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When an employee at the Gothenburg Opera requested the results of an employee survey, the employee was instead called into a meeting with the manager. The manager questioned why the survey had been requested, a move now being criticized by the Swedish Ombudsman, Göteborgs-Posten writes.
MusicIt was recently announced that Ash Pournouri is leaving Idol after two years on the jury. His successor has been named: Oliver Norqvist, singer of the band Bolaget.
MusicMelodifestivalen winner Felicia told TT that she did not think it was good for Israel to participate in Eurovision. Now the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is reacting to her comment.
MusicAftonbladet was first to report that the previous Melodifestivalen winner, Magnus Bäcklund, performed in Russia in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
MusicNiklas Strömstedt will be the sole host of this year's Grammy Awards.
MusicThis year's "Night of Bird Songs" on Swedish Radio will be broadcast from several Swedish regions - and from Finland.
MusicConcert giant Live Nation has reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice and 40 states, Politico reports.
Music2.7 million people watched the Melodifestivalen final this weekend, making the broadcast the most-watched program of the week.
MusicThe head of ORF, Austria's public service broadcaster, is resigning after allegations of sexual harassment, Der Spiegel reports. ORF will host the Eurovision final in May.
MusicAlison Moyet will perform two concerts in Sweden this fall.
MusicA woman drove up to the Los Angeles home of singer Rihanna and fired shots at it while the star was at home, police said, according to U.S. media. No one was injured in the incident.
MusicFrom Miss Nasty to Sweden's representative at Eurovision. Felicia's journey at Melodifestivalen culminated in a win that she is still trying to digest. "When I started crying, I realized that it was me who had won," she tells TT.
MusicA Danish BDSM act, a feline Super Mario and a Finnish pyromaniac will be Felicia's competitors at this year's Eurovision.
MusicHe fell at the finish line - but Greczula wishes Felicia the victory in Melodifestivalen. "Big congratulations to Felicia, she deserves this win," he tells TT.
MusicNot even illness could stop her. The favorite, Felicia, takes home the victory in Melodifestivalen with the song "My system." "I absolutely did not believe this," Felicia tells TT.
MusicFelicia, the heavy favorite to win Melodifestivalen, remains ill ahead of tonight's final.
MusicAhead of the Melodifestivalen final, Felicia is still topping the charts. But she had a fever during Friday's rehearsal. "I hope she recovers. This shouldn't have to stop her," says Greczula.
MusicThe votes of the Swedish people alone are not enough. To win Melodifestivalen, an international jury must also be convinced. Among the countries judging the finalists on Saturday are Australia, Finland and Italy.
MusicMelodifestivalen has invited a motley crowd of celebrities - the dance band Arvingarna, TV chef Leila Lindholm and rapper Greekazo - to ensure everyone is satisfied in the final interlude.
MusicFelicia is the betting companies' favorite in Melodifestivalen, but if Spotify listeners get to choose, Lilla Al-Fadji will win.
MusicVoice problems, sore throats - and acute gout are plaguing the finalists in Melodifestivalen. Felicia, Brandsta City Släckers, Smash Into Pieces and Lilla Al-Fadji are some of those struggling with their health ahead of Saturday.
MusicKAJ, together with Siw Malmkvist and EMD, will be the middle act in the Melodifestivalen final.
MusicSwedish artist Magnus Bäcklund, who won Melodifestivalen, was scheduled to perform in Moscow in March. But now he says he will not perform there.
MusicOlle Östberg of Brandsta City Släckers has suffered from acute gout, and his participation in the Melodifestivalen final is still under threat. "We'll test him on the rope this afternoon; we'll put him in a wheelchair," says Glenn Borgkvist.
MusicShe is the heavy favorite. But Felicia is sick ahead of the Melodifestivalen final. "I feel like something is coming. I have a sore throat," she says.
MusicKanye West's concert in Marseille on June 11 will be his first in Europe in twelve years, but according to the city's mayor, Benoît Payan, the American rapper is not welcome.
MusicNow, TV4 presents the new masks for this year's "Masked Singer." They include the giant baby, the lawnmower, the mummy, the eggs, the haystack and the karate cat.
MusicGöteborgs-Posten reported on Tuesday that Swedish hard rock legend Yngwie Malmsteen would perform in Moscow in March. But he now denies the report, Aftonbladet writes.
MusicThis year's Birgit Nilsson Festival in Båstad offers, among other things, the Wagner opera "The Flying Dutchman", the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, and singers from choirs across Skåne.
MusicCurrent Melodifestivalen act Brandsta City Släckers are going on tour this summer.
MusicA week before the final of the Melodifestivalen, Olle Östberg from Brandsta City Släckers was admitted to the hospital, Aftonbladet reports.
MusicBig Brother is watching you - especially in Gothenburg. This autumn, the Gothenburg Opera will present an opera production of George Orwell's dystopian vision of the future.
MusicSwedish hard rock legend Yngwie Malmsteen will play a concert in Moscow, Göteborgs-Posten reports.
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Something has exploded outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
CrimePolice are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA 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.
SwedenThe 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 politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe 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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Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Michigan Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens is now endorsing the state's Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politicsPresident Ilijana Jotova looks set to win Bulgaria’s election. According to two exit polls, she is expected to receive between 51 and 53 percent of the vote.
ConflictsThe 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 politicsThe 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.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench 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.
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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.
TechnologyHandelsbanken'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.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessThe 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?
BusinessBinance 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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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.
SportsReigning champions Arsenal sit alone at the top of the Premier League. The London club beat Liverpool, featuring Alexander Isak, 1-0 - Arsenal’s first win at Anfield in 14 years.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon on his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
SportsBoth 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.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyAndreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon. The Swede crushed the opposition to win the major race on his marathon debut in a time of 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe 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.
EntertainmentHeidi 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.
EntertainmentThere 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 & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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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 SwedenIn 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 SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere 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.
SwedenSwedish 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 SwedenSweden 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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