent Could Warn of Toxic Algal Blooms Up to Seven Weeks in Advance
The scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
Sweden
Man in His 20s Detained on Suspicion of Rape in Umeå
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
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Fighting Forces More Than 300,000 People to Flee Their Homes in Yemen, UN Says
The flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
Conflicts
325 Arrested at London Protest in Support of Banned Palestine Action Group
British police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
Conflicts
French prosecutors open attempted murder investigation after Molotov cocktail attack on gendarmes in Paris
French prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
World
Portuguese Police Clash With Housing Protesters as Camps Are Cleared in Lisbon and Porto
Portuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
Conflicts
Violence and Looting Erupt at Protests in Several German Cities
Violence erupted in several places in Germany during large demonstrations on Saturday. In Frankfurt, masked demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, smashed shop windows and looted stores.
World
Many fear Trump will claim election fraud if Democrats win midterms
President Donald Trump has shut out European election observers and sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Some groups are increasingly concerned that Trump will claim election fraud, as he did in 2020. People still have vivid memories of the January 6 storming of Congress, says Kate Mason, a lawyer who works on election security in Michigan.
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AI Stocks Slide as Investors Question Big Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Spending
The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
Technology
Handelsbanken forecast points to cheaper holidays abroad in 2027
Handelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
Business
Swedish Bankruptcies Fall 15% in October to Lowest Level in Five Years
The number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessTop news
How Trump Could Respond if Republicans Lose Control of Congress, Analysts Warn of Tariff Threats
The decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
Business
EU weighs new taxes to fund 2028-2034 budget as Sweden resists
The European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
Business
FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $6.3 Billion Binance Heist as Withdrawals Resume
Binance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Andreas Almgren praised after winning New York Marathon on debut: ‘Actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
Sports
Häcken-IFK Göteborg derby halted after unrest in the stands
The Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was stopped after unrest broke out in the stands.
Football
Växjö Fire Head Coach Björn Hellkvist After Poor Start to SHL Season
Växjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyTop news
Andreas Almgren Wins New York Marathon in Stunning Debut, Qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Andreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Sports
Hammarby thrash Uppsala 7-0, but Häcken can clinch the title on Monday
Hammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
Football
Swedish Men’s Curling Team Wins European Championship Bronze in 6–4 Victory Over Czech Republic
Team Oskar Eriksson bounced back immediately after losing in the semifinals. The Swedish men won the bronze medal match against hosts the Czech Republic, 6–4.
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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.
Entertainment
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.
TV & film
Linda Johansson’s Smoke wins the Children’s Radio Book Prize
The year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
Entertainment
Heidi Klum Wows at Her Halloween Party as a Giant Severed Hand
Heidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
Entertainment
Married at First Sight XL asks Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman to leave mid-season
There has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & film
Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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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.
Living in Sweden
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.
Living in Sweden
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
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Living in Sweden
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.
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