Sweden"It will be my role, together with the staff, to ensure that SVT continues to earn the public’s time and trust", says Anne Lagercrantz.
Donald Trump greeted by a huge crowd at Madison Square Garden
WorldSupporters of the presidential candidate also heard speeches from RFK Jr, Elon Musk and Dr. Phil.
Japan’s ruling party loses majority
World"Whether or not Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru resigns as LDP leader today, it seems unlikely that he will survive to lead a new government".
Georgian Dream wins the election – opposition rejects result
EuropeThe ruling party accuses the opposition of wanting to drag the country into war with Russia.
Breastfeeding may improve cognitive skills
HealthFive-year-olds who were breastfed during infancy had better cognitive abilities than non-breastfed children, according to a new study.
Researchers raise alarm over dangerous PFAS levels in Norwegian children
HealthResearchers warn that many Norwegian children have high levels of environmental toxins in their blood.
The architect behind the Swedish inflation target: “Not scientifically grounded”
Sweden“We had to come up with an inflation target... We didn't think it was an eternal truth”, admits Thomas Franzén, former Deputy Governor of the Riksbank.
Sweden falls in equality index
Sweden"Current tax policies benefit the very richest, while those living in poverty have to bear the greatest burden", says Oxfam's Secretary General.
Starlink expansion threatens astronomy – scientists warn of increased interference
ScienceWith more than 6,000 Starlink satellites in orbit, the work situation is becoming increasingly difficult for astronomers, say researchers.
Gene therapy to give sight to the hereditarily blind
Science"It is a world-unique gene therapy study that really puts Swedish eye research on the map", says Niklas Mattsson, chairman of the Swedish Association of the Visually Impaired.
13 new partner countries join the BRICS cooperation
WorldNew partner countries include Turkey and Belarus, in addition to countries based in Africa, South East Asia, Central Asia and South America.
Chestnuts can be harmful to your dog
ScienceHorse chestnuts contain the substance glycoside which can lead to cramps, abdominal pain and vomiting.
Norwegian government: 15-year age limit on social media
Norway“Will have an enormous impact on children's lives”, says Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe.
More expensive petrol and diesel to encourage more people to buy electric cars
ColumnsTege Tornvall: The aim is to “make it unthinkable to buy gasoline or diesel cars”.
Bulgaria to hold seventh general election in four years
Europe Bulgaria’s political state is described as "extremely worrying, with destabilization and dysfunctional institutions".
Church of Sweden rejects proposed bride handover ban
SwedenThe Church Council votes down the Social Democrats' proposal to ban the tradition of the bride being led to the altar by her father.
Swedish unemployment continues to rise – government to invest in vocational education
Economy"The Swedish labor market has long suffered from a mismatch, with employers looking for skills while many are unemployed".
Sweden Democrat leader wants to set up Swedish-Israeli hit squad
SwedenCharlie Weimers wants to "work with the United States and Israel to safely liquidate gang leaders in third countries".
Sweden to “deter Russia” with new missile system
Sweden"Will also force the adversary to tie up defense resources to deal with the risk of an attack", declares Swedish defense minister Pål Jonsson (M).
Former Italian Prime Minister: Europe risks becoming a colony of great powers
EconomyFormer Italian Prime Minister warns that Europe could risk becoming a colony of the US or China if it fails to make significant investments.
Blinken awarded royal Swedish order for contributions to NATO membership
SwedenFormer NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is also among those rewarded for his efforts to integrate Sweden into the US-led military alliance.
Zelensky opens for peace talks
World"We do not attack their energy infrastructures, they don’t attack ours. Could this lead to the end of the war’s hot phase? I think so", Zelensky said.
Woman secures Stockholm apartment after record 41 years in housing queue
SwedenWhen Åsa Frigsarve joined the housing queue, Olof Palme was Sweden's prime minister.
Analyst: India will never break with Russia
WorldNitin Gokhale argues that Western elites prefer India to be "a chaotic democracy led by a weak leader".
Sweden Democrats clash with PM over support for anti-Semitism watchdog
SwedenSweden Democrats accuse SKMA of political bias, while Prime Minister Kristersson defends the group as essential in fighting anti-Semitism.
Swedish energy giant’s wind project threatens Scotland’s endangered wildcat
EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.
Kremlin: BRICS is not like the EU
WorldExplains that the BRICS countries have no common charter, nor clearly defined laws and rules to be followed.
Karl Hedin: “The forestry giants are pushing to shoot more moose”
EnvironmentThe forestry entrepreneur believes the damage caused by moose is exaggerated in order to reduce the population and exploit the forest.
EU parliament approves €35 billion loan to Ukraine – secured by seized Russian assets
Europe"Russia must pay", thunders Swedish Liberal MEP Karin Karlsbro, calling the country a "robber state".
Privacy is about choice
TechNaomi Brockwell: Privacy isn't about disappearing – it's about minimizing risk and gaining more control over your personal information.
Analysis: A new multipolar world is emerging
WorldBut Western leaders have "buried diplomacy" and simply cannot admit that the global center of power is shifting from West to East, warns geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar.
Russia-China partnership blueprint for modern state relations – Putin
WorldSpeaking at the ongoing Brics summit in Kazan, the Russian president took the opportunity to praise cooperation with China.
Stockholm attacks linked to “satanic internet cult”
SwedenThe 14-year-old in custody is said to be part of a group that targets women and the elderly and wants to "create pure terror and panic in society".
Analysis: Trump’s pro-Israel zeal could cost him the election
World"It feels like something is glaringly off, and there’s a lack of transparency as to what’s behind it all", writes political analyst Rachel Marsden.
Meta censors billionaires’ flight habits
World“Given the risk of physical harm to individuals”, it is no longer allowed to publish information on the whereabouts of the elite's private jets.
Swedish minister rewarded with top job at World Bank
SwedenElisabeth Svantesson, Sweden's finance minister, becomes the new chair of the World Bank and IMF's Development Committee.
Swedish government to dramatically reduce wolf population
EnvironmentOut of "consideration for people living and working in the vicinity of the wolf", the current wolf population of 375 animals will be reduced to just 170.
Mercedes CEO: “Germans take too many sick days”
Europe"When sick leave in German car factories is occasionally double that of other European countries, it leads to economic repercussions".
Swedish crypto exchange launches new cryptocurrency salary payment service
EconomyTrijo’s CEO, Arvid Börje Ramberg, sees this as a natural development as digital currencies gain broader acceptance.
Gangsters manipulate the Swedish mortgage market
SwedenCriminals use the proceeds of crime to buy houses or finance bank loans - which also risks pushing up house prices.