Many Swedes are looking to Black Friday for bargains. But thousands of products sold online have risen in price ahead of the sale, according to a survey by Prisjakt. “This could mean that Black Friday discounts are not as good as they appear,” says the site’s expert, Isabella Ahmadi.
BusinessSocial Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson does not intend to cooperate or negotiate with a government made up of the Moderates, Liberals, Christian Democrats and Centre Party. “Such a government would take office with the support of the Sweden Democrats,” she writes on social media.
Swedish politicsSeveral world leaders have commented on the attack in Kraków, Poland, in which at least six people were killed. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson have expressed their condolences.
WorldAs recently as 2024, Rosengård won its 14th Swedish Championship title. This year, the Malmö team is in danger of being relegated from the Swedish women’s top division. After a 0-2 home defeat to Hammarby, everything will be decided in the final round.
FootballA host of analysts warn that AI will outcompete entire professional groups. But so far, Sweden’s labor market seems to have weathered the technology, and some jobs are standing firm. If you are very afraid of uncertainty, there are some safe bets, says Oskar Nordström Skans, a professor of economics at Uppsala University.
TechnologyAs the gaming industry faces a tough time, Crossbridge is entering the market. Its first release is a game based on the Moomin classic *Moominsummer Madness*. “We’re sticking very close to the book,” says CEO Ola Nilsson.
EntertainmentThe key location for support to Ukraine will be protected by 100 Swedish soldiers starting in December. Air defence soldier Ville, from the Lv 6 regiment in Halmstad, will celebrate both his 22nd birthday and Christmas Eve in Rzeszów, Poland, 90 kilometres from the Ukrainian border.
SwedenPeggy Gou will perform in Stockholm on December 11.
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