French Inflation Rises More Than Expected to 3.4% as German Rate Falls to 2.8%
Inflation in France is rising more than expected, while inflation in Germany is falling slightly.
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Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta to shut down after 30 years
The Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta is shutting down, its editorial team writes.
World politics
Stora Enso reports subdued demand and higher costs amid Iran conflict
Forest industry group Stora Enso continues to face higher costs as a result of the war in Iran, as well as subdued demand in several markets.
Business
BP’s third-quarter profit nearly quadruples, beating analyst forecasts as refining margins rise
London-based energy giant BP's third-quarter profit nearly quadrupled from a year earlier. Higher prices for diesel and other refined oil products were a key factor.
Business
Roganovic Injury Brings Carlsbogård Back to Sweden’s Handball Team
Nikola Roganovic is injured and will miss next week’s European Championship qualifiers against Greece and Luxembourg. Jonathan Carlsbogård, who had previously declined a call-up, will replace him.
Sports
Teacher in his 40s held on suspicion of child rape and sexual offences in western Sweden
A man in his 40s who works as a teacher in western Sweden is being held in custody on probable cause on suspicion of rape of a child, sexual assault of a child and sexual harassment.
Crime
AstraZeneca Beats Market Expectations in the Third Quarter as Revenue Reaches $16.2 Billion
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca exceeds market expectations in the third quarter.
Business
EU Divided Over Commission’s Proposal for Canada to Become an Associate Member
What does “associate membership” in the EU actually mean? The Commission’s choice of words about Canada is causing irritation among member states, as the EU and Canada hold a summit.
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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.
Crime
Four sentenced to life for machine-gun murder in Gothenburg gang conflict
Four 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.
Crime
Girl injured in moose attack in Trollhättan residential area
A girl has been injured after being attacked by a moose in a residential area in Trollhättan, P4 Väst reports.
Sweden
Four sentenced to long prison terms after 200 hand grenades found in Alingsås
Four people have been sentenced to long prison terms by Gothenburg District Court for, among other things, handling large quantities of hand grenades.
CrimeMore in Sweden
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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.
World politics
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever Resigns After Budget Talks Collapse, King Philippe Holds Off on Decision
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has submitted his resignation after budget negotiations broke down. King Philippe has not yet accepted it.
World politics
Sixty-six of 69 victims identified after deadly train crash in Spain
Sixty-six of the 69 victims of last week’s train crash in Spain have been identified. Most of them were Spanish citizens.
WorldMore in World
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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.
Business
Electric Cars Account for More Than Half of New Registrations in October
Electric cars are taking an increasing share of the market. In October, more than half of all newly registered passenger cars were electric.
CarsMore in Business
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Sports
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.
Ice hockeyTop news
Connor McDavid’s Hot Start Has Him Chasing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Scoring Record, Håkan Loob Says
Wayne 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 hockey
Victor Stjernborg and Filip Eriksson called up to Tre Kronor for four-nation tournament
Victor 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 as host of next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship after Russia’s return is approved
“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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Entertainment
Steve Ellis, Love Affair singer behind Everlasting Love, dies aged 76
Steve Ellis, who rose to fame as the lead singer of Love Affair, has died, The Guardian reports. The British artist was 76.
Music
Marie Silkeberg Wins This Year’s Bellman Prize for Poetry
Marie Silkeberg has been awarded this year’s Bellman Prize by the Swedish Academy. The prize is worth SEK 250,000.
Entertainment
Martha Stewart apologizes for Halloween costume portraying a homeless person
American lifestyle icon and multimillionaire Martha Stewart dressed up as a homeless person for Halloween. After facing strong criticism, she apologized.
Entertainment
Morgan Alling to play every role in The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared stage adaptation
When “The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared” returns to the stage, Morgan Alling will play all the roles. The premiere is scheduled for February 25 next year at Intiman in Stockholm.
Entertainment
Oboist Josef Wijk wins 2026 Anders Wall Music Prize for young wind musicians
Oboist Josef Wijk has been named Sweden’s most promising young wind musician. He will receive the Anders Wall Music Prize 2026, a further education scholarship worth 125,000 kronor. In the final, he performed Óscar Navarro’s “Legacy Concerto”.
Music
Nobel Week Lights 2025: Stockholm’s City Hall and Tensta illuminated by festival installations
A giant interactive carpet in Tensta, laser beams across the city’s night sky and luminous marine organisms are among the highlights of the seventh edition of the Nobel Week Lights festival.
Entertainment
Swedish Film Institute Calls for Decision on New Film Heritage Centre Next Year
A decision on a new film heritage centre is needed as early as next year, the Swedish Film Institute says in a report to the government.
TV & film
Donald Trump Named Among World’s Leading Enemies of Press Freedom for First Time
US President Donald Trump has made his debut on an unflattering list of the world's leading enemies of press freedom.
EntertainmentMore in Culture
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Living in Sweden
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.
SwedenMore in Living
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Latest
Stora Enso reports subdued demand and higher costs amid Iran conflict
Forest industry group Stora Enso continues to face higher costs as a result of the war in Iran, as well as subdued demand in several markets.
BusinessBP’s third-quarter profit nearly quadruples, beating analyst forecasts as refining margins rise
London-based energy giant BP's third-quarter profit nearly quadrupled from a year earlier. Higher prices for diesel and other refined oil products were a key factor.
BusinessRoganovic Injury Brings Carlsbogård Back to Sweden’s Handball Team
Nikola Roganovic is injured and will miss next week’s European Championship qualifiers against Greece and Luxembourg. Jonathan Carlsbogård, who had previously declined a call-up, will replace him.
SportsTeacher in his 40s held on suspicion of child rape and sexual offences in western Sweden
A man in his 40s who works as a teacher in western Sweden is being held in custody on probable cause on suspicion of rape of a child, sexual assault of a child and sexual harassment.
CrimeAstraZeneca Beats Market Expectations in the Third Quarter as Revenue Reaches $16.2 Billion
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca exceeds market expectations in the third quarter.
BusinessEU Divided Over Commission’s Proposal for Canada to Become an Associate Member
What does “associate membership” in the EU actually mean? The Commission’s choice of words about Canada is causing irritation among member states, as the EU and Canada hold a summit.
World politicsMore in Latest
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