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Freelance photographer Jens Olof Lasthein receives this year's Lars Tunbjörk Prize

Ban on social media for young people in Australia, that's how it went

It's been almost six months since Australia banned social media for everyone under the age of 16. Sweden and other countries are about to follow suit with their own age limits for young people. But pioneering Australia shows there are challenges for those trying to keep young people off social media.

Tre Kronor star Emil Heineman on the accident: grateful to this day

Just a few months before his World Cup debut last year, New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman had a terrifying experience. He was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk. "I'm glad I'm standing here today and able to play," said the 24-year-old.

Ebba Busch attacks EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen over Sweden bottleneck fees

Energy Minister Ebba Busch launches a frontal attack on EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen in the ongoing dispute over Sweden's bottleneck fees.

Labor Minister Johan Britz calls Skåne unemployment absurd

Minister of Labor Johan Britz (L) wants to place higher requirements on jobseekers in Skåne to take a job on the other side of the strait. It clearly doesn't work in practice, he says.

Danish politician wants to attract unemployed workers from Skåne

Skåne has the highest unemployment rate in Sweden. On the other side of the strait, in Denmark, employers are desperate for workers. "It's super frustrating," says Copenhagen Mayor Sisse Marie Welling. It would be good if employment agencies could communicate with each other more, she tells TT.

Rising prices for wedding rings - look in hidden places

Only your imagination sets the limit on how expensive wedding rings can be. But even a classic plain gold ring costs 10,000 kronor more today than it did six years ago. The goldsmiths' best tip is to look in family stash boxes.

Pilou Asbæk chooses Denmark over Hollywood

He has a successful U.S. career with roles in "Foundation" and "Game of Thrones." But the Danish star Pilou Asbæk prefers to work at home in Denmark. "In the U.S., everything is black or white. You are either evil or good," he says.

Former NATO chief calls for new European defense alliance including Ukraine

Former NATO chief and Prime Minister of Denmark Anders Fogh Rasmussen says he is calling for a new European defense alliance - which should also include Ukraine, reports the German newspaper Welt.

New start in Danish government negotiations as Troels Lund Poulsen appointed

Almost seven weeks after the election, Denmark still lacks a new government. King Frederik X has appointed Venstre party leader Troels Lund Poulsen to lead the inquiry.

Large roof fire in Copenhagen - 120 evacuated

A large fire broke out on the roof of a residential building in Copenhagen this morning. 120 people from several stairwells were evacuated.

Ebba Busch pauses electricity cable construction to Denmark amid EU row

Sweden is pausing construction of a new electricity cable to Denmark. The move comes amid continued disputes with the European Commission over how Swedish congestion revenues should be used. "The EU should not be able to steal Swedes' electricity money," says Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD).

Hacker attack against university - unpleasant

Several Swedish universities and colleges have been hit by a global cyberattack this week. Email addresses and messages between students and staff have been leaked.

Five talking points ahead of this year's Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest is coming up next week in Vienna, Austria. Here are five things to talk about from this year's competition.

Major efforts are being prepared as the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in the Canary Islands

Spain is preparing extensive measures as the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in the Canary Islands. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is traveling to Tenerife to assist efforts to contain the spread of the infection, whose origin is unknown.

WHO: Five confirmed hantavirus cases, but no epidemic

Five of eight suspected cases of hantavirus have now been confirmed following the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, the WHO says. The WHO stresses that the outbreak should not be seen as the start of a new epidemic.

Every third train delayed in Denmark

Flight attendant hospitalized in Netherlands after contact with suspected hantavirus case

The first suspected case of hantavirus associated with the MV Hondius has been reported in the Netherlands. Around 30 people left the ship on April 24 to return to their home countries following the first death, the cruise company announced. Among them was a Swedish man.

Record-long government negotiations in Denmark reach 43 days

Denmark's incumbent prime minister Mette Frederiksen (S) has now been trying to form a new government for 43 days - a record, Danish media report.

Felicia: Then I'm moving from Sweden

"Winning the Eurovision Song Contest would be great. Re-establishing EDM's world domination would be even better. I hope I can start a trend," Felicia says ahead of the final in Vienna.

Tough World Cup pressure - to wear a dog's head

How much pressure is there on NHL stars to play in the World Cup for Tre Kronor? Viaplay expert Mattias Norström says there is a downside. "You have to dare to talk a little about the consequences of not succeeding," Norström says.

Billion-dollar decline expected in Novo Nordisk profits

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk's results are affecting the entire nation's economy. The quarterly report will be released tomorrow - and profits are expected to fall by billions. Novo Nordisk has lost some momentum, says Per Hansen, savings economist at Nordnet in Denmark.