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Swedish Writers’ Association Calls Bokum’s AI Translations of Classics a “Horrifying Example”
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Swedish Writers’ Association Calls Bokum’s AI Translations of Classics a “Horrifying Example”

The publisher Bokum is accused of using AI to translate classics. Now the Swedish Writers’ Association is questioning whether the publisher has violated the protection of classic works, reports Kulturnytt on Sveriges Radio
Anne Carson Wins Nobel Prize in Literature, Reacts: 'They're All Crazy'
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Anne Carson Wins Nobel Prize in Literature, Reacts: 'They're All Crazy'

Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. “Crazy, they’re all crazy!” she said in an initial comment to Icelandic television channel RÚV
Women lead betting on this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature as Can Xue and Anne Carson top the odds
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Women lead betting on this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature as Can Xue and Anne Carson top the odds

Most people expect the Nobel Prize in Literature to go to a woman - but who? Chinese author Can Xue and Canadian author Anne Carson are the favorites among those betting on this year’s laureate.
Nobel Prize in Literature Predictions: Experts Expect a More Unpredictable Choice This Year
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Nobel Prize in Literature Predictions: Experts Expect a More Unpredictable Choice This Year

László Krasznahorkai was an “obvious” Nobel Prize choice. This year, experts seem more uncertain about what the Swedish Academy (the body that awards the Nobel Prize in Literature) is thinking ahead of Thursday’s announcement
Quantum computers, energy-efficient displays among contenders for this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics
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Quantum computers, energy-efficient displays among contenders for this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics

Optical atomic clocks, displays or metamaterials are among the areas being tipped as the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (Sweden’s national science academy) prepares to announce this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.
Nobel Prize prize money to rise by 1 million kronor to 12 million in 2026
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Nobel Prize prize money to rise by 1 million kronor to 12 million in 2026

The Nobel Prize will be increased by one million kronor, the Nobel Foundation has decided. This means that in 2026 the prize will be worth twelve million kronor in each prize category
Mothers Are Key to the Future of the Cultural Aunt, Says Lisa Boda
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Mothers Are Key to the Future of the Cultural Aunt, Says Lisa Boda

They keep Swedish culture afloat with their theatre visits, book clubs and art exhibitions. But what do they get in return? Mocking comments
Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability
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Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability

Where will children go with their worries and vulnerability when we do not have a cultural school that welcomes them, and no youth centers or youth workers? That is artist Helen Sjöholm's question to cultural politicians. She is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Ruben Östlund's key election issue: Freedom of expression
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Ruben Östlund's key election issue: Freedom of expression

Name a controversial opinion that you believe is harmful to society, but which should still be protected by freedom of expression. That is film director Ruben Östlund's question to cultural politicians
Opera portrays Ellen Key as a woman who suffered and fought against hatred
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Opera portrays Ellen Key as a woman who suffered and fought against hatred

When Ellen Key's life becomes a newly written opera, librettist Maria Sundqvist chooses to highlight the person behind the world-famous name. I have chosen to portray the Ellen Key who suffered and fought
Ingrid Carlberg’s key election question: Is anyone thinking about the tone of the debate?
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Ingrid Carlberg’s key election question: Is anyone thinking about the tone of the debate?

Sharp words and a polarized debate characterize the election campaign. Ingrid Carlberg, the Swedish Academy’s permanent secretary, does not want to get involved in politics - but she nevertheless asks a question to cultural politicians in TT’s summer series
Doblougska Prize awarded this year to Magnus Dahlström
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Doblougska Prize awarded this year to Magnus Dahlström

This year's book fair takes up the fight for popular education
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This year's book fair takes up the fight for popular education

This year's book fair wants to rally support for public education, which is under heavy pressure. But the gaming world is also being invited onto the fair floor for the first time
Reading movement to receive Bernadotte Prize in 2026
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Reading movement to receive Bernadotte Prize in 2026

The non-profit organization Läsrörelsen will be awarded the Bernadotte Prize in 2026.
AI not an alternative for Swedish Academy permanent secretary Ingrid Carlberg
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AI not an alternative for Swedish Academy permanent secretary Ingrid Carlberg

When Ingrid Carlberg takes office as permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, AI will become one of the great challenges. "We must defend human creativity
Swedish Academy awards new debut prize to Elin Michaelsdotter and Ester Berg
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Swedish Academy awards new debut prize to Elin Michaelsdotter and Ester Berg

Elin Michaelsdotter and Ester Berg will each receive the Swedish Academy's newly established debut prize of SEK 60,000.
Anna Hallberg elected to the Swedish Academy, will take office December 20, 2026
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Anna Hallberg elected to the Swedish Academy, will take office December 20, 2026

Poet and literary critic Anna Hallberg has been elected to the Swedish Academy.
Magnus Västerbro awarded Swedish Academy's newly established prize for outstanding Swedish non-fiction
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Magnus Västerbro awarded Swedish Academy's newly established prize for outstanding Swedish non-fiction

Magnus Västerbro is awarded the Swedish Academy's newly established prize for outstanding authors of Swedish non-fiction.
Martin Gelin awarded the Gun and Olof Engqvist Scholarship by the Swedish Academy
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Martin Gelin awarded the Gun and Olof Engqvist Scholarship by the Swedish Academy

Journalist and author Martin Gelin has been awarded the Gun and Olof Engqvist Scholarship by the Swedish Academy.
Poet Nils-Åke Hasselmark dies aged 91
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Poet Nils-Åke Hasselmark dies aged 91

Award-winning poet Nils-Åke Hasselmark has died, aged 91.
Fatima Bremmer receives 2026 Ida Bäckman Scholarship from the Swedish Academy
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Fatima Bremmer receives 2026 Ida Bäckman Scholarship from the Swedish Academy

Journalist and author Fatima Bremmer has received the 2026 Ida Bäckman Scholarship from the Swedish Academy.
This year's Nobel Prize in Literature to be announced Thursday, October 8
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This year's Nobel Prize in Literature to be announced Thursday, October 8

New SAOL gives green light to brainstorming
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New SAOL gives green light to brainstorming

The Swedish Academy's dictionary gives the green light to "brainstorming" and "boomers". Many of the updates are based on Swedish as it is actually used
YouTuber Christofer (Chrippa) Lundström receives 2026 Johnny Bode Award
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YouTuber Christofer (Chrippa) Lundström receives 2026 Johnny Bode Award

The 2026 Johnny Bode Award goes to YouTuber Christofer "Chrippa" Lundström. The award is presented each year to a public figure who has stepped into the limelight and made a difference for himself and those around him
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