Vasaloppet is the sports contribution in the proposal for a Swedish cultural canon, which was presented on Tuesday. Vasaloppet is a reasonable choice, says Jens Ljunggren, professor of sports history.
SportsAmanda Bohlins tactic worked when she won Cykelvasan after having sprinted past Lejla Njemcevic, from Bosnia-Herzegovina.
SportsThe heatwave continues in Europe. In Spain and Portugal, new heat records for June are being reported. In France, nearly 2,000 schools are closed and in large parts of Italy, outdoor work has been prohibited during the hottest hours.
WorldThe heat wave in southern Europe continues with unchanged strength at the beginning of the week. Over the weekend, several heat records were set. Two people are suspected to have died as a result of the heat. In Turkey, 50,000 people have been evacuated from forest fires.
WorldA woman has been taken to hospital after a car was hit by a train at a railway crossing in Mora, according to the police.
SwedenA heatwave is moving in over the country. According to SMHI, the weekend promises high-summer weather – and this year's warmest days. It will probably be pulled out one and another grill, says meteorologist Kjell Lund to TT.
SwedenThe heat record for 2025 in Sweden was beaten on Monday. It was warmest in Mora with 25.4 degrees. These temperatures are much above normal, says SMHI's meteorologist Hilda Westberg.
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