Sweden’s Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) is reacting strongly to the announcement that Russia will be allowed to compete in next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. “It normalizes the war and gives Putin opportunities to conduct propaganda on the international stage,” he tells TT.
SportsBedbugs were found and treated at the Academic Hospital in Uppsala, Upsala Nya Tidning reports.
SwedenStudents at for-profit independent schools receive higher grades than expected, according to a new thesis.
SwedenA man in his 40s has been released and is no longer suspected of murdering a woman in her 30s in Ängelholm, Helsingborgs Dagblad reports.
SwedenHandball star Jamina Roberts is expecting a baby, she reveals on Instagram. The 36-year-old is also ending her international career.
SportsBrage player Jacob Stensson will be suspended for three matches for making an obscene gesture, the Swedish Football Association's disciplinary committee announced.
SportsThe verdict in the record-breaking international law case linked to Lundin Oil has been postponed, the Stockholm District Court announced.
SwedenThe Ukrainian delegation has left the war-torn town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, along with those who wanted to be evacuated, according to Ukrainian politician David Arakhamia.
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A spectator has been seriously injured after being hit during a rally outside Nässjö.
SwedenPolice carried out a raid on a cargo ship off Gotland overnight, TV4 reports. The ship’s shipping company has previously been investigated in connection with Russian hybrid attacks, according to information provided to the channel.
SwedenThe Sweden Democrats are considering dropping their demand for ministerial posts, sources tell Aftonbladet.
PoliticsCOP17, the summit to protect biodiversity, is over, but critics say progress was limited. “Time is running out to achieve the goals governments around the world have set to reverse the nature crisis,” says Ulrik Westman, a representative of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
PoliticsSeveral fires in a short period on Södermalm in Stockholm have led police to suspect an arsonist is on the loose, TV4 Nyheterna and Expressen report.
SwedenA man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a suspected violent crime in Örebro. Police have arrested a woman in her 20s.
SwedenAn elderly man has died in a fire at a villa in Kalix, police have announced.
SwedenA 35-year-old man is being treated for life-threatening injuries after being rescued from the water in Gothenburg on Friday night. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder.
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Despite growing concerns that the war could resume, there are no plans for new talks between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
WorldThe Democratic left is generating enthusiasm - and Republican anger. The movement is riding high ahead of the midterm elections, promising free childcare, universal health care and affordable rents. “Both Republicans and Democrats have failed us,” says Donovan McKinney of the Detroit Left.
WorldUkrainians evacuated from the war-torn, Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Ukraine after being evacuated via Belarus, according to AFP.
WorldShops are barricaded, 70,000 police officers and gendarmes have been deployed, and around 40 Paris metro stations are closed. Another day of demonstrations has begun in France, but the afternoon has been calm.
WorldNorway is responding to US President Donald Trump’s statement that the country is a “shithole country” by promoting public toilets on social media.
WorldThe U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a court order to set aside some ballots in Alaska to investigate possible voter confusion, while a criminal investigation has been launched in the state into a Senate candidate with the same name as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
WorldThe mortality rate is high among children affected by the unusual Bundibugyo Ebola variant in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To prevent the infection from spreading, they are kept isolated from their families. Young children in particular are very vulnerable, says nurse Anneli Eriksson, who is helping them in Butembo.
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Recurring heatwaves and extreme heat are posing new challenges for the fashion industry. Which materials and garments work best, and when should fall and winter collections be launched? H&M is one of several companies trying to find answers.
BusinessOpenAI has raised less than half of the $30 billion it is seeking in its new investment round, sources told the Wall Street Journal. The tech giant is now reportedly lowering its target.
BusinessThree increases in the Swedish Central Bank’s key interest rate are on the horizon, experts say. Or four, if you look at what fixed-income traders are expecting. The first increase, from 1.75 to 2.00 percent, is expected as early as Wednesday.
BusinessMeta settles with teenager who sued Instagram owner over harmful algorithms, days before trial.
BusinessSweden’s trade federation expects Halloween spending to reach about 1.2 billion kronor, and a Stockholm shop worker says the holiday is a major part of her store’s business. The forecast year and its dollar and pound equivalents still need to be established.
BusinessSwedish security company Securitas has been selling surveillance equipment to Turkish prisons for several years, according to an investigation by the French-German channel Arte, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
BusinessApple is once again the world’s largest company by market capitalization.
BusinessThe tech-heavy Nasdaq fell sharply in Friday trading, with several AI companies dropping by double digits. The broader stock market also fell heavily.
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Team Isabella Wranå is through to the first championship final of her career. The Swedish women beat Latvia 7–3 in the European Championship semi-final.
SportsThe worst start to a season in 40 years got even worse. Manchester United lost 2-0 away to Chelsea in the Premier League.
SportsThe Norwegian Ski Association looks set to lose between 5 and 9 million Norwegian kroner. “We always knew 2026 would be a tough year financially, but it has become even tougher than expected,” the association’s secretary general, Ola Keul, tells Adresseavisen.
SportsThe injuries Tadej Pogacar suffered in a crash in Spain in August were worse than the cycling star - and his doctors - could have imagined. “When I saw that I had three broken vertebrae, I thought: I’m just happy to be alive, or even to be able to stand up,” the Slovenian told The Athletic.
SportsNew York, New York… It’s no coincidence that Andreas Almgren is making his marathon debut there on Sunday. There’s an incredible atmosphere around the whole race, says the Swedish running enthusiast.
SportsAlthough things can be tough on the road, Calgary continues to rule at home. The NHL team earned its fifth straight home win last night, beating Seattle 6-2.
SportsSwedish NBA star Pelle Larsson’s Miami has secured its second victory of the season.
SportsLeksand drew 2–2 with AIK in the red-hot Hockey Allsvenskan series final before 13,950 spectators at Avicii Arena. In the end, the home team won 3–2 in a penalty shootout.
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American actor Selma Blair has apologized after being accused of assaulting people during a disturbance on a plane.
EntertainmentTech billionaires are the robber barons of our time. Cynthia Nixon doesn’t mince words when asked about the similarities between today’s America and the society depicted in the TV series “The Gilded Age.”
EntertainmentThis fall’s season of SVT’s “Married at First Sight” has been criticized for increasingly resembling a reality show. Participant Julia Jansson agrees with the criticism.
EntertainmentWhile nationwide protests continue to threaten France, with the next action scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at least one contentious issue has been resolved at the country’s premier museum.
EntertainmentA video clip showing the aftermath of the 2022 crowd crush in Seoul, South Korea, has been removed from the latest edition of "Call of Duty."
EntertainmentAre you a femcel, corporate slave or looksmaxxer? If so, you should skip some of the year’s best horror titles - unless you want to trigger your deepest traumas.
EntertainmentMany stars and colleagues are now pouring out tributes to iconic actor Patrick Stewart, who died this week. “He wore his heart on his sleeve,” writes his friend Ian McKellen.
EntertainmentIf the Mediterranean and East Asian Museums were to close, it would be a scandal, says Karin Sidén, a board member of the Swedish Academy of Letters, which has appointed a special working group to get politicians to act. “We will not let this go.”
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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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Sweden’s Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) is reacting strongly to the announcement that Russia will be allowed to compete in next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. “It normalizes the war and gives Putin opportunities to conduct propaganda on the international stage,” he tells TT.
SportsStudents at for-profit independent schools receive higher grades than expected, according to a new thesis.
SwedenA man in his 40s has been released and is no longer suspected of murdering a woman in her 30s in Ängelholm, Helsingborgs Dagblad reports.
SwedenHandball star Jamina Roberts is expecting a baby, she reveals on Instagram. The 36-year-old is also ending her international career.
SportsBrage player Jacob Stensson will be suspended for three matches for making an obscene gesture, the Swedish Football Association's disciplinary committee announced.
SportsThe verdict in the record-breaking international law case linked to Lundin Oil has been postponed, the Stockholm District Court announced.
SwedenThe Ukrainian delegation has left the war-torn town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, along with those who wanted to be evacuated, according to Ukrainian politician David Arakhamia.
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