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The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall.
The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

New Diving Record: 106 Meters on One Breath

A new Swedish record has been set in freediving. .
New Diving Record: 106 Meters on One Breath

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is met with harsh words and scathing criticism in the EU Parliament. Left-wing lies and political propaganda, he counters himself.
Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

The Escape Route from Lebanon to Syria Destroyed

The main road between Beirut and Damascus has been destroyed in an Israeli air attack, according to Lebanese politicians and media. .
The Escape Route from Lebanon to Syria Destroyed

Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

Sweden's embassy in Lebanon is to resume its operations on site in Beirut again. For security reasons, the embassy has been relocated to Nicosia in Cyprus since August 3.
Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

The message: Sweden does not evacuate from Lebanon

Sweden will not evacuate its citizens from Lebanon. This despite several countries having decided to help their citizens home from conflict-ridden areas in the Middle East.
The message: Sweden does not evacuate from Lebanon

Chartered Flights to Evacuate Britons from Lebanon

The United Kingdom is chartering flights to evacuate British citizens who want to leave Lebanon and the escalating conflict there between Hezbollah and Israel. And Canada has booked 800 seats on regular flights and is urging its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately.
Chartered Flights to Evacuate Britons from Lebanon

British Military to Cyprus

Great Britain is sending military forces to Cyprus to help its citizens return home from Lebanon. "Around 700 British soldiers will be sent to Cyprus in the coming hours", stated the country's foreign ministry in a statement, simultaneously urging its citizens to "immediately leave Lebanon".
British Military to Cyprus

Thousands of Swedes believed to be still in Lebanon

Between 2,000 and 3,000 Swedes are estimated to be in Lebanon, where tens of thousands of people are fleeing Israel's attacks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has advised against all travel to Lebanon since the end of last year, will not extend its support to Swedes in the country.
Thousands of Swedes believed to be still in Lebanon

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

Germany's announced border controls are causing tremors in what has been hailed as the EU's greatest creation. Now, concern is growing for the Schengen Area's free movement – and its very existence.
Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

She leads "Love Island Sweden"

The comedian, podcaster, and TV personality Johanna Nordström becomes the program host for the upcoming season of the reality series "Love Island Sweden". "As the "Love Island" EXPERT I am, I am currently on Cyprus to finally get to lead you through this completely AMAZING season, fainting, dying", she writes on Instagram.
She leads "Love Island Sweden"

Captain Kulusevski: "Will win at any cost"

The goal in the half-time against Albania was appreciated by the player – and impressed the national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. The leader Dejan Kulusevski stepped forward.
Captain Kulusevski: "Will win at any cost"

Ukraine: Let's strike against Russian airfields

Let Ukraine be freer to use its weapons against Russian targets, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. And please hurry up with the deliveries, Ukraine welcomes.
Ukraine: Let's strike against Russian airfields

Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

The Swedish embassy in Lebanon is closing temporarily due to the deteriorated security situation. The staff has been urged to leave Beirut and travel to Cyprus.
Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

Kristersson: Leave Lebanon Now

Thousands of Swedes are in Lebanon at the same time as a regional major war may be imminent. If a crisis breaks out, Sweden has no obligation to evacuate them.
Kristersson: Leave Lebanon Now

High Deficits in EU Countries

Budget deficits exceed the permitted 3-percent level in at least eight EU countries, including France and Spain, according to new statistics from Eurostat. In the first quarter of 2024, the deficits stood at a total of 3.
High Deficits in EU Countries

Brussels boycotts Budapest

Moved meetings and no EU commissioners in Hungary. This is now being marked in Brussels against Viktor Orbán's way of handling his presidency in the EU Council of Ministers.
Brussels boycotts Budapest

Dream start for Elfsborg in the European Championship qualifying round

The Europa League's first qualifying round began. Then Elfsborg got a taste of home against Cypriot Pafos.
Dream start for Elfsborg in the European Championship qualifying round

Millions to affected municipality after oil spill

Thousands of liters of oil spilled into Pukavik Bay in Blekinge when the passenger ferry Marco Polo ran aground last autumn. Now, Sölvesborg Municipality, which was severely affected by the spill, will receive 17 million kronor in compensation from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), reports [SVT News Blekinge.
Millions to affected municipality after oil spill

Injured Hammarby Profile Out for the Season

Women's Hammarby will have to manage without Klara Folkesson for the remainder of the season. The injury-prone forward has torn the cruciate ligament in one knee, the Stockholm club announces on its website.
Injured Hammarby Profile Out for the Season

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

With guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great.
Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

Hezbollah threat that even Cyprus could be drawn into the Middle East conflict sparks concern and anger in the EU. Unacceptable, fumes Greece.
EU gold over Hezbollah threat

New threats of total war as Hizbollah leader speaks

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah has held an inflammatory speech, at the same time as tensions between the Iran-backed Shia militia and Israel are increasing. Let the enemy know once again that if a full-scale war is declared against Lebanon, we will fight it without restrictions, he says.
New threats of total war as Hizbollah leader speaks

Drawn in the European Championship League: Elfsborg face Pafos

Elfsborg will enter the first qualifying round of the Europa League in a few weeks. The opponent has now been drawn and is clear.
Drawn in the European Championship League: Elfsborg face Pafos

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