The European football governing body Uefa has demanded answers to 42 questions about the governance of Fifa and several controversies. A few hours before the deadline, it had yet to receive a response.
FootballRussia has formally withdrawn from the European Convention against Torture, The Kyiv Independent reports.
ConflictsThe trading week has started on an upswing on the New York Stock Exchange, driven by falling oil prices. Apple, the world’s most valuable listed company, is down ahead of its quarterly report this evening.
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US President Donald Trump promises to “protect” Elon Musk if Democrats investigate the tech billionaire after the midterm elections.
World politicsNina Koppang took a break from handball earlier this year to focus on her mental health. Now she has been selected for the European Championship and is ready to return to the national team.
SportsSeveral major sponsors are now protesting Russia’s participation in the Ice Hockey World Championship. Swedish company AJ has decided to remove its logos. “It’s a very sad decision,” CEO Enock Johansson told TV4.
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The EU and the UK are working to strengthen defence cooperation ahead of the November summit, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
ConflictsA person has been found dead after a fire at a villa in Kramfors on Monday morning.
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A person has been found dead after a fire at a villa in Kramfors on Monday morning.
SwedenA sports shop in Jönköping was targeted in a brazen burglary on Monday night. The thieves broke in through the roof and hoisted about 20 bicycles through the hole, police said.
CrimeA Chinese citizen has been arrested on suspicion of photographing protected military sites in Stockholm, Expressen reports.
CrimePolice and emergency services were called to Fosie Prison in Malmö on Monday after a letter containing an unknown powder arrived. By 2 p.m., the danger had passed.
CrimeA 16-year-old Norwegian citizen has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison for preparing to commit murder, P4 Östergötland reports.
CrimeFour people have been sentenced to life imprisonment after a man was shot dead with a machine gun in front of several witnesses on Hisingen in Gothenburg last year, Göteborgs-Posten reports.
CrimeA girl has been injured after being attacked by a moose in a residential area in Trollhättan, P4 Väst reports.
SwedenFour people have been sentenced to long prison terms by Gothenburg District Court for, among other things, handling large quantities of hand grenades.
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Russia has formally withdrawn from the European Convention against Torture, The Kyiv Independent reports.
ConflictsUS President Donald Trump promises to “protect” Elon Musk if Democrats investigate the tech billionaire after the midterm elections.
World politicsThe EU and the UK are working to strengthen defence cooperation ahead of the November summit, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
ConflictsA series of high-stakes races are taking place in the US midterm elections. The contests expected to determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate are especially worth watching:
World politicsHe has been hailed as a savior of democracy and praised by the environmental movement. On the other hand, Lula da Silva is accused of corruption and criticized for pushing for oil drilling. The newly elected president faces many challenges after unexpectedly defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the election. Many votes were a vote against Bolsonaro rather than a vote for Lula, says Professor Andrés Rivarola.
World politicsBelgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has submitted his resignation after budget negotiations broke down. King Philippe has not yet accepted it.
World politicsSixty-six of the 69 victims of last week’s train crash in Spain have been identified. Most of them were Spanish citizens.
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The trading week has started on an upswing on the New York Stock Exchange, driven by falling oil prices. Apple, the world’s most valuable listed company, is down ahead of its quarterly report this evening.
BusinessDanish shoe manufacturer Ecco is closing two factories, one in Portugal and one in Vietnam. The move means 2,400 employees will leave the company, Ecco says in a press release.
BusinessRising inflation worldwide does not seem to be affecting the beauty industry. Estée Lauder is the latest beauty company to report strong results.
BusinessThe industry unions are demanding a 3.9 percent wage increase in a one-year agreement, they announced at a press conference. Tough negotiations with employers lie ahead. “Anything can happen, and we have to be prepared for that,” says IF Metall chair Marie Nilsson.
BusinessYears of “overcompensation” for electricity grid companies have unnecessarily pushed up grid charges for Swedish businesses and households, according to the Energy Markets Inspectorate (Ei). It has now developed a new method to limit the scope for future fee increases.
BusinessMany analysts warn that AI will outcompete entire professional groups. But so far, the Swedish 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, professor of economics at Uppsala University.
TechnologyLord Moyne has died at the age of 96. In Sweden, he became known as the face of the high-profile Trustor affair in the late 1990s.
BusinessElectric cars are taking an increasing share of the market. In October, more than half of all newly registered passenger cars were electric.
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The European football governing body Uefa has demanded answers to 42 questions about the governance of Fifa and several controversies. A few hours before the deadline, it had yet to receive a response.
FootballNina Koppang took a break from handball earlier this year to focus on her mental health. Now she has been selected for the European Championship and is ready to return to the national team.
SportsSeveral major sponsors are now protesting Russia’s participation in the Ice Hockey World Championship. Swedish company AJ has decided to remove its logos. “It’s a very sad decision,” CEO Enock Johansson told TV4.
Ice hockeyJohanna Bundsen is the world's best handball goalkeeper, according to coaches, media and fans from around the world.
SportsUnder the regulations, Russia should take Ukraine's place in the Ice Hockey World Championship. But Finnish sources say that will not happen. Ukraine will not be removed from the tournament, prominent figure Kalervo Kummola told Ilta-Sanomat.
Ice hockeyWayne Gretzky’s 40-year-old NHL scoring record is said to be impossible to beat. No one seems to have told Connor McDavid. He’s dominating the NHL right now, says Håkan Loob.
Ice hockeyVictor Stjernborg of Skellefteå and Filip Eriksson of Luleå have been called up to Tre Kronor's squad for this week's four-nation tournament.
Ice hockey“Germany may withdraw from hosting next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. We must, of course, consider that possibility,” Frank H. Lutz, CEO of the German Ice Hockey Association, told MagentaTV.
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Alex Schulman's much-talked-about directorial debut about a class trip gone wrong is getting a theatrical release. It's also time for the final season of the acclaimed German series "Babylon Berlin." Here are this week's movies and series.
TV & filmThe enthusiasts behind Ställbergs Gruva (Ställberg Mine) receive a scholarship of 150,000 kronor (about $14,300) from the Visual Arts Foundation.
EntertainmentThe return of the Parthenon sculptures from Britain must be included in any talks about closer relations between London and EU countries, Greece says.
EntertainmentSoon, you will have to log in to watch SVT Play, Dagens Media reports.
TV & filmThe Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities “sees strong reasons” for reconsidering the rental model for cultural properties.
EntertainmentThe axe Jack Nicholson uses to chop through a hotel room door in the 1980 horror classic “The Shining” may have a new home.
EntertainmentCzech television is withdrawing from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing budget cuts and the competition’s production demands.
MusicIggy Malmborg will succeed Frida Röhl as artistic director of Folkteatern (Gothenburg’s city theatre). He wants to carry on her legacy. “This is incredibly new, but I’m very excited,” he says.
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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 SwedenIn 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 SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere 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.
SwedenSwedish 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 SwedenSweden 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.
SwedenSTOCKHOLM - 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 SwedenWhen 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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Alex Schulman's much-talked-about directorial debut about a class trip gone wrong is getting a theatrical release. It's also time for the final season of the acclaimed German series "Babylon Berlin." Here are this week's movies and series.
TV & filmThe return of the Parthenon sculptures from Britain must be included in any talks about closer relations between London and EU countries, Greece says.
EntertainmentSoon, you will have to log in to watch SVT Play, Dagens Media reports.
TV & filmThe Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities “sees strong reasons” for reconsidering the rental model for cultural properties.
EntertainmentThe axe Jack Nicholson uses to chop through a hotel room door in the 1980 horror classic “The Shining” may have a new home.
EntertainmentCzech television is withdrawing from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing budget cuts and the competition’s production demands.
MusicIggy Malmborg will succeed Frida Röhl as artistic director of Folkteatern (Gothenburg’s city theatre). He wants to carry on her legacy. “This is incredibly new, but I’m very excited,” he says.
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