The European jury has made its choice and it will be Kiruna that is appointed European Capital of Culture 2029. We are so grateful. Warm thanks to the jury, says Mats Taaveniku (S), municipal councillor in Kiruna.
EntertainmentThe Fäbod culture becomes new cultural heritage. UNESCO has decided that mountain farm dairy farming will be inscribed on the list of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.
EntertainmentThe work on a cultural canon has been heavily debated. In an interview with Sveriges Radio's Culture News, Lawen Redar, cultural policy spokesperson for the Social Democrats, expresses sharp criticism of the work on the cultural canon.
EntertainmentThe work on a cultural canon has been highly debated. Now the work is also receiving sharp criticism from Lawen Redar, cultural policy spokesperson for the Social Democrats.
EntertainmentCulture's freedom increases and benefits from more private financing. This is claimed by Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party) after receiving the fresh report "Private Cultural Financing".
EntertainmentMinister 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.
EntertainmentAnna Kinberg Batra is leaving the assignment as chairperson of Skansen's board, reports SVT News.
SwedenThe 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. But we have announced that we will allocate funds to the language centers, says Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).
EntertainmentThe Government proposes a new way to allocate frequencies for commercial radio. This can change the entire map for commercial radio in Sweden. This is a long-awaited reform, says Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).
EntertainmentThe 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.
EntertainmentHow 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.
EntertainmentEvacuation 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.
EntertainmentJessica 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.
SwedenThe Minister of Culture signals tough years ahead. This applies to both culture and Sweden as a whole. We need to get through this, says Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).
EntertainmentListening 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.
EntertainmentThe 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.
EntertainmentGames, film, TV, and music generate billions in Sweden. Now the creative industries are to be mapped out to see what they actually contribute. It is incredibly important both for the industry and for the government, says Culture Minister Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).
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