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Kjell Westö new host for P1 program Seriously
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Kjell Westö new host for P1 program Seriously

Finland-Swedish author Kjell Westö becomes the new host of the P1 program "Seriously".
Author Gunnar Kieri dies at 97
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Author Gunnar Kieri dies at 97

Author Gunnar Kieri has died, the family told Kulturnytt on Sveriges Radio.
After defections, Sveriges Radio cancels party leadership debate
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After defections, Sveriges Radio cancels party leadership debate

Several party leaders have withdrawn from Sveriges Radio's debate scheduled for Wednesday following the chaos in the Riksdag. The program is now being canceled, according to Ekot
70 percent of reduced ISK tax went to savers with over 150,000 kronor
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70 percent of reduced ISK tax went to savers with over 150,000 kronor

70 percent of the government's tax cut on investment savings accounts (ISK) went to people who already had large amounts of savings, according to a review by Ekonomiekot on Sveriges Radio.
The voice brawl: Sweden Democrats' breach is an extremely strong threat to the 100-year voting system
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The voice brawl: Sweden Democrats' breach is an extremely strong threat to the 100-year voting system

The SD's violation of parliamentary practice could have major consequences. It is doubtful whether the voting system - which has been in place for 100 years - will continue to function, according to Marie Demker, professor of political science
Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster
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Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster

DN has assigned podcaster Edvin Törnblom to interview party leaders ahead of the election. Ulf Kristersson (M), Jimmie Åkesson (SD) and Ebba Busch (KD) have declined
Demands on Håkan Nesser - must break the isolation
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Demands on Håkan Nesser - must break the isolation

Nothing is stopping author Håkan Nesser from continuing to write. But to receive extended release with an ankle monitor, 20 hours of activity outside the home is required
King Carl Gustaf talks about memories on the radio on his 80th birthday
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King Carl Gustaf talks about memories on the radio on his 80th birthday

The King is celebrating his birthday - on the radio. On his 80th birthday, April 30, he will talk about one of his memories on the classic program "Thoughts for the Day"
Missed cancer tumors most common reason for Lex Maria notifications in primary care last year
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Missed cancer tumors most common reason for Lex Maria notifications in primary care last year

The most common reason for Lex Maria notifications in primary care last year was missed cancers, according to a survey by Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Swedish reporters on site at Washington gala dinner shooting: everyone threw themselves down
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Swedish reporters on site at Washington gala dinner shooting: everyone threw themselves down

A number of Swedish journalists were present during the dramatic shooting at the gala dinner in Washington, DC last night. "We threw ourselves under the tables," said Ginna Lindberg of Sveriges Radio
Mikael Yvesand receives Swedish Radio Novel Prize 2026, says he's almost ashamed
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Mikael Yvesand receives Swedish Radio Novel Prize 2026, says he's almost ashamed

Mikael Yvesand has been awarded the Swedish Radio Novel Prize 2026 for "Our Boy. " He says, "It's hilarious, but you're almost ashamed in some way
Sveriges Radio veteran Mårten Arndtzén leaves after 30 years to join Henrik Jönsson's right-wing media platform 100%
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Sveriges Radio veteran Mårten Arndtzén leaves after 30 years to join Henrik Jönsson's right-wing media platform 100%

Mårten Arndtzén was sacked by Sveriges Radio. Now he is leaving SR after 30 years - and is joining right-wing figure Henrik Jönsson's media venture full-time
Winner Felicia plays Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello on Swedish Radio
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Winner Felicia plays Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello on Swedish Radio

The next major drama project on Swedish Radio is Shakespeare's "Othello". In the role of Desdemona is Felicia, formerly known as "Miss Nasty"
Survey: One in four voters worried Swedish election results this fall will be questioned or not accepted
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Survey: One in four voters worried Swedish election results this fall will be questioned or not accepted

One in four voters is worried that the Swedish election results this fall will be questioned or not accepted, according to a survey by Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Pål Jonson: Trump's NATO outburst is exhausting
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Pål Jonson: Trump's NATO outburst is exhausting

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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.
Sharp increase in Swedish arms exports to Turkey since Sweden joined NATO
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Sharp increase in Swedish arms exports to Turkey since Sweden joined NATO

Exports of military equipment to Turkey have increased sharply since Sweden joined NATO, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
Bibi Rödöö revealed as new participant on The Traitors
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Bibi Rödöö revealed as new participant on The Traitors

Bibi Rödöö - program director of "Summer" on Swedish Radio - is another name revealed by TV4 ahead of the next season of "The Traitors".
Debutant receives Swedish Radio Poetry Prize 2026
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Debutant receives Swedish Radio Poetry Prize 2026

Magazines are losing ground as sound and moving images increase in 2025
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Magazines are losing ground as sound and moving images increase in 2025

Audio and moving images are growing - while text-based media are declining. This is shown by Mediavision's analysis of the Swedish media market
Road collapse on E12 north of Hemavan in Västerbotten - road closed
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Road collapse on E12 north of Hemavan in Västerbotten - road closed

Several meters of the E12 north of Hemavan in Västerbotten have collapsed, and the road is completely closed.
Sharp increase in arson attacks last year, police survey shows
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Sharp increase in arson attacks last year, police survey shows

The number of arson attacks increased significantly last year, according to a police survey reported by Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Iran war is costly for LKAB
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Iran war is costly for LKAB

State-owned mining giant LKAB is losing hundreds of millions of kronor as a result of the war in the Middle East.
Swedish Radio accused of double standards over limiting cultural journalist's assignment
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Swedish Radio accused of double standards over limiting cultural journalist's assignment

The limitation on cultural journalist Mårten Arndtzén's assignment at Sveriges Radio is sparking heated debate about where the line is for public service journalists.
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