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.
EntertainmentA colonel in the Russian intelligence service GRU sowed the seeds of conspiracy theories about the Estonia disaster. This is revealed in a new book. "We dare say that we would have had a different public image of the M/S Estonia without the GRU's contribution," says journalist and author Patrik Oksanen.
SwedenForty years after his assassination, Prime Minister Olof Palme was honored by all who succeeded him as leader of the Social Democrats.
Swedish politicsThe multiple award-winning journalist and author Dieter Strand has passed away, 88 years old, writes Aftonbladet.
EntertainmentA legendary Social Democrat, the former Finance Minister Kjell-Olof Feldt, has passed away. The former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S) describes him as one of the Social Democrats' most important. He was a great politician, he says.
Swedish politicsFormer Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson (S) describes PG Gyllenhammar as a faithful friend. We talked about the situation in the world and in Europe and in Sweden. The friendship deepened and when he could no longer travel, we spoke on the phone for many years, almost every week.
BusinessAmong all currently living prime ministers, the Moderate Fredrik Reinfeldt is the most popular, according to a new survey. The largest proportion of today's voters have him as their favorite, followed by Magdalena Andersson (S). The study also shows clear gender differences.
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