Anna von Hausswolff in hospital, cancels concerts
Anna von Hausswolff is hospitalized and canceling concerts; she writes on Instagram.
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Duffy on her way back to the stage after 15 years
Welsh singer Duffy has announced she will give a small concert in London, her first concert in more than 15 years.
Music
More than 25 percent of British musicians have lost all EU gigs since 2021
More than 25 percent of British musicians have lost all their gigs in EU countries since 2021.
Music
Phoebe Bridgers to play Avicii Arena in Sweden this fall
For the first time, Phoebe Bridgers will perform her own concert in Sweden. On December 12, she will play at Avicii Arena.
Music
35 million fewer people watched Eurovision this year
Eurovision's viewership figures are set to reach 131 million this year, 35 million fewer than last year, AFP reports.
Music
Taylor Swift is the richest music artist in history
Taylor Swift is the richest artist in history and has doubled her fortune since 2024, according to Forbes.
Music
Pidde P releases new version of 2018 World Cup song
Artist Pidde P releases an updated version of his 2018 World Cup song, featuring the footballers' children.
Music
A-Teens release Roxette cover You Got the Look
This spring the A-Teens made a comeback at Melodifestivalen. Now they are releasing a new single inspired by Roxette.
Music
Björnzone releases unofficial World Cup song, All of My Heart
With the new football song "All of My Heart", Björn Gustafsson's comedy music group Björnzone is in the running for best World Cup song.
Music
Felicia's new venture after the fiasco: Sexy tour and single
High expectations, voice problems, fainting and, ultimately, a fiasco. Now Felicia is putting Eurovision behind her by releasing a single and going on tour. "I just hope people come. So not everyone just cancels their tickets after they see that," she says.
Music
Sweden Rock has opened - band Europe inaugurates festival in surprise appearance
Hard-rock fans from across the country rushed through the main entrance when the Sweden Rock festival outside Sölvesborg opened its doors on Wednesday.
Music
Robyn apologizes to fans after Stockholm concerts cancelled
Following the announcement that this summer's concerts in Stockholm were cancelled, Robyn has now apologized. "I am sincerely sorry," she wrote on Instagram.
Music
Disney singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75
American singer Peabo Bryson, perhaps best known for the duet for the Disney film "Beauty and the Beast," has died, U.S. media report.
Music
More artists drop out of Trump's music festival
This is another cancellation from the music festival initiated by US President Donald Trump. Milli Vanilli is canceling, CNN reports.
Music
Anger towards Robyn after postponed concerts as fans call her diva
Robyn is canceling her shows at Avicii Arena in Stockholm this summer. Instead, there will be a concert at 3Arena this fall - an announcement that has angered fans.
Music
Now begins Sweden Rock - more than just music
On Wednesday, one of Sweden's largest music festivals kicks off. But for the audience at Sweden Rock, the community can be at least as important as the music. It's a festival for everyone, from young to old, says festival veteran My Lind.
Music
Teddybears throw off their masks and go on tour
Teddybears are embarking on a club tour - just over 25 years after the success of "Rock 'n' Roll High School". But this time the band is leaving the bear masks at home.
Music
Taylor Swift Contributes a Song to Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift is contributing a song she wrote herself to the new Toy Story 5, the pop star announced on Instagram.
Music
After the summer of brats, Charli XCX releases new music
Two years ago, “Brat” took the music world by storm. This summer, Charli XCX will release her next album - with the help of a highly deserving trio of men.
Music
World premiere of Bellman's song play Bacchi tempel
250 years after it was written, Carl Michael Bellman's song-play "Bacchi tempel" will have its world premiere. It will take place on Sweden's National Day during the Stockholm Early Music Festival.
Music
Stars cancel performances at Trump's Washington, D.C. music festival
Several artists are canceling their participation in a major music festival initiated by Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., from June 25 to July 10.
Music
Tareq Taylor and Andreas Aleman tour with Christmas show A Heartfelt Christmas
Classic Christmas songs, interspersed with reflections, are promised when Tareq Taylor and Andreas Aleman tour with the Christmas show "A Heartfelt Christmas" this winter.
Music
Swedish export success - novels about lonely old men
Ove, Bo, and now Gunnar. Swedish novels about lonely old men are becoming international bestsellers, most recently "Tallum's Song" by Lina Schollin Ask. Maybe it has found the right frequency now, she says.
Music
15 years in prison for attack plot against Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old man who admitted planning an attack on Taylor Swift's concert in Vienna has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Music
Lars Winnerbäck releases album this fall and goes on tour
Lars Winnerbäck is releasing a new album and going on tour. The single "Hälsningar" will be available to stream on Friday.
Music
Carl-Johan Vallgren releases novel Love and album Kaddish
It's been 16 years since he last released an album, but Carl-Johan Vallgren is now back as a musician - and with a novel that touches on music.
Music
Philip Glass to be elected as foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 2026
American composer Philip Glass will be elected as a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 2026. A total of seven Swedish and five foreign members will be elected.
Music
Erik Meduza goes on tour with Eddie Meduza's song collection
Erik Meduza will embark on an extensive tour next year with "My Dad Errol" - described as "a musical journey through Eddie Meduza's immortal song collection".
Music
TV4 omits Thomas Stenström's World Cup song from broadcast trailer
TV4 is broadcasting several of this summer's World Cup matches. However, in the trailer for the broadcasts, the official World Cup song by Thomas Stenström is omitted.
Music
Mezzo-soprano Rebecka Wallroth to receive Mogren Prize in 2026
Mezzo-soprano Rebecka Wallroth will receive the Mogren Prize in Music in 2026.
Music
What the new-old Royal Opera House will look like
The new extension to the Royal Opera House will blend in with the existing building. It will house a new stage and three new ballet halls, one of which will be visible from the sidewalk below. There will be a lot of functionality in a fairly small extension, Fredrik Lindgren, CEO of the Royal Opera House, says.
Music
They can win Denniz Pop's music award
Fanny Avonne, Olga Myko, and Lennixx are some of the nominees for the Denniz Pop Awards. The winners will walk away 100,000 kronor richer from the awards ceremony.
Music
Zara Larsson celebrates US success at American Music Awards, says she is so grateful
Zara Larsson is celebrating her two awards at the American Music Awards - a sign that she has made a big breakthrough in the US. "I am so grateful," she writes on Instagram.
Music
Jazz icon Sonny Rollins dies at 95
Jazz musician Sonny Rollins has died. The saxophonist passed away peacefully at his home in New York on Monday, his team said in a statement.
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Sweden
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.
Crime
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 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.
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.
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World
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.
Conflicts
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.
Conflicts
Defeated Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed. She is now endorsing the state’s Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politics
Iliana Jotova wins Bulgaria’s presidential election with 58% of the vote
Bulgaria’s incumbent president, Iliana Jotova, will remain in office. “Bulgaria chose the future over the past. They chose a clear path,” Jotova said in her victory speech.
Conflicts
Israeli President Urges Party Leaders to Accept Election Results and Avoid Snap Vote
The rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politics
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.
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Business
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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Sports
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.
Sports
Andreas Almgren’s New York Marathon win could open the door to millions in sponsorships and appearance fees
Victory in the New York Marathon brings nearly one million kronor in prize money. But the big money is likely still to come for Andreas Almgren after his success. “All doors will open,” says his manager, Daniel Wessfeldt.
Sports
Andoni Iraola says Alexander Isak should go to ground to win penalties after Arsenal beat Liverpool
Reigning champions Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 away in the Premier League. Afterwards, Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola said that striker Alexander Isak needs to start going to ground.
Football
Andreas Almgren hailed after historic New York Marathon debut: ‘It’s 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
15 arrested after unrest in stands leaves police and spectators injured in Gothenburg derby
Both police officers and spectators were injured when unrest broke out in the stands during the Allsvenskan derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg. A total of 15 people have been arrested.
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.
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Entertainment
Top news
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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Living in Sweden
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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