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Bert Karlsson’s Show ‘Bara hits’ Returns for a Longer Sweden Tour Next Year

A shorter tour this spring gave us something to look forward to. Now it is clear that the show “Bara hits,” based on Bert Karlsson’s life as a record label executive, will return for a larger tour of Sweden next year.

Bryan Adams Announces Three Concerts in Sweden This Spring

Bryan Adams will make no fewer than three stops in Sweden on his European tour this spring. The Canadian rock musician will visit Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm.

Police make seizure at Pokémon fair in Gothenburg

The police have had an operation in connection with a Pokémon fair in Gothenburg, reports Expressen. We have checked a collection and made seizures there, says Johan Håkansson, police spokesman, to the newspaper.

Pilots’ Association Says Fatal Tjörn Ship Crash Was Completely Unique

The pilot is being sentenced together with the master after the fatal ship accident off Tjörn this summer. Ronny Löf, chairman of the Pilots' Association, believes the court is making a "new interpretation" of the pilot's responsibility. This is a completely normal pilotage that has gone terribly wrong, he says.

Alex Warren to play Gothenburg’s Frihamnen Arena on June 12 next summer

World star Alex Warren is coming to Sweden next summer. On June 12, the American artist will perform at Frihamnen Arena in Gothenburg.

Riksbank sees risk of high inflation, signals rate hikes before year-end

The Swedish Central Bank's Executive Board agrees that it is soon time to start tightening the Swedish economy with a higher policy rate to curb inflationary pressure, according to the minutes from the interest rate meeting in Gothenburg last week.

Moa Romanova’s mobile game blocked by Apple without explanation

Moa Romanova's mobile game "A walk through Kramfors" has been blocked by Apple - without explanation, writes DN.

Hanna Ferm makes acting debut in SVT’s new restaurant soap Hunger

Hanna Ferm has a role in SVT's new restaurant soap opera "Hunger". It is the artist's first acting job. "I want to challenge myself," she says.

Care home staff filmed resident and shared clip in chat group

A resident with cognitive impairment at a care home in Gothenburg was filmed by staff. The clip was then shared in a staff chat group, Göteborgs-Posten reports.

Gothenburg Book Fair draws more than 106,000 visitors this year

The interest in the Gothenburg Book Fair this year appears to have been great - the number of registered visits reached over 106,000. Over a hundred thousand. It is a fantastic milestone for us, says Oskar Ekström, director of the Gothenburg Book Fair.

Stefan Holm apologizes after assaulting journalist, says he will seek professional help

Stefan Holm physically attacked journalist Emil Persson at the Gothenburg Book Fair. He is now apologizing and saying he will seek professional help.

Vincenzo Latronico’s Perfection, the novel inspired by a classic that became a global success

No one thought that “Perfection” would be a worldwide success - least of all the author Vincenzo Latronico. “I had not managed to finish a book in nine years, I was in lockdown in Berlin, had been diagnosed with a serious illness and started writing the book mostly as a way to keep myself busy,” he says.

SR after Holm assault report: Of course, it's not good

Olympic gold medalist and expert commentator Stefan Holm is suspected of assaulting journalist Emil Persson during the Gothenburg Book Fair. Now Sveriges Radio is commenting on the incident. "Of course, it's not good," Radiosporten director Tobias Rosvall tells Aftonbladet.

Publisher shocked as Book Fair cancels Stefan Holm after attack on journalist

The book fair is cancelling Stefan Holm's participation on Sunday. The reason is the former high jumper's physical attack on journalist Emil Persson, which has led to a police report.

Three injured in Högsbo crash after vehicle overturns, two seriously hurt

Man taken into custody after spitting red liquid on Israeli flag at Gothenburg Book Fair

A man at the Gothenburg Book Fair has been taken into custody after he spat red liquid on an Israeli flag at the Sweden-Israel Friendship Association's stand.

Lena Furberg wins Swedish Comics Academy’s top Adamson award for Mulle comics

Mulle's "mother" receives the Swedish Comics Academy's top award, the Adamson statuette. Lena Furberg is awarded for "an outstanding life's work" that has captured the "everyday life and magic" of stable life.

Bookbeat names Katarina Wennstam and Viveca Sten among top Swedish crime winners

Katarina Wennstam received the award for Swedish crime writer of the year, and “The Border Crosser” by Viveca Sten was named Swedish crime book of the year when Bookbeat presented its annual awards at the Book Fair.

Jamaica Kincaid receives standing ovation at Gothenburg book fair

Quietly and with dignity, Jamaica Kincaid accepted the book fair's honorary award, The Mermaid, and was greeted with a standing ovation.

Mian Lodalen awarded ABF literary scholarship for portrayals of women with warmth and courage

Mian Lodalen is awarded ABF's literary scholarship of 100,000 kronor. She receives it because she has portrayed women with "warmth and courage" who, despite the prejudices of the outside world, dared to be themselves.

Lise Tremblay gives voice to rural Quebec, and now younger writers are following

Lise Tremblay gives voice to the rural provinces. For a long time she was alone, but after 65 she was joined by young authors who write about the same world. For the first time in my life, I am a mother.

How to get children reading again amid the reading crisis

At a time when warnings about a reading crisis are once again growing louder, the question on everyone’s lips is: How do you get children to read more? At the Gothenburg Book Fair, the young readers know what matters most.