Moderates Narrowly Trail Social Democrats in New Poll, Just 0.7 Points Apart
The Moderates continue to narrowly edge out the Social Democrats, a new opinion poll shows.
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14-year-old arrested in Gävle on suspicion of preparing to commit murder
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of preparing to commit murder, Gefle Dagblad reports.
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Björn Rosenström marks 30 years of music with 2027 concert hall tour
After 30 years of songs that are “just like that,” Björn Rosenström is stepping into the concert hall. In spring 2027, he will tour the country with Det Jävla Bandet.
Entertainment
Noel Gunler sent off for collision with Brynäs goalie as Djurgården lose in overtime
Djurgården forward Noel Gunler looked set to be a hero against Brynäs, but instead became a scapegoat after receiving a match penalty. The home team equalised and then scored the winner in overtime, 3-2.
Sports
One in 10 voters asked AI how to vote in this year’s election, report finds
Around one in ten voters asked AI for guidance on how to vote in this year’s election, according to a new report from the Internet Foundation (a Swedish internet research organization).
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SMHI warns of storm-force gusts in eastern Svealand and Gävleborg after heavy rain
SMHI (the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute) has issued a yellow warning for strong winds in parts of eastern Svealand and Gävleborg County. Several places in the area are already quite wet after last night's storm.
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Man shot in the foot or leg in Gävle, police say
A man has been shot in Gävle. He was shot in the foot or leg and therefore did not suffer life-threatening injuries, says Linus Maxe, police commander, to TT.
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David Ritschard announces spring 2027 Sweden tour, Mint Condition Tour kicks off in Stockholm
David Ritschard is embarking on a nationwide tour of Sweden in spring 2027, according to a press release.
Entertainment
Winnerbäck softens his melancholy on new album Längtan till våren
Lars Winnerbäck continues to portray the everyday trivialities of life with sharpness, but the usual dose of melancholy is mixed with brighter tones on the new album.
Entertainment
Laleh sets spring 2027 concert tour based on her autobiographical novel
Laleh's book will be brought to the stage in a concert tour in spring 2027, with the performance based on the autobiographical novel.
Entertainment
SHL guide: Star NHL returns, Foote scandal and sponsor protests
Two star signings from the NHL in Marcus Johansson, for Färjestad, and Calle Järnkrok, for Brynäs. But the summer has also been turbulent, with Färjestad's failed signing of Cal Foote and continued criticism of sponsor Red Bull. Here are the talking points ahead of the SHL season.
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Dadgostar’s vote counted after early voting errors, but she will vote again anyway
Hundreds of voters may have had their early votes declared invalid. One of those at risk was Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar - but it turned out that she was not in any danger.
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Early voting may have gone wrong in 50 Swedish municipalities, Election Authority says
Early voting may have gone wrong in 50 municipalities, according to the Election Authority, which is now publishing a list of the polling stations and times that may have been affected.
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Busch says KD could cooperate with the Centre Party if power shifts after election
Ebba Busch (KD) and Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (C) may consider collaborating on several issues if there is a change of government after the election. If we end up in opposition, I will not sit in a corner and sulk and push Magdalena Andersson into the arms of MP and V, Busch tells Sveriges Radio Ekot.
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Andersson open to minority government with shifting majorities
The Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson says she could imagine governing Sweden in a minority government with shifting majorities. It is a possibility, she says in a debate with the Moderates' Ulf Kristersson.
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Andersson accuses Kristersson of lying in row over penalty discount for serious crimes
A row over the penalty discount has flared up between M and S. This follows a letter in which Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson accuses the S leader of not caring about crime victims and not wanting to abolish the quantity discount. He is deliberately spreading lies, says Magdalena Andersson.
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Andersson wants to ban ministers from trading shares
Social Democratic party leader Magdalena Andersson intends to ban ministers from trading in shares if she is allowed to form a government. "If I have the privilege of becoming Prime Minister of Sweden, there will be no share trading among my ministers," Andersson says ahead of SVT's prime minister duel in Gävle.
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Gun used in Gävle shooting was stolen from police car, Ekot reports
The gun used when a teenager shot himself in Gävle last year was stolen from a police car in a parking lot, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio.
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SMHI issues yellow warning for heavy rain in northeastern Svealand on Thursday
SMHI has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in northeastern Svealand on Thursday.
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Person found dead in Gävle, police suspect crime
A person was found dead at an address in Gävle on Tuesday, reports Aftonbladet.
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Åkesson says he trusts Ebba Busch is loyal to the Tidö team
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.
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