Man dies in house fire in Hylte
A man has died after a fire at a villa in Hylte, the police say on their website.
Sweden
Gothenburg gets direct train to Berlin on Oslo-Berlin route
In two years, Norwegian Vy will start running direct trains from Oslo to Berlin - with stops in Trollhättan, Gothenburg, Halmstad, Helsingborg, Lund, and Malmö.
Sweden
Red-necked nightjar guided by the moon
Moonlight is crucial for the migratory bird red-necked nightjar, a new study from Lund University shows. The study shows how vulnerable nocturnal animals are to changes in the light environment, according to the researchers.
Sweden
Heat shock awaits on Valborg as Walpurgis Day and May Day bring temperatures above 20 degrees and a pollen surge
The King will have glorious weather on his 80th birthday. The spring heat will hit with full force on Walpurgis Day and May Day. Expect temperatures above 20 degrees, up to 25 in some places - and a pollen surge. Basically the whole country will be affected, says Kjell Lund, meteorologist on duty at SMHI.
Sweden
Government gives green light for two new tracks between Lund and Hässleholm
The government has given the green light for two new tracks between Hässleholm and Lund, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced at a press conference in Malmö.
Politics
Man arrested on suspicion of aggravated arson in Hjärup apartment building fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated arson in an apartment building in Hjärup, P4 Malmöhus reports.
Sweden
How the nightingale crosses the Sahara
A tiny nightingale weighing 25 grams must recharge its energy reserves to complete a flight across the Sahara. Researchers in Lund have taken a closer look at how long-distance journeys work.
Sweden
Man arrested on suspicion of aggravated arson after Hjärup apartment building fire
The roof of an apartment building in Hjärup, Skåne, has collapsed after a fire broke out on Monday evening. A man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated arson, P4 Malmöhus reports.
Sweden
SVT's Antikrundan is coming to Västerås, Karlstad, Gothenburg, Kalmar and Lund this summer
Five selected cities will be visited by SVT's classic "Antikrundan" this summer.
Entertainment
Refugee writer Bisan Edwan allowed to stay in Lund
Lund Municipality is backing down and is not canceling its collaboration with Palestinian sanctuary writer Bisan Edwan.
Entertainment
Woman in her 70s found dead in Lund - man arrested on suspicion of murder
A woman in her 70s has been found dead by police in Lund. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Sweden
Fertilizer and diesel price shock hits hard-pressed farmers
Pressure on grain prices and the worst winter damage to autumn sowing in perhaps 15 years are taking their toll on Swedish farmers. On top of that, they are now facing a price shock for fertilizer and diesel, warns Johannes Åkerblom, crop cultivation manager at Lantmännen.
Business
Electoral fallout in Liberals after new line on Sweden Democrats - Mohamsson's demands
Liberals are now agonizing in many quarters about having to campaign for the party's new SD line. Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson demands full loyalty at the national level. "If you are on the parliamentary list, you cannot have a different opinion," she says.
Politics
Spectacular Mickey Mouse find gets new life as statue at Uppåkra
The ancient find in Uppåkra, Skåne, which became global news because of its resemblance to Mickey Mouse, has been given new life as a statue.
Entertainment
Swedish satellites are built here - boom for space industry
Space has become a billion-dollar industry employing more than a thousand people. In factories in Kista and Linköping, among others, technical marvels are being assembled to be placed into orbit.
Sweden
No decision on Bissan Edwan's sanctuary scholarship in Lund
There will be no decision on Thursday to end author Bissan Edwan's sanctuary scholarship in Lund, Sydsvenskan reports.
Entertainment
Lund sanctuary program criticized after decision to end Bissan Edwan's scholarship early
The announcement by Lund politicians to end the sanctuary program early for Palestinian author Bissan Edwan has been criticized by the Swedish Writers' Association and the Swedish Writers' Center.
Entertainment
Train stop between Malmö and Gothenburg after accident outside Landskrona
Train traffic between Kävlinge and Ramlösa has been halted after an accident outside Landskrona. This affects people traveling between Malmö and Gothenburg.
Sweden
Lund breaks with sanctuary writer after politicians say border crossed
The political leadership of Lund's Culture and Leisure Committee wants to terminate author Bissan Edwan's sanctuary scholarship prematurely.
Entertainment
Sweden qualified for the European Championship after easily beating Serbia
Four wins out of four means the Swedish women's handball team has qualified for the European Championship playoffs. Sweden won convincingly 27–22 at home against Serbia.
Sports
The European Championship playoffs are close - Hagman over 1,000 goals
The European Women's Handball Championship finals in December have never been so spread out. Five nations are hosting - Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Turkey.
Sports