French Economy Shrinks 0.1% as Finance Minister Warns of Risks if Budget Fails
New figures show that the French economy is shrinking. If the government fails to pass the budget, the country could be heading “straight for the wall.”
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Denmark’s 71 Million Kroner for Ukraine’s Artillery Shells Went to Italian Software Firm
A total of 71 million Danish kroner intended for grenades for Ukraine instead went to an Italian company that has never manufactured them, Danwatch writes.
Conflicts
Stockholm Stock Exchange Slips as AstraZeneca Shares Rise 4.5% After Results
The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index is down 0.3 percent. Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca rises after its quarterly report.
Business
William Poromaa Questions Proposal to Add Roller Skiing to World Cup
The International Ski Federation (FIS) is considering adding roller skiing to the World Cup. Swedish star William Poromaa is critical of the idea. “I don’t really believe in it,” he tells SVT Sport.
Sports
Jimmie Åkesson tells Sweden Democrats who disagree on Swedishness to leave the party
Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson has weighed in on the ongoing party dispute over what defines Swedishness. In an opinion piece in Expressen, he urges those who disagree with the party line to leave.
Swedish politics
Hollywood Stars Pay Tribute to Patrick Stewart: ‘One of the Greatest’
Many 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.
TV & film
Swedish Migration Agency Rejects Calls to Pause Deportations of Young Adults
The Swedish Migration Agency will not currently pause so-called teenage deportations. “We are waiting for a formal initiative from the committee,” says the agency’s press officer, Ulrika Karlsson.
Swedish politics
Swedish Academy of Letters Warns Museum Closures Would Be a Scandal, Calls for Rent Reform
If 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
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.
World
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
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
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.
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Sports
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
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Latest
Stockholm Stock Exchange Slips as AstraZeneca Shares Rise 4.5% After Results
The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index is down 0.3 percent. Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca rises after its quarterly report.
BusinessWilliam Poromaa Questions Proposal to Add Roller Skiing to World Cup
The International Ski Federation (FIS) is considering adding roller skiing to the World Cup. Swedish star William Poromaa is critical of the idea. “I don’t really believe in it,” he tells SVT Sport.
SportsJimmie Åkesson tells Sweden Democrats who disagree on Swedishness to leave the party
Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson has weighed in on the ongoing party dispute over what defines Swedishness. In an opinion piece in Expressen, he urges those who disagree with the party line to leave.
Swedish politicsHollywood Stars Pay Tribute to Patrick Stewart: ‘One of the Greatest’
Many 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.
TV & filmSwedish Migration Agency Rejects Calls to Pause Deportations of Young Adults
The Swedish Migration Agency will not currently pause so-called teenage deportations. “We are waiting for a formal initiative from the committee,” says the agency’s press officer, Ulrika Karlsson.
Swedish politicsSwedish Academy of Letters Warns Museum Closures Would Be a Scandal, Calls for Rent Reform
If 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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