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Jim Gottfridsson returns to IFK Ystad, says Sweden door remains open
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Jim Gottfridsson returns to IFK Ystad, says Sweden door remains open

Handball star Jim Gottfridsson is returning home to his parent club IFK Ystad. But playing in the second division does not mean giving up on Sweden
Car crashes into Sundsvall gym, man and child in vehicle
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Car crashes into Sundsvall gym, man and child in vehicle

A car crashed through a store window and into a gym in Sundsvall late Monday night. The driver, a man in his 50s, and a child were in the car, according to police
Betsson says World Cup boosts revenue to record levels
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Betsson says World Cup boosts revenue to record levels

The betting company Betsson reported a higher-than-expected profit in the second quarter. The World Cup is boosting the company’s revenue, and CEO Pontus Lindwall is looking forward to Sunday’s final
Saab CEO sees no bottlenecks after surge in orders for submarines, Gripen and NATO systems
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Saab CEO sees no bottlenecks after surge in orders for submarines, Gripen and NATO systems

Submarines for Poland, Gripen for Ukraine, surveillance systems for NATO and a new billion-dollar order to equip new frigates for the German navy. New orders have followed one another for the defense group Saab over the past year
Explosion on boat in northern Vättern, four people safe ashore
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Explosion on boat in northern Vättern, four people safe ashore

An explosion has occurred on a boat in northern Vättern, reports P4 Örebro.
World Cup boosts Svenska Spel profits as customer growth jumps 300 percent
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World Cup boosts Svenska Spel profits as customer growth jumps 300 percent

Svenska Spel increased its profit in the second quarter of the year. During the World Cup fever in Sweden in June, the gaming company’s customer growth rose by more than 300 percent
Sweden introduces law to force removal of gang murder ads online
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Sweden introduces law to force removal of gang murder ads online

Criminals are openly advertising online with "jobs" to carry out murders and bombings for payment. Now a law comes into force that requires the ads to be taken down by platforms at the police's request
Sweden’s national security adviser left notebook at NATO summit in Ankara, government says
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Sweden’s national security adviser left notebook at NATO summit in Ankara, government says

The government’s national security adviser, Niclas Kvarnström, forgot a notebook during last week’s NATO summit in Turkey, reports Dagens Nyheter. “My first thought was ‘oh no, not again,’” says security expert Jörgen Holmlund
SEB beats expectations, launches new share buyback as shares rise 4%
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SEB beats expectations, launches new share buyback as shares rise 4%

Major bank SEB beats expectations, both on the bottom line and in income from interest and fees, in the second quarter. The share rises 4 percent on the Stockholm Stock Exchange
Canal boat Juno runs aground off Trosa, passengers evacuated
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Canal boat Juno runs aground off Trosa, passengers evacuated

The canal boat Juno has run aground off Trosa. An evacuation of the approximately 45 passengers and 12 crew members began at 10 p
Taxi Stockholm expects digital booking problems to be fixed within 24 hours
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Taxi Stockholm expects digital booking problems to be fixed within 24 hours

Taxi Stockholm is experiencing operational disruptions on Tuesday after problems with the digital booking system. But now there is light at the end of the tunnel, says Taxi Stockholm CEO Pernilla Samuelsson to TT
Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm says Europe is in a shitty neighborhood as stock falls after weak quarterly report
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Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm says Europe is in a shitty neighborhood as stock falls after weak quarterly report

Sweden is at the forefront of technology. It is worse in our immediate surroundings, according to Ericsson's CEO
The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign
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The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign

For those who want to read up ahead of the autumn election, there is plenty of literature on politics: autobiographies, critical reviews - and a new book on nuclear power. There are two books in particular that I think will get attention, says political scientist Tommy Möller
Systembolaget sees falling wine and spirits sales as demand for non-alcoholic drinks rises
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Systembolaget sees falling wine and spirits sales as demand for non-alcoholic drinks rises

Sales of wine and spirits are declining at Systembolaget. At the same time, beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverages are selling better
Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence
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Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence

Ten European countries - including Sweden - are joining forces to protect against anti-drone threats. “A historic day,” says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was also promised 16 French fighter jets
Swedish beach volleyball pair lose Malmö final after dramatic deciding set
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Swedish beach volleyball pair lose Malmö final after dramatic deciding set

Beach volleyball duo Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Alfred Mjörnheim fell in the final of the tour competition in Malmö. "It's been a lot of fun to play, good matches all the way," says Hölting Nilsson to TT
Sweden sends additional 45 million kronor in aid to Ebola-hit Congo-Kinshasa
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Sweden sends additional 45 million kronor in aid to Ebola-hit Congo-Kinshasa

The government is sending an additional 45 million kronor in aid to Ebola-affected Congo-Kinshasa, Benjamin Dousa (M) announces.
Yasin performs at Norway’s Slottsfjell Festival after Sweden shows were cancelled
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Yasin performs at Norway’s Slottsfjell Festival after Sweden shows were cancelled

Swedish rapper Yasin appeared on stage during the Slottsfjell Festival in Norway, according to the rapper's Instagram.
Swedish Ice Hockey Chief Slams IOC’s Russia Decision as Completely Wrong
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Swedish Ice Hockey Chief Slams IOC’s Russia Decision as Completely Wrong

Russian athletes are allowed to participate in the Olympics despite their political views. This is causing a reaction in Swedish ice hockey
SAS CEO Anko van der Werff to step down in 2027 for Air Canada role
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SAS CEO Anko van der Werff to step down in 2027 for Air Canada role

SAS CEO Anko van der Werff will step down in early 2027 to become CEO of Canadian airline Air Canada, SAS said in a press release. The company says the search for a successor has begun
France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north
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France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north

France will contribute soldiers, equipment and expertise to Sweden and Finland's NATO battle group in the north. One possible location is Boden
IOC allows Russian athletes back at the Olympics, prompting criticism from Ukraine and Sweden
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IOC allows Russian athletes back at the Olympics, prompting criticism from Ukraine and Sweden

Russian athletes are allowed to participate in the Olympics regardless of political stance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces. "Hasty" and "unfounded," Ukraine says
Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending
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Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending

The NATO summit could be unpleasant for some member countries when the most powerful of them, the United States, is set to grade their defense efforts. I don't think we should expect a courtesy meeting, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an interview with TT in Ankara
NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne surveillance, replacing AWACS
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NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne surveillance, replacing AWACS

NATO selects Saab's Globaleye for its future airborne surveillance of air, sea and land. The up to ten Globaleye planes will, among other things, be able to detect missile attacks in time
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