Mello winner Magnus Bäcklund will not perform in Moscow
Swedish artist Magnus Bäcklund, who won Melodifestivalen, was scheduled to perform in Moscow in March. But now he says he will not perform there.
Entertainment
The Law Council considers penal reform - hasty
The Council of State for the Law has condemned the government's major criminal law reform, calling it "hasty" and rejecting the proposals in their entirety. "The proposals are so lacking in quality that they do not have the potential to become law," the statement says. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) does not agree with the Council of State's description.
Sweden
Sweden's city missions want greater government involvement in the fight against homelessness
Sweden's city missions want to see greater government involvement in the fight against homelessness. This is what Secretary-General Jonas Rydberg tells TT. "Housing first cannot be voluntary," he says.
Sweden
Scania CEO: It is terrible that we have a war again
Truck giant Scania is now working to bring employees back from the war-torn Middle East. At the same time, ongoing deliveries to customers in affected countries are being halted.
Business
EU helps Italy, Austria and Slovakia evacuate citizens stranded in the Middle East
The EU has begun assisting Italy, Austria and Slovakia in bringing home citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the war.
WorldTop news
Säpo: Security situation in Sweden has deteriorated further
The war involving Iran has increased the risk of attacks against American and Israeli targets in Sweden, but also against Swedish Jews and exiled Iranians, says Fredrik Hallström, the Security Service's operational chief, in an interview with TT. The military operation that Israel and the US have carried out against Iran has further deteriorated the security situation and is also affecting Sweden.
Sweden
Bonnesen back in court - lawyer says chances of acquittal are good
She was convicted by the Court of Appeal. Now Swedbank's former CEO, Birgitte Bonnesen, hopes that the Supreme Court (HD) will overturn her prison sentence.
Business
SD leader Emilie Pilthammar in Sölvesborg warned after blog posts
Sölvesborg politician Emilie Pilthammar (SD) has been warned by the party over her criticized blog posts, SVT Blekinge reports. However, she remains the party's top candidate in Sölvesborg.
Sweden
Oscar-nominated Sirãt features rave and deadly desert ride, says director Oliver Laxe
After working on the Oscar-nominated Sirãt, director Oliver Laxe said he is no longer afraid of dying. "It was like a rite of passage for me. I feel like I have matured," the 43-year-old director told TT.
Entertainment
Breaking record in Vasaloppet, skiers got a police escort
The snow chaos caused problems for the skiers at Vasaloppet - and resulted in a new record. Then we had to take buses with police escorts in the one-way direction, said Vasaloppet's sports director Tommy Höglund to TT.
Sports
Explosion in southern Stockholm damages apartment gate in Rågsved, no injuries reported
Police and rescue services have been alerted to an explosion in Rågsved in southern Stockholm.
Sweden
NHL's European flirtation - changes drop-off time
Now you don't have to set your watch to catch the NHL. The league is moving games forward to attract more European fans.
SportsTop news
The Swedish cross-country team impressed - Klæbo won again
Surprise star Johan Ekberg finished a fine 15th in the skiathlon at the World Cup in Falun. It was the best result of his career. Olympic champion Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won, finishing ahead of compatriots Harald Østberg Amundsen and Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget.
SportsTop news
Sanna Nielsen and Lilla Al-Fadji reach the Melodifestivalen final
Sanna Nielsen has returned after twelve years and - as the odds promised - went straight to the final of Melodifestivalen next week. Lilla Al-Fadji made it to the final - and among the other qualifiers, Meira Omar and Robin Bengtsson also advanced.
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Tehran resident: We don't know what to do as Iranians prepare for attacks
People in Iran have prepared for attacks. "It's war again. We don't know what to do," a Tehran resident told TT.
WorldTop news
Stenergard: Iran a threat, also to Sweden
Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and that the regime poses a threat to the outside world and to Sweden. But she finds it difficult to see that an attack by the US and Israel would be compatible with international law. It is a genuinely difficult conflict of goals, Malmer Stenergard tells TT.
Sweden
After the Olympic bronze, Näslund took another World Cup victory
At the Olympics in Italy, the heavy favorite Sandra Näslund had to settle for bronze. When the World Cup restarted, the ski cross star claimed her 45th World Cup victory.
Sports
Kristersson: French nuclear weapons on Swedish soil not relevant
French nuclear weapons on Swedish soil are not an option - at least not in peacetime, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
SwedenTop news
Ben Hebert launches new attack on Olympic Swede Oskar Eriksson, calls him a complete idiot
After the Olympic brawl - Canadian curler Ben Hebert launches a new attack on Oskar Eriksson in a podcast interview. He calls the Swede "a complete idiot." "He supports his team no matter what they do, and if someone or a few go against them, he balls himself up like a pufferfish," Eriksson tells TT.
SportsTop news
Sida director-general Jakob Granit resigns, says agency needs to be led by someone else
The Swedish development agency Sida's director-general, Jakob Granit, is leaving his post, the government announced. Sida needs to be led by someone else, according to Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M).
SwedenTop news
Increased vigilance in Sweden's energy sector, no active threats
The Swedish Defence Radio Agency (FRA) is calling for increased vigilance in the energy sector following the cyberattacks on Poland in December. However, there is no ongoing threat to Sweden.
Sweden
Telia and Viaplay in dispute - 1.2 million subscribers could be affected
Viaplay's sports channels risk disappearing for Telia's 1.2 million subscribers in Sweden in the coming days. The agreement expires on Thursday and no new agreement is in sight, reports Dagens Media.
Sports
Social Democrats criticize proposals for stricter requirements for benefits
The Social Democrats criticize the government and the Sweden Democrats' proposal that immigrants must live in Sweden for five years before they can receive child, housing, parental and sickness benefits.
Sweden
No contribution to roads affected by flash floods in Västernorrland
Several associations that applied for grants to repair roads destroyed by the torrential rains in Västernorrland have been rejected, local media report.
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