Police 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.
PoliticsThe 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.
WorldThe United States may launch attacks on Iran as soon as Wednesday, November 4 - the day after the US midterm elections, according to sources who spoke to MS NOW.
WorldRecurring 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.
BusinessUkrainians evacuated from the war-torn, Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Ukraine after being evacuated via Belarus, according to AFP.
WorldSweden'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 SwedenShops are boarding up their windows, 70,000 police officers and gendarmes are being deployed, and around 40 Paris metro stations are closed. France is preparing for another day of demonstrations.
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Police 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.
SwedenPolice are investigating attempted murder after a knife fight at a restaurant in Stockholm early Saturday morning. One person is seriously injured.
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The 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 boarding up their windows, 70,000 police officers and gendarmes are being deployed, and around 40 Paris metro stations are closed. France is preparing for another day of demonstrations.
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.
WorldEU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas accuses Russia's foreign minister of lying during Friday's G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, USA.
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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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New 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.
SportsElias Ranefur fought hard but could not match Germany’s Patrick Franziska at the WTT tournament in Montpellier. The Swedish table tennis star lost 1–3 in sets in the round of 16.
SportsOne of the country’s largest football clubs is rocked by reports that players planned to lose on purpose in the Allsvenskan. Behind the scenes, a long-running power struggle between rival agencies has been tied to serious crime. The incident is now being investigated by police.
SportsSweden’s men’s curling team is through to the European Championship semifinals in Ostrava. Sweden won a thrilling group final against the Czech Republic 8–7 in an extra end.
SportsPolitical arguments are not enough to exclude Russia from the Ice Hockey World Championship. That is why the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is allowing the country to compete.
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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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During these summer vacation times, many tourists visit Sweden, especially the capital city of Stockholm. Of course, this leads to more restaurant visits from both locals and tourists, but do you need to worry about restaurant hygiene?
SwedenIt has become cheaper for Swedes to vacation abroad thanks to the Swedish krona, which has strengthened against most currencies.
Living in SwedenThe legendary pop group ABBA, loved by countless fans around the world. The place where you can vividly experience their music and stories is Stockholm’s ABBA The Museum.
Living in SwedenStockholm Arlanda is an important part of Sweden's infrastructure and is a gateway to the world. Are there opportunities for Arlanda to improve and make Stockholm even more competitive?
Living in SwedenOrienteering is a sport strongly associated with the Nordic countries, but is Orienteering actually a Swedish invention?
Living in SwedenThe Swedish national anthem is "Du gamla, du fria" and was written by a Swedish folklorist and linguist Richard Dybeck in 1844 and became the national anthem for the first time in 1866 [[1]](https://www.folkdansringen.se/dybeck/national.htm).
Living in SwedenStockholm, Sweden's capital, is once again establishing itself as a global AI startup hub.
BusinessStudying with support from CSN is a crucial opportunity for many Swedes to manage their daily economy. For 2025, the amounts and rules for who can receive the higher grant have been updated.
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During these summer vacation times, many tourists visit Sweden, especially the capital city of Stockholm. Of course, this leads to more restaurant visits from both locals and tourists, but do you need to worry about restaurant hygiene?
SwedenThe legendary pop group ABBA, loved by countless fans around the world. The place where you can vividly experience their music and stories is Stockholm’s ABBA The Museum.
Living in SwedenStockholm Arlanda is an important part of Sweden's infrastructure and is a gateway to the world. Are there opportunities for Arlanda to improve and make Stockholm even more competitive?
Living in SwedenOrienteering is a sport strongly associated with the Nordic countries, but is Orienteering actually a Swedish invention?
Living in SwedenThe Swedish national anthem is "Du gamla, du fria" and was written by a Swedish folklorist and linguist Richard Dybeck in 1844 and became the national anthem for the first time in 1866 [[1]](https://www.folkdansringen.se/dybeck/national.htm).
Living in SwedenStockholm, Sweden's capital, is once again establishing itself as a global AI startup hub.
BusinessStudying with support from CSN is a crucial opportunity for many Swedes to manage their daily economy. For 2025, the amounts and rules for who can receive the higher grant have been updated.
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