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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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Police Investigate Gunshot Sounds Near Swedish Airbase