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No Quick Fix to Increase Private Cultural Funding

Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M) wants to reduce culture's "public dependence". But to increase private financing, time and political signals are needed that art and culture are important, according to a new report.

No Quick Fix to Increase Private Cultural Funding

Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the assignment as chairperson of Skansen's board, reports SVT News. .

Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman

Criticism at the Fair: "Facing Language Collapse"

The Sami literature is one of the main themes of the year at the Book Fair. At the same time, the government has cut down on the allocations to the Sami language work.

Criticism at the Fair: "Facing Language Collapse"

The Government Wants to Redraw the Map for Commercial Radio

The Government proposes a new way to allocate frequencies for commercial radio. This can change the entire map for commercial radio in Sweden.

The Government Wants to Redraw the Map for Commercial Radio

The Government Reduces Support for Regional Culture

The Government is investing 50 million kronor in the state grant Creative School – but is cutting 20 million from regional culture in its budget. We have prioritized putting the money into Creative School, says Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand.

The Government Reduces Support for Regional Culture

Budget Cuts - "One is draining the cultural sector"

How large a part of the government's budget allocations of 60 billion kronor goes to culture? Scen & Film's chairman Simon Norrthon has no greater hopes: What is happening is that the cultural sector is being drained and it's going pretty fast. .

Budget Cuts - "One is draining the cultural sector"

84 million to save cultural heritage in war

Evacuation magazine and secure transports should be prepared to rescue museum objects and other parts of the cultural heritage in the event of war. In next year's budget, the government allocates 19 million kronor to "preparedness planning" for the cultural heritage.

84 million to save cultural heritage in war

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

Liljestrand: Tough years ahead for culture

The Minister of Culture signals tough years ahead. This applies to both culture and Sweden as a whole.

Liljestrand: Tough years ahead for culture

Schollin and Gardell are awarded by the government

The actor Christina Schollin and the author and artist Jonas Gardell are awarded the Illis quorum medal by the government, announces Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M). "It is a great joy for me as Minister of Culture to announce that some of the government's finest awards are being given to two cultural creators who have meant so much for the Swedish cultural offerings", she says in a press release.

Schollin and Gardell are awarded by the government

The Profile's Summer Listening: "A Bit Juicy"

Listening drought during the holiday? Here, some of the country's cultural and entertainment profiles give their best tips on podcasts, radio programs, and audiobooks to listen to this summer. .

The Government Proceeds with the Renovation of the Opera

The projection for a renovation of the Royal Opera receives the green light from the government. At the same time, the Royal Court Orchestra receives the message that they will be allowed to rehearse in the house even after the renovation – although without the spaces being expanded.

The Government Proceeds with the Renovation of the Opera

The Minister seeks answers: What does culture contribute?

Games, film, TV, and music generate billions in Sweden. Now the creative industries are to be mapped out to see what they actually contribute.

The Minister seeks answers: What does culture contribute?

SVT and SR banned in Russia

BBC and SR banned by Russia, reports state news agency Ria. The two Swedish public service companies are on a long list of European media outlets that are prohibited.

SVT and SR banned in Russia

The State Centre for Architecture and Design may become part of the Modern Museum

The Government is to investigate how the tasks of the State's Centre for Architecture and Design (ArkDes) can be incorporated under the Modern Museum. Thomas Pålsson, Acting Director-General of the Patent and Registration Office, is to conduct the investigation.

The State Centre for Architecture and Design may become part of the Modern Museum