Woman in her 60s found dead in Ludvika home, man arrested on suspicion of murder
Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
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Andreas Almgren hailed after winning New York Marathon on debut: ‘Actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
Sports
New Trapdoor Spider Species Discovered on Island Near Mauritius, Scientists Say
Scientists are “completely stunned” after a new species of spider was discovered on an island belonging to Mauritius, the BBC reports.
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Gothenburg derby halted after unrest in stands, several arrested
The Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was stopped after unrest broke out in the stands.
Football
Växjö Fire Head Coach Björn Hellkvist After Poor Start to SHL Season
Växjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockey
10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Motocross Accident Near Kalmar, Admitted to Intensive Care
A ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
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Andreas Almgren Wins New York Marathon in Stunning Debut, Qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Andreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Sports
Hammarby thrash Uppsala 7-0, but Häcken can clinch the title on Monday
Hammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
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Woman in her 60s found dead in Ludvika home, man arrested on suspicion of murder
Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
Crime10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Motocross Accident Near Kalmar, Admitted to Intensive Care
A ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
Sweden
Ida Gabrielsson: Left Party Will Not Back Down on Demand to Join Government
The Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politics
Amazon Rainforest Now Emits More Carbon Dioxide Than It Absorbs, Study Finds
After decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
Sweden
Crustacean Scent Could Warn of Toxic Algal Blooms Up to Seven Weeks in Advance
The scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
Sweden
Man in His 20s Detained on Suspicion of Rape in Umeå
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
Crime
49 Days After Sweden’s Election, What Happens Next in the Government Formation Process?
Seven weeks have passed since election day. Here are the developments in the government formation process - and what is happening now.
Swedish politics
Political Scientist Says By-Election Threat Could Push Swedish Parties to Break Deadlock
The Speaker's announcement that he would try the C leader as prime minister has been met with criticism. The parties are upset and surprised, and so on, but the important thing is that there will be a vote, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
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Fighting Forces More Than 300,000 People to Flee Their Homes in Yemen, UN Says
The flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
Conflicts
325 Arrested at London Protest in Support of Banned Palestine Action Group
British police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
Conflicts
French prosecutors open attempted murder investigation after Molotov cocktail attack on gendarmes in Paris
French prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
World
Portuguese Police Clash With Housing Protesters as Camps Are Cleared in Lisbon and Porto
Portuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
Conflicts
Germany calls for harsh punishments after violence at Gen Z protests
Violence broke out in several places in Germany in connection with large demonstrations on Saturday. There are now calls for harsh punishments for those responsible. The rioters and looters will be identified and held accountable. This violence must be met with harsh punishments, says Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
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Construction Jobs Rise 22% as Sweden’s Labour Market Shows Signs of Recovery
Demand for construction workers and several other traditional blue-collar workers is now rising sharply, new figures show. “An incredibly positive sign that the labour market is recovering,” says Anita Rae of Jobbsafari. White-collar workers are faring worse.
Business
Trump Says Taiwan Agreed to Buy 30% of Alaska Pipeline Gas for 20 Years
US President Donald Trump claims that Taiwan has agreed to buy 30 percent of the gas transported through a planned pipeline in Alaska.
Business
South Korea’s Kospi rebounds 1.8% after two days of sharp losses, Asian markets mixed
South Korea's Kospi is turning higher after a shaky start to the trading week. Meanwhile, several Asian stock markets are hovering around zero.
Business
Anthropic Warns AI Worms Could Spread Through Smart Home Devices, but Researcher Says Risk Is Distant
AI models could be months away from being able to self-replicate through smart home devices, US AI company Anthropic warns in a report. But AI researcher Sverker Janson says smaller versions of AI models that could fit in a smart microwave, for example, are too sluggish to cause any harm.
Technology
Bank of America Fined More Than $1.2 Billion for Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations
The US Treasury Department is fining Bank of America more than $1.2 billion for alleged violations of money laundering laws and sanctions, CNBC reports.
Business
Wall Street falls slightly as major banks report mixed earnings results
Trading on Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday, as the reporting season got off to a mixed start for the major banks.
Business
Nvidia to Announce $2 Billion in New European Investments Next Week, Jensen Huang Says
Nvidia will announce investments worth billions of dollars in Europe next week, including during a visit to Sweden, CEO and founder Jensen Huang said.
Business
Volvo Recalls 234,000 EX30 Electric Cars Over Headrest Safety Risk
Volvo Cars is recalling 234,000 EX30 electric cars worldwide. Around 15,000 car owners in Sweden are affected, according to the automotive website Carup.
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Andreas Almgren hailed after winning New York Marathon on debut: ‘Actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
SportsGothenburg derby halted after unrest in stands, several arrested
The Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was stopped after unrest broke out in the stands.
FootballVäxjö Fire Head Coach Björn Hellkvist After Poor Start to SHL Season
Växjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
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Andreas Almgren Wins New York Marathon in Stunning Debut, Qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Andreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SportsHammarby thrash Uppsala 7-0, but Häcken can clinch the title on Monday
Hammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
Football
Swedish Men’s Curling Team Wins European Championship Bronze in 6–4 Victory Over Czech Republic
Team Oskar Eriksson bounced back immediately after losing in the semifinals. The Swedish men won the bronze medal match against hosts the Czech Republic, 6–4.
Sports
Truls Möregårdh loses semifinal thriller to Patrick Franziska, misses Montpellier final
Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh will not defend his title at the World Tour event in Montpellier. The Swedish world No. 4 lost 3–4 to Germany’s Patrick Franziska in the semifinals in a dramatic match.
Sports
Hammarby beat Malmö to go top of Allsvenskan, putting pressure on Sirius in title race
Hammarby puts pressure on Sirius in the Allsvenskan title race. “Bajen” came from behind to beat Malmö FF 2-1 away and move top of the table, at least for a few days. “It was a stressful match,” match-winner Montader Madjed told TV4.
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David Druid to Take Break From Swedish Radio’s Morgonpasset i P3 After Videos Surface
Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
Entertainment
Heat director Michael Mann taken to hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Los Angeles shooting range
American film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & film
Linda Johansson’s Smoke wins the Children’s Radio Book Prize
The year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
Entertainment
Heidi Klum Wows at Her Halloween Party as a Giant Severed Hand
Heidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
Entertainment
Married at First Sight XL asks Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman to leave mid-season
There has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & film
Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
Music
Olivia Colman to receive Stockholm Achievement Award 2026
Oscar-winning British actress Olivia Colman will receive the Stockholm Achievement Award 2026 and attend the Stockholm International Film Festival for Wicker's Nordic premiere. The darkly humorous love story also features Alexander Skarsgård, Gustav Lindh, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day falls on Halloween in 2026
Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in Sweden
Skogskyrkogården’s 2026 programme and opening details
In Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in Sweden
Sweden Now Has the World’s Most Powerful Passport, New Ranking Shows.
Sweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
Sweden
Strawberries will be extra expensive for Midsummer celebrations
There are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
Sweden
Swedish pick and mix candy Conquers the USA
Swedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in Sweden
Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs
Sweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
Sweden
K-Pop Fever Hits Stockholm: Gröna Lund Unveils Vibrant “K-Street” for 2026 Season
STOCKHOLM - A burst of neon, music and Korean pop culture is set to transform one of Sweden’s most iconic amusement parks this summer. Gröna Lund has introduced “K-Street,” a limited-edition, K-pop-inspired zone opening exclusively for the 2026 season.
Living in Sweden
Spring warmth tempts to tire change - but it can be too early
When the sun comes out and the temperature rises, many drivers are eager to switch to summer tires. But those who hurry too much can both break the law and be forced to make an expensive double change.
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Business
Top news
Construction Jobs Rise 22% as Sweden’s Labour Market Shows Signs of Recovery
Demand for construction workers and several other traditional blue-collar workers is now rising sharply, new figures show. “An incredibly positive sign that the labour market is recovering,” says Anita Rae of Jobbsafari. White-collar workers are faring worse.
BusinessSouth Korea’s Kospi rebounds 1.8% after two days of sharp losses, Asian markets mixed
South Korea's Kospi is turning higher after a shaky start to the trading week. Meanwhile, several Asian stock markets are hovering around zero.
BusinessAnthropic Warns AI Worms Could Spread Through Smart Home Devices, but Researcher Says Risk Is Distant
AI models could be months away from being able to self-replicate through smart home devices, US AI company Anthropic warns in a report. But AI researcher Sverker Janson says smaller versions of AI models that could fit in a smart microwave, for example, are too sluggish to cause any harm.
TechnologyBank of America Fined More Than $1.2 Billion for Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations
The US Treasury Department is fining Bank of America more than $1.2 billion for alleged violations of money laundering laws and sanctions, CNBC reports.
BusinessWall Street falls slightly as major banks report mixed earnings results
Trading on Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday, as the reporting season got off to a mixed start for the major banks.
BusinessNvidia to Announce $2 Billion in New European Investments Next Week, Jensen Huang Says
Nvidia will announce investments worth billions of dollars in Europe next week, including during a visit to Sweden, CEO and founder Jensen Huang said.
BusinessVolvo Recalls 234,000 EX30 Electric Cars Over Headrest Safety Risk
Volvo Cars is recalling 234,000 EX30 electric cars worldwide. Around 15,000 car owners in Sweden are affected, according to the automotive website Carup.
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