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Train service halted between Norrköping and Mjölby after track fire

Train traffic between Norrköping and Mjölby is halted due to a fire in the track area, the Swedish Transport Administration writes on its website.

Teen girls sentenced after taking train with live bombs

Tropical nights recorded in several parts of Sweden, more expected to come

The heat remains over Sweden and the night before Thursday was tropical in many places.

Train services between Gothenburg and Borås resume after three-week closure

After three weeks, the train line between Gothenburg and Borås is open again, the Swedish Transport Administration announces. The long closure has affected train traffic between Gothenburg and Stockholm, among other places.

Swedish Transport Administration warns of challenging day as heat disrupts trains across Sweden

Sun kinks and bleeding asphalt continue to cause problems in summer traffic. SJ has canceled several departures - other trains are running at reduced speed. "We have a challenging day ahead of us," says the Swedish Transport Administration's press spokesperson Peter Jonsson.

Navigation error caused canal boat Juno to run aground outside Trosa

The canal boat Juno, which ran aground on Tuesday outside Trosa, needs to be repaired and cannot continue, according to the CEO of the shipping company Göta Kanal.

Gothia Cup introduces World Cup-style water breaks in the heat

Gothia Cup reacts to the heat in Gothenburg. The youth tournament follows the World Cup and introduces water breaks.

Sam Larsson returns to IFK Göteborg as club battles relegation fight

Sam Larsson returns to Swedish football and will play for IFK Göteborg.

Suspicion that emergency exits were blocked in deadly Bangkok pub fire

It remains unclear what triggered a catastrophic fire at a pub in northern Bangkok on Sunday. Around 30 people died in the inferno. Identification of the victims is still ongoing, but there is no information about Swedes.

Sweden win European League after stunning comeback against Slovenia

Sweden staged a powerful comeback in the second leg against Slovenia in the European League final. The blue-and-yellow women's volleyball team turned a 0-2 deficit into a 3-2 victory and secured the title.

Red-light violation causes train delays between Gothenburg and Stockholm

One of five railway tracks between Gothenburg and Stockholm was closed to traffic during the morning until 10 a.m. The reason: a train driver had run a red light.

Swedish study says gut flora in stool tests could help predict type 2 diabetes risk

Stool tests may one day become a new way to identify people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a large Swedish study.

NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne surveillance, replacing AWACS

NATO selects Saab's Globaleye for its future airborne surveillance of air, sea and land. The up to ten Globaleye planes will, among other things, be able to detect missile attacks in time.

Flower shops and galleries seek alcohol permits after food rule change

A flower shop, a clothing store and a gallery are among those who want to serve beer and wine after the food requirement was lifted. However, applications in several places have so far been fewer than expected.

Actor Weiron Holmberg has died at 91

Actor Weiron Holmberg has died, his family confirms to several media outlets. He was 91 years old.

AIK turns classic match around to beat IFK Göteborg 2-1 in Allsvenskan

IFK Göteborg's dismal home record stands. The classic match against AIK in the Allsvenskan ended in a 2-1 loss. "It's a great feeling. I'm just happy for the team," says Axel Kouame to TV4 after his first goal in an AIK shirt.

Luke Combs draws record crowd at Ullevi in Gothenburg, organizer says

Luke Combs did the biggest country concert in the Nordics ever, according to the organizer.

Swedish municipalities aim for climate neutrality by 2030, but many are missing their targets

Nearly 50 Swedish municipalities want to lead the way in climate work. But few, if any, seem to be achieving their ambitious goals. It is fairly easy to set a strategy or goals, but implementing them is much more difficult, says Professor Sara Gustafsson.

Linus Weissbach leaves Frölunda for SKA St. Petersburg in KHL move

Swedish ice hockey player Linus Weissbach is set to play in Russia. The 28-year-old has signed with SKA St. Petersburg, the club wrote on social media.

Bird strike forces Linköping-Amsterdam flight to land in Gothenburg

An aircraft traveling from Linköping to Amsterdam collided with birds during takeoff and had to land at Landvetter in Gothenburg, writes Corren.

Two arrested after fire destroys apartment in Gothenburg’s Bergsjön

One apartment has been completely destroyed and another damaged in a severe fire in Bergsjön in northeastern Gothenburg, writes Göteborgs-Posten.

Self-driving bus permit revoked after tram crash in Gothenburg

The self-driving bus that collided with a tram in central Gothenburg at the end of May will have its permit revoked, Göteborgs-Posten writes.