Björn

21 Aug

80 bears shot on first day of licensed hunt in Sweden

This year’s licensed bear hunt started on Friday - and by the end of the day, 80 animals were reported killed in the country, writes Jaktjournalen.

Crime

20 Jul

SVT’s Svärtan blends 80s coming-of-age drama, Live Aid and a mermaid

SVT’s big summer series "Svärtan" is a story about 80s youth - with supernatural elements. It’s like a mix between "Stand by Me" and "Stranger Things," says lead actor Linus Rogsgård.

TV & film

3 Jul

Madonna Samples Army of Lovers Song on New Album Confessions II

"My Soul is My Savior" on Madonna's newly released album "Confessions II" samples an old Army of Lovers song, which is based on an even older song by Alexander Bard. It's actually very funny, says Peo Thyrén, one of the songwriters behind the original.

Music

8 Jun

Roaming bear forces nearly 100 schools to close in Japan

A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for three days forced nearly 100 schools to close on Monday.

World

2 Jun

Bear ran amok in Fukushima residential area, injuring four

Another bear attack has been reported in Japan. Four people were injured when a lone bear attacked people in Fukushima.

World

26 May

Injured duo in World Cup qualifiers provide mental medicine

The squad for the World Cup qualifiers has been selected. The co-captains, Kosovare Asllani and Nathalie Björn, are out of the squad due to injuries, but will still take part in the training camp. "It's great to have them with us," says national team coach Tony Gustavsson.

Football

17 Apr

Nathalie Björn and Graham Potter greeted the Swedish women's national team

An injured defender and a World Cup-ready national team captain: the Swedish women's football team received a pep talk ahead of the qualifying match against Serbia.

Football