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Wall Street Sees Gains as Tech and Bank Stocks Rise
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Wall Street Sees Gains as Tech and Bank Stocks Rise

Spotify Executive Jenny Hermansson Named Women's Football Chief
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Spotify Executive Jenny Hermansson Named Women's Football Chief

Elite football women have appointed Jenny Hermansson as new secretary general. Hermansson, who most recently was Nordenchef at Spotify, takes up the role on 1 October
Per Persson Embraces a Life Unplugged from Digital Norms
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Per Persson Embraces a Life Unplugged from Digital Norms

The Hälsinge artist and folkrocker Per Persson uses neither computer nor bank-id. His music is in his head
Top Midsummer Party Songs in Sweden on Spotify
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Top Midsummer Party Songs in Sweden on Spotify

Classics last the longest, but also newer songs are played at Midsummer celebrations around the country, show figures from Spotify.
Daniel Ek Leads Investment in German Defense Company Helsing
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Daniel Ek Leads Investment in German Defense Company Helsing

Spotify founder Daniel Ek led the investment round when the German defense company Helsing raised 6 billion kronor, writes Financial Times.
75 Percent of Swedish Music Streams Came from Abroad in 2024
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75 Percent of Swedish Music Streams Came from Abroad in 2024

Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden
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Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate
Spotify Fined 58 Million Kronor for GDPR Violations
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Spotify Fined 58 Million Kronor for GDPR Violations

Dree Low Sentenced to 16 Months for Aggravated Weapons Offense
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Dree Low Sentenced to 16 Months for Aggravated Weapons Offense

The rapper Dree Low is sentenced to one year and four months' imprisonment for aggravated weapons offence, writes Expressen.
KAJ Reflects on Eurovision Journey After Securing Fourth Place
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KAJ Reflects on Eurovision Journey After Securing Fourth Place

Everyone thought they would win - but a fourth place is nothing to be ashamed of. So reasons KAJ after the Eurovision final
Apple Still Blocking Fortnite on iPhone, Epic Games Claims
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Apple Still Blocking Fortnite on iPhone, Epic Games Claims

Fortnite is currently not available to play online for iPhone users. The company behind the popular game claims that the internet giant Apple has blocked a new version and not released it in its store for download, writes Variety
Extra Bad Bunny Concert Announced for July 2026 in Solna
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Extra Bad Bunny Concert Announced for July 2026 in Solna

The pressure on the tickets to Bad Bunny was hard – now there will be an extra concert at Strawberry arena in Solna next year.
Eurovision's Top Spotify Hit: Sweden's KAJ Dominates Global Streams
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Eurovision's Top Spotify Hit: Sweden's KAJ Dominates Global Streams

Even before the European Championship gets underway in Basel next week, a global winner has emerged on Spotify. "Bara bada bastu" with KAJ has been streamed more than twice as much as the second on the list
Bad Bunny Announces Stockholm Concert for July 2024 World Tour
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Bad Bunny Announces Stockholm Concert for July 2024 World Tour

Now it's confirmed: Bad Bunny is coming to Sweden. The superstar will perform in Stockholm on July 10 next year
Spotify Reports Strong Profit Growth but Shares Decline
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Spotify Reports Strong Profit Growth but Shares Decline

The profit increased by over 200 percent during the first quarter this year compared to the same quarter last year for the streaming service Spotify. "The underlying data is currently very positive", writes co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek in a comment
Spotify pays nearly a billion kronor to podcasters in early 2025
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Spotify pays nearly a billion kronor to podcasters in early 2025

Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far
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Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far

Two weeks of report flood have so far not revealed any clear losers among Swedish listed companies. The order intake has actually been quite good in many cases
Azealia Banks Criticizes Stockholm Nightlife and Swedish Laundry Rooms
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Azealia Banks Criticizes Stockholm Nightlife and Swedish Laundry Rooms

American rap star Azealia Banks, who recently moved to Stockholm, is not impressed by the nightlife on Södermalm. She is also questioning Swedish laundry rooms
Spotify Restores Service After Hours of Global Disruptions
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Spotify Restores Service After Hours of Global Disruptions

Now Spotify appears to be working – after major problems for several hours.
Sabrina Carpenter Shines in Sold-Out Stockholm Shows
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Sabrina Carpenter Shines in Sold-Out Stockholm Shows

The fan is adorning themselves with rhinestones and hearts when the star behind last year's most streamed song, "Espresso", takes over the Avicii arena in Stockholm. Here, Sabrina Carpenter is performing two sold-out concerts
Kent's Legacy Lives On with Fresh Takes by Emerging Artists
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Kent's Legacy Lives On with Fresh Takes by Emerging Artists

Swedish Artists See Rising Spotify Earnings with Global Appeal
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Swedish Artists See Rising Spotify Earnings with Global Appeal

Swedish artists generated 1. 9 billion kronor in payouts from Spotify in 2024 – and Swedish music is doing increasingly well abroad
Kent's Spotify Streams Surge 700 as Band Reunites in Stockholm
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Kent's Spotify Streams Surge 700 as Band Reunites in Stockholm

Resurrected Kent attracts listeners on Spotify. There, the band has been the most played artist in Sweden every day from Thursday to Saturday, reports the streaming service
The Polar Music Prize to Queen
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The Polar Music Prize to Queen

Queen receives this year's Polar Prize. A happy message for Brian May, who had a stroke last autumn
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