Tag: BBC

  • The traces from the terrorist attack in Tyresö to IS in Somalia

    The traces from the terrorist attack in Tyresö to IS in Somalia

    After four men were arrested in Tyresö, suspected of serious weapons offenses and preparation for terrorist offences, the security police point out connections to Africa. Hear Felix Öste Personne, reporter at Ekot about the suspicions against the detained men and Richard MyrenbergAfrica correspondent, about how the terrorist organization IS is gaining more and more ground…

  • That's why bitcoin is breaking records – again

    That's why bitcoin is breaking records – again

    Investors, so-called “bitcoin whales”, are betting billions and the cryptocurrency is reaching new record levels. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has made bitcoin the official currency and invested hundreds of millions of dollars of tax dollars in cryptocurrency. But how safe is it really? Hear Ekot's reporter Johan Anderberg tell the story of the…

  • The royal family's image fuels the conspiracies about Kate

    The royal family's image fuels the conspiracies about Kate

    Is she in a coma, has she had cosmetic surgery or is she outright dead? Hear Effie Karabuda, tech reporter at P3about the conspiracy theories that followed the British court's surprise announcement that Kate Middleton had undergone stomach surgery, theories that only grew after her first official photo since January was accused of being tampered…

  • The game behind Putin's pretend election

    The game behind Putin's pretend election

    Johanna Melén tells why the election procedure is so important to Putin. For example, before this election he personally had to hand over his passport to the Russian election commission. The same commission at the last minute stopped the anti-war candidate Boris Nadezhdin from standing in the election, even though he himself believed that he…

  • From inside Guantanamo – the torture methods that haunt the United States

    From inside Guantanamo – the torture methods that haunt the United States

    The prison at Guantanamo was opened as a result of the anger after the terrorist attacks. But after reports that the CIA used torture methods during interrogations, the pursuit of justice was marred by controversy. Hear Ekot's USA correspondent Ginna Lindberg about her trip to Guantanamo, the ongoing negotiations and how the torture allegations may…

  • This is how Donald Trump puts Europe's security at risk

    This is how Donald Trump puts Europe's security at risk

    The American presidential candidate, the Republican Donald Trump, has shaken the entire NATO alliance after a performance at an election meeting. – This statement was terribly inconsiderate. He said, more or less verbatim, that he would encourage Russia and attack countries in Europe that do not do the right thing in the NATO context, says…

  • The Sex Pistols – the punk band that declared war on Great Britain

    The Sex Pistols – the punk band that declared war on Great Britain

    The sun's rays glisten in the brown waters of the Thames. On the river, boats are shuttled, which in honor of the day are decorated with British flags in blue, red and white. There is joy throughout London. It is June 7, 1977 and Queen Elizabeth is celebrating 25 years on the throne. Britain, rocked…

  • Marseille – the city that shows the gang war can get worse

    Marseille – the city that shows the gang war can get worse

    On the Mediterranean Sea lies France's oldest city, Marseille, which attracts tourists with its historic architecture and idyllic southern French atmosphere. But the city has a downside with serious gang violence, widespread drug sales and numerous murders. Southern European correspondent Marie Nilsson Boij tells about the spiral of violence that has derailed and what parallels…

  • The scandal that drove postal agents to suicide and bankruptcy

    The scandal that drove postal agents to suicide and bankruptcy

    Around a thousand postal agents were accused by the post office in Great Britain of theft and accounting offences. The accusations led to innocent people being sentenced to prison and forced to pay large sums. London correspondent Pontus Mattsson tells of one of the biggest judicial murders in British history. Where the ongoing investigation into…

  • Jamal El-Haj – that's how he became harmful to the Social Democrats

    Jamal El-Haj – that's how he became harmful to the Social Democrats

    Hear Emilia Aro tell the story of how Jamal El-Haj attends a Palestinian conference in the summer of 2023. He is captured in a picture together with the chairman of the conference who, according to the Israeli state among others, collected money for Hamas. Critics believe that the Social Democrats should exclude El-Haj, but Magdalena…

  • The rules that could stop Israel from Eurovision

    The rules that could stop Israel from Eurovision

    Hear Carolina NorénSveriges Radio's expert commentator on Eurovision, about the contest's political history and which rules actually stopped countries from participating. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Carolina Norén Producers: Kim Hessius and Karl Kadhammar With clips from: SVT, BBC, CNN, The Telegraph, The Sun, Sky News, The Guardian, i24News, EuroNews. The music in the episode: Louis…

  • Iran's notorious murder squads abroad

    Iran's notorious murder squads abroad

    Ekot's former Middle East correspondent Johan Mathias Sommarström describes how Iran, ever since the revolution in 1979, has used agents and murder squads to clear people out of the way. Ekot and P1 Dokumentär have told in a series of programs and news about Iran's suspected plans to murder Swedish Jews. Host: Robin Olin Guest:…

  • Bret Easton Ellis – in the head of “Mr American psycho”

    Bret Easton Ellis – in the head of “Mr American psycho”

    Bret Easton Ellis is only 21 years old when he breaks through with the novel “Less than zero”. Suddenly he is the voice of his entire generation, portraying young, beautiful and rich youths who feel absolutely… nothing. A few years later, he once again captures the spirit of the times with the book “American psycho”,…

  • Taylor Swift – AI porn's biggest threat

    Taylor Swift – AI porn's biggest threat

    The campaigns against AI porn have been around for as long as the technology has been available with calls for regulation of the technology, but the problem has only continued to grow. Hear Effie Karabudatech reporter at P3, about how Taylor Swift could be the case that makes the issue finally taken seriously. Host: Caroline…

  • EXTRAS: King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer

    EXTRAS: King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer

    Harry rushes to fly home The relationship between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family has been strained to say the least in recent years. But when King Charles personally told his sons about the cancer, it wasn't long before the next news came – Prince Harry is coming home. The Monarchs is…

  • BBC: Britain's King Charles has cancer

    BBC: Britain's King Charles has cancer

    Britain's King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, the BBC reports. Buckingham Palace says the king “remains positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible”. The announcement has led to him postponing his public engagements. At the moment, Buckingham Palace does not want to say what…

  • Shortened working week – the international trend heading towards Sweden

    Shortened working week – the international trend heading towards Sweden

    In the Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark and Spain, people work less than 40 hours per week. Now it seems that the Social Democrats want to make the shortening of working hours an election issue in Sweden in 2026. An initiative that is heavily criticized by other parties. Hear Helena Gissenpolitical commentator at Ekot, about how the…

  • The football stars who are robbed in their homes

    The football stars who are robbed in their homes

    Cast:Albin Ekdal, soccer player. 70 international matches. Professional in Italy and Germany for 15 years.Johan Elmander, former soccer player. 85 international matches. Professionals in five countries. Now Radiosport's expert.Jonas Olsson former footballer, 25 international matches. Played nine years in English West Bromwich. Nowadays expert Viaplay.Frida Fagerlund, Aftonbladet's correspondent in London.Stellan Kjellberg, personal protection specialist and…

  • Les Macrons – Europe's most powerful couple

    Les Macrons – Europe's most powerful couple

    With a 24-year age difference, the presidential couple's love affair is unprecedented in France. The Macron couple are mocked and loved worldwide by world politicians and in the media. Hear Southern European correspondent Marie Nilsson Boij about Europe's ''power couple'' who stand united in ups and downs. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Marie Nilsson Boij, Southern…

  • The Kadyrov clan – loyal to Putin to death

    The Kadyrov clan – loyal to Putin to death

    The Russia Correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren tells how the Kadyrov clan came to power and how Putin sees the sub-republic of Chechnya as a test balloon for hard-line politics. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Maria Persson Löfgren, Russia correspondent Producers: Marina Nilsson Malmström, Elin Hagman With clips from: Swedish Radio, SVT, The Telegraph, BBC, CNN, Al…

  • Magda Gad – hell round trip

    Magda Gad – hell round trip

    In this episode, the award-winning war correspondent tells about growing up in Falun and how her parents' great interest in the outside world made her look far away from an early age. We also hear about the people, encounters and places that have shaped Magda Gad – and what drives her to continue reporting on,…

  • Therefore, Putin now feels a tailwind

    Therefore, Putin now feels a tailwind

    Ekot's reporter Johanna Melén tells the story of how pundits had at first almost completely figured out Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian arms deliveries were delayed, mobilization was slow and Putin was internationally isolated. But now Putin has begun to turn adversity to his advantage. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Johanna Melén, former Moscow correspondent Producers:…

  • The New Pirate War on the Red Sea

    The New Pirate War on the Red Sea

    Ekot's Middle East reporter Johan Mathias Sommarström tells the story of Houthi rebels in Yemen who attack cargo ships to show their support for the Palestinians in Gaza. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Johan Mathias Sommarström, former Middle East correspondent Producers: Katja Magnusson and Karl Kadhammar. With clips from: Al Jazeera English, BBC, DW News, Fox…

  • This is how the military junta loses its grip on Myanmar

    This is how the military junta loses its grip on Myanmar

    When the military took power in Myanmar in a coup d'état in 2021, the population went out of their houses to protest. The military responded by shooting down the protesters. Hear Axel Kronholm, Southeast Asia correspondent, tell about how ordinary Burmese are fighting the dictatorship. Former office workers and teachers who fled into the country's…

  • The story of Iceland's last whaler

    The story of Iceland's last whaler

    In the summer of 2023, the Icelandic government suddenly stopped that year's whaling – citing non-compliance with the country's animal welfare regulations. Before the next hunting season starts, the government must decide whether the country's last whaler will get a renewed hunting license. Hear Carina Holmbergforeign correspondent who covers Iceland, Norway and Finland, about how…

  • Kanye's comeback after the controversies

    Kanye's comeback after the controversies

    Hear Margret Attladottir tell about the ever-provocative success story Kanye West, now Ye, who is releasing new music for the first time since the accusations of anti-Semitism last year when large parts of the music industry turned their backs on him and Adidas canceled the lucrative collaboration. Host: Robin Olin Guests: Margret Attladottir, popular culture…

  • Therefore, Berlusconi's “bunga bunga women” lose their monthly allowance

    Therefore, Berlusconi's “bunga bunga women” lose their monthly allowance

    Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's “bunga bunga parties” have been described as both elegant dinners and pure sex parties. Now the controversial story is being rolled up again when the women who attended the parties ended up in a feud with Berlusconi's heirs. In a letter, the family's lawyers write that the “bunga bunga…

  • So Zelensky's setbacks can benefit Putin

    So Zelensky's setbacks can benefit Putin

    If you compare the fall of 2022 with the fall of 2023, it becomes clear: Aid to Ukraine has decreased by almost 90 percent, according to the Kiel Institute. It is a stressful situation for a country fighting for its survival. From the Ukrainian side, it has been clearly stated that it would be devastating…

  • BBC: Russia recruits migrants near Finnish border to fight in Ukraine

    BBC: Russia recruits migrants near Finnish border to fight in Ukraine

    A Somali migrant told the BBC's Russian-language editorial that Russia is forcing migrants to become mercenaries in the war.

  • New: Titanic – The Unsinkable Ship

    New: Titanic – The Unsinkable Ship

    The Titanic was the world's largest passenger liner and the state-of-the-art Atlantic liner was claimed to be unsinkable. The majority of passengers would move from Europe to the United States to create a new future for themselves. In one of the cabins in third class are the newly married couple Gerda and Edvard Lindell, and…

  • Putin’s winter plan – so he can take advantage of the cold in Ukraine

    Putin’s winter plan – so he can take advantage of the cold in Ukraine

    The snow is already thick on Kharkiv’s streets. Hear Lubna El-ShantiSveriges Radio’s correspondent in Ukraine, about how the Ukrainian people are preparing for a long and hard winter. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Lubna El-Shanti, Sveriges Radio’s correspondent in Ukraine Producer: Karl Kadhammar and Katja Magnusson With clips from: BBC News, CBS News, France24, Global News,…

  • Dr. Sultan – the oil boss who intends to save the planet

    Dr. Sultan – the oil boss who intends to save the planet

    Ekot’s climate reporter Mona Hambraeus tells how Al Jaber became the first oil company CEO in history to lead the UN climate meeting COP 28. Critics believe that he is sitting on double chairs, but the chairman himself believes that he is the right person to put the fossil industry in a more environmentally friendly…

  • Hostages with Hamas – so they are used as pawns in the war

    Hostages with Hamas – so they are used as pawns in the war

    Middle East Correspondent Cecilia Uddén tells how the hostages were taken to Gaza and how they have now become part of the negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Cecilia Uddén Producers: Katja Magnusson and Ludvig Jansson With clips from: Telegraph, Forbes, Voice of America, Al-Jazeera, On Demand News, Reuters, CNN, Sveriges Radio,…