The summer holidays in 2027 could be slightly cheaper, at least if Handelsbanken’s currency forecast proves correct. Both the euro and the dollar are expected to weaken against the Swedish krona.
BusinessA drone was shot down in Saudi Arabia's Mecca region on Friday, according to the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.
WorldStarting in the autumn term of 2028, several hundred thousand students will take new tests in reading, writing and arithmetic. The tests will be administered five times during compulsory school.
Sweden3,560 people died as a result of air pollution from fires in Indonesia in September alone, a new report shows.
WorldThe roof collapse was the catalyst for the Student List’s historic election success. But once the euphoria subsides, major reforms will be needed, along with answers on relations with Russia and the EU. The movement will not be able to avoid difficult foreign policy issues, says Fanny Wallberg of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
WorldSeveral stock market indexes in Asia are taking a beating amid the tech sell-off in the US and look set to end the week significantly lower.
BusinessRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in the United States for the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, the state-run Russian news agency Tass reports.
WorldMore than 200,000 people are still without power in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region after Russian attacks last night, according to Ukrainian authorities.
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Four elderly people died at a nursing home in Mölndal in January after an outbreak of norovirus, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
SwedenAnxiety decreases almost as much with feedback from AI as with feedback from a human therapist, new research from Stockholm University shows.
SwedenThe Left Party’s website was hijacked on Saturday. Anyone who clicked on the page about party leader Nooshi Dadgostar was met with advertisements for Indonesian gambling sites.
SwedenA man has died after being struck during a rally competition outside Nässjö. He was a spectator at the event.
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.
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A federal judge in Florida has dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for the second time this year.
WorldA man has died in an accident at a Sats gym in central Oslo.
WorldPrime Minister Andy Burnham is open to the idea of Britain apologising for its role in the slave trade, which enriched the country for centuries, but rules out financial compensation.
WorldA UN employee detained by the Houthi movement in Yemen has died in captivity. The organization's human rights chief, Volker Türk, is calling for an investigation into his death.
WorldNearly 200,000 people demonstrated in Germany on Saturday in protests inspired by recent demonstrations in France. The protests turned violent in some cities during the evening.
WorldDespite 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.
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Hackers stole nearly $6.2 billion worth of assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance earlier this week. The company has now announced that it will cover the financial losses.
BusinessRecurring 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.
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Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh has reached the semifinals of the World Tour event in Montpellier. The world number four beat Chinese player Lin Shidong 4–3 in a thrilling match, despite being outplayed at times.
SportsFalkenberg are back in Sweden’s top flight. Centre-back Alexander Salo came to the rescue as the Halland side secured second place in the Superettan with a 2-1 home win over Sandviken. “It’s the happiest day of my life,” Salo tells TV4.
SportsLiverpool's Alexander Isak scored against Brighton on 25 October, while Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski recently returned from a long injury absence. Arsenal's Viktor Gyökeres scored his first goal of the season in the League Cup.
SportsYasin Ayari brought down Premier League leaders Manchester City. The Swedish midfielder scored the only goal as Brighton won away from home.
SportsNewcomers Björklöven were humiliated last time, but managed an honorable defeat in the return match. Skellefteå also won the second Västerbotten derby of the SHL season, 5–3.
SportsFormer powerhouse Rosengård are still struggling in Sweden’s women’s top flight. The Malmö team drew 1-1 at home with second-placed Växjö.
SportsTeam Isabella Wranå is through to the first championship final of her career after a convincing 7–3 win over Latvia in the European Championship semi-final. However, the Swedish men’s curling team lost 7–5 to Scotland in their 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.
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After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
EntertainmentOscar-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.
EntertainmentIan Gillan, lead singer of British rock band Deep Purple, has been hospitalized. The band is canceling two concerts because of his illness.
EntertainmentPernilla Wahlgren has reunited with her brothers Vito and Emilio Ingrosso. The trio performed their 1980s hit “Piccadilly Circus” to acclaim at her son Benjamin Ingrosso’s concert at Malmö Arena on Friday night.
EntertainmentAmerican 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.
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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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Starting in the autumn term of 2028, several hundred thousand students will take new tests in reading, writing and arithmetic. The tests will be administered five times during compulsory school.
Sweden3,560 people died as a result of air pollution from fires in Indonesia in September alone, a new report shows.
WorldThe roof collapse was the catalyst for the Student List’s historic election success. But once the euphoria subsides, major reforms will be needed, along with answers on relations with Russia and the EU. The movement will not be able to avoid difficult foreign policy issues, says Fanny Wallberg of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
WorldSeveral stock market indexes in Asia are taking a beating amid the tech sell-off in the US and look set to end the week significantly lower.
BusinessRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in the United States for the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, the state-run Russian news agency Tass reports.
WorldMore than 200,000 people are still without power in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region after Russian attacks last night, according to Ukrainian authorities.
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