Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
Entertainment
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
Woman in her 80s dies after being hit by bus in central Lund
A woman in her 80s has died from her injuries after being hit by a bus in central Lund, police say.
Sweden
Liam Rasmussen and Moa Erlandsen Eliminated From Idol After Second Live Final
Liam Rasmussen and Moa Erlandsen were the contestants eliminated in the second live final of “Idol” on Saturday.
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Critical PHP Flaws Put Millions of Websites at Risk, Prompting Government Sites to Shut Down
Millions of websites are at risk after a serious security flaw was discovered. Several countries, including Finland, Denmark and the Netherlands, shut down several government websites on Wednesday afternoon. “This is more serious than usual,” says Johan Ahlmark of the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI).
Sweden
Ane Brun Announces Nordic Tour This Spring for Upcoming Album
Ane Brun is embarking on a major Nordic tour this spring. She will be bringing her upcoming album, "I thought we were the same".
Entertainment
Sweden Expands Tailored Support to Help Keep Young People Out of Crime
Following a successful start, a further 29 municipalities will receive tailored expert support to help prevent children and young people from becoming involved in crime. Håbo municipality in Uppland was one of the pilot municipalities, and its social services are seeing concrete results.
Sweden
My Persson and Elliot Baglivi Eliminated in Idol’s First Live Final
My Persson and Elliot Baglivi were eliminated from “Idol” in the first live final on Saturday. Theo Han Jönsson and Laban Berglin will advance in the competition.
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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.
Entertainment
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.
Entertainment
Girl Under 15 Found Responsible for Attempted Murder in School Stabbing in Sweden
A girl under 15 has been found responsible for attempted murder at an evidentiary hearing, Sydsvenskan reports.
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Nobel-winning research could lead to new treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson’s and depression
The research, which is being awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine, could pave the way for new treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and depression. It is one of the biggest breakthroughs in neuroscience, says Professor Emeritus Merab Kokaia.
Sweden
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.
Entertainment
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.
Entertainment
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
More student housing, but high rents still leave many without a place to live
The availability of student housing has increased, according to the Swedish National Union of Students (SFS). At the same time, high rents mean that many students are still without housing ahead of the fall semester.
Sweden
Bus driver no longer suspected of crime after crash in central Lund
The bus driver who crashed into a tree in central Lund on July 29 is no longer suspected of any crime. Several people were slightly injured in the accident.
Sweden
Three arrested after elderly woman in Lund loses gold in scam
Three men have been arrested after an 85-year-old woman in Lund was subjected to an age-related scam and lost gold, among other things.
Sweden
The Houthi movement’s rise from local insurgency to Yemen’s dominant power player
From a local Islamist insurgency to an authoritarian, militarized global player, the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen has undergone an astonishing transformation. In practice, it is the closest thing Yemen has to a government, says Middle East analyst Aron Lund.
World
Syria Eyes Iraq Oil Pipeline to the Mediterranean as Gulf Tensions Rise
The war between Iran and Israel and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have rocked global oil markets. Now Syria hopes to open an oil pipeline from Iraq to the Mediterranean and thereby establish itself as a force in the energy market. But the challenges are many.
World
Lund tenant forced to move after refusing landlord access to apartment
A woman in Lund had to leave her home after 39 years as a tenant after she denied her landlord access to the apartment.
Sweden
Syria and Iraq plan oil pipeline to the Mediterranean as Hormuz tensions rise
The Iran war and the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz have shaken global oil markets. Now Syria hopes to open an oil pipeline from Iraq to the Mediterranean and thereby establish itself as a player in the energy market. But the challenges are many.
World