Tag: Sweden news
Folklife researcher Ebbe Schön dead
For many years he was director of the Nordic Museum’s folk memory collection and wrote a number of books about Swedish folk beliefs. He was frequently hired to comment on…
Toned down storms move further east
The fierce storm that ravaged Western Sweden during Thursday afternoon and evening has now moved further east, albeit not as powerfully. – It has been at its worst during the…
At least 13 dead in nightclub fire in Thailand
Published: Less than 2 hours ago Updated: Less than 40 min ago At least 13 people have died and another 40 have been injured in a fire at a nightclub…
Passenger car collided head-on with a bus – several seriously injured
A car has collided head-on with a bus in Stora Bugärde, which is outside Gothenburg. 20 people must have been on board, according to The Gothenburg Post. According to the…
That’s why the leaderboard is overflowing with alcohol
Facts: Previous Swedish alcohol songs in selection Large: “Rum & Kush” The National Theater: “Life is a party” Mange Makers: “Party at Mange’s” Eddie Meduza: “More brandy” Lill Lindfors: “Rus”…
Poll: How do you deal with soaring food prices?
Food prices increase rapidly and some goods increase in price faster than others. When SVT’s reporter went out into the city to ask Stockholmers how they skimp on food expenses,…
Gate blown apart in Malmö
Published: Just now full screen The police have been alerted to an address in Malmö after a suspected explosion. Archive image. Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT The police have been alerted to…
Alcohol meters for home use not reliable
Many Swedes increase their alcohol intake now during the summer. But those who rely on home alcohol meters to find out their blood alcohol level are at risk of blowing…
Zelensky hits back at Amnesty
The human rights organization released a report on Thursday alleging that the Ukrainian military is using residential areas, including schools and hospitals, as bases. In total, they list 19 cities…
Three questions about the UK interest rate hike
High inflation and an overheated labor market are some of the reasons why Britain is now raising its key interest rate to 1.75 percent, according to Lars Calmfors, professor emeritus…