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Sweden Drawn With Germany, Netherlands and Scotland in Women’s Nations League

Germany, the Netherlands and Scotland will be Sweden’s opponents in the Women’s Nations League this spring.

Lukashenko says Ukraine war will end within months, warns of world war risk

Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko claims the war in Ukraine will be over within a few months.

Taco Bell Sales Fall 4% After Lettuce-Linked Illness Outbreak, Then Recover in September

This summer’s outbreak of illness linked to pre-cut lettuce hit Taco Bell’s sales hard. However, the fast-food chain has since recovered.

Melania Trump to Host Russian and Ukrainian Representatives at White House, Officials Say

The White House announced that US First Lady Melania Trump will host a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian representatives.

SMHI Upgrades Lapland Mountains Weather Warning to Orange for Strong Winds and Snow

SMHI has upgraded its warning for severe weather in the Lapland mountains from yellow to orange for the coming days.

Sweden Says It Will Not Play Russia at Ice Hockey World Championship, Rules Out Tournament Boycott

Sweden will not face Russia in the Ice Hockey World Championship, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association says. But boycotting entire tournaments is not an option. “In the current situation, we do not intend to play against Russia,” Swedish Ice Hockey Association chairman Anders Larsson tells TT.

Markets expect the Swedish Central Bank to raise rates more than any other major Western central bank

The market expects the Swedish Central Bank to raise the key interest rate at least four times - perhaps five - over the next year. That is more increases than expected in any other major Western economy.

Swedish Gasoline Prices Hit Lowest Level Since August After 95-Öre Cut

The price of gasoline will be cut by 95 öre per litre on Tuesday, bringing it to its lowest level since the end of August.

SMHI Upgrades Lapland Mountains Weather Warning to Orange for Strong Winds and Snow

SMHI has upgraded its warning for severe weather in the Lapland mountains from yellow to orange for the coming days.

Coughing statue urges Gothenburg drivers to switch to studless winter tires

Can a coughing statue persuade more Gothenburgers to choose studless winter tires? That’s what the Environmental Administration hopes, having fitted a statue of inventor John Ericsson with a sound installation.

Sweden Democrats May Withdraw Millions in Funding for Riks Media Channel

The SD-affiliated media channel Riks may lose millions in party support. “Sometimes the suit gets bigger and sometimes you manage to slim down a little. That’s life,” says Riks CEO Jacob Hagnell.

Gothenburg Politicians to Cut Their Salaries by 5% Next Year

The ruling politicians in Gothenburg are cutting their salaries, Dagens Nyheter and Göteborgs-Posten report.

Sollentuna School Evacuated After Alarm Over Suspected Leak, No Hazardous Substances Found

A school in Sollentuna, north of Stockholm, was evacuated on Tuesday morning after an alarm about a suspected leak.

Kristersson Gets Next Government Probe After Thand Ringqvist Fails Prime Minister Vote

The Riksdag has now voted against Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as prime minister. The exploratory mission now passes to Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson.

Swedish privacy watchdog orders Lexbase and Krimfup to restrict searches of criminal records

The Swedish Privacy Authority (IMY) has reviewed the legal databases Lexbase and Krimfup and found that the services have processed information about crimes “without legal support”.

Dalen network leader Ildar Galiyev goes on trial over 24 serious charges

Gang leader Ildar Galiyev is suspected of playing a key role in the Dalen network’s conflict with Foxtrot, which shook Sweden in 2023. Now the 26-year-old is on trial in Stockholm on 24 serious criminal charges, accused of involvement in some of the network’s most high-profile murders and bombings. He sees himself as a “sicario” - an assassin, prosecutor Lukas Tigerstrand says in court.

Taco Bell Sales Fall 4% After Lettuce-Linked Illness Outbreak, Then Recover in September

This summer’s outbreak of illness linked to pre-cut lettuce hit Taco Bell’s sales hard. However, the fast-food chain has since recovered.

Markets expect the Swedish Central Bank to raise rates more than any other major Western central bank

The market expects the Swedish Central Bank to raise the key interest rate at least four times - perhaps five - over the next year. That is more increases than expected in any other major Western economy.

Swedish Gasoline Prices Hit Lowest Level Since August After 95-Öre Cut

The price of gasoline will be cut by 95 öre per litre on Tuesday, bringing it to its lowest level since the end of August.

Strikes Intensify at German Carmakers as IG Metall Demands Pay Rises and Job Guarantees

German metalworkers have stepped up strikes to press for wage increases and job guarantees. Carmakers including Volkswagen's Audi and Mercedes-Benz Group, as well as component maker Schaeffler, were hit on Monday and Tuesday after a strike ban expired in October.

Apple Shares Fall 5.1% in Premarket Trading After Sales Growth Slows in China

Apple falls sharply in premarket trading on Wall Street after Monday’s interim report.

Sweden’s October electricity subsidy delayed until next year, Busch says

A detached house with direct electric heating in southern Sweden could receive around SEK 100 in electricity subsidies for October, according to Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD). But the payment will be delayed until next year, as the government wants to combine it with any subsidies for November and December.

Stockholm Stock Exchange pares losses after report Iran and US are reviewing peace proposal

The Stockholm Stock Exchange is recovering. At lunchtime, the OMXS index is down 0.2 percent.

Australia Raises Key Interest Rate to Highest Level in 18 Years at 4.85%

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its key interest rate again. The new rate, 4.85 percent, is the highest in 18 years.

Sweden Drawn With Germany, Netherlands and Scotland in Women’s Nations League

Germany, the Netherlands and Scotland will be Sweden’s opponents in the Women’s Nations League this spring.

Sweden Says It Will Not Play Russia at Ice Hockey World Championship, Rules Out Tournament Boycott

Sweden will not face Russia in the Ice Hockey World Championship, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association says. But boycotting entire tournaments is not an option. “In the current situation, we do not intend to play against Russia,” Swedish Ice Hockey Association chairman Anders Larsson tells TT.

SHL Tells Clubs to Keep Players From Commenting on Russia Issue, Email Shows

The SHL is urging clubs to keep their players silent on the Russia issue, according to an internal email obtained by Aftonbladet.

Petter Northug’s Janteloppet ski race declared bankrupt, trustee says it ran at creditors’ expense for two years

Ski star Petter Northug’s Janteloppet has gone bankrupt, Norwegian newspaper Finansavisen reports.

Norway and Denmark Join Finland in Refusing to Play Russia at Ice Hockey World Championship

The announcement that Russia will be allowed to compete in the Ice Hockey World Championship is causing chaos in the hockey world. Now Norway and Denmark are following Finland’s example and refusing to play against Russia.

18-year-old Michael Odinks named in Sweden’s World Cup qualifying squad

18-year-old prospect Michael Odinks has been named to Sweden’s squad for the World Cup qualifying games against Hungary and France.

LIV Golf Defectors Seek DP World Tour Returns Amid Player Frustration, Marcus Kinhult Says

The future of the LIV Tour is uncertain, and now one player after another wants to return to the European Tour. They won’t be welcomed with open arms. There’s quite a bit of irritation among many members, says Marcus Kinhult.

Tenerife Footballer Jesús de Miguel Dies After Cardiac Arrest Following On-Field Collision

Tenerife’s Jesús de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in Spain’s second division. The 30-year-old footballer was pronounced dead at 8 a.m. Tuesday, the club said.

Philippe Jaenada wins Goncourt Prize for novel about unsolved 1949 murder of Louise Cansot

Neve Campbell Confirms She Will Return for Scream 8

Earlier this year, she returned as Sidney Prescott in “Scream 7.” Now, actress Neve Campbell confirms that she will also appear in an eighth installment of the horror franchise.

Paul Anka and Andy Garcia among Kennedy Center honorees as gala moves to arena

Singer Paul Anka and actor Andy Garcia, among others, will be honored at the Kennedy Center's annual awards gala, which for the first time will not be held at the iconic cultural center.

Gert Lengstrand, Streaplers Singer and Eurovision Songwriter, Dies at 84

Artist and songwriter Gert Lengstrand, former lead singer of Streaplers, has died. Among the many songs he wrote was Charlotte Perrelli’s Eurovision-winning song “Tusen och en natt.”

Georgi Gospodinov and translator Hanna Sandborgh win Stockholm literature prize for The Gardener and Death

The melancholic book of mourning *The Gardener and Death* has won the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern International Literature Prize. The prize is shared by Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov and translator Hanna Sandborgh.

Swedish Publishers Turn to AI for Romance and Crime Fiction Translations, Prompting Critics to Warn of Wider Impact

Novels should still be written by people. But Swedish publishers are using AI to translate romance and feel-good fiction, among other genres. The translations may be “good enough,” but is that what we should aim for? asks Anja Gatu, chair of the Swedish Writers’ Association.

Deep Purple Postpones Rest of European Tour After Ian Gillan Falls Ill

Meta postpones new service terms after media criticism and Norwegian court ruling

Meta is postponing the introduction of new terms of service for companies following harsh criticism from media outlets in Europe and the US.