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Actress Selma Blair has been released on bail. She paid the approximately 200,000 kronor (about $19,000) with a credit card, according to Variety, which has seen court documents.
TV & filmThe much-discussed, Oscar-nominated documentary "You Can See Everything" will close the Stockholm Film Festival in November.
TV & film“Terrible,” King Carl Gustaf said about plans for a TV series about him and Queen Silvia. “I understand him,” says Edvin Endre, who plays the king in “Queen Silvia.”
TV & filmActor RJ Mitte, known for the television series "Breaking Bad", has died at the age of 34.
TV & filmActress Selma Blair was taken into police custody after allegedly acting violently toward cabin crew on a plane.
TV & filmRain is guaranteed to stay away from “Festival” - SVT’s new digital cultural festival, where Sweden’s leading artists will perform on two stages. Everyone has a ticket, says SVT program director Eva Beckman.
TV & filmActor Pierre Lindstedt has died, Expressen reports, citing his family. He was 83.
TV & filmThe auditions are over, and it is now clear which 16 hopeful artists will advance to compete on “Idol” this fall.
TV & filmThe popular sci-fi role-playing game “Cyberpunk 2077” is being made into a Hollywood film, the BBC reports.
TV & filmAnne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. “Crazy, they’re all crazy!” she said in an initial comment to Icelandic television channel RÚV.
TV & filmAfter 10 years of marriage, the Hollywood couple’s love story is over. Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf.
TV & filmRonnie Sandahl is behind a new series for SVT (Sweden’s public broadcaster), which has begun filming. “The Emperor” is described as a psychological thriller about a kidnapping in the Kingdom of Crystal.
TV & filmThe acclaimed Gaza documentary “Naza” will not be shown in cinemas on October 7, at the request of its directors.
TV & filmOne of the couples in the final of TV4’s “Let’s Dance” has suffered a setback.
TV & filmEva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102. The American actress was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the 1950s and won an Oscar for the film “On the Waterfront.”
TV & filmAlex Schulman's much-talked-about directorial debut about a class trip gone wrong is getting a theatrical release. It's also time for the final season of the acclaimed German series "Babylon Berlin." Here are this week's movies and series.
TV & filmSoon, you will have to log in to watch SVT Play, Dagens Media reports.
TV & filmStephen King’s breakthrough novel “Carrie” has been adapted for film three times. Now it’s being adapted again - this time as a TV series on Prime Video.
TV & filmControversial author Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. Archer drew on his political background to write a series of best-selling novels that sold more than 300 million copies.
TV & filmBlackadder is making a comeback. The iconic character from the TV classic “Blackadder” will return when Rowan Atkinson stages a new show in February.
TV & filmTom Cruise’s latest film, “Digger,” flopped during its opening weekend. It will be “one of the biggest flops of the year and maybe ever,” industry magazine Variety writes in an analysis.
TV & filmAlex Schulman’s directorial debut, “Archipelago,” about a class trip that goes seriously off track, has been praised even before its premiere. He himself thinks he has found a new calling. “I would like to be as brutal in my writing as I am in the film,” he says.
TV & filmThe SVT (Sweden’s public broadcaster) series “I Went Down to My Brother” is getting a second season, titled “We Went Up with Mother.” The new season, which continues the story of Jana Kippo, is also based on a novel by Karin Smirnoff.
TV & filmGreta Gerwig's film adaptation of the children's book series "The Chronicles of Narnia" has sparked debate even before anyone has seen a single minute of footage. The reason is the decision to have Meryl Streep voice the divine lion Aslan.
TV & filmTom Cruise's new film "Digger" looks set to be one of the biggest fiascos of the year, writes Variety.
TV & filmA new romance thriller will premiere on SVT next year, writes Expressen. The series is called "Red Flag".
TV & film"Fjord" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, but has also been accused of being a "MAGA film" because of its depiction of Norwegian social services. We must understand that coercion can never change someone's mind, says Romanian director Cristian Mungiu during a quick visit to Stockholm.
TV & filmFirst he staged a play about Jussi Björling's life. Now Björn Runge is doing a play focusing on Birgit Nilsson - with four different actors portraying her.
TV & filmLisa Borg's dance partner Nik Alexander is sick and is forced to withdraw from "Let's dance" before Friday's live broadcast.
TV & filmCritics called the AI-assisted revival of dead actor Val Kilmer “ghost exploitation.” Now there’s also an AI version of Greta Garbo.
TV & filmPeter Haber and Noomi Rapace star in a new film by director Isabella Eklöf. The BDSM drama is based on Eklöf's upbringing, with her sister Sofia Wistam.
TV & filmTom Cruise is barely recognizable in the drama "Digger" while "Fjord", which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, has its Swedish cinema premiere. Here are this week's films and series.
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Police 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.
SwedenA man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
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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 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.
WorldPortuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
ConflictsViolence broke out in several places in Germany in connection with large demonstrations on Saturday. There are now calls for harsh punishments for those responsible. The rioters and looters will be identified and held accountable. This violence must be met with harsh punishments, says Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
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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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Reigning 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 practically impossible, says running icon Anders Gärderud to Radiosporten.
SportsThe Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was halted after unrest broke out in the stands. Several people were 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 Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SportsHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
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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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