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Two Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in Gothenburg’s Majorna District

Two people were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of murdering a man in his 20s in Gothenburg’s Majorna district on Thursday.

Joel Lundqvist’s No. 20 jersey raised to the rafters as Frölunda icon fights back tears

Frölunda icon Joel Lundqvist’s No. 20 jersey is raised to the rafters ahead of the SHL match against Skellefteå. “It’s an unreal but absolutely fantastic feeling to be standing here today,” Lundqvist says in front of a packed Scandinavium.

Woman reports suspected group rape in Torslanda, Gothenburg; no arrests made

Police are investigating a suspected rape outdoors in Torslanda, Gothenburg. According to the police, a woman flagged down a patrol and reported that several people had raped her.

Sweden Awards SEK 9.3 Billion for Carbon Capture at Three Waste Incinerators

Three waste incineration companies will receive a total of SEK 9.3 billion (about $890 million) to build facilities that capture carbon dioxide before it is released through chimneys.

Veronica Maggio Receives This Year’s Ulla Billquist Scholarship

An artist whose music has become the “soundtrack to many people’s lives” has received this year’s Ulla Billquist scholarship.

Idol Favorite Saga Uvemark Says She’s Taking Nothing for Granted as Live Shows Begin

Saga Uvemark is the clear favorite as “Idol” on TV4 enters its live-show phase on Saturday. “I’m very happy and grateful. But I’m not taking anything for granted,” she says.

Police Investigate Suspected Murder After Person Found Dead in Gothenburg Home

Police have cordoned off parts of the Western Cemetery in Gothenburg and are simultaneously carrying out an operation at an address in Majorna, GP (a Swedish newspaper) was first to report.

Derailed work vehicle disrupts train services between Stockholm and Gothenburg until Thursday evening

Train services between Stockholm and Gothenburg will be disrupted until 5 p.m. Thursday, Sveriges Radio’s traffic desk reports.

Lydia Sandgren Receives 300,000-Kronor Cultural Scholarship from Stena Foundation

Lydia Sandgren receives a 300,000-kronor (about $28,600) scholarship from the Stena Foundation. She is one of four cultural workers to receive this year's scholarships.

Bob Dylan to Play Gothenburg Concert as His Art Goes on Display at Gallery

Bob Dylan is heading to Sweden for a concert at Scandinavium next week. At the same time, his art will be exhibited in Gothenburg.

Brommaflyg to Launch Twice-Weekly Malmö–Visby Flights in March

Brommaflyg will begin flying the Malmö–Visby route on March 25 next year. Flights will operate twice a week, on Fridays and Sundays, the company said in a press release.

HPV Vaccination Before Pregnancy Linked to Lower Risk of Premature Birth, Study Finds

HPV vaccination appears to provide benefits beyond cancer protection. Women vaccinated before pregnancy appear to have a lower risk of giving birth prematurely. The protection is particularly strong among those vaccinated before age 17, says Jiayao Lei, one of the researchers behind a new study.

Nathalie Björn Says Roof at Solna Stadium Can Make It Hard to Breathe Ahead of Sweden’s World Cup Playoff

Warm and comfortable for the audience, but the experience will be different for the players under a roof at the national stadium in Solna. “Like a room full of people, but there’s no AC,” says center back Nathalie Björn ahead of the World Cup playoff return leg against Lithuania.

Priscilla Presley says Elvis would be amazed by his enduring popularity 50 years after his death

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death. But interest in the rock star is still as strong as ever, according to his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley. Elvis would never have believed it if he were still alive, she says.

16 artists advance to Idol’s weekly finals this fall

The auditions are over, and it is now clear which 16 hopeful artists will advance to compete on “Idol” this fall.

Nickelback to Play Gothenburg Concert on July 11

Nickelback is coming to Sweden to play a concert in Gothenburg. The Canadian rock band will perform at Scandinavium on July 11 next year.

Nobel Prize Winner Anne Carson Blends Ancient Poetry With Her Own Work to Make It Glow

This year’s Nobel Prize winner is a passionate classicist who brings ancient poetry to life with her own. Drawing on fragments of ancient poems, Anne Carson aims to write poetry that glows.

Women lead betting on this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature as Can Xue and Anne Carson top the odds

Most people expect the Nobel Prize in Literature to go to a woman - but who? Chinese author Can Xue and Canadian author Anne Carson are the favorites among those betting on this year’s laureate.

Mother charged after three-year-old is found alone on balcony for hours in Luleå

A woman in Luleå is facing charges after her three-year-old son was left alone for several hours. A relative found the boy crying on the balcony, according to local media.

Iggy Malmborg to become artistic director of Gothenburg’s Folkteatern in 2028

Iggy Malmborg will succeed Frida Röhl as artistic director of Folkteatern (Gothenburg’s city theatre). He wants to carry on her legacy. “This is incredibly new, but I’m very excited,” he says.

Nobel Prize in Literature Predictions: Experts Expect a More Unpredictable Choice This Year

László Krasznahorkai was an “obvious” Nobel Prize choice. This year, experts seem more uncertain about what the Swedish Academy (the body that awards the Nobel Prize in Literature) is thinking ahead of Thursday’s announcement. It could well be a more unpredictable, surprising choice this year, says Lina Kalmteg, literature editor at Sveriges Radio (Swedish public radio).

Residents Evacuated After Suspicious Object Found in Gothenburg Rubbish Room, Police Say It Was Not Dangerous