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Excavated Masses Blamed for E6 Landslide Near Stenungsund in 2023

The excavated masses were piled up to ten meters above the intended ground level. It caused the major landslide by E6 outside Stenungsund in the autumn of 2023, according to the State Accident Investigation Authority.

Excavated Masses Blamed for E6 Landslide Near Stenungsund in 2023

Princess Ines Baptized at Drottningholm with Royal Family in Attendance

It became an occasionally lively event when Prince Carl Philip's and Princess Sofia's daughter Ines was baptized, eagerly cheered on by her three big brothers, princes Alexander, Gabriel and Julian and a whole bunch of cousins. .

Princess Ines Baptized at Drottningholm with Royal Family in Attendance

Final Report on Stenungsund Landslide Completed by Investigation Authority

The State Accident Investigation Authority has completed its final report on the major landslide on E6 in Stenungsund. This also brings a potential prosecution closer.

Final Report on Stenungsund Landslide Completed by Investigation Authority

Herbie Hancock Honored with Polar Prize 2023

The rock band Queen, jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, and conductor and soprano Barbara Hannigan are this year's recipients of the Polar Prize. In addition to a mountain-shaped glass statuette signed by Efva Attling and Orrefors, the winners receive one million kronor each.

Herbie Hancock Honored with Polar Prize 2023

King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights Historic Role of Swedish NATO Battalion

Sweden and Latvia have a common history that stretches far back. When King Carl XVI Gustaf visited the Swedish battalion at NATO's multinational brigade, he emphasized that the soldiers are part of something historic.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights Historic Role of Swedish NATO Battalion

King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits Swedish NATO Battalion in Latvia

King Carl XVI Gustaf visits the Swedish battalion at NATO's multinational brigade on Thursday. Since January, around 550 people from the South Scanian Regiment, P7, have been on site at the brigade, where 14 different NATO countries are represented.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits Swedish NATO Battalion in Latvia

King Carl XVI Gustaf Gifts Oak Tree to King Charles at Windsor Castle

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have, in conjunction with a visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday, presented a coronation gift in the form of an oak from Solliden on Öland to British King Charles. During the visit, the royals, including Queen Camilla, planted the oak in Windsor Castle's castle park outside London.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Gifts Oak Tree to King Charles at Windsor Castle

King Carl XVI Gustaf to Plant Oak with King Charles in England

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are traveling to the United Kingdom on May 1 to visit King Charles and Queen Camilla. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard is also joining the trip.

King Carl XVI Gustaf to Plant Oak with King Charles in England

Swedish Athletes Honored by King, Duplantis Absent for Training

Armand Duplantis was absent when Carl XVI Gustaf presented the King's Medal for merits in Swedish sports at Stockholm Palace. Six other Swedes, former and current athletes, received medals from the king.

Swedish Athletes Honored by King, Duplantis Absent for Training

Sundling celebrates gold with the king

The Swedish-Norwegian duel ended with a display. Jonna Sundling defeated the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad and took her third consecutive World Championship gold in cross-country sprint in Trondheim.

Sundling celebrates gold with the king

Sundling's jubilation - in "enemy territory": "Incredible"

The duel ended with a display. Jonna Sundling cracked the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad and took her third consecutive World Championship gold in ski sprint in Trondheim.

Sundling's jubilation - in "enemy territory": "Incredible"

The King's Analysis: "Looking Better for the Future"

Edvin Anger was lifted forward by strong public support at the ski games in Falun. In the stands on Sunday: Carl XVI Gustaf.

The King's Analysis: "Looking Better for the Future"

The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"

The Royal Couple paid tribute to the victims at the memorial site outside Risbergska school. Grieving is hard to do alone.

The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"

The King: Sorrow and Dismay

King Carl Gustaf states in a statement that he is dismayed by today's events and sends his condolences to the families of the victims, after the fatal shooting in Örebro where around ten people lost their lives. .

The King: Sorrow and Dismay

80 years since Auschwitz was liberated

80 years ago, the extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. On Monday, a memorial ceremony was held in Poland to honor the victims.

80 years since Auschwitz was liberated

Telegram from the King to Trump

King Carl XVI Gustaf has sent a congratulatory telegram to Donald Trump after he took office as new president in the USA on Monday. "On the occasion of you taking office as President of the United States, I extend to you my sincere congratulations and my best wishes for your health and happiness, as well as for the well-being and prosperity of the American people", it says in the telegram according to the Royal Court.

Telegram from the King to Trump

Swedish Princess Majda Ra'ad of Jordan has died

Princess Majda Ra'ad, 82, of Jordan is dead, writes Expressen. .

Swedish Princess Majda Ra'ad of Jordan has died

The King condoles South Korea after the plane crash

King Carl Gustaf has sent a condolence telegram to South Korea on the occasion of the plane crash on Sunday that claimed 179 lives. The telegram is addressed to the acting President Choi Sang-Mok.

The King condoles South Korea after the plane crash

This is what happens in 2025

Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time.

This is what happens in 2025

Tsunami victims honored in Uppsala Cathedral

The tsunami disaster's victims were honored with a memorial service in Uppsala Cathedral on Boxing Day. No one is as present as the absent, said Archbishop Martin Modéus.

Tsunami victims honored in Uppsala Cathedral

Hope in Dark Times in the King's Christmas Speech

It is a year heavy with war, sorrow, and anxiety that the king highlights in his annual Christmas speech. But we are also leaving behind glimpses of light, such as the Olympic Games and a deepened Nordic cooperation.

Hope in Dark Times in the King's Christmas Speech

Greece's Royal Family Regains Citizenship

Greece's former royal family is "deeply moved" over being able to regain citizenship in the country. The decision to restore their Greek citizenship comes 30 years after it was revoked from them.

Greece's Royal Family Regains Citizenship

Queen Silvia Ill - Missed the Academy's Ceremonial Gathering

Queen Silvia has fallen ill and therefore did not attend the Swedish Academy's ceremonial gathering on Friday evening. The ceremonial gathering marks the end of the Academy's working year and takes place in the Stock Exchange Building in Old Town, Stockholm.

Queen Silvia Ill - Missed the Academy's Ceremonial Gathering

The Royal Expert: "They were extremely close to each other"

With Princess Birgitta's death, we see the beginning of the end of the era with the renowned Haga sisters. I usually say that they were Sweden's Kardashians, says royal expert Roger Lundgren.

The Royal Expert: "They were extremely close to each other"