Tag: Björk
That’s how dangerous a glass of wine a day is
Sveriges Radio’s science commentator Ulrika Björkstén talks about the research that shows that alcohol can be harmful even in small amounts. But the question is whether the Swedes are prepared to drink less? The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a new story every weekday morning. With host Robin Olin and Sveriges Radio’s sharpest journalists. […]
Right now: The UN’s climate report is being presented
Only a very rapid reduction in climate emissions can ensure that the entire planet will be able to live well in the future as well, according to the major summary report presented by the UN climate panel IPCC today. The time to meet the targets in the Paris Agreement is running out, says Markku Rummukainen, […]
Thomas G:son about Carola, the TV coup and the family tragedy
Thomas G:son is the songwriter who had the most entries in Melodifestivalen, 69 songs. He has won the competition three times, among others with Carola and the song “Evighet” in 2006. For Carolina Norén, Thomas reveals that from the beginning both Sanna Nielsen and Sonja Aldén sang on the demo version, Carola only came into […]
Annah Björk – two years with postcovid
For many of us, the corona pandemic is a thing of the past, but not for Annah Björk. Every day for two years she has had a fever, breathing difficulties and body pains. Life with post-covid stands in stark contrast to how she lived until Christmas 2020. For 20 years, music and fashion journalist Annah […]
Dante Alighieri – hell round trip
The editorial staff for this section consists of: Cecilia Düringer – presenter and script Mårten Andersson – script and research Erik Laquist – producer Zardasht Rad – stage narrator Julia Öjbrandt – sound design and final mix Also participating is Anders Cullhed, professor of literary studies and author of the biography “Dante – the first […]
Right now: The government and FHM are holding a press conference about the pandemic situation
The government and the Public Health Agency are holding a press conference on measures linked to the corona pandemic. Taking part is Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed together with the Public Health Agency’s Director General Karin Tegmark Wisell. Hear Ekot’s live broadcast with Sverige Radio science commentator Ulrika Björkstén and Magnus Gisslén, professor of infectious […]
Are there any downsides to our obsession with serial killers?
In today’s program we dig into this serial killer craze. Many serial killers are given a place in the culture in the form of TV series and movies, but could it become a problem that we make them too human? We talk to the director Ali Abbasi, current with the film Holy Spider – about […]
Classic winter than in Iceland
Travel in South East Iceland, South Iceland, Faxaflói and the Westfjords is not recommended until Tuesday morning. Orange weather alerts will go into effect tomorrow. “South of Greenland, a strong low has formed in the cold air from Newfoundland and is deepening rapidly,” said Elín Björk Jónasdóttir, a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. “It’s […]
The last show!
Cast: Sweden’s Radio Symphony Orchestra.Elin Rombo.First Aid Kit.Ebo Krdum with ribbon.Horace Engdahl, author.Arvida Byström, artist and director.Annika Härenstam, professor of occupational science.Ingmar Skoog, chief physician.Anna Axfors, poet. Hosts: Louise Epstein and Thomas NordegrenProducer: Olle Björkman
Spoken flyers, the Blue Jackets are enough again
After a surprisingly strong start, the Philadelphia Flyers have struggled with three straight losses and on Tuesday night they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets, who started the Flyers’ losing streak last week. The Flyers, who most recently dropped back-to-back home games to the Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars, will look to bounce back in the […]
The robber turned pop idol in the Jailbird Singers | Part 1/2
The band Jailbird Singers is formed at Långholmen prison in 1964. Robber Tony Granqvist, car thief Åke “Korpen” Johnson and safe-destroyer Tore “Masen” Eliasson find each other and get a record deal already in prison. Tony is a musical genius and the engine of the band. He is described as a new Swedish Elvis. In […]
Vote for your favorite art! 79 artists compete in the international NOBA Award competition
The competition collects the best works of BA and MA graduates from five art academies (Estonian Academy of Arts, Pallas University of Applied Sciences, Latvian Academy of Arts, Vilnius Academy of Arts and Helsinki University of Art) on the NOBA.ac online platform, promotes the art academy. graduation shows and brings international attention to graduating students […]
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is presented
The Royal Academy of Sciences’ announcement of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Alfred Nobel wrote in his will that the prize should go to whoever during the past year “has made the most important chemical discovery or improvement”. Hear Ekot’s live broadcast with, among others, science commentator Ulrika Björkstén.
Svante Pääbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiognomy 2022
Svante Pääbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiognomy 2022. Listen to the presentation and hear science reporter Ulrika Björkstén explain what it means in Ekot’s live broadcast.
The robber turned pop idol in the Jailbird Singers | Part 2/2
The band Jailbird Singers is formed at Långholmen prison in 1964. Robber Tony Granqvist, car thief Åke “Korpen” Johnson and safe-destroyer Tore “Masen” Eliasson find each other and get a record deal already in prison. Tony is a musical genius and the engine of the band. He is described as a new Swedish Elvis. In […]
New Björk album – Fossor
Björk announced that it will release a new, tenth album this fall. This information appeared in an extensive interview in The Guardian. The album will be titled Fossor – a feminine version of the Latin word for gravedigger. The album is based on the sounds of bass clarinet and the musical style of gabber – […]
Björk is criticized by the Prime Minister of Iceland
One of the most popular Icelandic artists, Björk, is known not only for creating music, but also for fighting for nature. A staunch ecology activist, she has spoken repeatedly about climate issues and the long-term prospects for the Earth. In The Guardian, an interview with Björk has been released today in anticipation of her new […]
Jorgen Persson
Jorgen Persson, one of the most influential in table tennis’ golden generation. He made his debut in the national team in 1983 and ended his career in 2013. During that time, Jörgen Persson managed seven Olympic Games, ten EC gold medals and five WC gold medals in various constellations. After a roving life in championships, […]
Daughters of Iceland – a book by Nína Björk Jónsdóttir
Icelandic sagas tell about strong and brave people who settled on the inhospitable shores of this island. But for author Nína Björk Jónsdóttir, the women of history have always seemed to be overshadowed by their husbands and fathers, even though their stories are just as bold and dramatic. She wants children to know that, in […]
Iceland is eliminated from the European Championship
Iceland is eliminated from the 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship after a draw against France. Iceland ended up third in their group after all three games – against Belgium, Italy and France – ended in 1-1 draws. Team captain Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir told RÚV that she was proud of the team’s performance, […] The […]
Ladies’ European Championship 2022: Belgium wins the first QF qualifier ever after a 1-0 win over Italy
Corduroy [UK]July 19 (ANI): Belgium took their first qualification for the quarter-finals of the Women’s European Championship 2022 after Tine De Caigny struck in the second half and gave her team a 1-0 victory over Italy in their last Group D match on Monday. The day began with scorching heat for both sides in Manchester […]
Birch – the weirdo from Iceland, for better or worse
It’s Monday, September 16, 1996, when police knock on the door of a small apartment in Hollywood, Florida. It is completely silent, and when no one opens, the police enter on their own. They look around in the messy apartment. It is enclosed and the floor is covered with clothes, empty cans and debris. On […]
From Oppenheimer to Putin – the history of nuclear weapons
Enormous amounts of energy are released when atoms are split or merged – and when used as weapons, they can generate indescribable devastation. Hear about the history of nuclear weapons and how they work today. Participants: Ulrika BjörksténMaster of Science in Technical Physics, Doctor of Physical Chemistry and Swedish Radio’s science commentator and David Carlqvistforeign […]
Culture collection: Two thirds of print newspaper subscribers are retired
Only 14 percent of the adults in Denmark (700,000 people in total) have a subscription to a printed newspaper, against 11 percent who subscribe to an online newspaper, according to The cultural habits survey, the cultural habits survey covers the first quarter of 2022. About 6 percent subscribe to both. The results indicate that it […]
Part 1/2. The scandal at Huseby – the return of the Royal House
Florence Stephens grows up on the mighty estate Huseby mill outside Växjö. She is a skilled rider with a strong sense of animals, but seems to have a harder time deciding which people to trust. In 1957, the Huseby scandal broke out, a shaking tangle with branches all the way up to the royal house. […]
Dialogue or rubber bullets when riots erupt
Swedish dialogue strategy after the Gothenburg riotsConflict tells how the Swedish dialogue strategy developed after the Gothenburg riots in 2001, and how it has been very successful in preventing demonstrations from degenerating. But during the Easter riots of 2022 when the right-wing extremist Rasmus Paludan, known for his Koran burning, manifested, it became very violent […]
Smallpox – we know that about the infection
Monkey pox was discovered in monkeys in 1958, and the first time it was discovered that the virus infected a human was in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. About monkey pox Monkey pox is related to the eradicated disease smallpox, but is less dangerous. – It is important to realize that what we […]
The space station ISS – therefore a cold war in space threatens
ISS has been called a peace project and has in many ways been a successful international cooperation between a number of different countries. There, the astronauts have been guinea pigs for research on how humans react for a longer period of time in the weightlessness of space, to better understand how life on, for example, […]
The Macchiarini scandal – the new trial
There are three cases, all of which were operated on with synthetic tracheas at Karolinska University Hospital and which then died. The charge is aggravated assault. The first patient was Andemariam Beyene, a 36-year-old Eritrean researcher living in Iceland who had throat cancer. He underwent surgery in June 2011 and was highlighted at press conferences […]
RIGHT NOW: “Pandemic exacerbates social disparities”
The Norwegian Corona Commission presents its second report and hands it over to the Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. “The pandemic has exacerbated social inequalities in society,” said Commission President Egil Matsen. Hear our Norwegian correspondent Carina Holmberg and Ulrika Björkstén, Ekot’s science reporter, comment on the report.
On Screens: Cracking the Coda of the Oscars: Paper only seems to beat Rock
A young man with a heart of gold, untapped talent and responsibility: she always puts others first. Hardly Oscar-winning material. At the very least, one could imagine the core performance to be amazing. Miss Daisy needed a black driver, and Rose a very large ship. But the closest are deaf: for her talent and literally. […]
399: That’s why Nyamko Sabuni resigns
Bad numbers and internal battles The Liberals have fought headwinds with lousy opinion figures and internal strife. Now Nyamko Sabuni is leaving the party leadership position and it is said to be a criticized film clip that made the cup overflow. Was that so? And what happens to the Liberals now? About Nyamko Sabuni Nyamko […]
WTA Summary: Top Seeds Advances in Charleston
The two best seeded players, Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus and Paula Badosa from Spain, won the second round on Wednesday in the rain-delayed Credit One Charleston Open in Charleston, SC Sabalenka, the No. 1 seed, defeated American Alison Riske, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the season’s first clay-court event for her first victory since the end […]
Kata Dalström – the bourgeois lady who became a socialist agitator
The editorial staff of this section consists of: Cecilia Düringer – host, research and script Mårten Andersson – producer Sara Håkansson – haircut Pablo Leiva Wenger – stage narrator Peter Jonason – sound design and final mix Gunnela Björk, author of the book, also participates in the section Kata Dalström – the agitator who went […]
Then Christer Björkman’s “American song contest”
There are some obvious differences from the competition’s European model Eurovision song contest. Hear Christer Björkman, executive producer about the work with the program and why he does not expect an immediate success. Reporter: Roger Wilson. Broadcast on P1-Morgon on March 21, 2022.
Quarrel between old besties and a white lie in the Riksdag
Since the Green Party broke up with the government and the Social Democrats themselves control the government, they have presented several proposals that the Green Party is very angry about, demands for ID checks at the Swedish border and an extra thousand kroner for car owner refugees and the climate, two of MPs’ parade issues. […]
Lithuanian Foreign Minister: Therefore, Russia must be stopped in Ukraine
Guest: Gabrielius LandsbergisLithuanian Foreign MinisterComment: Li Bennich-Björkmanprofessor of political science at Uppsala UniversityHost: Pontus MattssonProducer: Maja LagercrantzTechnician: Ludvig Widman
Sanctions will bring Helsinki’s largest arena to the center of controversy, and events could move to Tampere and Turku
The future of Helsinki Hall, the largest concert venue in the Helsinki metropolitan area and a major sports field, is in the dark as the Russian shareholders of the company that owns the arena rose to the Western sanctions list. As a result, the Finnish event organizers have suspended cooperation with the arena operator. During […]
Right now: Latest news about the power outage in Chernobyl
The former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine is without electricity. According to the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, there is currently no increased radiation risk for humans and the environment, neither in Ukraine nor in Sweden. Hear the latest about developments in the war and around the nuclear power plant from Ekot’s foreign reporter Beatrice […]
This has happened during the war in Ukraine
Hear reports and analyzes on the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. Host: Emil Östman Participants: David Carlqvist, foreign reporter at EkotUlrika Björkstén, science reporter at Ekot Ekot’s extra broadcast at 11.21 Friday 4 March 2022.
FHM: High immunity in the country – the spread of infection decreases
Authorities hold their weekly joint press conference in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. Participating are Britta Björkholm, head of department at the Swedish Public Health Agency, Mathias Fredriksson, head of unit, the National Board of Health and Welfare and Svante Werger, special adviser, the Swedish Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning.
Leads to the Our Roots show – a journey back in time
New genetic research is constantly being published, and our understanding of the past is becoming clearer. Thanks to the ancient DNA research of recent years, we know more about the migration of past people and even their appearance. Genomics proves that there is no biological basis to justify prejudices based on skin color or place […]
Right now: The dose interval is shortened to three months between doses 2 and 3
The Swedish Public Health Agency now recommends that a supplemental dose of covid-19 vaccine be given from at least three months after the last dose of the primary vaccination. It is a shorter time interval than before. The echo transmits immediately. Included in the studio is science commentator Ulrika Björksten.
European country opts out of Covid jabs for children
Sweden says that the benefit of Covid-19 shots for people under 12 is? Currently small? The Swedish Public Health Agency announced on Thursday that it has chosen not to follow any countries in the West when approving vaccination against Covid-19 for children aged 5-11. Administering shots in that age group would have no major effect […]
Swedish Public Health Agency: We do not recommend vaccines for younger children
So far this week, 124,000 people in the country have been confirmed infected with covid-19. At the same time, no one knows how big the dark figure is because the testing was limited last week. “We still have a very high spread of infection. The peak will be reached within the next few weeks,” says […]
High pressure on healthcare – eight regions in staff mode
The Swedish Public Health Agency holds a press conference on the corona situation. Britta Björkholm, head of department at the Swedish Public Health Agency, Mona Heurgren, head of department at the National Board of Health and Welfare, Svante Werger, advisor at the Swedish Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning and Björn Eriksson, director general […]
Part 1/2. The scandal at Huseby – the return of the Royal House
Florence Stephens grows up on the mighty estate Huseby mill outside Växjö. She is a skilled rider with a strong sense of animals, but seems to have a harder time deciding which people to trust. In 1957, the Huseby scandal broke out, a shaking tangle with branches all the way up to the royal house. […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger – Big muscles, betrayal and politics
Even as a child, Arnold Schwarzenegger dreamed of the United States, and of becoming something big. Thanks to his success as a bodybuilder, he got there. He has won Mr Universe and Mr Olympia several times, he has been one of the world’s highest paid actors, and he managed to go from Terminator to Governator. […]
Trailer of “The Northman” starring Björk and Sjón
Robert Eggers, director of The Witch and The Lantern, has even more surprises in store for his latest venture, The Northman. The movie is currently in the editing phase, but a trailer is already available. “It’s basically the story of Hamlet or the Lion King that was originally an old Norse tale – a Norse […]
Swedish Public Health Agency: “Unfavorable increase in the spread of infection”
The Swedish Public Health Agency holds its weekly press conference on the corona situation together with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency and the National Board of Health and Welfare. Participating are Britta Björkholm, head of the Public Health Agency, Thomas Lindén, head of the National Board of Health and Welfare and Svante Werger, special adviser […]
New recommendations from the government and the public health authority
It was said that the government wants to introduce vaccination certificates in restaurants and gyms and that other recommendations on mouth protection in public transport, work from home and measures for staff to be able to keep their distance from the workplace will apply as early as Wednesday. Listen to Ulrika Björkstén, Swedish Radio’s science […]
FHM: “Additional infection control measures may need to be introduced in the near future”
The Swedish Public Health Agency holds its weekly press conference to report on the situation in the country regarding the pandemic. Participating are Britta Björkholm, Head of Department, Swedish Public Health Agency, Mattias Fredricson, Head of Unit, National Board of Health and Welfare and Svante Werger, Special Adviser, Swedish Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency […]
“Hvunndagshetjur” – foreigners in Iceland
“Hvunndagshetjur” is a new film by Magnea Björk Valdimarsdóttir. It tells the stories of four women of foreign origin living in Iceland. There are many plots in this movie that Icelanders might find eye-opening, and for many foreigners living in Iceland, they can be very close. One of the protagonists is Karolina, who comes from […]
Right now: Omikron is spreading in Europe – we know this about the variant
Several cases of infection of the new coron variant omikron have today been confirmed in different parts of the world, with different measures and travel restrictions as a result. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a meeting today that it is now a battle against the clock and that vaccine companies now […]
Good morning World!
Swedish Radio’s political commentator Tomas Ramberg sums up the tumultuous political week, with a report from Wednesday when Magdalena Andersson (S) was elected Prime Minister and resigned just seven hours later. We also hear about the critical Speaker who has a different role in Sweden compared to, for example, the United Kingdom. Middle Eastern correspondent […]
Björk concert with Hamrahlið choir
A musician announcing plans to “reconstruct” a beloved work on a concert stage can make a devoted fan shudder. Are you waiting for the effect? Are you afraid of what might happen? Perhaps it is so, given the turbulent history of the idea. Björk’s TV performance at the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík – part […]
Two new bids to build Akureyri Airport
Two offers for upgrades and alterations to the Akureyri Airport terminal have been received. So far, Isavia has rejected the only bid that was received this fall when the tender for the work was announced. Current bids have been received from the contractors Húsheild and Hyrna. Húsheild’s bid is nearly ISK 865 million, while Hyrna’s […]
Releasing cats without a leash will be banned in Akureyri
Free release of cats will be banned in Akureyri from January 1, 2025. This proposal was approved yesterday by the majority of the city council. Disputes have arisen over this, but no party majority or minority is active in the municipality as all parties work together in the city council. Hildur Jana Gísladóttir, Samfylking representative, […]
They live in the world’s most dangerous weather
Extreme heat is the most dangerous weather that harvests the most human lives. In the summer of 2021, it was more than 50 degrees hot in six countries in the Middle East. Here, the climate crisis is already a fact. But in Iraq, for example, the electricity grids are mostly like tangled balls and there […]
The Battle for Space 3: Today’s space travel – a legacy from Columbus
Have we humans always had a longing away? Do we live with a built-in need for adventure or is that desire to discover something we have constructed? In this program, we ask ourselves the question why we travel and answer do Staffan Bergwik, Professor of History of Ideas at Stockholm University, Mehrdad Mahdjoubi, Orbital Systems […]
Infection rates are increasing in Europe – hear the authorities’ press conference
“The number of cases at the global level is falling, all continents are falling in infection rates with the exception of Europe which continues to increase. We are now up to 39 million cases in the EU “, says Britta Björkholm, head of department at the Swedish Public Health Agency. Also participating are Thomas Lindén, […]
He discovered the Viking city of Birka
In the autumn of 1871, Hjalmar Stolpe put the shovel in the ground on Björkö in Lake Mälaren. 150 years later, Birka is world-famous as one of the Vikings’ bubbling trading towns, where slaves, amber and furs changed owners, where warriors guarded the mighty castle and longships headed towards the harbor. Tobias Svanelid walks in […]
The miracle pill against covid – It works so well
And the volcanic eruption at La Palma continues with evacuations as a result, but volcanoes around the world also create new living conditions – in the long run. In addition, we look at a rare stone that can help us in the green transition, a stone that is found on the shores of Lake Vättern. […]
Björk supports children at the Women’s Shelter
Björk will play four concerts in the coming weeks, the first of which took place yesterday evening. It was Björk’s first concert in Iceland in three years. Part of the proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Association of Women’s Shelters. The money will be spent on looking after children staying in the […]
In the cleanliness
With the help of science check Emma Frans and Maja Åström raise these questions when Heart and brain go down in purity. As usual, they come to what is true, false and in between. As experts on yesterday’s cleanliness habits, you hear historian Jenny Björkman and Karolina Wiell, Doctor of Philosophy in Economic History at […]
The RIFF film festival is coming soon. What will you see?
If you are looking for plans for getting colder days, consider taking part in the upcoming RIFF film festival, which starts on September 30 and will last until October 10. There will also be Polish accents among the presented films. The festival is taking place for the eighteenth time, and this year’s schedule of events […]
This will reduce the risk of dying from your obesity
The science podcast also addresses the fungal network, which is the trees’ secret communication channel, the huge investment in the research station ESS in Lund and the WHO’s new guideline values for how clean the air we breathe should be. Participants: Ulrika Björkstén, science commentator and head of Vetenskapsradion, Björn Gunér, producer and reporter, Sara […]
Signe Bergman – and the sisters in the suffrage struggle
The editorial staff of this section consists of: Cecilia Düringer – host, scriptEmilia Mellberg – producerPablo Leiva Wenger – stage narratorJulia Öjbrant – sound design and final mix Also participating were Christina Florin, professor of history at Stockholm University Do you want to know more about Signe Bergman and the fight for women’s suffrage in […]
New offer: Swedish children will be offered vaccines
The SpaceX rocket with four space tourists on board has taken off to travel in space for three days. Do private space travel do any good or is this just the billionaires’ new toy? Participants: Ulrika Björkstén, science commentator and head of Vetenskapsradion, Gustaf Klarin, host and reporter, Camilla Widebeck, host and reporter, and Björn […]
Thursday’s papers: Covid passports, MPs’ interests, parking cuts and a travel strike
National daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat follows Tuesday’s report on Covid passports with more details on the proposed system. According to the newspaper, the government plans to introduce the passport system in early October. It would apply to all Finns over the age of 12. According to a government proposal seen by HS, the passport system […]
Do mothers always have the best advice?
Do mothers always have the best advice? Lisa Two men having children, is that selfish? Oskar Hannu How do you learn to live with unwanted thoughts? Emma Why is it so hard to get old and ugly? Frida Björk The music chosen in collaboration with Anton Karis
Police: 40 people are suspected of an exceptionally complex fraud operation
Helsinki police announced on Tuesday that more than 40 people are suspected of involvement in up to ten related scam operations, during which victims have been fraudulently estimated at 375,000 euros a year. A preliminary police investigation into six cases revealed that fraudsters stole hundreds of people’s banking and personal information using various variations. The […]
Copenhagen 2021: Highlights in a strong cultural program
The original rainbow flag ongoing, ending Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m .; Copenhagen City Hall, Cph K; free adm A 30-meter section of the iconic Rainbow Flag, created by artist and LGBTI + activist Gilbert Baker, will be displayed from the very first day in Copenhagen 2021. One of the many sections of the original […]
FN:s klimatpanel: Uppvärmningen går allt snabbare
IPCC, FN:s klimatpanel, släpper en klimatrapport som visar att en pågående klimatförändringen har observerats över hela världen, den är snabb och den intensifieras. Redan inom 20 år kommer den globala medeltemperaturen att nå eller ha passerat 1,5 graders uppvärmning, står det i rapporten. “Ett fastställt faktum att det är vi människor som förändrar klimatet” säger […]
The new terminal in Akureyri heralds a huge change in tourism
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Transport and Communications, made a symbolic digging of the shovel for the construction of a new building with an area of 1100 m², which will be built at the current airport in Akureyri. In addition to the new terminal, the apron will be expanded, making the airport better equipped to […]
The authorities are waiting for potential crowds when Finland plays in the hockey final
The authorities were waiting for possible big gatherings on Sunday night, when the Finnish hockey team will play in the men’s International Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship in Latvia. Lions will face Canada at the Arena in Riga at 8.15pm. The two teams also met in the 2019 final, when Finland grabbed its third world […]
An $ AP Rocky says he’s creating a new album with Morrissey
The number The Number Ones: George Michaels “Monkey” We have a file on you We have a file on you: Adam Duritz Album of the week Album of the week: Erika de Casier Sensational Counting down Björk Albums From Worst To Best
Uncertain before the final – “fantastically exciting”
Iceland, Malta, Ukraine and Sweden – some of the favorites among the fans outside the Ahoy arena in Rotterdam ahead of tomorrow’s final in the Eurovision Song Contest. Eurovision guru Christer Björkman believes that the “12s” will go hand in hand, which makes it difficult to point out a favorite. “It’s fantastically exciting, it can […]
Done with American edition of Eurovision
The American edition of Eurovision has been given the green light. The TV channel NBC has bought the rights to the American Song Contest, the Eurovision organizer EBU announces. The format is based on the European model and will premiere next year, 2022. Producers Christer Björkman and Peter Settman are two of four Swedes who […]
Timrå is back in the SHL after a big victory
Timrå is back in the SHL after an impressively decisive match at home against Björklöven. The big star Jonathan Dahlén cracked the goal zero after just over a minute played and after that it rolled on for Timrå. It ended up being 5-0 and Timrå wins the final series 4-1 in matches and is back […]
There is a risk that many will wait until Astra Zeneca’s vaccine is phased out
Sweden will phase out the use of Astra Zeneca’s vaccine within a few weeks, as Ekot reported earlier today. Thony Björk, an expert in drug issues at SPF Seniorerna, says that there is a risk that those over 65 who have not been vaccinated will still wait until they are offered another vaccine. “Those who […]
Public Health Agency: Three million vaccinated with one dose
The authorities hold press conferences on the corona situation and the situation in healthcare. “A slightly downward trend, but still a high spread of infection in the country and a high burden on healthcare,” says Britta Björkholm from the Swedish Public Health Agency. Also participating are Taha Alexandersson and Natalia Borg from the National Board […]
Right now
In connection with a storm that swept over Grums at lunchtime on Saturday, a powerful tornado formed that lifted an entire friggebod and threw it out on Björknäsgatan. The tornado also caused major damage to property and cars, but no injuries. “People stayed indoors well because the tornado was preceded by hail and thunder, otherwise […]
We invite you to the exhibition in the company of Joanna Pawłowska (Brokat Films)
Joanna Pawłowska presents her works as part of the group exhibition “Yes, a falling tree makes a sound (and it has a lot to say)” in the Kling & Bang gallery. Together with the artist Sasa Lubińska, they form the Brokat Films duo. Armed with cameras, 3D virtual reality software and glitter, the duo gives […]
The Hockeyallsvenska final is postponed again
The message from the hockey allsvenskan on Tuesday night. The final series between Timrå and Björklöven is postponed again after several confirmed cases of covid-19 also in Timrå. The idea was that the final would resume now on Friday, but after a meeting tonight between the hockey allsvenskan and the clubs, they have now landed […]
Almost the entire Björklöven team is infected
As many as 20 players and leaders in Björklöven are infected in covid-19. The club confirms this now on Friday morning. The corona infection in Björklöven has meant that the Hockeyallsvenska final against Timrå has been paused until 30 April. But previously, only five positive cases have been confirmed, but now that the other test […]
Done: Then the third hockey Allsvenskan final will be played
The final series in the hockey allsvenskan between Timrå and Björklöven had to be paused after covid infection in Björklöven. It is now clear that the third final will be played on Friday 30 April. It is 1-1 in the match series. All playing dates: Match 3: Björklöven – Timrå, Friday 30/4 19:30Match 4: – […]
Three Oscars within reach: Incredibly short odds of Denmark waking up to a triple triumph
Denmark is on the brink of history, but its media do not seem to understand how close the country is to achieving something incredibly special this coming Sunday night at the Oscars. They seem to be blinked by two factors: ‘Druk’ (‘Another round’), which captures 90 percent of the media coverage right now, and the […]
Björklöven held off and is ready for the final
The seventh and decisive semifinal between Karlskoga and Björklöven was a real goal party. Björklöven started clearly best and had 6-1 with only ten minutes left to play, Karlskoga did not give up and scored four straight goals in the last ten minutes and was close to an unlikely pick-up. Björklöven managed to hold off […]
Ulrika Björkstén: “Vague relationship orders lead to misunderstandings”
Ulrika Björkstén, science commentator, is afraid that the new directives for people who have been vaccinated against covid-19 about being allowed to meet and hug are too vague. The vaccine protects well against serious illness, but there are no vaccines that protect 100 percent. There is a risk that people will become less careful a […]
Important message to the public in Malå in Malå municipality, Västerbotten county
The Swedish Public Health Agency is holding a press conference on the spread of infection, which increased last week. The Swedish Public Health Agency is also expected to present new recommendations for people who have been vaccinated against covid-19. Listen to Britta Björkholm, head of department at the Swedish Public Health Agency, Thomas Lindén, head […]
VMA in Luleå Municipality, Norrbotten County:
A painting workshop has been burning since 7.30 on Sunday morning in the industrial area Ytterviken in Luleå. According to the rescue service’s internal commander, there is quite strong smoke development around the entire roof and to some extent open flames inside the building. Ten fire trucks are on site and the rescue service does […]
Swedish stories on stage – Stolen child by Madeleine In Hwa Björk
When Madeleine in Hwa Björk begins to search for her roots on her own, she has the story she heard as a child with her. But something is wrong. She’s not at all who she thought she was. It will be the beginning of a long journey into a world where everything is not what […]
Theft wave against farmers affects spring farming
In several places in Skåne, insurance companies are now seeing a wave of thefts on farms, where thieves are targeting expensive GPS technology in tractors. Some who were exposed earlier in the spring are Josefine Andersen’s family’s farm in Sätaröd. “It is very annoying that it is happening right now. Spring farming is the start […]
Here they are nominated for the Swedish Radio Short Story Award 2021
Time to vote for your favorite short story! It is now clear which five short stories have been nominated for the Swedish Radio Short Story Prize 2021. It is the listeners who decide who wins. Here you can vote starting March 29 and even April 18. Karin Smirnoff, Gustav Tegby, Simon Issát Marainen, Björn Runge […]
High school students may return to school: “Does not blow the danger over”
Distance and distance education for students in upper secondary school will end from 1 April, says Minister of Education Anna Ekström. “It is a gratifying message for many, but it does not mean that we blow the danger over,” says Anna Ekström. Regional infection control physicians will continue to be able to decide whether a […]
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
Now it is clear that Marcus Berg will return to IFK Gothenburg this summer. The club states that he has signed a contract from July 15 until 2023. “I’ve always had a thought of coming back. It feels very special that it is ready now. Emotional even, ”says Berg according to IFK Gothenburg’s website. Berg […]
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
The Swedish catch quotas for salmon are being reviewed, a review that benefits Norrbotten and Västerbotten. “The new quotas for the country are larger for this year and then it is appropriate that the increase is fished where the strong salmon stocks are,” says Håkan Carlstrand, investigator at the Swedish Maritime Administration.
Important message to the public in Björklinge, Skuttunge, Läby in Uppsala municipality, Uppsala county.
Bottom trawling is a common fishing method in Sweden and the rest of the world. But bottom trawling can be harmful to the climate, as the trawl stirs up a lot of carbon that is stored on the seabed. According to new research in the journal Nature, the amount of carbon released into the water […]
