Swedish music, artists, Melodifestivalen and concerts.
The new initiative "Stage for a Better Day" gives young people the chance to perform on established stages. It will premiere at Göteborgskalaset on August 29, with Nisse Hasselgren as guest artist.
MusicSuperstar The Weeknd took over Strawberry Arena on Saturday night, but the concert got mixed reviews.
MusicValter Nilsson is picking up the pace. During Saturday's gig at Bananpiren in Gothenburg, he revealed that the year will end with a new major concert.
MusicMs. Snusk was supposed to play at the Karl-Oskardagarna in Växjö. But after it became known that she would perform with SD leader Jimmie Åkesson, the concert was canceled, writes Smålandsposten.
MusicBritish music producer William Orbit has died, aged 69, The Guardian writes.
MusicThree years ago he had huge success with his concerts in Sweden. Now Abel Tesfaye - aka The Weeknd - is back with his megashow. Here are five quick facts ahead of the concerts.
MusicMadonna and Kylie Minogue will release the song "Love Sensation" (Afterhours mix) on Friday, writes Pitchfork.
MusicMusician Mikael Wiehe has spoken about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in interviews. His autobiography "If There Is Life, It's Never Too Late" will be released in September.
MusicRobyn, Roxette, Loreen, Trästockfestivalen - and now Nynäskalaset. Recently, several concerts and festivals have been canceled or scaled back. Is this a Swedish wave of the “blue dot fever” phenomenon we are seeing?
MusicRapper Kanye West is being sued for non-payment of a producer for work on the album "Vultures 2".
MusicFröken Snusk will perform at the SD election rally in Gothenburg next week. The masked singer will appear as a guest on Jimmie Åkesson's new musical venture, the dance band Åkezzonz.
MusicThe song "Rein me in" by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean has been at the top of the British charts for the longest time. But not everyone seems to have heard it, The Guardian writes.
MusicThe American rock band Weezer is going on a world tour, with a stop in Sweden next spring.
MusicCountries in Asia are now beginning their national qualifying competitions for the continent's first Eurovision.
MusicYasin becomes the first Scandinavian rapper to sign a deal with record label giant Atlantic Records, reports Musikindustrin.
MusicAuthor Linnea Axelsson makes her playwriting debut with the play "Kännedom." Frida Hyvönen is responsible for the specially composed music.
MusicThe Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is considering quitting music.
MusicAfter 40 years, the music theatre school in Bjärnum is closing down due to financial pressure, writes Dagens Nyheter.
MusicAriana Grande's upcoming hiatus has been planned for a long time, regardless of the rumors circulating, the star says in an initial comment on the matter. I have to clarify the difference between it, the rumor mill, and my truth for all of you, she says during a concert.
MusicBoy George has fired the head of his record label, BGP, after a row over his new song "We Will Dance Again," he announced on Platform X, Billboard reports.
MusicDigital elements in Wagner's "Ragnarok" were not to the audience's taste at the Bayreuth Opera Festival in Germany, ABC News reports.
MusicLast week, British music collective Massive Attack was deported from Singapore. Now they are commenting on the incident.
MusicAriana Grande is taking a break from the public eye, People magazine reports. The artist's body is currently being widely discussed on social media, as she appears thinner than ever in the music video for her new song "Petal."
MusicBoy George will not appear in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” as planned, The Guardian reports. The announcement comes shortly after a controversial song release praising Israel’s military response in Gaza.
MusicBTS will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, the group announced via its social media accounts.
MusicA reissue of the album "Rubber Soul" was the Beatles' secret. It will be released on October 2.
MusicOscar-winning musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash. He was 56 years old.
MusicSouth African Grammy-winning singer Tyla Seethal is coming to Sweden this fall.
MusicThe women’s shelter in Luleå is boycotting the Splash music festival - because Roc Boyz is performing.
MusicArtist Boy George praises Israel's military response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, in the song "We will dance again," reports The Guardian.
MusicPop star Ariana Grande has sued anonymous hackers she says are behind extensive leaks of unreleased songs, images and videos from her recordings, according to Variety.
MusicSinger-songwriter Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is being treated for skin cancer.
MusicThe White House warns Iran in a TikTok post with images of bomb explosions set to Katy Perry's song "Firework".
MusicRoxette's 14 shows in the US and Canada this fall will not take place. The tour is cancelled. Lena, the band and I are of course disappointed, Per Gessle tells Hallandsposten.
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An explosion has occurred 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-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 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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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.
ConflictsDemocrat 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 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.
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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 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.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in 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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