Europe must break free from its dependence on the U.S. due to the troubled world situation. This is the view of Jacob Wallenberg, chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. Europe must carve out its own role. "We have often stood in the shadow of the U.S.," he said at an event in central Stockholm.
BusinessThe disruptions at payment provider Nets, which caused problems with card payments in several Nordic countries on Thursday, are about to be resolved, the company said.
SwedenThis summer, several global giants like Bad Bunny and The Weeknd will be performing in Sweden. There will also be long-awaited reunions with artists like Robyn, Alice Cooper and ZZ Top. Here is the concert lineup for summer 2026.
MusicA magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred in Denmark. The quake was felt in Malmö and other areas, Sydsvenskan reports.
WorldThe Danish Maritime Authority has been acquitted in a case in which survivors and relatives of victims of the major fire on the ferry Scandinavian Star had sought damages.
WorldTen years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed. "We miss the British," says Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M).
WorldThe man who, despite his denials, was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2024 for the 2016 murder of 17-year-old Emilie Meng has confessed, reports the Danish newspaper Berlingske.
WorldThe construction and real estate industry is responsible for enormous emissions - which continue to increase, according to a report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
SwedenQueen Margrethe of Denmark was discharged from Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen following the heart surgery she underwent last week.
WorldAttempts to form a minority blue government in Denmark are dismissed by the kingmaker Lars Løkke Rasmussen. He calls the proposal “a test balloon that cannot fly.”
WorldFour goals conceded on 14 shots against the Czech Republic - and two losses in three games. It does nothing to lift Tre Kronor or goalkeeper Magnus Hellberg in the World Cup. "I have to look in the mirror and see what I can do better," says Hellberg.
Ice hockeyThey were 0–3 after 13 minutes of play. After that nightmare start, Tre Kronor could not recover against the Czech Republic. The 3–4 loss was the second defeat in three games for Sam Hallam's team so far in the Ice Hockey World Championship.
Ice hockeyThere was no repeat of last year's upset. Canada beat Denmark 5–1 in this year's Ice Hockey World Championship.
Ice hockeyGreenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has met with US envoy Jeff Landry in a constructive tone. At the same time, Greenland said the US goal of controlling the island has not changed.
WorldUkraine "crushed" Sweden in an exercise in which Sweden was supposed to defend itself against a drone attack. An important lesson for Sweden, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish politicsFinnish healthcare provider Mehiläinen Group is acquiring healthcare company Aleris, according to a press release.
BusinessHe has already celebrated a gold medal in Switzerland this spring - and would like to do it again. Tre Kronor's Jacob de la Rose has tasted the sweetness of victory. The town was packed for a week, he says.
Ice hockeyCouples married through Copenhagen Municipality have begun receiving refunds after it was discovered that the fees charged violated the law.
WorldPresident Donald Trump's envoy to Greenland landed in the capital, Nuuk, on Sunday evening for a visit that will last several days.
World politicsNearly eight weeks after the Danish election, there is still no new government in sight. On Sunday, Troels Lund Poulsen of Venstre, the designated exploratory leader, announced that negotiations are on hold.
World politicsHe became Tre Kronor's youngest World Cup player ever on Friday - now Viggo Björck has also scored his first championship goal. The 18-year-old center scored when Sweden defeated Denmark 6–2. A big step in the right direction, said defender Mattias Ekholm to Viaplay.
Ice hockeyThe desire for revenge after the Olympic disappointment led Detroit forward Lucas Raymond to extend the season with World Cup games. "Of course, that's one of the big reasons why I want to play and have the chance to win something," says the 24-year-old.
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