Man taken to hospital after suspected violent crime in Örebro
An injured man has been taken to hospital after a suspected violent crime in Örebro.
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Riksbank Rate Hike Expected Wednesday as Economists Warn of Tougher Times for Households
Three 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.
Business
Norway’s Public Toilet Campaign Goes Viral After Trump Calls Country a ‘Shithole’
Norway is responding to US President Donald Trump’s statement that the country is a “shithole country” by promoting public toilets on social media.
World
Andreas Almgren Drawn to New York Marathon by the Race’s ‘Incredible Atmosphere’
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.
Sports
Selma Blair apologizes after alleged outburst on plane, says she never meant to hurt anyone
American actor Selma Blair has apologized after being accused of assaulting people during a disturbance on a plane.
Entertainment
Elderly Man Dies in Villa Fire in Kalix as Police Investigate Arson
An elderly man has died in a fire at a villa in Kalix, police have announced.
Sweden
Cynthia Nixon Calls Tech Billionaires ‘Robber Barons’ of Our Time
Tech 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.”
Entertainment
Man Rescued From Göta River in Gothenburg With Life-Threatening Injuries; Police Investigate Attempted Murder
A 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.
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Man taken to hospital after suspected violent crime in Örebro
An injured man has been taken to hospital after a suspected violent crime in Örebro.
SwedenElderly Man Dies in Villa Fire in Kalix as Police Investigate Arson
An elderly man has died in a fire at a villa in Kalix, police have announced.
SwedenMan Rescued From Göta River in Gothenburg With Life-Threatening Injuries; Police Investigate Attempted Murder
A 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.
Sweden
One Seriously Injured in Knife Fight at Stockholm Restaurant, Police Investigate Attempted Murder
Police are investigating attempted murder after a knife fight at a restaurant in Stockholm early Saturday morning. One person is seriously injured.
Sweden
Swedish Military Chief Warns Russia Is Adapting Its Tactics in Ukraine
The Swedish Defense Ministry is concerned about how well the Russian army has adapted to warfare in Ukraine, Ewa Skoog Haslum, head of the Swedish Armed Forces’ Operations Command, tells Ekot in an interview on Saturday.
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Several 14-Year-Olds Detained in Weeks After Sweden Lowers Age of Criminal Responsibility
Murder in Älvsjö, attempted murder in Strängnäs and murder plots in Linköping and Gävle. Just weeks after the age of criminal responsibility was lowered, several 14-year-olds are now being investigated for involvement in serious crimes.
Sweden
Church of Sweden urges visitors to limit candles and decorations at cemeteries for All Saints’ Day
Last year’s All Saints’ Day weekend resulted in 12 tons of waste from Gothenburg’s municipal cemeteries alone. “It’s a nice tradition and it’s for our dead, but you can limit yourself a bit,” says Johan Stråhle of the Church of Sweden.
Sweden
Police Fire Warning Shots at Suspected Shop Robbers in Staffanstorp
Police fired warning shots at suspected shop robbers in central Staffanstorp on Friday evening.
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Norway’s Public Toilet Campaign Goes Viral After Trump Calls Country a ‘Shithole’
Norway is responding to US President Donald Trump’s statement that the country is a “shithole country” by promoting public toilets on social media.
World
Justice Department Seeks to Set Aside Alaska Ballots Cast for Dan J. Sullivan Amid Voter Confusion Probe
The 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.
World
Young Children Face Higher Ebola Death Rate in Congo, Doctors Without Borders Warns
The 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.
World
Kaja Kallas accuses Lavrov of lying at G20 foreign ministers’ meeting
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas accuses Russia's foreign minister of lying during Friday's G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, USA.
World
Flávio Bolsonaro Says He Left Brazil for US Because of ‘Persecution’
Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, claims he left his homeland for the United States because he was being persecuted.
World
Poland’s Constitutional Court in Turmoil After Chief Justice Is Suspended
Protests broke out at Poland's Constitutional Court after its chief justice was suspended, and three people were arrested. The court says a coup has taken place, but Prime Minister Donald Tusk defends the decision. "There is no other way," Tusk wrote on X.
World
Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 5,000 deaths, with more than 10,000 cases reported
The death toll in Congo-Kinshasa’s Ebola outbreak has risen to more than 5,000, local authorities say, according to Reuters.
World
Alaska Voter Fraud Investigation Expands as Federal Prosecutors Open Criminal Probe
The investigation into voter fraud in Alaska is expanding. Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation, and the FBI is working to “ensure that all votes go to the people they are intended for.”
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Riksbank Rate Hike Expected Wednesday as Economists Warn of Tougher Times for Households
Three 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.
Business
Meta settles with 18-year-old over Instagram’s allegedly harmful algorithms days before trial
Meta settles with teenager who sued Instagram owner over harmful algorithms, days before trial.
Business
Swedish Halloween spending forecast at 1.2 billion kronor
Sweden’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.
Business
Securitas supplied surveillance equipment to notorious Turkish prison where Swedish journalist was detained
Swedish 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.
Business
Apple Regains Title as World’s Largest Company, Overtaking Nvidia in Market Value
Apple is once again the world’s largest company by market capitalization.
Business
Nasdaq Falls 2.9% as Intel Plunges 28.6% and AI Stocks Slide
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell sharply in Friday trading, with several AI companies dropping by double digits. The broader stock market also fell heavily.
Technology
Swedavia to invest 1 billion kronor in Arlanda discounts for airlines
Arlanda's role as an airport hub, particularly for domestic traffic, is to be strengthened. State-owned airport operator Swedavia calls the initiative the “biggest change of its kind.”
Business
German Economy Grows More Than Expected in Third Quarter as GDP Rises 0.2%
Europe's largest economy grew more than expected in the third quarter.
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Sweden Urges EU to Block Russian Skiers From World Championships in Falun
Sweden has sent a letter of protest to the European Commission, urging it to prevent Russian skiers from competing in the World Championships in Falun. “Russia’s brutal war of aggression is not over just because it’s the World Championships,” says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
SportsTop news
Russia’s Return to International Ice Hockey Signals War Is No Longer a Barrier, Analyst Says
Russia's participation in the World Ice Hockey Championship is one of several signs that the country is becoming less isolated over its war in Ukraine, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. Russia sees it as a sign that the world is no longer reacting, he says.
Sports
Swedish Sports Minister Condemns Decision to Allow Russia Into World Hockey Championships
Sweden’s Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) is reacting strongly to the announcement that Russia will be allowed to compete in next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. “It normalizes the war and gives Putin opportunities to conduct propaganda on the international stage,” he tells TT.
Sports
Jamina Roberts Is Pregnant and Retiring From Sweden’s National Team
Handball star Jamina Roberts is expecting a baby, she reveals on Instagram. The 36-year-old is also ending her international career.
Sports
Brage’s Jacob Stensson Suspended for Three Matches Over Obscene Gesture
Brage player Jacob Stensson will be suspended for three matches for making an obscene gesture, the Swedish Football Association's disciplinary committee announced.
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Kimi Antonelli closes in on F1 title as Italy awaits its next champion
He has a name that carries expectations, and the hopes of a motor-mad nation rest on his shoulders. This weekend, the super-talented Kimi Antonelli could become the youngest Formula 1 champion in history. Winning the title would be just the beginning, says the Italian.
SportsTop news
Russia Cleared to Return to Ice Hockey World Championships in 2027, Swedish Federation ‘Extremely Disappointed’
Russia’s national ice hockey team is returning to the international stage. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that Russia can compete in next year’s World Championship. “We are extremely disappointed with the decision,” says Anders Larsson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association.
Sports
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.
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Selma Blair apologizes after alleged outburst on plane, says she never meant to hurt anyone
American actor Selma Blair has apologized after being accused of assaulting people during a disturbance on a plane.
EntertainmentCynthia Nixon Calls Tech Billionaires ‘Robber Barons’ of Our Time
Tech 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.”
Entertainment
Married at First Sight participant Julia Jansson agrees with criticism that the show has become more like reality TV
This 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.
Entertainment
Louvre Reaches Deal With Unions, Averting Strike Threat After Months of Tension
While 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.
Entertainment
Call of Duty to remove Seoul crowd crush footage after families’ outcry
A 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."
Entertainment
5 New Horror Releases to Watch This Halloween - and Who Should Avoid Them
Are 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.
Entertainment
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.
Entertainment
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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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.
Sweden
When Spring Is Officially Considered to Have Arrived in Sweden
In Sweden, it’s the temperature that decides whether it’s considered spring or not. Even if the sun is shining and you can hear birds chirping, it’s not the feeling of spring that matters. it’s the temperature.
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Sports
Sweden Urges EU to Block Russian Skiers From World Championships in Falun
Sweden has sent a letter of protest to the European Commission, urging it to prevent Russian skiers from competing in the World Championships in Falun. “Russia’s brutal war of aggression is not over just because it’s the World Championships,” says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
SportsTop news
Russia’s Return to International Ice Hockey Signals War Is No Longer a Barrier, Analyst Says
Russia's participation in the World Ice Hockey Championship is one of several signs that the country is becoming less isolated over its war in Ukraine, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. Russia sees it as a sign that the world is no longer reacting, he says.
SportsSwedish Sports Minister Condemns Decision to Allow Russia Into World Hockey Championships
Sweden’s Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) is reacting strongly to the announcement that Russia will be allowed to compete in next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. “It normalizes the war and gives Putin opportunities to conduct propaganda on the international stage,” he tells TT.
SportsJamina Roberts Is Pregnant and Retiring From Sweden’s National Team
Handball star Jamina Roberts is expecting a baby, she reveals on Instagram. The 36-year-old is also ending her international career.
SportsBrage’s Jacob Stensson Suspended for Three Matches Over Obscene Gesture
Brage player Jacob Stensson will be suspended for three matches for making an obscene gesture, the Swedish Football Association's disciplinary committee announced.
SportsTop news
Kimi Antonelli closes in on F1 title as Italy awaits its next champion
He has a name that carries expectations, and the hopes of a motor-mad nation rest on his shoulders. This weekend, the super-talented Kimi Antonelli could become the youngest Formula 1 champion in history. Winning the title would be just the beginning, says the Italian.
SportsTop news
Russia Cleared to Return to Ice Hockey World Championships in 2027, Swedish Federation ‘Extremely Disappointed’
Russia’s national ice hockey team is returning to the international stage. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that Russia can compete in next year’s World Championship. “We are extremely disappointed with the decision,” says Anders Larsson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association.
SportsRoganovic 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.
SportsMore in Sports
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