Sara Danius

Christine Falkenland wins Sara Danius Prize for 2026 for condensed, consistent poetry

Author Christine Falkenland will receive the Sara Danius Prize in 2026 for "condensed and consistent poetry".

Ingrid Carlberg takes over the Swedish Academy: Very humbled

Mats Malm is stepping down as permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy and will be replaced this summer by member Ingrid Carlberg. She will then be the second woman in the position. "It is both exciting and challenging," Carlberg tells TT about the assignment.

This year's Nobel trend: bright pink and recycling

Bold style and color choices characterize this year's Nobel dresses – while recycling seems to be the norm for all royals. It sends an important signal from a sustainability perspective, says style expert Frida Zetterström.

Seven Surprising Nobel Prize Winners in Literature

Too young, too unknown and too controversial – The Swedish Academy often provokes strong reactions with its choices of Nobel Prize winners in literature. Here are seven winners who struck the world with amazement.

Alex Schulman Discusses Misunderstood Humor and New Book 17 June

Alex Schulman's seventh book, "17 June" has been published, another story with a focus on childhood and parenthood. Here he comments on...

New Book Reveals How Swedish Academy's Crisis Was Avoidable

The Swedish Academy's crisis was completely unnecessary. If some of the central figures had acted differently, the crisis could have been avoided. This is what Lars Heikensten, who was CEO of the Nobel Foundation during the turbulent years, means in a new book.

Emma Holten Wins Sara Danius Prize for Essay on Unpaid Work