Eurovision 2024: Pop star Olly Alexander to represent the UK: The pop star will sing in Sweden next May, after a disappointing result for Mae Muller this year.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67731243
Quick Glance: Olly Alexander to Represent UK at Eurovision 2024
- Image caption, Experienced artist with multiple top-10 hits across Europe
- Image caption, Years and Years transitioned to a solo project in 2021, now releasing music under own name
- Secrecy surrounds the song he will perform in Malmö in May - co-written by Alexander and Danny L Harle
- Alexander, with a large fanbase, achieved five UK top-10 singles and two number-one albums in the last decade
U.S. Captures Third Place in World Jr. A Challenge: Team USA defeats Sweden 8-5 to claim 15th consecutive medal
teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1294601
Turkey to Resume Talks on Sweden’s NATO Membership Application Next Week: A Turkish parliamentary committee will resume discussions on Sweden’s NATO membership ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-22/turkish-lawmakers-put-sweden-s-nato-bid-back-on-agenda-next-week
Ukraine and Sweden discuss possible supply of Gripen aircraft: Ukraine and Sweden are discussing the possibility of supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine with ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/8/7432288/
Turkey’s economy has improved, but its foreign policy is still messy: President Erdogan’s post-election turnaround only goes so far
economist.com/europe/2023/12/11/turkeys-economy-has-improved-but-its-foreign-policy-is-still-messy
U.S. falls to Canada West 4-3 in Overtime of World Jr. A Challenge Semifinals: Team USA to face Sweden in third-place game Sunday
teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1294561
Sweden's Gävle goat is Christmas dinner for peckish birds: A flock of hungry jackdaws has begun eating the giant Christmas straw goat erected in Gävle, Sweden ...
thelocal.se/20231214/swedens-gavle-goat-is-christmas-dinner-for-peckish-birds
U.S. Claims 7-4 Victory over Sweden in World Jr. A Challenge: Team USA continues preliminary round play on Thursday against Canada West
teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1294127
Sweden approves €124 mn winter aid package for Ukraine: Latest news from Ukraine today. Sweden approves €124 mn winter aid package for Ukraine ...
euromaidanpress.com/2023/12/14/sweden-approves-e124-mn-winter-aid-package-for-ukraine/
Klarna CEO Siemiatkowski says buy now, pay later is used by shoppers who otherwise avoid credit
apnews.com/article/klarna-sebastian-siemiatkowski-buy-now-pay-later-b601e892b3dc3987772d7a32d6916d81
Swedish Home Prices Fall Again After Months of Stabilization: Housing prices in Sweden have resumed a decline as the Nordic nation’s economy is in a recession ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-02/swedish-home-prices-fall-again-after-months-of-stabilization
Six bizarre Swedish Christmas foods to try only if you're very brave: It's Julbord (Christmas meal) season in Sweden, and that means the potential for ...
thelocal.se/20161205/six-weird-swedish-christmas-foods-to-look-out-for
Media: Russia planned interference campaigns to disrupt NATO accession of Finland, Sweden
kyivindependent.com/media-russia-planned-interference-campaigns-to-disrupt-nato-accession-of-finland-sweden/
Could the world’s first solar power truck be the answer to decarbonising haulage?
euronews.com/green/2023/12/15/could-the-worlds-first-solar-power-truck-be-the-answer-to-decarbonising-haulage
Card, status, or permit? The different types of permanent residence document in Sweden
thelocal.se/20210930/explained-card-status-or-permit-the-different-types-of-permanent-residence-document-in-sweden
Eurovision has rejected calls for Israel to be banned from the 2024 show amid boycott threats.
🔗 www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/eurovision/israel-eurovision-banned-2024-russia-b2467144.html
Nordic investors urge Tesla to back down in Swedish labour dispute
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-should-reconsider-labour-union-relations-nordic-investors-say-2023-12-14/
NATO chief tells Turkey's Erdogan that 'the time has come' to let Sweden join the alliance
apnews.com/article/nato-sweden-turkey-erdogan-stoltenberg-639d70add38ec481253729b0e451f4ea
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday: Property price expectations are improving, but Christmas food in Sweden will cost you more this year ...
thelocal.se/20231211/today-in-sweden-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-123
Tesla sues Sweden as strikes target carmaker: The move comes after postal workers went on strike in sympathy with Tesla repair workers.
bbc.com/news/business-67546891
Cheaper home loans, immigration costs, and plans for a compulsory 'Sweden course'
thelocal.se/20231216/cheaper-home-loans-immigration-costs-sweden-course
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How to survive a Swedish julbord – a beginner's guide to the Christmas meal: Got a Christmas meal still to come with work, or wondering how to navigate your ...
thelocal.se/20161214/an-idiots-guide-to-the-swedish-julbord-christmas-meal
5 Key Takeaways From the New Netflix World Cup Series Under Pressure: A new Netflix docuseries, Under Pressure, give a behind-the-scenes look at the USWNT during ...
time.com/6344805/under-pressure-netflix-world-cup-uswnt-soccer/
Danish dockworkers join Swedish strike action against Tesla: Denmark's 3F labour union said on Tuesday it will support Swedish mechanics in their strike action ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/danish-dockworkers-join-swedish-strike-action-against-tesla-2023-12-05/
Erdogan expects steps from US on F-16 sale for Sweden NATO accession: Opposition to sale in US Congress remains as Sweden awaits nod from Turkey’s parliament ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/6/erdogan-expects-steps-from-us-on-f-16-sale-for-sweden-nato-accession
How to make a julbord if you live outside Sweden: Planning a Swedish Christmas meal – the scrumptious julbord – outside of Sweden this year? Here are The ...
thelocal.se/20211221/how-to-make-your-own-julbord-if-you-live-outside-sweden
Worry Chronically About Illness? Study Shows Hypochondriacs Likely to Die Earlier
thedailybeast.com/worry-chronically-about-illness-study-shows-hypochondriacs-likely-to-die-earlier
A Sweden-based transportation company called Einride aims to make autonomous, electric vehicles the future of shipping.
The difference between sambo and marriage in Sweden: In Sweden, there are several different classifications of relationships, which each give the partners a ...
thelocal.se/20190107/the-difference-between-sambo-and-marriage-in-sweden
‘We can’t let Tesla get away with this’: why Swedish unions are fighting Elon Musk
theguardian.com/technology/2023/dec/01/tesla-swedish-unions-elon-musk
EU heavyweights warn against Commission defense power grab: France, Germany, Italy and Sweden prefer a ‘bottom-up’ approach to strengthening EU defense ...
politico.eu/article/eu-defense-powers-no-commission-power-grab-germany-france-italy-sweden/
How long can you leave Sweden for and not risk your permanent residency?: Several respondents to a recent survey by The Local said that one of the problems they ...
thelocal.se/20221123/how-long-can-you-leave-sweden-for-and-still-keep-your-right-to-stay
How I learned to love Sweden's slow-burn version of Christmas: Richard Orange initially found Christmas in Sweden strangely quiet and uneventful. But now ...
thelocal.se/20181221/how-i-learned-to-love-swedish-christmas
Hotels, tickets and scams: What to know about visiting Malmö for Eurovision 2024: As excitement mounts for Eurovision in Malmö in May, many are thinking about ...
thelocal.se/20231108/hotels-tickets-and-scams-what-to-know-about-visiting-malmo-for-eurovision-2024
A clean sweep from the indomitable Team China here at #ITTFWorldCup despite a valiant fight from Team Sweden 🧼
Don’t miss a minute of the #TableTennis goodness going down ... Show more YouTube.com/ITTFWorld #PingPong
Swedish government's bid to revoke permits for foreigners with 'flawed way of life'
thelocal.se/20231121/swedish-governments-bid-to-revoke-permits-for-foreigners-with-flawed-way-of-life
28 stunning images of the Northern Lights: Spectacular images as the Aurora Borealis dance across the night sky.
reuters.com/pictures/28-stunning-images-northern-lights-2023-11-20/
Elon Musk's Tesla is facing more union problems: On the heels of the UAW's victory against the Detroit Three automakers, a different union is putting pressure on ...
thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/elon-musk-tesla-auto-union-electric-vehicle
Fika, four-week holidays – and zero overtime: Sweden’s stunningly healthy work culture
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/nov/08/fika-four-week-holidays-and-zero-overtime-swedens-stunningly-healthy-work-culture
A Sweden-based transportation company called Einride aims to make autonomous, electric vehicles the future of shipping.
Sweden allocates nearly €120 million to aid Ukraine, focusing on winter support: Latest news from Ukraine today. Sweden allocates nearly €120 million to aid ...
euromaidanpress.com/2023/12/11/sweden-allocates-nearly-e120-mn-to-aid-ukraine-focusing-on-winter-support/
IN DATA: How many residency permits has Sweden recalled?: Sweden's Migration Agency has hit back at criticism of "severe shortcomings" in its work ...
thelocal.se/20231201/in-data-how-many-residence-permits-has-sweden-recalled
Sweden starts corruption probe of Alecta's Heimstaden investment: A Swedish prosecutor said on Thursday he had begun a preliminary investigation into suspected ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/swedish-prosecutor-starts-corruption-probe-alecta-investment-2023-11-23/
Sweden’s Electrolux sets up task force to avoid impact from Red Sea attacks: Sweden’s Electrolux has set up a task force to reduce the impact of maritime attacks ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/economy/2023/12/19/Sweden-s-Electrolux-sets-up-task-force-to-avoid-impact-from-Red-Sea-attacks
Tesla union pressure increases in Sweden as dockworkers escalate strike: Dockworkers in Sweden pledged on Friday to refuse to offload Tesla (TSLA ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/union-pressure-tesla-grows-sweden-dockworkers-expand-strike-2023-11-17/
Eurovision 2024 could see UK represented by huge popstar: Olly Alexander, of Years & Years, has been tipped to represent the UK at the 2024 Eurovision Song ...
metro.co.uk/2023/11/27/huge-popstar-tipped-represent-uk-eurovision-19884628/
Ten rules for thriving in a Swedish 'styrelse' board meeting: When you move to Sweden, the chances are that sooner or later you will be asked to join a ...
thelocal.se/20181126/ten-rules-for-surviving-in-a-swedish-styrelse-board-meeting
Swedish word of the day: pyssel: If you have children in Sweden, you've probably heard this word, especially around holidays. But what does it mean?
thelocal.se/20220404/swedish-word-of-the-day-pyssel
Swedish union boss: 'Culture clash' behind strikes against Tesla: A series of strikes against Tesla over its refusal to sign a collective agreement is a clash ...
thelocal.se/20231201/swedish-union-boss-culture-clash-behind-strikes-against-tesla
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Traffic chaos after heavy snowfall, two men found dead in car in Malmö, sun sets on northern Sweden for ...
thelocal.se/20231201/today-in-sweden-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-108
Turkey’s economy has improved, but its foreign policy is still messy: President Erdogan’s post-election turnaround only goes so far
economist.com/europe/2023/12/11/turkeys-economy-has-improved-but-its-foreign-policy-is-still-messy
Quick Glance: Turkey's Economy Improves, Foreign Policy Remains Chaotic
- Exposes Turkey as a magnet for crime syndicates from the Balkans to South America
- Improved relations with Greece, highlighted by Erdogan's visit to Athens on December 7th
- Frosty relations with America after Turkey's pledge to drop its veto of Sweden's NATO accession
- Erdogan suggests simultaneous parliamentary votes on Sweden's NATO membership and the $20bn F-16 deal
Swedish word of the day: snösmocka: After a snowstorm swept in across Sweden, we take a look at another Swedish word for snow (yes, there are a lot of them).
thelocal.se/20190207/swedish-word-of-the-day-snosmocka
How to face November in Sweden and conquer it like the Swedish pro you are: A survival guide to how to make it through Sweden's darkest month of the year.
thelocal.se/20161102/eight-ways-to-survive-november-in-sweden
Turkey moves closer to ratification of Swedish Nato application: Turkey' foreign policy committee will vote on Thursday on whether to approve Sweden’s Nato ...
thelocal.se/20231114/turkey-moves-closer-to-ratification-of-swedish-nato-application
Swedish word of the day: krog: Here's a word you'll probably want to learn early on after coming to Sweden.
thelocal.se/20190314/swedish-word-of-the-day-krog
Musk and Tesla are battling unions across Scandinavia. What comes next in the labour dispute?
ctvnews.ca/autos/musk-and-tesla-are-battling-unions-across-scandinavia-what-comes-next-in-the-labour-dispute-1.6695940
The Best TV Shows And Movies Coming To Netflix In January 2024: Netflix is kicking off the new year with a number of intriguing original films and series ...
slashfilm.com/1470273/best-tv-shows-movies-netflix-january-2024/
Elon Musk says letting workers unionize creates ‘lords and peasants’. What?: Musk is the world’s best accidental salesman for unions, even as his Tesla workers ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/20/elon-musk-unions-tesla
Swedish Data on Housing Starts Suggests Slight Recovery: The number of new Swedish homes being built may have recovered somewhat from the lowest level in more ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-20/swedish-data-on-housing-starts-suggests-slight-recovery
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'On Your Mark, Get Set': In Sweden, a final reading assignment before the apocalypse
lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2023/12/21/on-your-mark-get-set-in-sweden-a-final-reading-assignment-before-the-apocalypse_6366229_117.html
'Get Unionized or Get Out!': Scandinavian Labor Elevates Fight With Tesla's Elon Musk
commondreams.org/news/elon-musk-scandinavian-unions
Sweden NATO Membership: Turkey Parliament Signals New Delay: A Turkish parliamentary committee said it wants to see a written anti-terrorism road map from Sweden ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-16/sweden-nato-membership-turkey-parliament-signals-new-delay
Former Iranian official to appeal Swedish life sentence in executions case: A former Iranian official sentenced in Sweden to life in prison for his part in a ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/12/21/Former-Iranian-official-to-appeal-Swedish-life-sentence-in-executions-case
Christmas travel, new political party rumours, and how can immigrants get jobs in Sweden?
thelocal.se/20231221/christmas-travel-new-political-party-rumours-and-how-can-immigrants-get-jobs-in-sweden
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What happens if you don't pay a bill in Sweden?: Sweden's Enforcement Authority is responsible for collecting unpaid debts, fines, and declarations of ...
thelocal.se/20220829/what-happens-if-you-dont-pay-a-bill-in-sweden
Cookbook review: Sweet and savory treats from the far north: Nichole Accettola shares her memories of a summer spent in Copenhagen, and the recipes that grew out ...
ajc.com/things-to-do/food-and-recipes/cookbook-review-scandinavian-from-scratch-by-nichole-accettola/BD3RYB24IRCNXBQOVRVPHQ2EDE/
The nine ways you can lose your driving licence in Sweden: There are nine official reasons you can be stripped of your driving license in Sweden ...
thelocal.se/20221005/the-nine-ways-you-can-lose-your-driving-licence-in-sweden
Finland, Estonia send legal letter to China over Baltic Sea drama: Estonia’s foreign minister says the length of the probe will depend on ‘how cooperative China ...
politico.eu/article/china-asked-to-cooperate-baltic-sea-infrastructure-damages-finland-estonia/
Elon Musk’s Swedish Problem: Has the Anti-Union Billionaire Finally Met his Match?
commondreams.org/opinion/elon-musk-tesle-unions-sweden
Brazil’s Industrial Exports See Growth, Surpassing Sweden and Indonesia: Brazil has climbed two spots in global industrial exports, surpassing Indonesia and ...
riotimesonline.com/brazil-climbs-global-export-ladder-overtaking-indonesia-and-sweden/
Forsberg, Brannstrom punctuate Senators' perfect trip to Sweden in style: You simply couldn't script a better ending for the Senators' trip to Sweden ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/senators-wrap-perfect-trip-to-sweden-punctuated-by-forsberg-brannstrom/
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson linked to Sweden national team job, says he is committed to Australia for Paris Olympics
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-25/coach-tony-gustavsson-matildas-committed-sweden-job-speculation/103150660
Swedish Banks Lower Mortgage Rates: A large share of Swedish home owners, pressured by high borrowing costs, are set for relief as banks are cutting rates on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-15/swedish-banks-lower-mortgage-rates-as-riksbank-seen-at-peak
Hotels, tickets and scams: What to know about visiting Malmö for Eurovision 2024: As excitement mounts for Eurovision in Malmö in May, many are thinking about ...
thelocal.se/20231108/hotels-tickets-and-scams-what-to-know-about-visiting-malmo-for-eurovision-2024
Everything coming to Netflix in January 2024: The debut of Society of the Snow and Dan Levy's Good Grief, plus the addition of the hit show This is Us ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/everything-coming-to-netflix-january-2024/
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