Elections, governments and diplomacy around the world, and what they mean for Sweden.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is calling for calm after several days of violent anti-government protests - and at the same time blaming the tense situation on “foreign forces.”
World politicsExtensive student protests against the government in Albania continued for a third consecutive day on Thursday.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump says the execution of death row inmate Nidal Hasan will not be broadcast live.
World politicsThe EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are postponing next week’s summit in Saudi Arabia.
World politicsA new long-term budget proposal is to be drawn up within a few weeks, ahead of an extraordinary EU summit in November, EU sources say. This follows significant disagreement among EU leaders over an Irish proposal at a summit in Brussels.
World politicsThe US ambassador to Greece, the scandal-plagued Kimberly Guilfoyle, is leaving her post. The announcement came after a call that Donald Trump's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, revealed at her first White House press conference.
World politicsThe Saudi-led coalition confirmed on Tuesday evening that it had attacked an oil facility near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and other targets in the country.
World politicsThe prosecution has dropped most of the charges against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving only those related to allegedly misreporting assets.
World politicsA federal judge has temporarily halted tree felling at a golf course in Washington, D.C. The project is part of President Donald Trump’s plans to reshape the city.
World politicsOne of the leaders of the German Social Democrats (SPD) has resigned with immediate effect, marking a new setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
World politicsThe EU is imposing its largest-ever expansion of sanctions, adding 1,600 names to lists related to Russia’s war in Ukraine. At the same time, it is preparing protective measures in response to US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC).
World politicsChina will impose sanctions on officials in Paraguay and Belize over their diplomatic ties with Taiwan, China’s Foreign Ministry said.
World politicsSeven US senators are calling on the government to “immediately change course” on President Donald Trump’s plan to buy diesel from Russia.
World politicsA man suspected of planning an attack on Poland’s prime minister and defense minister has been arrested. “The man who threatened an attack has been arrested,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X, thanking the police.
World politicsThe US Department of Justice has announced an investigation into several television companies after they paused their shared coverage of the president last month, the department said, according to the BBC.
World politicsThe US decision to impose harsher sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) is drawing criticism from Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, who is being awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
World politicsPalestinian elections - the first in two decades - will be held next fall, President Mahmoud Abbas announced.
World politicsSocialist candidates, states that seem to be turning “purple” and a highly engaged Donald Trump. On November 3, the United States will hold midterm elections - a vote that will determine whether the president’s party, the Republicans, retains control of Congress. Here’s a quick guide.
World politicsIt can be hard to follow all the races and votes in the American midterm elections, but keep an extra eye on these six contests.
World politicsOn January 1 next year, the municipality of Queropalca in central Peru will have a new mayor: Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores.
World politicsThousands of protesters who accused the country’s election authorities of irregularities were detained on Saturday, including Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Indian “Cockroach Party.” The UN is demanding that India immediately release the detained protesters.
World politicsThe decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to human rights defender Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is “shameful” and leaves a permanent stain on Norway, according to US President Donald Trump. The Peace Prize should have gone to the United States, represented by me as president, he says.
World politicsConservative commentator Katie Zacharia has been named the new White House press secretary. “She has shown impeccable support and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter from the beginning,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
World politicsSeveral roads and buildings have been damaged in a strong earthquake in Panama on Friday. At least 27 people have been injured, AFP reports. In a statement, the country's president, José Raúl Mulino, said Panama "is facing a major disaster."
World politicsUS President Donald Trump says no decision has yet been made on whether the high-profile execution by firing squad will be broadcast live.
World politicsThe United States is facing widespread criticism after announcing new sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Sweden regrets the US decision,” Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard wrote on X.
World politicsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to visit Israel.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is once again casting a shadow over the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s choice of this year’s Peace Prize laureate. The result could be a neutral recipient - in space.
World politicsFormer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
World politicsItaly approved a change to its electoral law on Thursday. The new law guarantees a parliamentary majority to the alliance that receives more than 42 percent of the vote. The opposition says it favors Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party and her right-wing coalition.
World politicsNegotiations between the United States and Iran are ongoing, according to both President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister. Trump also says the United States will not attack Iran before the US midterm elections in November.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is once again casting a shadow over the Norwegian Nobel Committee as it chooses this year’s Peace Prize laureate. The result could be a neutral recipient - in space.
World politicsThe United States may attack Iran again in the near future, according to US media reports. President Trump is reportedly considering a strike before the two high-stakes elections this fall.
World politicsSpanish unions have called a general strike on November 11 ahead of new elections later that month.
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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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President 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.
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.
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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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