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Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

The Government has appointed a successor to Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. It will be Ambassador Tobias Thyberg.
Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

The Government has appointed a successor to Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. It will be Ambassador Tobias Thyberg, according to Expressen.
Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

SVT's Summer Vacation Show Encourages Kids to Reduce Screen Time

When this year's "Summer Vacation" gets underway on SVT in June, the focus shifts to their own activities for kids. Now it's about doing stuff without a screen.
SVT's Summer Vacation Show Encourages Kids to Reduce Screen Time

Record Number of Swedish Restaurants Bankrupt in March

March was a dark month for the restaurant industry in Sweden. 122 restaurants went bankrupt according to the industry organization Visita, the highest figure ever recorded in a month.
Record Number of Swedish Restaurants Bankrupt in March

EU Continues Billion-Euro Russian Oil Purchases Despite Phase-Out Plan

Despite the goal of completely phasing out Russian energy by 2027, most EU countries are still buying oil and gas from Russia for billions every year, reports Swedish Radio Ekot. Absurd, says an energy analyst.
EU Continues Billion-Euro Russian Oil Purchases Despite Phase-Out Plan

Mandatory Preschool from Age Three Proposed in Sweden

The preschool should become compulsory for children from three years, according to the government's national coordinator for integration, Gulan Avci (The Liberals). .
Mandatory Preschool from Age Three Proposed in Sweden

Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .
Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Documentary Explores Chaos Behind Last Year's Eurovision

Police report and disqualification, audience booing and artists wanting to jump off – last year's Eurovision was of the more chaotic kind. Today, a documentary about the turbulent final is being released.
Documentary Explores Chaos Behind Last Year's Eurovision

Billie Eilish Returns to Sweden: A Concert Experience Like No Other

Billie Eilish is in Sweden for two concerts at Avicii arena. What can fans expect? To see their best friend perform, according to Tina Mehrafzoon, music journalist at Sveriges Radio.
Billie Eilish Returns to Sweden: A Concert Experience Like No Other

Police Investigate Gunshot Sounds Near Swedish Airbase

Two evenings in a short time – on Friday and on Wednesday – the police have been alerted to Skaraborg's air force wing, F7 Såtenäs, since "shot-like" sounds have been heard in the vicinity. > We take this seriously and are taking the necessary measures.
Police Investigate Gunshot Sounds Near Swedish Airbase

Zelensky to Remove Sumy Governor Following Deadly Attack

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj intends to dismiss the governor of Sumy. The city with the same name was hit by a devastating Russian robot attack over the weekend, which took 34 people's lives and injured over 100.
Zelensky to Remove Sumy Governor Following Deadly Attack

"Cold Facts" Wins Golden Shovel for Exposing Sweden Democrats' Troll Factory

"Cold Facts" revelation about the Sweden Democrats' troll factory receives a gold shovel. Also, Upsala Nya Tidning's revelation about rapes in home care services is among the prize winners at the gala for investigative journalism.
"Cold Facts" Wins Golden Shovel for Exposing Sweden Democrats' Troll Factory

Digital Service Proposal Aims to Tackle Evasion in Legal Proceedings

The government wants to make it easier to serve someone with suspicion of crime. An investigation is planned to enable digital service, reports [Sveriges Radio](https://www.
Digital Service Proposal Aims to Tackle Evasion in Legal Proceedings

Mårten Blomkvist Honored with Film Publicists' Association Award

The Film Pen 2024 went to Emma Engström and Mårten Blomkvist received the Honorary Pen when the Film Publicists' Association handed out this year's awards. .
Mårten Blomkvist Honored with Film Publicists' Association Award

Swedish Ministry Not Involved in Maryam Moghaddam's Legal Case

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is not working on the case of the Swedish-Iranian filmmaker Maryam Moghaddam, they state to Kulturnytt at Sveriges Radio. .
Swedish Ministry Not Involved in Maryam Moghaddam's Legal Case

Pippi Longstocking Returns to Children's Radio with Fresh Voices

Pippi Longstocking is turning 80 and is being celebrated on Children's Radio with a new version of Astrid Lindgren's classic readings. Now, Astrid's original voice is being mixed with three children playing the roles of Pippi, Tommy, and Annika.
Pippi Longstocking Returns to Children's Radio with Fresh Voices

Swedish Radio Journalist Åke Pettersson Passes Away at 77

The radio journalist Åke Pettersson has passed away, 77 years old, according to the family to TT. Pettersson led for over 25 years Sweden's Radio's media scrutinizing program "Our Basic Opinion".
Swedish Radio Journalist Åke Pettersson Passes Away at 77

Susanne Yakes Could Be Chosen as Listeners' Summer Host on P1

Susanne Yakes may become the listeners' summer host on P1 this summer. Her 12-year-old daughter Adriana was murdered in a gang-related shooting in 2020.
Susanne Yakes Could Be Chosen as Listeners' Summer Host on P1

Mammas Nya Kille Returns for a Ninth Season on Sveriges Radio

The comedy program "Mammas nya kille" celebrates 20 years on air and simultaneously announces that there will be 20 new podcast programs as well as broadcasting on Sveriges Radio P4. .
Mammas Nya Kille Returns for a Ninth Season on Sveriges Radio

Cutting Public Service Now is Irresponsible Say Swedish Social Democrats

To proceed with the proposal to cut public service in times of crisis is deeply irresponsible, writes the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson and Lawen Redar on SvD Debatt. .
Cutting Public Service Now is Irresponsible Say Swedish Social Democrats

Swedish Firms Linked to Russian State and Mafia Uncovered

Several companies in Sweden can be linked to the Russian state and Russian mafia, according to an investigation by the research company Acta Publica and the Defence University, which Sveriges Radio reports on. .
Swedish Firms Linked to Russian State and Mafia Uncovered

Billionaire Carl Bennet Withdraws HBK Sponsorship Over Firecracker Use

Billionaire Carl Bennet is jumping off as main sponsor for Allsvenskan football team Halmstads BK, reports Swedish Radio. The club is not doing enough to stop pyrotechnics, believes the Swedish financier.
Billionaire Carl Bennet Withdraws HBK Sponsorship Over Firecracker Use

Migration Agency Dismisses Employee After Security Alert

The Security Service alerted about a case officer at the Migration Agency who was deemed to have had unsuitable connections and been disloyal to the Swedish state. Now he gets fired, reports Swedish Radio.
Migration Agency Dismisses Employee After Security Alert

Karolinska Hospital to Treat Nightclub Fire Victims from North Macedonia

Karolinska University Hospital will on Wednesday receive two burn victims from North Macedonia, reports [Swedish Radio](https://www. sverigesradio.
Karolinska Hospital to Treat Nightclub Fire Victims from North Macedonia
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