Sweden Activates Electricity Price Protection in Southern Region After October Prices Exceed Threshold
High-cost protection for electricity area 4 has been activated, the government announces in a press release.
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Sweden Activates Electricity Price Protection in Southern Region After October Prices Exceed Threshold
High-cost protection for electricity area 4 has been activated, the government announces in a press release.
Politics
Dutch Animal Welfare Foundation Appeals Sweden’s Plan to Hunt 72 Wolves This Winter
A Dutch animal welfare organization has appealed the decision to allow a licensed wolf hunt in Sweden this winter.
Sweden
Bedbugs Found at Uppsala Hospital’s Emergency Room, One Room Cordoned Off
Bedbugs were found and treated at the Academic Hospital in Uppsala, Upsala Nya Tidning reports.
Sweden
Uppsala University Thesis Finds Higher Grades at For-Profit Independent Schools Than Expected
Students at for-profit independent schools receive higher grades than expected, according to a new thesis.
Sweden
Man Released and No Longer Suspected of Murdering Woman in Ängelholm
A man in his 40s has been released and is no longer suspected of murdering a woman in her 30s in Ängelholm, Helsingborgs Dagblad reports.
Sweden
Lundin Oil case verdict postponed to February 17, 2027 as court needs more time
The verdict in the record-breaking international law case linked to Lundin Oil has been postponed, the Stockholm District Court announced.
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EU and Canada Deepen Ties, with Ottawa to Support Ukraine Loan
The EU and Canada will deepen their cooperation in a number of areas, with the goal of Canada becoming an “associate member” next year. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said this at a meeting with senior EU officials. The new cooperation already means that Canada will contribute to the EU’s emergency loan to Ukraine, worth just over SEK 1,000 billion.
World
Tens of Thousands Protest Meloni’s Policies as Italy Holds Nationwide Strike
Italy was marked by demonstrations and a nationwide general strike on Friday.
World
G20 Foreign Ministers Skip Group Photo Over European Objections to Russia’s Lavrov
The G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta apparently won't be immortalized with a group photo - European countries are refusing to be photographed alongside Russia's Sergei Lavrov.
World
Yellow Vests launch weekend protests against cost of living with pots and pans
France’s Yellow Vests protest movement is calling for new demonstrations against the high cost of living this weekend. They are kicking things off on Friday evening with noise and banging pots and pans.
World
Villa Vie Odyssey Owner Says He Feels Terrible as Passengers Are Stranded in Cambodia
The “Eternity Ship,” Villa Vie Odyssey, is in financial crisis due to soaring fuel bills, and passengers are stranded in Cambodia. Ship owner Mikael Pettersson is now taking responsibility for the problems in an interview with Business Insider.
World
Pope Leo XIV Votes in US Midterm Elections, First Sitting Pope to Cast a Ballot
Pope Leo XIV has voted in the US midterm elections, becoming the first sitting pope to vote in a political election.
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Meta settles with 18-year-old over Instagram’s allegedly harmful algorithms days before trial
Meta settles with teenager who sued Instagram owner over harmful algorithms, days before trial.
Business
Swedish Halloween spending forecast at 1.2 billion kronor
Sweden’s trade federation expects Halloween spending to reach about 1.2 billion kronor, and a Stockholm shop worker says the holiday is a major part of her store’s business. The forecast year and its dollar and pound equivalents still need to be established.
Business
Securitas supplied surveillance equipment to notorious Turkish prison where Swedish journalist was detained
Swedish security company Securitas has been selling surveillance equipment to Turkish prisons for several years, according to an investigation by the French-German channel Arte, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
Business
Apple Regains Title as World’s Largest Company, Overtaking Nvidia in Market Value
Apple is once again the world’s largest company by market capitalization.
Business
Nasdaq drops 2.3% as tech stocks slide after earnings reports revive AI bubble fears
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell sharply as US stock markets opened on Friday. Major tech stocks declined.
Technology
Swedavia to invest 1 billion kronor in Arlanda discounts for airlines
Arlanda's role as an airport hub, particularly for domestic traffic, is to be strengthened. State-owned airport operator Swedavia calls the initiative the “biggest change of its kind.”
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Elias Ranefur knocked out of WTT Montpellier after loss to Patrick Franziska
Elias Ranefur fought hard but could not match Germany’s Patrick Franziska at the WTT tournament in Montpellier. The Swedish table tennis star lost 1–3 in sets in the round of 16.
Sports
Power Struggle at Major Swedish Football Club Tied to Suspected Match-Fixing Investigation
One of the country’s largest football clubs is rocked by reports that players planned to lose on purpose in the Allsvenskan. Behind the scenes, a long-running power struggle between rival agencies has been tied to serious crime. The incident is now being investigated by police.
Sports
Sweden’s men reach European Curling Championship semifinals after 8-7 win over Czech Republic
Sweden’s men’s curling team is through to the European Championship semifinals in Ostrava. Sweden won a thrilling group final against the Czech Republic 8–7 in an extra end.
Sports
Former CAS judge says political arguments aren’t enough to bar Russia from Ice Hockey World Championship
Political arguments are not enough to exclude Russia from the Ice Hockey World Championship. That is why the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is allowing the country to compete.
Sports
Sweden Urges EU to Block Russian Skiers From World Championships in Falun
Sweden has sent a letter of protest to the European Commission, urging it to prevent Russian skiers from competing in the World Championships in Falun. “Russia’s brutal war of aggression is not over just because it’s the World Championships,” says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
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Russia’s Return to International Ice Hockey Signals War Is No Longer a Barrier, Analyst Says
Russia's participation in the World Ice Hockey Championship is one of several signs that the country is becoming less isolated over its war in Ukraine, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. Russia sees it as a sign that the world is no longer reacting, he says.
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Married at First Sight participant Julia Jansson agrees with criticism that the show has become more like reality TV
This fall’s season of SVT’s “Married at First Sight” has been criticized for increasingly resembling a reality show. Participant Julia Jansson agrees with the criticism.
Entertainment
Louvre Reaches Deal With Unions, Averting Strike Threat After Months of Tension
While nationwide protests continue to threaten France, with the next action scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at least one contentious issue has been resolved at the country’s premier museum.
Entertainment
Call of Duty to remove Seoul crowd crush footage after families’ outcry
A video clip showing the aftermath of the 2022 crowd crush in Seoul, South Korea, has been removed from the latest edition of "Call of Duty."
Entertainment
5 New Horror Releases to Watch This Halloween - and Who Should Avoid Them
Are you a femcel, corporate slave or looksmaxxer? If so, you should skip some of the year’s best horror titles - unless you want to trigger your deepest traumas.
Entertainment
Hollywood Stars Pay Tribute to Patrick Stewart: ‘One of the Greatest’
Many stars and colleagues are now pouring out tributes to iconic actor Patrick Stewart, who died this week. “He wore his heart on his sleeve,” writes his friend Ian McKellen.
Entertainment
Swedish Academy of Letters Warns Museum Closures Would Be a Scandal, Calls for Rent Reform
If the Mediterranean and East Asian Museums were to close, it would be a scandal, says Karin Sidén, a board member of the Swedish Academy of Letters, which has appointed a special working group to get politicians to act. “We will not let this go.”
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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.
Sweden
K-Pop Fever Hits Stockholm: Gröna Lund Unveils Vibrant “K-Street” for 2026 Season
STOCKHOLM - A burst of neon, music and Korean pop culture is set to transform one of Sweden’s most iconic amusement parks this summer. Gröna Lund has introduced “K-Street,” a limited-edition, K-pop-inspired zone opening exclusively for the 2026 season.
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