Tag: Palme
Macron’s high stakes – that’s why he’s betting everything on the pensions
Emmanuel Macron has failed to muster a majority for his reform of the pension system, so last week he upped the ante by using a special clause in the constitution and bypassing parliament. In response, the National Assembly held not just one but two no-confidence votes against Macron’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and her government […]
That is why the politicians refuse to lower the price of food
Economic commentator Kristian Åström tells the story of how Swedish politicians have so far stayed away from controlling food prices. But in the 70s it was different. Then a group of housewives from Skärholmen managed to get Prime Minister Olof Palme to listen and lower the price of food. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings […]
Georgia’s dream of Europe and the specter of inflation that refuses to die
Clashes between police and protesters in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have involved firebombs, tear gas and water cannons. On the surface, the protests have been about a bill aimed at organizations and media that receive money from abroad, it has been called “the Russian law”. But beneath the surface, the strong images are about much […]
Finland and Estonia – with their backs to Russia
Estonia and Finland together share most of the EU’s border with Russia. The heads of government, Kaja Kallas and Sanna Marin, have been setting the tone for the EU’s support for Ukraine, and elections are being held in both countries these days. In Finland there is just under a month left and in Estonia elections […]
The Cannes Film Festival appoints Ruben Ostlund as jury president
Washington [US]February 28 (ANI): Director Ruben Ostlund will head this year’s Cannes International Film Festival competition jury, organizers announced on Tuesday. The Swedish director’s “Triangle of Sadness” is a capitalist satire starring Woody Harrelson, Harris Dickinson, Dolly De Leon and the late Charlbi Dean. It won the Cannes Palme d’Or for best film last year, […]
This is how Europe can bring Putin to justice
In Ukraine, feverish efforts are underway to collect evidence and register suspected war crimes. Lubna El-Shanti has met with victims and war crimes investigators and in total over 70,000 suspected war crimes have been registered. In Ukraine, there is a strong hope of being able to prosecute and sentence Putin for the invasion, the crime […]
A year of new world order – Europe’s most important lessons
Recently, the EU and NATO signed a new security declaration and the organizations are now strengthening their common front. Hear about how cooperation between the EU and the defense alliance is becoming increasingly practically oriented, in everything from tackling cyber threats and protecting critical infrastructure to dealing with China, which the new document singles out […]
I-League: Ajay Chhetri’s strike helps RoundGlass Punjab FC beat NEROCA FC 1-0
Imphal (Manipur) [India]February 21 (ANI): I-League title contenders RoundGlass Punjab FC picked up three more vital points, beating NEROCA FC 1-0 at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal. RoundGlass Punjab are back on 40 points with Sreenidi Deccan, who currently hold the top spot thanks to their superior head-to-head record over Staikos Vergeti’s side. It […]
Fortress Europe to stop migrants
Fortress Europe, Fortress Europe. After the turn of the millennium, the 40s oozing concept emerged as something of a swear word, when European liberals accused right-wing forces of wanting to shield Europe from the rest of the world. Now the entrenchment is almost a fact. The member countries have built a total of between 1000-2000 […]
Turkey’s trauma becomes Erdoğan’s fate test
Turkey’s president has declared seven days of national mourning following the earthquake in the early morning of February 6. Although the extent is not yet fully known, it is clear that what happened is a historical disaster and a national trauma for Turkey. Few things test a country’s structures and leaders like a natural disaster. […]
All major powers are rushing towards the Arctic
The desire for exposed natural resources and new trade routes at sea makes the great powers increasingly interested in the Arctic. Russia, the US, China and Europe – all want to play an active role and get a piece of the pie. But the interests in the region collide in several areas and the great […]
455: Erdogan’s power over Swedish politicians
Sweden will deliver the Archer artillery system, combat vehicle 90 and anti-tank robot NLAW to Ukraine. The government announced this at a press conference on Thursday. How important was this to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson given the attacks on the previous government for tardiness? At the same time, a freedom of expression debate is ongoing […]
That’s how far Europe’s arsenal goes
There are already signs that the arms stocks in Europe may be about to run out. Not least there is a shortage of ammunition. At the same time, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine enters a new difficult phase as winter approaches. But the question is how rearmament and streamlined manufacturing of weapons and defense […]
“The word vandal signals old-fashioned morality”
It has raised questions. Where should we draw the line for what is vandalism? And what does the word actually mean? – You signal an old-fashioned morality, says Orla Vigsö, who is a professor at the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Gothenburg. Christer Pettersson, who was both charged and acquitted […]
Sayeed Hasan Khan: a versatile individual
The power of REKApitulation is a rare phenomenon and those gifted with this asset are worthy of admiration. Sayeed Hasan Khan, a veteran journalist and intellectual who breathed his last in Karachi on Monday after reaching the nonagenarian mark, was no exception. Sayeed Hasan Khan, popularly known as Nawab Sahib or Saeed Bhai, was a […]
This is how Europe increases preparedness after the attack on Nord Stream
The protection of important infrastructure will now be addressed within the EU. A piquant coincidence was that the gas pipeline Baltic Pipe, which crosses the Nord Stream in the Baltic Sea, was inaugurated the same week that it began to be discovered that it was a matter of sabotage against the Nord Stream. The explosions […]
The 28th Sarajevo Film Festival opens in the Bosnian capital
SARAJEVO, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — The 28th Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) opened Friday with the film Triangle of Sadness by award-winning Swedish film director Ruben Ostlund. Ahead of the screening of his latest film, which won him the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival three months ago, Ostlund received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo […]
Politicians’ defense speeches and abortion contracts
What number will it end up with, speaking of Turkey’s demands on people they want to have extradited from Sweden in order to release Sweden’s NATO application? It started with 33 people, but changed the same day to 73. Ebba Bush (KD) recently brought an abortion contract to a TV debate between her and Märta […]
So 100 days of war have changed Europe
Claes Aronsson, host Susanne PalmeEU commentator Andreas Liljeheden, Brussels correspondent Göran von SydowHead of the Institute for European Policy Studies, SIEPS Agneta RambergEkot’s former foreign commentator
Ruben Östlund – the king of bad mood
Ruben Östlund grows up with his mother and cat Bilbo on Styrsö. His love of skiing and the camera eventually takes him all the way to film directing training in Gothenburg. Together with his newfound friend and co-worker Erik Hemmendorff, Ruben decides that they will make a film entirely according to their own motto. They […]
Norrmalmstorgsdramat – the woman behind the Stockholm syndrome
On 23 August 1973, Jan Olsson enters through the door of Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm. Six days later, the drama unfolds and for some of those involved, life changes forever. An authentic depiction from within the Norrlandsmalmstorg drama In P1 Documentary we hear the unique voices from the bank robbery. Kristin Enmark who is […]
EU strikes Russia’s oil cranes
Claes Aronssonhost Andreas LiljehedenBrussels correspondent Susanne PalmeEU commentator Teresa Küchlerwhich covers the EU for Svenska Dagbladet
Postcard from Cannes # 9: Place your bets
It has been a whirlwind two weeks at the Cannes Film Festival 2022, where dreams definitely came true for some at the awards ceremony on Saturday night. When the names of the winners were read out, those who saw the films shouted for joy, while others sighed, disappointed not to have placed the “winning bet”. […]
Postcards from Cannes # 9: Place your bets
It has been a whirlwind two weeks at the Cannes Film Festival 2022, where dreams definitely came true for some at the awards ceremony on Saturday night. When the names of the winners were read out, those who saw the films shouted for joy, while others sighed, disappointed not to have placed the “winning bet”. […]
Swedish satire on the super-rich wins the Cannes Palme d’Or
“Triangle of Sadness”, a sharp satire on class conflict by Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, won the Palme d’Or for best film at the Cannes Film Festival last Saturday. “Triangle of Sadness” places Ostlund among a selected group of two-time winners of Cannes’ highest prize. He won the Palme d’Or 2017 for “The Square”, and joked […]
Victory interview with Ruben Östlund after the Palme d’Or in Cannes
Hear the conversation immediately after the award ceremony, where Ruben Östlund talks about the legacy of Roy Andersson and how he feels after the gala
Park Chan-wook wins best director at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes [France]May 29 (ANI): South Korea’s Park Chan-wook was named best director at this year’s Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. Park received the award for best film director for his novel “Decision to Leave” at the 75th edition of the festival held at the Palais Lumiere in Cannes. News agency Yonhap reported that Park became […]
1st Ld Writethru: Triangle of Sadness wins the Palme d’Or at Cannes
PARIS, May 28 (Xinhua) – Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s film Triangle of Sadness won the Palme d’Or, highest award at the 75th Cannes Film Festival this Saturday. Triangle of Sadness is a movie where a couple, invited to a luxury cruise with super-rich passengers, ended up on a desert island after a storm. The hierarchy […]
75th Cannes Film Festival: Ruben Ostlund removes second Palme d’Or with “Triangle of Sadness”
Cannes [France]May 29 (ANI): The 75th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday gave away the Palme d’Or for best film to Swedish filmmaker Ruben Ostlund’s “Triangle of Sadness”, a broad, fierce satire on modern capitalism. This will be Österlund’s second Palm win after “The Square” 2017. The film revolves around models, millionaires and their various trophy […]
“Triangle of Sadness” wins the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France – The Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s class war comedy “Triangel of Sadness” won the Palme d’Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, giving Ostlund one of the cinemas’ most prestigious awards for the second time. Ostlund, whose art world broadcast “The Square” took the Palm in 2017, made the rare feat […]
Triangle of Sadness wins Palm d’Or at Cannes
PARIS, May 28 (Xinhua) – Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s film Triangle of Sadness won the Palme d’Or, highest award at the 75th Cannes Film Festival this Saturday. Triangle of Sadness is a movie where a couple, invited to a luxury cruise with super-rich passengers, ended up on a desert island after a storm. The hierarchy […]
Triangle of Sadness wins the Palme d’Or at Cannes
© Provided by Xinhua This year, 21 films have been selected to compete for the Palme d’Or. PARIS, May 28 (Xinhua) – Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s film Triangle of Sadness won the Palme d’Or, highest award at the 75th Cannes Film Festival this Saturday. Triangle of Sadness is a movie where a couple, invited to […]
Ruben Östlund’s film wins the Palme d’Or
Ruben Östlund’s film “Triangle of sadness” wins the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Gala. Considered one of the world’s most prestigious film awards. Hear Kulturnytt’s Björn Jansson about the winner.
The consequences of the war for the climate
Claes Aronssonhost Susanne PalmeEU commentator Marie-Louise KristolaClimate Correspondent Caroline SalzingerGermany correspondent
This is how the war shapes NATO’s path forward
Claes Aronssonhost Björn Fägerstensenior researcher at the European Program at the Foreign Policy Institute Bengt Lindrothjournalist and author Susanne PalmeEU commentator
Right now: The British are threatening the EU with tearing up parts of the Brexit agreement
Britain is threatening the EU with a new bill that could tear up parts of the Brexit agreement. This applies in particular to the Northern Ireland Protocol, which the United Kingdom now wants to change. Hear our EU commentator Susanne Palme and our correspondent Stephanie Zakrisson on site in the UK tell why, in Ekot’s […]
French actor Vincent Lindon will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury
French actor Vincent Lindon will lead the main jury at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which awards the coveted Palme d’Or. The jury under Vincent Lindon, who starred in the 2021 winner “Titane”, will choose from 21 films in the main competition at the film festival which takes place May 17-28. In a statement, Lindon […]
The weapons locks to Ukraine are now being opened
Claes Aronssonhost Susanne PalmeEU commentator Caroline SalzingerBerlin correspondent Göran von SydowHead of SIEPS, Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
Peter Mangs and the murders in Malmö
– Pang! A shot. I see my friend lying on the ground in the middle of the street. He says to me: Lie down! Lang Conteh and his two acquaintances are shot when they step out of a taxi on Regementsgatan in central Malmö one night in June 2010. Younes Cheikhi works in his fast […]
The Ukraine War and the EU countries outside NATO
Claes Aronsson, host Participants: Susanne PalmeSwedish Radio’s EU commentator Caroline SalzingerGermany correspondent Stephanie ZachrissonLondon correspondent Also listen Eva Hagström FrisellSwedish Defense Research Agency, FOI
Suddenly, Macron’s walking victory turned
Host Claes Aronsson, participating Susanne Palme, EU commentator, Maria Nilsson Boij, Swedish Radio’s Paris correspondent and Margareta Svensson Ekots broadcast during the election.
Zelenskyj’s closest adviser
Participants: Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent, Susanne Palme, EU commentator, Fredrik Wadström, former Russia correspondent. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
Hear Zelenskyj’s entire speech in the Riksdag
Zelensky thanked Sweden and talked about similarities between Sweden and Ukraine when he spoke in the Swedish parliament, via a link from Kyiv. – He pointed out that the Ukrainian blue-yellow flag is popular right now is popular right now, that it stands for a freedom struggle and that then also applies to Sweden. It […]
These are the countries that receive refugees from war-torn Ukraine
Participants: Stephanie Zakrisson London correspondent, Susanne Palme, EU commentator, Caroline Salzinger Swedish Radio correspondent in Berlin and Marie Nilsson Boij correspondent in Southern Europe. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
It happened during the war in Ukraine
For the first time since the start of the war, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, the Prime Minister of Poland and the Deputy Prime Minister will travel to Ukraine together with the Prime Minister of Slovenia. – The intention is certainly to show support for Ukraine and solidarity from the EU countries, says […]
Right now: EU leaders on their way to Kyiv to meet Zelensky
Today, the Prime Ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia will travel to Kyiv on a joint EU mission. According to Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, they will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to demonstrate EU support for Ukraine and present a package of support to the country and its people. Hear Ekot’s […]
Here are nuclear weapons in Europe
Participants: Fredrik Wadström former Russia correspondent, Marie Nilsson Boij Southern European correspondent, David Carlqvist, Foreign Reporter EKOT, Susanne Palme EU commentator. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
The war in Ukraine has completely changed the EU
Listen to our correspondents, Lubna El-Shanti in Ukraine, Caroline Salzinger in Germany and Moscow correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren. In addition, EU commentators Susanne Palme and Björn Fägersten at the Foreign Policy Institute. Host Claes Aronsson.
The game behind Putin’s recognition of Luhansk and Donetsk
Participants: Johanna Melén, Swedish Radio’s Moscow correspondent, Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent, Lubna El Shanti Baltic Sea correspondent and Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
The Palm Investigation from the Inside Part 7/7: The last interview
The government, led by Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson, acts as a mediator. But Hans Holmér and his reconnaissance leadership are fired. At the same time, he remains as county police chief in Stockholm. Criticism of him, and the methods used by the police during the investigation of the PKK trail, are increasing. And after a […]
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The Palm Investigation from the inside part 6/7: Win or lose
As early as March 6, 1986, six days after the murder of Palme, an anonymous SÄPO commissioner spoke in Svenska Dagbladet and said that “the police are chasing Kurds with a blowtorch”. That flame has since gotten hotter and hotter and getting closer and closer. Operation Alfa is the biggest crackdown in the investigation into […]
The Palm Investigation from the Inside Part 5/7: The Wedding Talks
Through illegal eavesdropping on the Kurdish book café, the Police have access to a large number of hours of, among other things, telephone calls. Hans Holmér is looking for passwords. Could “wedding” mean “assassination”? But there is a big crux for reconnaissance leader Hans Holmér. He finds no connection to Sveavägen, to the murder scene. […]
The Palm Investigation from the inside part 3/7: The crucial weapon tip
The weeks go by after the murder of Olof Palme. Hans Holmér freezes and has difficulty concentrating. He has worked for over a month in a row, but is still heavily criticized. Holmér secretly tells Ann-Marie Åsheden that he is considering even stepping down from his assignment. The number of documents in the investigation already […]
The palm investigation from the inside part 2/7: Hans Holmér and the 40 candles
A witness describes a German-speaking man with a walkie-talkie outside the cinema where Prime Minister Olof Palme saw his last film. Turkish newspapers name Kurds who could be guilty. It is Hans Holmér’s job to prioritize among the various tasks. He is both a reconnaissance leader and an investigation leader at the same time – […]
The Palme Inquiry from the inside part 1/7: Olof Palme’s last hours
One week into the murder investigation, DN journalist Ann-Marie Åsheden begins a project that is unparalleled. She will secretly follow the Palme Inquiry from within, through daily interviews with the reconnaissance leader Holmér. For 36 years, the 90 cassette tapes with unique recordings from the Palme Inquiry’s first year have been locked up. No one […]
Putin’s complicated relationship with Europe
Participants: Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent, Susanne Palme, EU commentator, Caroline Salzinger Berlin correspondent, Lubna El-Shanti Baltic Sea correspondent Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
Russian voices from the border, to negotiate with evil and are Swedish industrial jobs on the way back?
Time 1 Talks on Ukraine, USA and Russia with Anna Wieslander, Nordic head of the American think tank North Atlantic Council. Report by Johanna Melén, Russia correspondent, from the border between Russia and Ukraine. How do you negotiate with people who have committed indescribable war crimes? Listen to Jan Eliasson, former top diplomat and chairman […]
The issues that determine the Italian presidential election
Participants: Susanne Palme Swedish Radio’s EU commentator, Marie Nilsson Boij Swedish Radio’s correspondent in Southern Europe, Bruno Tiozzo lawyer and Italian connoisseur. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma Norrman [email protected]
Boris Johnson and the scandals
Participants: Stephanie Zakrisson London correspondent, Susanne Palme Swedish Radio’s EU commentator and Kris Boswell Radio Sweden Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma Norrman [email protected]
That is why the Soviet Union fell in 1991
Participants: Johanna Melén, Swedish Radio’s Moscow correspondent, Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent, and Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
No ring girls: Flashing UFC phenomenon Chimaev issues cryptic Twitter gag
Rising UFC challenger Khamzat Chimaev has set his tongue on social media after posting a Twitter post along with a couple of ring girls covered in laughing emojis. Welterweight star Chimaev was recently seen in action in a headline wrestling match at Bulldog Fight Night 9 in Sweden with UFC fighter Jack Hermansson. The Chechen-born […]
Queen Elizabeth and the European royal houses
Participants: Andreas Liljeheden Brussels Correspondent, James Savage founder of the online magazine The Local, My Hellsing researchers Stockholm University and Susanne Palme Swedish Radio’s EU commentator. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma Norrman [email protected]
Eva Lindström: Risks when EU billions go out quickly
Comment: Susanne Palme, Ekot’s EU commentator Host: Mikael KulleProducer: Maja LagercrantzTechnician: Jesper Timan
That is why corona is on the rise in Europe
Participants: Sara Heyman Health correspondent Sveriges Radio, Andreas Liljeheden Brussels correspondent and Susanne Palme Swedish Radio’s EU commentator. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma Norrman [email protected]
EXTRAPODD: The crisis at the Polish border
Participants: Lubna El-Shanti, Swedish Radio’s Baltic Sea correspondent, Johanna Melén, Swedish Radio’s Moscow correspondent and Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
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The murder of Olof Palme
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The murder of Olof Palme
Robert Gustafsson recognizes himself in the unlikely killer Stig Engström
Even though Stig Engström has been pointed out as guilty of the murder of Olof Palme, speculation continues. One of those who is not convinced is the actor Robert Gustafsson. – Everyone has their own theories and I have at least three. So I think it will continue to be until we get the answers, […]
On Screens for November: How movies compete with Lazarus as the biggest comeback in history
Now we know how Jesus felt. No, scratch it: now we know how Mary and Martha felt. None! Not the two women who had a threesome with Bob in the awful 80s comedy of the North of England (my heart is broken at the thought of Alan Clarke wasting some of his last moments on […]
Valspurt in Germany: Everything you need to know
Cast: Caroline Salzinger, Germany correspondent, Susanne Palme, EU commentator, Hansjörg Kissel, Swedish Radio’s election general for the coverage of the German election. Technician: Brady Juvier Host: Claes [email protected] Producer: Ulrika [email protected]
“Controversial defense proposal” – hears EU commentator on the speech
Today, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, gave a major speech on the situation in the Union. Among other things, she spoke about the situation in Afghanistan, that the EU will donate 200 million vaccine doses to low-income countries and what the EU can do for the climate. Hear an analysis […]
China leads gold when teenage diver Quan shines at the Olympics in Tokyo
© Provided by Xinhua With three days left of the Olympic competition, China won one gold each in diving and table tennis on Thursday to stay on top of the gold medal table. TOKYO, August 5 (Xinhua) – China continued its gold rush in diving and table tennis on Thursday to hold on to the […]
The Palme prosecutor responds to the JO’s criticism: “Not a dozen cases”
The Ombudsman, JO, today directed harsh criticism at the press conference a year ago where prosecutor Krister Petersson pointed out the so-called Skandiamannen as a suspect in the murder of Prime Minister Olof Palme. According to the Ombudsman, it appeared at the press conference that the man, who died in 2000, was guilty of the […]
The waiting day was not dead – it just slept
Several heavyweight Social Democratic party districts want to abolish the qualifying period deduction for good, Ekot has reported. The demands are being driven ahead of this autumn’s party congress. The qualifying period in health insurance is one of Swedish politics’ oldest contentious issues. Right and left have been arguing about it for over half a […]
A hijacking in Minsk and the EU screaming in unison
Cast: Göran von Sydow, director of the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies Sieps, Jesper Lindau, Russia correspondent, Kris Boswell, reporter at Radio Sweden and Eurovision fan, Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes Aronsson Producer: Ulrika Bergqvist
Braveheart back in Scottish politics
Participants: Daniel Alling, correspondent in the United Kingdom on site in Scotland, Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes AronssonProducer: Ulrika Bergqvist
Vaccine certificate, Tivoli and Hungarian roller coaster
Participating: Filip Kotsambouikidis, correspondent covering Hungary and Greece, David Rasmusson, Denmark correspondent and Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes AronssonProducer: Ulrika Bergqvist.
Sweden may waive 70,000 vaccine doses
19 countries, among which Sweden will waive vaccines in favor of other countries affected by the missed vaccine deliveries. Later, Sweden and other countries that have now given up doses will get them back. Bulgaria, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia and Croatia will receive an additional vaccine allotment. “Sweden will have to give up approximately 70,000 doses […]
Europapodden
Participating: Susanne Palme, EU commentator,Caroline Salzinger, correspondent Berlin, Daniel Alling, correspondent London, Marie Nilsson-Boij, correspondent Paris. Host: Claes AronssonProducer: Ulrika Bergqvist
Swedish Michael on site in Myanmar: “Have heard gunfire”
Nearly two months have passed since Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup, but the deadly violence does not appear to be diminishing. The ousted government is urging the country’s residents to resist. Listen to Michael Hauer, Asia Manager at the Palme Center, who has lived in Myanmar’s former capital Yangon for two and a […]
Europapodden
Participants: Filip Kotsambouikidis, Eastern European Correspondent, Andreas Liljeheden, Brussels correspondent, Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes AronssonProducer: Ulrika Bergqvist.
700 have requested parts of the Palme Inquiry
When the investigation into the Palme murder was closed last year, it became possible for anyone to take part in the very extensive preliminary investigation. No one has yet requested the entire investigation – on the other hand, around 700 requests have been received to take part in parts of the investigation. A group of […]
Europapodden
Participants: Daniel Alling guarding the United Kingdom and London, Kris Boswell, British and journalist at Radio Sweden, Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes AronssonProducer: Ulrika Bergqvist
Killing Palme got Wammen into politics
But then another Social Democratic profile Henrik Sass Larsen was reported sick. Sass was considered the clear favorite for the crucial post of finance minister. Several political observers were in no doubt. Sass & apos; exit would mean that Wammen became finance minister. And so it was when Mette Frederiksen became Prime Minister and presented […]
Susanne Palme: The government risks scorching defeat
Stefan Löfven’s government has a limited opportunity to stop the EU from legislating on the European minimum wage. At the same time, you get criticism at home for being passive in Brussels. Now the government risks a scorching defeat, says Ekot’s EU commentator Susanne Palme. When Sweden in the autumn of 2017 invited to a […]
Store staff denied mouth guard: “Disgusting”
Store staff are concerned about how the stores handle the issue of mouth protection, according to the Trade Employees’ Union. At the same time, safety representatives testify that there are situations where store staff are not allowed to use mouth guards at work. “It is completely reprehensible. Of course you should have it if you […]
Europapodden
Participants: Daniel Alling, London correspondent; Andreas Liljeheden, Brussels correspondent; Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Stephanie Zakrisson Techniques: Fredrik von der Pahlen
Author John le Carré is dead
The British author John le Carré has died after a short illness at the age of 89, his agent states via Albert Bonnier’s publisher to TT. John le Carré, whose real name was David Cornwell, devoted himself mainly to spy novels. The big breakthrough came in 1963, with “The Spy Who Came In from the […]
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Many are hoping that the vaccine will be light at the end of the corona tunnel, and this week the UK became the first to approve and distribute doses of the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine. That, said Health Minister Matt Hancock, is thanks to Brexit – a statement that has sparked debate. At the same […]
Safety representatives alarms: Too crowded in the shops
It is too crowded in the shops and the traders do too little to minimize infection, it appears from a survey that the trade union Handels has done among the union’s safety representatives. Just during the first days of the Black Week sales period, which ends with Black Friday tomorrow, congestion talks have doubled. – […]
EU counter-rollers meet
Today, the Prime Ministers of Hungary and Poland will meet in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, to discuss the escalating crisis within the EU after the two countries vetoed the EU’s long-term budget and corona package. – I myself have no solution that I can point out that this is how you can do and we […]
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The EU is in crisis since Poland and Hungary on Monday vetoed both the € 750 billion recovery budget and the corona package. This is in protest against the desire to link the payment of EU money to the rule of law. Poland has been accused – both at home and internationally – of undermining […]
EU ministers in crisis talks after vetoing the Corona Fund
Crisis management is underway during today’s digital EU ministerial meeting after Hungary and Poland yesterday vetoed the Union’s multiannual budget and corona fund. The countries hardest hit by the corona crisis are urgently waiting for money and The long-term budget, which has now been stopped, is intended to enter into force at the turn of […]
No strike in trade
There will be no strike in the trade, it is clear since both the unions and the employers have accepted the mediators’ bid. According to the union, the members are guaranteed a good salary increase, says Linda Palmetzhofer, who is chairman of the Trade Employees’ Union. The new agreements for employees in stores and in […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened a summit on Tuesday with his Austrian counterpart Sebastian Kurz and Germany’s Angela Merkel and EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel. Michel already put forward a number of proposals before the meeting on how to counter radicalization. He believes, among other things, that the EU should establish […]
Sztorm changes the plans of the festival. The car theater will be held on Sunday
As part of the Polish Culture Festival in Reykjanesbær, Ásbru, tomorrow, one of the biggest events – a car cinema – was to take place. However, due to the ongoing storm, the event was moved to Sunday, November 8. There will be film screenings from 5 p.m. and three Polish cinema productions will be shown […]
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Europe is suffering from rising sickness and death rates and in many places there is talk of a “second wave”. The harsh and sometimes confusing restrictions introduced in the name of the virus fight are received with mixed feelings and in some cases with violent resistance. In Italian cities there have been clashes between citizens […]
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Alexei Navalny, who recently gave his first interviews since he was taken to the Charity Hospital in Berlin, believes that the order to poison him came from President Vladimir Putin himself. So who exactly is the Russian critic of the regime? Why has he become such an important symbol of the Russian opposition – and […]
