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Aftonbladet

5 Mar

Mello winner Magnus Bäcklund will not perform in Moscow

Swedish artist Magnus Bäcklund, who won Melodifestivalen, was scheduled to perform in Moscow in March. But now he says he will not perform there.

Music

5 Mar

Swedes begin being flown home from the Middle East

Despite the airspace being largely closed, travel companies are now trying to bring Swedish travelers home from destinations in the Middle East. Both TUI and Apollo have managed to bring some of their travelers home.

Sweden

5 Mar

More people believe in Systembolaget - fewer in NATO

Trust in NATO is plummeting among Swedes. Instead, they are putting their trust in the police, the defense and Systembolaget, according to the Media Academy's annual trust barometer.

Sweden

4 Mar

Malmsteen denies Moscow concert

Göteborgs-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.

Music

4 Mar

Sweden's oldest Olympic gold medalist William Thoresson dies at 93

Sweden's oldest Olympic gold medalist has died, Aftonbladet reports. Gymnast William Thoresson was 93.

Sports

4 Mar

Brandsta City Extinguishers star hospitalized ahead of Melodifestivalen final

A week before the final of the Melodifestivalen, Olle Östberg from Brandsta City Släckers was admitted to the hospital, Aftonbladet reports.

Music

3 Mar

Stormed theatre play - Roxy Farhat invited to Dramaten

Climate activist Roxy Farhat interrupted a play at Dramaten. She has now been invited to the theater for a conversation.

Entertainment

2 Mar

Former swimming star stays in Qatar, says Qatar is our home right now

Former swimming star Emma Igelström is staying in Doha with her family despite the unrest in the Middle East. "Qatar is our home right now," the 45-year-old writes on Instagram.

Sports