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Top news14 Jul

Swedish rock pioneer Little Gerhard dies at 92

One of Sweden's first great rock kings has died. Little Gerhard was 92.

Entertainment

10 Jul

Carl Johan De Geer wins Gannevik Scholarship for his film art at 88

Just in time for his 88th birthday, Carl Johan De Geer is receiving this year’s Gannevik Scholarship for his film art, “which for more than six decades has teased, amused and challenged.” “I’m going to celebrate with steak frites! It makes me very happy that my films are getting attention,” says the multi-artist.

TV & film

9 Jul

Man in his 30s dies in drowning accident at swimming area near Hestra, Sweden

A man in his 30s has died in a drowning accident at a swimming area in Gislaved municipality, police say.

Sweden

6 Jul

Two men sentenced to nine years each for robbing elderly women in their homes

The men targeted elderly women and robbed them in their homes. Now the duo have been sentenced to nine years in prison each.

Crime

1 Jul

Severe water shortages continue in southern Sweden as groundwater levels remain low in Skåne

The tough water situation in parts of the country continues. We continue to see low groundwater levels in Skåne, among others, even with wet weather. The trend will continue during the summer, says Eva Hellstrand, groundwater expert at the Geological Survey of Sweden, SGU.

Sweden

1 Jul

Public Transport Fares Cut Across Most Swedish Regions for Six Months

Now it will be cheaper to take public transport for six months. At least 16 of the country's 21 regions are cutting fares, according to a survey conducted by TT. "I'm happy that prices will be reduced, but the problem is that we haven't had time to prepare. Now we risk increased congestion," says Jakop Dalunde (MP), regional councillor for transport in Stockholm.

Sweden