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Victoria Carl Doping Scandal: German Ski Team Reacts to Shock

At the end of June, the news came that the German ski star Victoria Carl, 29, had tested positive for doping. Now, Germany's Swedish national team coach Per Nilsson tells about the team's reactions: It was like many others felt, what a shock it was.

Victoria Carl Doping Scandal: German Ski Team Reacts to Shock

Kristersson Aims to Boost Global Trade Amid US-China Talks in Sweden

The Swedish government has its own meetings with both China and the USA, who are in place in Sweden for the major trade meeting. We do not go into exactly what we are talking about, but quite obviously we are talking about the Swedish importance that we attach to global trade, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).

Kristersson Aims to Boost Global Trade Amid US-China Talks in Sweden

EU-USA Customs Agreement Offers Predictability but No Wealth Boost

The customs agreement between the EU and the USA creates, according to Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party), "some predictability" for Sweden's part. "This agreement makes no one richer, but is perhaps the least bad alternative", he says in a written comment to TT.

EU-USA Customs Agreement Offers Predictability but No Wealth Boost

Journalist and Author Dieter Strand Dies at 88

The multiple award-winning journalist and author Dieter Strand has passed away, 88 years old, writes Aftonbladet. .

Journalist and Author Dieter Strand Dies at 88

Dousa Questions Effectiveness of Israel's Aerial Aid to Gaza

The Israeli military announced on Friday that they will allow emergency aid to Gaza from the air – which is met with skepticism from Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party). .

Dousa Questions Effectiveness of Israel's Aerial Aid to Gaza

Johan Forssell Declines Further Comments on Son's Extremist Ties

The Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) does not want to answer more questions about his son's connections to right-wing extremism, which was exposed by the foundation Expo earlier this summer. .

Johan Forssell Declines Further Comments on Son's Extremist Ties

Over 150 Jobs Could Be Exempt from Sweden's Proposed Salary Rule

Engineers, nurses and maintenance technicians – these are three professions that can be exempted from the proposed salary requirement for labor immigration. This is evident from a list that the Migration Agency and the Employment Service have submitted to the government.

Over 150 Jobs Could Be Exempt from Sweden's Proposed Salary Rule

Malmö FF CEO Niclas Carlnén Resigns After 11 Years

Malmö FF's CEO Niclas Carlnén has resigned. The 53-year-old rules out taking over any other Swedish sports association.

Malmö FF CEO Niclas Carlnén Resigns After 11 Years

Man Dies After Drowning Incident in Södertälje

The man who was taken to hospital after a drowning alarm in Södertälje on Saturday is deceased, the police confirm to TT. The relatives have been notified.

Man Dies After Drowning Incident in Södertälje

Zelenskyj Proposes New Bill to Preserve Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Agency

After a massive wave of criticism, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj presents a new bill that is to preserve the independence of the country's anti-corruption agency, he writes on Telegram. At the same time, thousands of Ukrainians continue to protest against the government in Kyiv on Wednesday evening.

Zelenskyj Proposes New Bill to Preserve Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Agency

Swedish Child Soldiers in Denmark: Ongoing Issue, Says Minister

Last summer, Danish police alerted about Swedish "child soldiers" who for payment took on assignments for criminal gangs in Denmark. Even if the headlines have become fewer, the problem persists, according to the Danish Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard.

Swedish Child Soldiers in Denmark: Ongoing Issue, Says Minister

Ica Disciplinary Board Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on Retailers

Ica's disciplinary board is waiting to make a decision on possibly excluding the Ica retailers who the court of appeal in June sentenced to prison terms of between one and two years. The cases have not yet been finalized as the 13 individuals who were convicted in the insider affair appealed the verdict to the Supreme Court (HD).

Ica Disciplinary Board Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on Retailers

Sweden and 24 Nations Urge Immediate End to Gaza Conflict

Sweden has, together with 24 other countries and the EU, signed a joint statement that urges a stop to the war in Gaza. The statement has been signed by the countries' foreign ministers, including Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

Sweden and 24 Nations Urge Immediate End to Gaza Conflict

Sweden Secures Exemptions for Five Goods from EU Tariff List

Five products from Swedish industry are now being removed from the countermeasure package that the EU plans to implement if the USA introduces 30-percent tariffs on August 1. - That we got it through has saved jobs within Swedish industry, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Sweden Secures Exemptions for Five Goods from EU Tariff List

Swedish Radio Website Faces Monday Morning Disruptions

Swedish Radio has during Monday morning disruptions in its digital services, writes the company on its website. It is unclear what is behind the problem.

Swedish Radio Website Faces Monday Morning Disruptions

Gerhardsson Explains Penalty Decisions in Euro Quarterfinal Loss

Why were some substitutions made and why did some players take penalties? Four days after the European Championship quarterfinal against England, the outgoing national team manager Peter Gerhardsson comments on the players who chose to opt out of the penalty shootout. Sometimes you have to consider the human aspect and that's what we've done, he says.

Gerhardsson Explains Penalty Decisions in Euro Quarterfinal Loss

Five Hospitalized After Head-On Collision Near Norwegian Border

Five people have been taken to hospital after a head-on collision between two passenger cars near the Norwegian border in Älvdalen municipality, according to the police. .

Five Hospitalized After Head-On Collision Near Norwegian Border

Glider Plane Crash at Halmstad Airport Leaves One Seriously Injured

A glider plane crashed at Halmstad airport on Saturday. One person was on board and was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Glider Plane Crash at Halmstad Airport Leaves One Seriously Injured

Power Outage Leaves Over 50,000 Without Electricity in Gothenburg

A power outage affected large parts of Gothenburg on Friday evening. > What I know is that it was just over 50,000 without power, how many it is after that I have not had time to get to me, said Claes Niklasson, officer on duty at Gothenburg Energy, to TT.

Power Outage Leaves Over 50,000 Without Electricity in Gothenburg

Säter Apartment Fire Sends One to Hospital

There is a large fire in an apartment building in Säter. > Six units are on site to combat the fire that started in an apartment and then spread up to the roof, says Jonas Eriksson, duty officer at Rescue Service Dala Mitt to TT.

Säter Apartment Fire Sends One to Hospital

Percy Barnevik Remembered as a Legend in Swedish Business

Legend in Swedish business and with a large portion of drive – this is how Percy Barnevik is described after his death. ”The first Swede who got international fame within business”, writes financier Christer Gardell to TT.

Percy Barnevik Remembered as a Legend in Swedish Business

Percy Barnevik, Influential Swedish Business Leader, Dies at 84

One of the really big stars of Swedish business has passed away. Percy Barnevik became 84 years old.

Percy Barnevik, Influential Swedish Business Leader, Dies at 84

Investor Underperforms Market but Remains Confident in Portfolio

Trade barriers and tariffs do not make Investor think again when it comes to which companies to invest in. We are very pleased and secure in the companies we have, says CEO Christian Cederholm to TT.

Investor Underperforms Market but Remains Confident in Portfolio

Volvo CEO Highlights Stable European Market Amid US Demand Challenges

Truck manufacturer Volvo is indicating weak demand in North America. The company is now forced to reduce production.

Volvo CEO Highlights Stable European Market Amid US Demand Challenges