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Melodifestivalen director Anders Wistbacka leaves SVT
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Melodifestivalen director Anders Wistbacka leaves SVT

Melodifestivalen director Anders Wistbacka is quitting. "That's right - it was an offer I couldn't refuse," he tells Aftonbladet
Henrik Rydström fired by MLS club Columbus
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Henrik Rydström fired by MLS club Columbus

Henrik Rydström has left his job as coach of MLS club Columbus. Assistant coach Theodor Olsson will also leave, reports Aftonbladet
Felicia almost missed the Eurovision final in Vienna
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Felicia almost missed the Eurovision final in Vienna

The result of Saturday night's Eurovision final in Vienna was a major disappointment for Sweden. Now figures show that Felicia was extremely close to not making the final
Sweden has not taken responsibility for its role in the transatlantic slave trade
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Sweden has not taken responsibility for its role in the transatlantic slave trade

Carina Bergfeldt's talk show has been put on hold. Now she is tackling the Swedish slave trade in a historical novel with educational ambitions
Forward star Granlund joins Finland at the World Cup
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Forward star Granlund joins Finland at the World Cup

Teuvo Teräväinen's World Cup is over after the injury he suffered in the opening match against Germany. The replacement is not there for nothing
Forssell wants to review legally binding teenage deportations
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Forssell wants to review legally binding teenage deportations

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) is open to allowing teenagers with deportation orders to stay in Sweden. "I would like to find a solution for that group as well," he tells Aftonbladet
Social Democrats want external review of Prime Minister Kristersson over impeachment
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Social Democrats want external review of Prime Minister Kristersson over impeachment

The Social Democrats want an external review of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and his government over the impeachment. All cards must be on the table, party secretary Tobias Baudin tells TT
Graham Potter on Bardghji: A sporting decision
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Graham Potter on Bardghji: A sporting decision

The national teammates celebrated their World Cup place. Meanwhile, Roony Bardghji was said to have openly shown disappointment at not being allowed to play against Poland
After the World Cup snub, Larsson's sports manager is furious
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After the World Cup snub, Larsson's sports manager is furious

Hugo Larsson was dropped from national team manager Graham Potter's World Cup squad. This decision is simply inexplicable, says Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche
Radio station NRJ will remain on air except in Skåne
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Radio station NRJ will remain on air except in Skåne

NRJ lost its broadcasting license across all of Sweden in February. But now a turnaround - the radio station will receive local broadcasting licenses in 20 of Sweden's 21 regions and will remain on the airwaves, although Skåne will be without the channel
Accused the referee of racism - fined 20,000 kronor
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Accused the referee of racism - fined 20,000 kronor

Jesper Jansson accused the referee of racism in connection with Rockson Yeboah's red card. Now IFK Gothenburg's football manager will be fined 20,000 kronor, Aftonbladet reports
Felicia one of the favorites for Eurovision semi-final
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Felicia one of the favorites for Eurovision semi-final

Tonight, Felicia must qualify for the Eurovision final in Vienna. According to experts and bookmakers, there should be no problem - "My system" is third on the list of favorites in the semi-final, after Finland and Greece
Felicia sang too well, got questions about playback
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Felicia sang too well, got questions about playback

Felicia made it through Monday's Eurovision Song Contest rehearsal without any problems. Now, Aftonbladet reports that people have contacted the Swedish team to ask whether the singer lip-synced
Hammarby's chief scout Philip Berglund resigns after six months, reportedly to become Malmö FF sporting director
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Hammarby's chief scout Philip Berglund resigns after six months, reportedly to become Malmö FF sporting director

Hammarby's chief scout Philip Berglund has resigned - after only six months with the club. According to Expressen and Aftonbladet, he is finished as sports director at Malmö FF
Another profile leaves SVT after Karin Magnusson's decision
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Another profile leaves SVT after Karin Magnusson's decision

Karin Magnusson's decision to leave SVT has been followed by another defection. Now Bengt Norborg has written on Facebook that he is leaving the channel, SvD reports
Kristersson accused of incompetence, says he did not know
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Kristersson accused of incompetence, says he did not know

Israeli Eurovision commercial taken down after EBU request
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Israeli Eurovision commercial taken down after EBU request

An advertising campaign to vote for Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest is being stopped, Aftonbladet writes. "It is not acceptable," the EBU says in a statement
Millions to Kristersson's sister-in-law's Teach for Sweden foundation
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Millions to Kristersson's sister-in-law's Teach for Sweden foundation

Aftonbladet writes that the Prime Minister's sister-in-law's foundation received several million during a meeting in which Ulf Kristersson (M) himself participated.
Gunilla Persson in hospital after inhaling smoke
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Gunilla Persson in hospital after inhaling smoke

Gunilla Persson and her daughter Erika Persson were forced to flee their home in Högsjö after a neighboring apartment caught fire. They are now in hospital after inhaling smoke, Aftonbladet reports
More bars expected in Sweden - green light today
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More bars expected in Sweden - green light today

More and different types of bars are expected once pubs no longer need a kitchen to serve alcohol on June 1. This is expected to open the door to beach bars, wine bars and the occasional beer garden
Henrik Rönnlöf Castegren suspended for two matches after obscene gesture towards the stands
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Henrik Rönnlöf Castegren suspended for two matches after obscene gesture towards the stands

Henrik Rönnlöf Castegren celebrated the victory against Malmö FF a bit too lavishly, the disciplinary committee believes. The Sirius captain will be suspended for two matches for "an inappropriate gesture directed towards the stands
Melody Cross to be broadcast live from Skansen in Stockholm on National Day
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Melody Cross to be broadcast live from Skansen in Stockholm on National Day

"Melody Cross" will be broadcast live once a year, Aftonbladet reports.
Sundin's good fortune - Stenberg to San Jose?
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Sundin's good fortune - Stenberg to San Jose?

With Mats Sundin's arrival in Toronto, the club became a winner - at least in the draft lottery. At the same time, super talent Ivar Stenberg could end up in San Jose
Viktor Gyökeres celebrated after semi-final victory
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Viktor Gyökeres celebrated after semi-final victory

Viktor Gyökeres was behind the goal that sent Arsenal to the Champions League final. After the victory in London, the Swedish striker was praised
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