Olivia Rodrigo to Release Her First Christmas Song, Take Me Home (4 Christmas)
Olivia Rodrigo releases her first Christmas song, the American star says on social media.
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Swedish House Prices Fell Sharply in October as Apartment Prices Rose
Villa prices fell unusually sharply in October while apartment prices rose, according to figures from SBAB and housing website Booli.
Business
Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel suffers cardiac arrest after collision in second-division match
Footballer Jesús de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in a Spanish second-division match, Marca and AS report. He was treated in an ambulance at the stadium before being taken to hospital. De Miguel is 30.
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- 15 arrested after unrest in stands leaves police and spectators injured in Gothenburg derby
- Cyberattack Disrupts Refrigerators at Ica and Coop Stores Across Europe
- David Druid to Take Break From Swedish Radio’s Morgonpasset i P3 After Videos Surface
- Andreas Almgren wins New York City Marathon on his debut, qualifies for 2028 Olympics
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Turku Says It Won’t Host 2027-28 World Juniors if Russia Is Allowed to Play
Turku will not host the 2027–2028 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships if Russia is allowed to participate, the Finnish city says on its website.
Ice hockey
Oslo District Court Rules Marius Borg Høiby Should Be Released, Prosecution Appeals
Oslo District Court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby, the “bonus prince,” should be released from detention, Norwegian media report.
World
SMHI warns of strong winds and snow in the Lapland mountains through Thursday
Very strong winds combined with snow are expected in the Lapland mountains in the coming days, SMHI warns. At times, the wind may reach storm force.
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- · BusinessSwedish industry unions to present joint wage demands ahead of 2027 bargaining round
- · SportsAndreas Almgren wins New York City Marathon on his debut, qualifies for 2028 Olympics
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Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 5,376, Mostly in Congo-Kinshasa
More than 5,300 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with the highest number of deaths recorded in Congo-Kinshasa, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
World
Michael Carrick Says He Can’t Predict His Future as Manchester United Manager Amid Pressure
Does Michael Carrick have only two games left as Manchester United manager? The Englishman has brushed off questions about whether he will be sacked. “I don't know what will happen,” he says.
Football
Autumn in SwedenForest walks, mushroom season and museum afternoonsThe forests turn gold, the crowds are gone and the museums have their new exhibitions. A good time for the cities, before the Christmas markets open.The best museums in Stockholm
City guideIllustrative photo: César Couto / UnsplashStockholm
The capital on fourteen islands, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic.Restaurants 146Cafés 44Bars 44
The listPhoto: Hanay / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0The best museums in Stockholm
The Vasa Museum, Swedish Museum of Natural History and Cosmonova and 34 more36 museumsRanked
RestaurantPhoto: whiteguide.com via Visit Sweden's national API, CC BY 4.0 (cropped), CC BY 4.0Långbro Värdshus
Come for a seasonal meal outside Stockholm’s busy city centre, with Fruängen’s 1960s architecture nearby.Stockholm
Mon 2 NovIllustrative photo: Mark Asthoff / UnsplashThe Witcher In Concert
Annexet, StockholmMusic18:30 to 23:00
Event data: Visit Stockholm, Stockholm Business Region AB (CC BY 4.0)
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SMHI warns of strong winds and snow in the Lapland mountains through Thursday
Very strong winds combined with snow are expected in the Lapland mountains in the coming days, SMHI warns. At times, the wind may reach storm force.
Sweden
Lidingö’s Controversial ‘Russian House’ Handed Back to Owner After Two Decades of Legal Battles
After more than two decades of legal wrangling, the controversial so-called “Russian house” on Lidingö, outside Stockholm, has been handed over to its owner.
Swedish politics
Musikhjälpen postpones press conference amid reports David Druid was due to be announced as presenter
Musikhjälpen's press conference this week has been postponed. According to information obtained by SVT, David Druid was due to be announced as one of the presenters.
Sweden
Person found dead after villa fire in Kramfors, missing woman’s identity unconfirmed
A person has been found dead after a fire at a villa in Kramfors on Monday morning.
Sweden
Thieves Cut Through Sports Shop Roof in Jönköping and Hoist Away 20 Bicycles
A 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.
Crime
Chinese Tourist Arrested on Suspicion of Photographing Protected Military Sites in Stockholm
A Chinese citizen has been arrested on suspicion of photographing protected military sites in Stockholm, Expressen reports.
Crime
Suspicious powder in letter sent to Malmö prison found to be harmless
Police 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.
Crime
Norwegian Teen Sentenced in Sweden for Preparing to Commit Murder, Faces Deportation
A 16-year-old Norwegian citizen has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison for preparing to commit murder, P4 Östergötland reports.
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World
Oslo District Court Rules Marius Borg Høiby Should Be Released, Prosecution Appeals
Oslo District Court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby, the “bonus prince,” should be released from detention, Norwegian media report.
WorldEbola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 5,376, Mostly in Congo-Kinshasa
More than 5,300 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with the highest number of deaths recorded in Congo-Kinshasa, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
World
Russia Formally Withdraws From European Anti-Torture Convention
Russia has formally withdrawn from the European Convention against Torture, The Kyiv Independent reports.
Conflicts
Trump vows to protect Elon Musk if Democrats win control of Congress in midterms
US President Donald Trump promises to “protect” Elon Musk if Democrats investigate the tech billionaire after the midterm elections.
World politics
EU and UK seek closer defence ties ahead of November summit
The EU and the UK are working to strengthen defence cooperation ahead of the November summit, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Conflicts
Key Senate races to watch in the US midterm elections
A 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 politics
Lula da Silva: Brazil’s new president faces corruption doubts and climate policy criticism after election win
He 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.
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Business
Swedish House Prices Fell Sharply in October as Apartment Prices Rose
Villa prices fell unusually sharply in October while apartment prices rose, according to figures from SBAB and housing website Booli.
Business
Wall Street rises as oil prices fall, while Apple slips ahead of earnings report
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.
Business
Ecco to close factories in Portugal and Vietnam, cutting 2,400 jobs amid cost-cutting drive
Danish 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.
Business
Estée Lauder raises sales forecast as beauty industry holds up despite inflation
Rising inflation worldwide does not seem to be affecting the beauty industry. Estée Lauder is the latest beauty company to report strong results.
BusinessTop news
Swedish Industry Unions Demand 3.9% Pay Rise in One-Year Deal
The 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.
BusinessTop news
New Swedish rules will slow future electricity grid fee increases, but not lower bills
Years 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.
Business
AI Has Yet to Reshape Sweden’s Job Market, but Some Graduates Face Risks
Many 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.
Technology
Lord Moyne, face of Sweden’s Trustor fraud affair, dies at 96
Lord 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.
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Sports
Turku Says It Won’t Host 2027-28 World Juniors if Russia Is Allowed to Play
Turku will not host the 2027–2028 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships if Russia is allowed to participate, the Finnish city says on its website.
Ice hockeyMichael Carrick Says He Can’t Predict His Future as Manchester United Manager Amid Pressure
Does Michael Carrick have only two games left as Manchester United manager? The Englishman has brushed off questions about whether he will be sacked. “I don't know what will happen,” he says.
Football
FIFA Yet to Answer UEFA’s 42 Questions on Governance and Controversies
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.
Football
Nina Koppang Returns to Sweden’s Squad for the European Handball Championship After Mental Health Break
Nina 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.
Sports
Swedish World Championship Sponsor AJ to Remove Logos Over Russia’s Return
Several 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 hockey
Sweden’s Johanna Bundsen named world’s best women’s handball goalkeeper
Johanna Bundsen is the world's best handball goalkeeper, according to coaches, media and fans from around the world.
Sports
Russia Will Not Replace Ukraine at Men's Ice Hockey World Championship, Finnish Report Says
Under 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.
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Entertainment
Tom Cruise’s Digger Flops at the Box Office, With Warner Bros. Facing a $95 Million Loss
Tom Cruise’s latest film, “Digger,” flopped during its opening weekend. It will be “one of the biggest flops of the year and maybe ever,” industry magazine Variety writes in an analysis.
TV & filmTop news
Alex Schulman says directing debut Archipelago let him be funnier and more brutal
Alex Schulman’s directorial debut, “Archipelago,” about a class trip that goes seriously off track, has been praised even before its premiere. He himself thinks he has found a new calling. “I would like to be as brutal in my writing as I am in the film,” he says.
TV & film
SVT Renews I Went Down to My Brother for a Second Season, We Went Up with Mother
The SVT (Sweden’s public broadcaster) series “I Went Down to My Brother” is getting a second season, titled “We Went Up with Mother.” The new season, which continues the story of Jana Kippo, is also based on a novel by Karin Smirnoff.
TV & film
Meryl Streep’s Aslan casting in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film sparks Christian backlash
Greta Gerwig's film adaptation of the children's book series "The Chronicles of Narnia" has sparked debate even before anyone has seen a single minute of footage. The reason is the decision to have Meryl Streep voice the divine lion Aslan.
TV & film
Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 45 minutes
It didn't even take an hour before tickets for next year's Glastonbury Festival were sold out.
Entertainment
Tom Cruise’s Digger flops at the box office, Variety says
Tom Cruise's new film "Digger" looks set to be one of the biggest fiascos of the year, writes Variety.
TV & film
Eminem features on Kid Rock’s new album Halfway 2 Jesus
Trump opponent Eminem and Trump ally Kid Rock have put politics aside.
Music
Stray Kids say they did not submit music to the Grammys
South Korean group Stray Kids, one of the biggest K-pop bands, is boycotting the Grammy Awards.
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Entertainment
Tom Cruise’s Digger Flops at the Box Office, With Warner Bros. Facing a $95 Million Loss
Tom Cruise’s latest film, “Digger,” flopped during its opening weekend. It will be “one of the biggest flops of the year and maybe ever,” industry magazine Variety writes in an analysis.
TV & filmTop news
Alex Schulman says directing debut Archipelago let him be funnier and more brutal
Alex Schulman’s directorial debut, “Archipelago,” about a class trip that goes seriously off track, has been praised even before its premiere. He himself thinks he has found a new calling. “I would like to be as brutal in my writing as I am in the film,” he says.
TV & filmSVT Renews I Went Down to My Brother for a Second Season, We Went Up with Mother
The SVT (Sweden’s public broadcaster) series “I Went Down to My Brother” is getting a second season, titled “We Went Up with Mother.” The new season, which continues the story of Jana Kippo, is also based on a novel by Karin Smirnoff.
TV & filmMeryl Streep’s Aslan casting in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film sparks Christian backlash
Greta Gerwig's film adaptation of the children's book series "The Chronicles of Narnia" has sparked debate even before anyone has seen a single minute of footage. The reason is the decision to have Meryl Streep voice the divine lion Aslan.
TV & filmGlastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 45 minutes
It didn't even take an hour before tickets for next year's Glastonbury Festival were sold out.
EntertainmentTom Cruise’s Digger flops at the box office, Variety says
Tom Cruise's new film "Digger" looks set to be one of the biggest fiascos of the year, writes Variety.
TV & filmEminem features on Kid Rock’s new album Halfway 2 Jesus
Trump opponent Eminem and Trump ally Kid Rock have put politics aside.
MusicStray Kids say they did not submit music to the Grammys
South Korean group Stray Kids, one of the biggest K-pop bands, is boycotting the Grammy Awards.
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