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Therese Bohman Wins Vi's Literature Prize for Captivating Novel

Therese Bohman receives the literary prize from the magazine Vi for the novel "Sanningsberget". The jury calls it "a suggestive page-turner".

Therese Bohman Wins Vi's Literature Prize for Captivating Novel

Superti's song went viral after the Örebro shooting

"Can someone tell Olof Palme that safe Sweden is just a memory", sings Simon Superti in "Bullerbyn is dead" — a song that has come to reflect the sorrow after the shooting in Örebro. I'm extremely proud to be able to gather people in some way, he says.

Superti's song went viral after the Örebro shooting

Pippi Longstocking, one of Sweden's most beloved and well-known figures in the world

You're probably familiar with Pippi Longstocking, a world-renowned character created by author [Astrid Lindgren](https://www. astridlindgren.

Pippi Longstocking, one of Sweden's most beloved and well-known figures in the world

The Honorary Award to Lasse Hallström

A merit list containing Abbas music videos, "My Life as a Dog" and a long Hollywood career was honored at the Guldbagge Awards. Lasse Hallström received the honorary award.

The Honorary Award to Lasse Hallström

Christmas Highlights on TV and in Cinemas

Lassgård, Levengood, Läckberg – and Robbie Williams as a chimpanzee – dominate on the screen and at the cinema this year. Here are the highlights of Christmas on TV and on the white screen.

Christmas Highlights on TV and in Cinemas

SVT to air Netflix's Ronja the Robber's Daughter series

SVT is showing Netflix's new Ronja the Robber's Daughter series in rerun during the Christmas holidays. .

SVT to air Netflix's Ronja the Robber's Daughter series

Nobel Laureate: "Shocked by the Events"

He Kang took up the political unrest in South Korea directly at his press conference in Stockholm. Like many other South Koreans, I have been shocked by the recent days' events in my homeland, she says.

Nobel Laureate: "Shocked by the Events"

The Government: This is What Children Should Read in School

From Astrid Lindgren's classics to contemporary authors such as Nora Khalil and Ann-Helén Laestadius. Now, the National Agency for Education and the Arts Council are presenting the reading lists with 250 works of fiction that have been developed to support teachers.

The Government: This is What Children Should Read in School

The Astrid Lindgren Prize goes to a "tough-boiled" author

Tough-boiled, easy to read, and immediate. This is how the jury describes this year's Astrid Lindgren prize winner Petter Lidbeck, who is awarded the prize of 100,000 kronor for an authorship that "grabs you from the very first page".

The Astrid Lindgren Prize goes to a "tough-boiled" author

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook

Now it's clear which Swedish songs have been selected to represent Sweden in the EU's songbook. "The contributions show the joy when the light and warmth return and gratitude for what nature gives.

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook

Vinterberg wants to spark debate – but refuses to participate

Environmental destruction, refugee problems, family relationships – there is much that is encompassed in Thomas Vinterberg's TV series "A Family Like Ours". The Danish director himself hopes that it will spark debate in his home country.

Vinterberg wants to spark debate – but refuses to participate

Han Kang celebrates the Nobel Prize with tea in silence

The South Korean Nobel laureate Han Kang received the news that she had been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Literature when she had just had dinner with her son. It seemed to be a quiet day in Seoul.

Han Kang celebrates the Nobel Prize with tea in silence

Then comes part two of the "Ronja" series

Part two of the new film adaptation of "Ronja Rövardotter" premieres on October 24, according to Netflix. The series, whose first part was broadcast in the spring, is written by Hans Rosenfeldt and the lead roles of Ronja and Birk are played by Kerstin Linden and Jack Bergenholz.

Then comes part two of the "Ronja" series

Filmmaker refuses to "castrate" Astrid Lindgren book

It's almost 50 years since the film adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's book "The Brothers Lionheart" was made. Now, the Danish director Thomas Vinterberg is preparing a TV series based on the book.

Filmmaker refuses to "castrate" Astrid Lindgren book

Proposal: Abolish Dairy Cows' Right to Green Pasture

Dairy farmers' right to graze on pasture in the summer may be abolished. It increases competitiveness and profitability, says the government's investigator Elisabeth Nilsson.

Proposal: Abolish Dairy Cows' Right to Green Pasture

You Should Read These to the Children: "Future Classics"

Mystery, fact or classic? It's easy to get lost in the jungle of children's books. Four experts give tips on books to read together during the last days of summer vacation.

You Should Read These to the Children: "Future Classics"

AI wrote Nöjesguiden's July issue

The free newspaper Nöjesguiden has let an AI write the entire July issue. .

AI wrote Nöjesguiden's July issue

Summer Streaming Guide: 11 TV Series to Catch

Yes, it's both the European Championship and the Olympics this summer. But beyond that, there's plenty more to watch.

Summer Streaming Guide: 11 TV Series to Catch

Home and Queer Art – Nine Summer Exhibitions

Our relation to home and nature is reinterpreted in several of this summer's art exhibitions. But it will also be queer art and giant water lilies.

Home and Queer Art – Nine Summer Exhibitions

Magical Portal to Astrid Lindgren at Sofiero

Mysterious beings and fantastic adventures. This summer's exhibition about Astrid Lindgren, created especially for Sofiero Castle, will have visitors learn about the author and at the same time awaken their own imagination to life.

Magical Portal to Astrid Lindgren at Sofiero