6.24 meters: Armand Duplantis beats own pole vault world record: The Swedish athlete improved his own world record set last year by one centimeter.
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/20/6-24-meters-armand-duplantis-beats-own-pole-vault-world-record_6669002_9.html
Number of Swedes buying second-hand has more than doubled in five years: In 2018, only 28 percent of Swedes bought second-hand clothes. Last year ...
thelocal.se/20240422/number-of-swedes-buying-second-hand-has-more-than-doubled-in-five-years
Swedish Homebuilding May Be on Brink of Recovery, Data Shows: Sweden’s worst slump in home construction in more than three decades is over for now ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/swedish-homebuilding-may-be-on-brink-of-recovery-data-shows
Embracer to split into three listed companies: Swedish gaming group Embracer said on Monday it plans to split into three separate companies listed on the ...
reuters.com/technology/embracer-split-into-three-listed-companies-2024-04-22/
Swedish gaming break-up powers up stock for struggling investors: Embracer’s move is a pragmatic solution to its excessive debts but an attractive one
ft.com/content/b551ad62-a9d6-4f3a-8609-e7c54f909484
EU agrees to tackle Russia’s shadow oil fleet, Sweden says: The dark fleet camouflaged by Moscow “fuels the war chest of Russia,” Swedish foreign minister says.
politico.eu/article/eu-agrees-to-tackle-russias-shadow-oil-fleet-sweden-says/
Gang violence in Sweden: a father is shot dead in front of his son: Sweden is powerless against gang crime. Increasingly, the violence also affects bystanders ...
nzz.ch/international/ganggewalt-in-schweden-ein-vater-wird-vor-seinem-sohn-erschossen-ld.1826090
How to make friends in Sweden – seven things I wish someone had told me: Sweden is regularly ranked one of the hardest places to find new friends ...
thelocal.se/20230713/how-to-make-friends-in-sweden-seven-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me
Climate protesters wrap Swedish parliament in giant red scarf: Several hundred women surrounded Sweden's parliament with a giant knitted red scarf to protest ...
thelocal.se/20240422/climate-protesters-wrap-swedish-parliament-in-giant-red-scarf
Three women injured, man shot by police in Swedish city of Vasteras, police says: Police said on Friday they had shot a man in connection with an incident in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/three-women-injured-man-shot-by-police-swedish-city-vasteras-police-says-2024-04-19/
At the reception in Stockholm: What happened to Queen Silvia's eye?: It is a solemn occasion: Shortly after taking office, Finland's new President Alexander ...
n-tv.de/leute/Was-ist-mit-Koenigin-Silvias-Auge-passiert-article24895591.html
Mehdi Hasan Launches Media Platform With Naomi Klein, Greta Thunberg, and More: The journalist says Zeteo will feature "hard-hitting interviews and unsparing ...
commondreams.org/news/mehdi-hasan-msnbc
Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher: Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/19/oxford-future-of-humanity-institute-closes
Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition: Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
ft.com/content/9feb754c-d1c1-4b3b-8e4a-c09c240d1179
Klarna credit card launches in the US as Swedish fintech grows its market presence
techcrunch.com/2024/04/17/klarna-launches-credit-card-in-the-us-giving-users-a-way-to-make-payments-in-installments/
UK's easyJet sees strong summer momentum, lifting shares: British airline easyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-airline-easyjet-cuts-winter-losses-says-demand-builds-summer-2024-04-18/
Andre Onana uses Vaseline on his gloves – our goalkeeping expert finds out why: After Onana made a save against Liverpool, the camera caught Onana rubbing ...
theathletic.com/5425064/2024/04/19/andre-onana-vaseline-gloves/
Swedish weather agency: Don't drive if you have summer tyres: Sweden's weather agency SMHI warns of "extra difficult road conditions" today in ...
thelocal.se/20240418/swedish-weather-agency-dont-drive-if-you-have-summer-tyres
After blood clot: Midfielder Olsson regains motor skills: The 28-year-old Kristoffer Olsson collapsed two months ago. Now he is on the road to recovery.
diepresse.com/18367308/nach-blutgerinnsel-mittelfeldspieler-olsson-erlangt-motorik-zurueck
From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259457/footballer-buddhist-monk-swedish-ex-players-incredible-transformation-detailed-his-instagram-page
Sweden does not rule out providing Ukraine with Patriot systems : Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson has said that Stockholm may send a Patriot air defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452393/
Youth Lead Global Strike Demanding 'Climate Justice Now': "We are many people and youths who want to express our frustration over what decision-makers are ...
commondreams.org/news/youth-strike-climate-justice
The Swedish kingmakers behind a European private equity giant: How the Wallenberg family helped turn EQT Partners into a colossus of the buyout industry
ft.com/content/b9f5a762-7bb8-4c72-98be-4a1e14284d17
Wings still alive in playoff race, stage dramatic comeback to beat Habs 5-4 in OT
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2024/04/15/wings-still-alive-in-playoff-race-stage-dramatic-comeback-to-beat-habs-5-4-in-ot/73327122007/
How to tell where a Swede comes from based off their dialect: There are arguably as many Swedish dialects as there are Swedes, but what are the general rules for ...
thelocal.se/20230809/how-to-tell-where-a-swede-comes-from-based-off-their-dialect
Fifty years ago, ABBA paved the way for Swedish pop | kuwaittimes: Fifty years ago, ABBA paved the way for Swedish pop - Lifestyle - “It was love at first ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13401/lifestyle/movies-music/fifty-years-ago-abba-paved-the-way-for-swedish-pop/
'Benny is always very kind': Foreigners' top encounters with Swedish celebrities: We asked The Local's readers to tell us of a time they met a Swedish ...
thelocal.se/20240416/benny-is-always-very-kind-foreigners-top-encounters-with-swedish-celebrities
Ylva Johansson says Europe's new migration pact is 'a huge achievement': Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, discusses the EU's new ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/ylva-johansson-says-europes-new-migration-pact-is-a-huge-achievement
Sweden's Eurosceptics want EU-wide prisoner redistribution: The new Swedish Eurosceptic list for the European elections, Folklistan, led by MEP Sara Skyttedal ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/swedens-eurosceptics-want-eu-wide-prisoner-redistribution/
Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender: The centre-right governing coalition's two biggest parties supported the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/swedens-parliament-makes-it-easier-for-young-people-to-change-gender
Should you tip in Sweden?
The Local's publisher James Savage reacts to a recent trend at Swedish bars and restaurants that's changing the culture around ... Show more www.thelocal.se/20240410/should-you-tip-at-swedish-bars-and-restaurants
In the Swedish city of Malmo, protesters waving Palestinian flags and holding banners call for a boycott of Israel at the upcoming #Eurovision2024 Song Contest www.reuters.com/world/protesters-eurovision-host-city-call-boycott-israel-2024-04-10/
Sweden: 39-year-old man shot dead in front of his son: According to media reports, the crime was preceded by a confrontation with youths ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/kriminalitaet/39-jaehriger-wird-in-schweden-vor-den-augen-seines-sohnes-erschossen-19647914.html
Pole-vault world record holder Armand Duplantis is focused on Olympic gold at this year's Games in Paris #Paris2024
Why are there so many red cottages in Sweden?: Ever notice how common it is to see bright red buildings in Sweden? The Local contributor Miriam Bade explains why ...
thelocal.se/20170505/whats-with-all-the-red-the-explanation-for-swedens-colourful-cottages
The Bruins are switching starters and are going with Linus Ullmark in net tonight 👀
Watch Game 2: Bruins🆚 Leafs at 7pm ET on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ... Show more
Sweden's Social Democrats call for ban on new free schools: Sweden's opposition Social Democrats have called for a total ban on the establishment of new ...
thelocal.se/20240418/swedens-social-democrats-call-for-ban-on-new-free-schools
Isak brace leads Newcastle to crucial 4-0 win over Spurs: A dominant Newcastle United struck twice within 95 seconds as Alexander Isak's brace helped them secure ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/isak-brace-leads-newcastle-crucial-4-0-win-over-spurs-2024-04-13/
Only one Sebastian Aho can reign supreme! 😤
Watch Game 1 of the #StanleyCup Playoffs between the Islanders and Hurricanes TODAY at 5pm ET on Sportsnet or stream on ... Show more
Sweden: Father confronts youths who pull out guns and shoot: In Stockholm, a father has been shot dead in front of his son. According to the media ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/id_100383696/schweden-vater-stellt-sich-jugendlichen-entgegen-die-zuecken-waffe-und-schiessen.html
Swedish word of the day: loppis: Here's a word that describes a quintessential Swedish summer activity.
thelocal.se/20190709/swedish-word-of-the-day-loppis
Liang Jingkun and Kristian Karlsson put on a show to end off their showdown tonight here at the #ITTFWorldCup 👏 #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
Pro-Palestinian activists on the Sotckholm Metro in Sweden sang ‘Leve Palestina,’ a song by the Palestinian-Swedish band Kofia that has become an anthem of ... Show more
How a ‘Russian James Bond’ Conquered the World of Luxury Hotels: Vlad Doronin lives large as the owner of cultish hotel chain Aman, meditating on his private jet ...
on.wsj.com/4cZ5q7Z
European elections: New Skyttedal alliance in Sweden wants to abolish the right to asylum
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/neues-skyttedal-buendnis-in-schweden-will-das-asylrecht-abschaffen-a-6e15ba00-1732-4f58-8a4f-3dd4fe106e1c
Johansson: EU countries that do not comply with migration pact will be punished: EU countries that fail to implement the new pact on migration and asylum ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/johansson-eu-lander-die-den-migrationspakt-nicht-einhalten-werden-bestraft
How a Swedish nepotism scandal highlights poor recruitment practices: This week: how Sweden voted on new gender law, horrific murder in Stockholm suburb ...
thelocal.se/20240420/how-a-swedish-nepotism-scandal-highlights-poor-recruitment-practices
What will humans do if technology solves everything?: Welcome to a high-tech utopia
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/09/what-will-humans-do-if-technology-solves-everything
Sweden will miss its climate goals without policy changes, environment agency says
reuters.com/business/environment/sweden-will-miss-its-climate-goals-without-policy-changes-environment-agency-2024-04-12/
How One Guy Built a Saab Sanctuary in the Middle of New York City: Discover one of the coolest classic Saabs ever, and check out the amazing garage it lives in.
thedrive.com/news/how-one-guy-built-a-saab-sanctuary-in-the-middle-of-new-york-city
More than one in ten foreigners in Sweden don't have a close friend: Hundreds of thousands of people in Sweden don't have a close friend ...
thelocal.se/20240423/more-than-one-in-ten-foreigners-in-sweden-dont-have-a-close-friend
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday: Man in court for Västerås knife attack, green group marks Earth Overshoot day with four kilometre scarf ...
thelocal.se/20240422/today-in-sweden-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-138
EXPLAINED: What is a Swedish ISK account?: Sweden’s government has proposed scrapping tax on ISK accounts with a balance of 300,000 kronor or less - but what are ...
thelocal.se/20240415/explained-what-is-a-swedish-isk-account
EU states must apply migration pact or face legal action: Commissioner: EU countries failing to implement the New Pact on Migration and Asylum ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/11/eu-countries-not-enforcing-migration-pact-could-face-legal-action-says-johansson
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
Christoph Klarer and Oscar Vilhelmsson break winless streak: Darmstadt 98 break the deadlock with a 2-0 win in Cologne with Klarer as a goal-scoring defender ...
echo-online.de/sport/fussball/fussball-bundesliga/christoph-klarer-und-oscar-vilhelmsson-brechen-sieglos-serie-3495722
Truck maker Volvo to build new plant in Mexico: Swedish truck maker AB Volvo said on Thursday it would build a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/truck-maker-volvo-build-new-plant-mexico-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Volvo's Plans for New Manufacturing Plant in Mexico
- Swedish truck manufacturer AB Volvo has announced its intention to establish a new production facility for heavy trucks in Mexico to complement its production capacities in the USA.
- The new plant is expected to support the growth of Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the USA and Canada, as well as increase the sales of Mack Trucks in Mexico and Latin America.
- Volvo anticipates that the facility will be operational by 2026, as stated in a company announcement.
- The investment is aimed at advancing the company's expansion strategies in North and South America to meet the growing demand for heavy trucks.
Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion: The Swedish Eurovision host city Malmo has promised heightened security for this year's ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240419-sweden-ramps-up-security-for-eurovision-amid-outcry-over-israel-s-inclusion
Swedish musicians cancel Eurovision performances over Israel's participation: With less than a month until Eurovision week kicks off, artists and musicians are ...
thelocal.se/20240410/swedish-musicians-cancel-eurovision-performances-over-israels-participation
EasyJet targets another bumper summer of record profits : Low-cost airline confident about delivering strong performance as Middle East conflict fails to dent ...
ft.com/content/42894f44-0e2f-4415-98b5-ce00570a67d1
Canucks hope best is yet to come for Lindholm: Not much about this season has gone Elias Lindholm’s way. But as Canucks coach Rick Tocchet is the first to point ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/canucks-hope-best-is-yet-to-come-for-lindholm/
Why my building's garden day marks the real start of Swedish summer: People across Sweden will soon be gathering around Valborg bonfires to mark the end of the ...
thelocal.se/20230428/why-my-buildings-garden-day-marks-the-real-start-of-summer
Enyimba Sign Partnership Deal With Swedish Club HamKam: Nigerian champions Enyimba have entered into partnership with Swedish club, HamKam FC.
completesports.com/enyimba-sign-partnership-deal-with-swedish-club-hamkam/
‘Open your eyes’: Daniil Medvedev rants at officials for second successive day as Russian exits Monte-Carlo Masters
cnn.com/2024/04/11/sport/daniil-medvedev-shouts-at-line-judge-monte-carlo-masters-spt-intl/
How to find a job in Sweden: Five tips from those who've been there, done that: The Swedish job market poses unique challenges for newcomers. The Local's ...
thelocal.se/20240410/how-to-find-a-job-in-sweden-five-tips-from-those-whove-been-there-done-that
Swedish Parliament member hopes Europe will view Armenia as part of European civilization in the future
armenpress.am/eng/news/1134650.html
Armand Duplantis is competing at this month’s Diamond League meeting in China, with one eye on the Paris Olympic Games just months away #Paris2024
4 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, including Ethan Del Mastro’s ‘surreal’ NHL debut
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/13/chicago-blackhawks-nashville-predators/
Swedish word of the day: vagn: This word of the day translates easily to English as ‘wagon’, but its wide use in compound words makes it a great Swedish word to ...
thelocal.se/20231030/swedish-word-of-the-day-vagn
Akebono Taro : Hawaii-born sumo champion dies at the age of 54 : Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wresting and a former grand champion ...
apnews.com/article/akebono-sumo-hawaii-japan-obituary-6f764e23de505ab6eed3257e33e9e113
Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure
- Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.
- Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.
- The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.
A common, comprehensive EU approach to migration for the first time: The aim of the reform is to abolish the ad hoc crisis management practiced since the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/12/ylva-johansson-erstmals-ein-gemeinsamer-umfassender-eu-ansatz-zu-migration
Viktor Gyökeres’ numbers for Sporting this season are simply ridiculous:
⚽ 38 goals
🎯 16 assists
And a celebration that is quickly becoming iconic too 🥶
Fans are convinced that Lily Collins just dropped a major clue about Emily in Paris season 4
marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity-news/emily-in-paris-tokyo
Mikael Ymer changes his mind on return to tennis amid anti-doping ban: "Retirement was boring"
tennis.com/baseline/articles/mikael-ymer-changes-his-mind-on-return-to-tennis-amid-anti-doping-ban-retirement-was-boring
After 12 NHL seasons and the last 11 with the @anaheimducks, Jakob Silfverberg announces his retirement.
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