Kodak Black arrested again on suspicion of drug trafficking
Rapper Kodak Black, pardoned by Donald Trump, has been arrested again. This time he is suspected of drug trafficking, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Teater Maxim in Östermalm, Stockholm declared bankrupt after costly renovation
The concert and theater venue Maxim in Östermalm, Stockholm, is being declared bankrupt after a renovation proved too expensive, SvD reports.
Music
Linda Lampenius will play the violin live for Finland at Eurovision in Vienna
Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius will play the violin when she performs Finland's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Dagens Nyheter reports.
Music
Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson says he wouldn't change a thing
Controversies, internal disputes and personal tragedies. They are all featured in the new documentary about Iron Maiden's 50-year history. Over the years, various parts have been replaced: hips, knees, eyes, everything. But deep down we are still the same people, just a little older and a little more creaky, says singer Bruce Dickinson.
Music
Bonnie Tyler undergoes emergency bowel surgery in Portugal
Singer Bonnie Tyler has been urgently hospitalized and has undergone surgery, according to the star's official Facebook account.
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Felicia: Then I'm moving from Sweden
"Winning the Eurovision Song Contest would be great. Re-establishing EDM's world domination would be even better. I hope I can start a trend," Felicia says ahead of the final in Vienna.
Music
This is how much Kent earned from the 2025 reunion
The four members of Kent grossed a total of more than 100 million kronor last year when the group reunited for six concerts, Dagens Industri reports.
Music
The Rolling Stones announce new album Foreign Tongues out July 10
'Foreign Tongues' is the name of the Rolling Stones' upcoming album, which will be released on July 10, the English rock veterans confirm in a press release.
Music
Daniel Adams Ray on symphonic tour this fall and winter
Daniel Adams-Ray continues his symphonic journey. This fall and winter he will perform four concerts with various orchestras across the country.
Music
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas concerts, says she needs to heal
Dolly Parton is canceling upcoming concerts in Las Vegas due to health concerns. "I still need to heal a little," Parton said on social media, according to Variety.
Music
School reacts to Yung Lean video: Not what we wanted to see
Swedish rapper Yung Lean's new video has taken the world by storm. But the school where the video was filmed is now reacting.
Music
Expert says the whole palette of threats to Eurovision
Bomb dogs, drone defense, and 15,000 background checks will ensure security at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. What makes this event so special is that you have the full range of risks and antagonists, says Peter Narbe, head of security for the Malmö finals in 2013 and 2024.
Music
Shakira performs on stage before millions in Rio de Janeiro
Millions filled Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro to hear Colombian superstar Shakira perform for free. The singer took the stage outside the Copacabana Hotel on Saturday night.
Music
Felicia after her first rehearsal: Hard to take in
Felicia has arrived in Austria. She has now performed on the Eurovision stage for the first time.
Music
North West samples Caramelldansen on debut EP
The soon-to-be 13-year-old rapper North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye (Kanye West), has released her debut EP "N0rth4evr".
Music
George Michael's leather jacket from Faith sold for 2.2 million kronor
The leather jacket that George Michael wore in the music video for the 1987 hit song "Faith" has gone under the hammer. It sold for just over £176,000, equivalent to around 2.2 million kronor, the BBC reports.
Music
Crunch Ball revealed on Masked Singer as Anna Book
Like a colorful bouncy ball, the Crunch Ball danced onto TV4's "Masked Singer" and has now been allowed to dance out again. An 80s icon was hidden in the costume.
Music
One Direction star Zayn Malik cancels US tour
Singer Zayn Malik is canceling his upcoming U.S. tour. The former One Direction member has been hospitalized recently.
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Georg Jojje Wadenius dies at 80
The beloved musician and composer Georg "Jojje" Wadenius has died, his manager told TT. He was 80.
Music
Olivia Rodrigo to play two concerts in Sweden next year
Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Sweden for two concerts next year.
Music
Zara Larsson chose the Billboard Women in Music gala as her mother accepted her Grammy Awards in Stockholm
Zara Larsson's mother, Agnetha Larsson, accepted Zara's Grammy Awards in Stockholm. The Swedish star herself attended the Billboard Women in Music gala in Los Angeles.
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Zara Larsson becomes queen of the Grammy Awards in 2026
2026 is Zara Larsson's year, both internationally and at home. This was evident at the Grammy Awards at the Annex in Stockholm, where the Swedish superstar won two awards.
Music
Criticism of Denmark's participation in Eurovision amid boycotts over Israel
Denmark's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna is a political decision, according to several critics.
Music
SVT series Svärtan wins best music award at Cannes Television Festival
The drama series "Svärtan" won the award for best music at the Cannes Television Festival.
Music
Man admits planning attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024
A man on trial, accused of planning an attack on pop artist Taylor Swift's concert, has confessed.
Music
Jakob Norrgård will hand out Sweden's Eurovision votes
KAJ member Jakob Norrgård will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Music
Tommy Körberg invites you to a Christmas celebration in Stockholm this winter
Tommy Körberg is celebrating Christmas with a series of concerts in Stockholm this winter.
Music
Super trio makes a musical from Colin Nutley's film Black Jack
After the stage success of "Änglagård", another film by Colin Nutley will be a musical. In the fall of 2027, "Black Jack" will premiere, directed by his wife, Helena Bergström, with music by Niklas Strömstedt.
Music
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter to release festival duet Bring Your Love on April 30
Madonna made a surprise appearance at Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella performance last week, and the duo has announced that the song they wrote together will be released as a single.
Music
Wanted: Missing Eurovision recordings from 1956 and 1964
The Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, and now the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is turning to its greatest resource - schlager fans - to locate two missing recordings.
Music
Last Ronettes singer Nedra Talley-Ross dies at 80
Singer Nedra Talley-Ross, the last original member of The Ronettes, has died, TMZ reports.
Music
Spotify: Two billion kronor to Swedish artists in 2025
Swedish music continues to do well internationally. Swedish artists generated almost two billion kronor on Spotify in 2025. Sixty-six percent of that revenue came from abroad. "We see a big boost for Swedish rock music, for example," says Andy Sloan-Vincent, music director for Spotify in Europe.
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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 F1 World Champion After Mexican Grand Prix Third-Place Finish
Super talent Kimi Antonelli finished third in the Mexican Grand Prix. The result makes the 20-year-old Mercedes driver the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history. The race in Mexico was won by Max Verstappen.
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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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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