Sweden Democrats party leader Jimmie Åkesson is optimistic about the election race after opinion polls showed the gap to the red-green bloc is narrowing. Now every vote, every day and every hour are very important, he says.
Swedish politicsThe Swedish men are coming off a disastrous season. The skiers and coaches hope that the Swedish people will be patient while waiting for success. It is unrealistic that we are suddenly going to crush the Norwegians, says the new men's coach Egil Kristiansen.
SportsDivision 2 team Falu BS made a huge splash in the Swedish Cup. They knocked out Allsvenskan side Brommapojkarna and reached the group stage.
FootballAfter many years in Trondheim, Norway, ski star Maja Dahlqvist has bought a house back home in Falun. But it will be a while before she and boyfriend Kevin Bolger actually move. It’s a bit too much work to move during the season, she says.
SportsThe availability of student housing has increased, according to the Swedish National Union of Students (SFS). At the same time, high rents mean that many students are still without housing ahead of the fall semester.
SwedenIt is still not clear where the World Ski Championships in Falun will be broadcast. The Swedish Ski Association's general secretary, Pernilla Bonde, is critical of the fact that the International Ski Federation (FIS) has not made any progress in selling the broadcasting rights. We are pushing as hard as we can, she says.
SportsNorwegian ski legend Petter Northug is sympathizing with Frida Karlsson after a man stalked her again. "I've been through something similar," Northug tells TT.
SportsWith six months left until the World Ski Championships, interest in broadcasting the event has cooled. Neither in Norway nor Sweden has anyone bought the broadcasting rights. "I have never been in a situation where there are six months left until the World Cup and the rights still haven't been sold," says Terje Lund, event manager at the Norwegian Ski Association.
SportsIt is still unclear which channel will broadcast the World Ski Championships in Falun. But the cross-country stars themselves know which channel they hope will buy the rights.
SportsThe World Championships in Falun are only six months away. But it is still not clear which channel will broadcast the ski championships. It is challenging for us, says the championship's CEO Kajsa Sjösvärd.
SportsA suspected dangerous object has been found in Bjursås in Falu municipality, police wrote on their website.
SwedenSkier Moa Ilar hopes to start a family after the season. She is inspired by swimming star Sarah Sjöström's quick return to the top of the world. It's proven to be possible, says Moa Ilar.
SportsA man has been sentenced to ten years in prison by Falu District Court for several counts of rape and aggravated sexual assault against children, writes Falu-Kuriren.
CrimeAfter her Olympic gold, Frida Karlsson has traveled to Öland to receive the Victoria Prize. On her way to the World Championships in Falun, she took the opportunity to go for a run by the waters of Kalmarsund, but the answer to whether the upcoming season will be her last on the ski slopes is still unclear. "I'm probably sticking to a vague answer there," says Karlsson when TT meets her in Borgholm.
SportsSwedish cross-country skier William Poromaa was taken to hospital by ambulance after falling during a training session. He has broken his ankle, his father, Larry Poromaa, tells Sundsvalls Tidning.
SportsDirector and actor Staffan Westerberg has died, his family confirms to Sveriges Radio's "Kulturnytt". "Dear Staffan, I hope you find the right pancake," says musician Thomas Wiehe.
MusicRaggare youths are lured into the forest and become enchanted. Teater Västernorrland performs Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to the tunes of Miss Snusk and rockabilly.
EntertainmentAlmost two months ago, Patrik Allvin was fired as the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Now the Swede has a new NHL job as vice president and assistant general manager with the Seattle Kraken, the club announced on its website.
Ice hockeyAnders Eklund, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of Engla Höglund and Pernilla Hellgren, will not have his sentence time-limited, the Örebro District Court has decided, SVT Dalarna reports.
SwedenAhead of his final season and the World Ski Championships in Falun, Calle Halfvarsson is changing his approach. The 37-year-old veteran will be part of the Norwegian team Swenor Splitkon, where 24-year-old Vetle Leander Johansen will take over as Halfvarsson's coach. This is not a game, Halfvarsson tells Expressen.
SportsJonna Sundling has turned down a spot on the national team this summer and fall. Instead, the cross-country skiing star is focusing on training on her own ahead of the season. Alvar Myhlback has also turned down a spot on the national team.
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