Andreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SportsHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
FootballThe stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
TechnologyThe flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
ConflictsRussia's security service has detained a minor after the United States warned of a deadly attack in Moscow.
WorldTeam Oskar Eriksson bounced back immediately after losing in the semifinals. The Swedish men won the bronze medal match against hosts the Czech Republic, 6–4.
SportsTable tennis star Truls Möregårdh will not defend his title at the World Tour event in Montpellier. The Swedish world No. 4 lost 3–4 to Germany’s Patrick Franziska in the semifinals in a dramatic match.
SportsHammarby puts pressure on Sirius in the Allsvenskan title race. “Bajen” came from behind to beat Malmö FF 2-1 away and move top of the table, at least for a few days. “It was a stressful match,” match-winner Montader Madjed told TV4.
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The Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
SwedenA man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
CrimeSeven weeks have passed since election day. Here are the developments in the government formation process - and what is happening now.
Swedish politicsThe Speaker's announcement that he would try the C leader as prime minister has been met with criticism. The parties are upset and surprised, and so on, but the important thing is that there will be a vote, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
Swedish politicsA hunter in Sollefteå municipality has shot a bear that attacked him, Tidningen Ångermanland reports.
CrimeNew technology has quietly revolutionized the police’s ability to identify suspects from complex DNA traces. Since spring 2025, the number of search hits has increased by 150 percent. “This has had a very significant effect,” says Staffan Jansson of the National Forensic Centre (NFC).
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The flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
WorldPortuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
ConflictsViolence erupted in several places in Germany during large demonstrations on Saturday. In Frankfurt, masked demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, smashed shop windows and looted stores.
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The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
TechnologyHandelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
BusinessThe European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
BusinessBinance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
TechnologyHackers 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.
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Andreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SportsHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
FootballTeam Oskar Eriksson bounced back immediately after losing in the semifinals. The Swedish men won the bronze medal match against hosts the Czech Republic, 6–4.
SportsTable tennis star Truls Möregårdh will not defend his title at the World Tour event in Montpellier. The Swedish world No. 4 lost 3–4 to Germany’s Patrick Franziska in the semifinals in a dramatic match.
SportsHammarby puts pressure on Sirius in the Allsvenskan title race. “Bajen” came from behind to beat Malmö FF 2-1 away and move top of the table, at least for a few days. “It was a stressful match,” match-winner Montader Madjed told TV4.
FootballSweden wants to keep Russians out of this winter’s World Ski Championships in Falun. The signals are not well received in Russia. “Such uncertainty naturally causes concern for us,” Russian skier Jelena Välbe tells Norwegian newspaper Nettavisen.
SportsIrish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean has died of cancer, her family announced on Sunday. She was 34.
SportsTeam Isabella Wranå kept its cool throughout. Sweden’s women won the European Championship gold medal after crushing Switzerland 7–2 in the final in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
EntertainmentHeidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
EntertainmentThere has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
MusicOscar-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.
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Visiting a museum is always an appreciated activity for the whole family, especially if it's a large museum with plenty to see. The largest museums in Sweden have activities and exhibitions tailored for children.
Living in SwedenToday, there was a debate on Swedish Radio (SR) between two representatives from the Social Democrats and the Moderate party.
Living in SwedenWe interviewed Johan, who works at a small Swedish company, about the work culture and how to adapt to a Swedish workplace.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, achieving a good work-life balance is considered essential for promoting greater equality.
Living in SwedenMidsummer is the second most celebrated holiday in Sweden after Christmas and is an important part of Swedish traditions and culture.
Living in SwedenSweden's primary education system offers mother tongue classes. These classes are available during free time after regular school hours and are provided when schools meet the required number of students.
Living in SwedenA 28-year-old actor is launching this year's "Summer" programme on Swedish Radio and an 80-year-old theatre legend is concluding the season. Here is the list of summer speakers 2024.
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We interviewed Johan, who works at a small Swedish company, about the work culture and how to adapt to a Swedish workplace.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, achieving a good work-life balance is considered essential for promoting greater equality.
Living in SwedenMidsummer is the second most celebrated holiday in Sweden after Christmas and is an important part of Swedish traditions and culture.
Living in SwedenSweden's primary education system offers mother tongue classes. These classes are available during free time after regular school hours and are provided when schools meet the required number of students.
Living in SwedenA 28-year-old actor is launching this year's "Summer" programme on Swedish Radio and an 80-year-old theatre legend is concluding the season. Here is the list of summer speakers 2024.
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