Despite widespread concern in February, the Stockholm Stock Exchange has held on and is among the European bourses that recorded the sharpest rise in the last month. Since the turn of the year, the broad OMXSPI has advanced by over 5 percent to new record highs. It is in line with European stocks, but significantly better than, for example, the New York stock exchanges, where the broad large-cap S&P 500 index remains just positive for the year. Already at the end of last year, Swedish investors began to breathe morning air, according to a quarterly survey by asset manager JP…
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This is a review. The author is responsible for the opinions in the text. novel Stefanie Tuurna “Mama” Trans. Quay Korkea-aho Schildts Söderströms, ages 12 and up At the beginning of Stefanie Tuurna’s debut novel “Maamaa” there is a reading instruction: “If you stö/ stöstö/ are disturbed by the way I rap./ DJ Kimura./ Väävääväärl/ his slowest rapper./ The deafest./ The one with the least sense of rhythm/ nne. / Stuttering is scratching.” Like Jenny Jägerfeld’s recently published “Banjo Baby,” the novel is conceived as a sound recording. Narrator Akira records a kind of diary with a voice recorder to…
Last Wednesday, Anna Magnusson, Linn Gestblom and the sisters Hanna and Elvira Öberg won Olympic silver in the relay in Antholz. Three days later, in the women’s biathlon final of this Winter Olympics, the mass start over 12.5 kilometers and four shooting, everyone remained without a medal.Elvira Öberg and Anna Magnusson hit the first two prone shots and were part of the tight group of nine runners before the final two shots. Linn Gestblom and Hanna Öberg missed two shots in prone and were never in the running for medals.Olympic dominant Julia Simon, who won three gold medals before the…
This is a comment text. The author is responsible for the analysis and positioning in the text. It was the end of the 2014 Olympic Games. Charlotte Kalla had won two individual silver medals and completed her legendary relay route. It was time for the last three miles and Kalla was a big gold rush. It took a mile. Kalla had something in her body that affected her ability to react and she fell through the field. Why doesn’t she break I thought. She finished 31st. Afterwards everyone said that skiers shouldn’t let their bodies and minds get used to…
SUVs and crossover models may dominate the market, but the traditional C-segment, popularly known as the Golf class, is still a big deal in Europe. This is evident from Peugeot’s diagram, which can be seen just before our test drive in the new 308, the brand’s class candidate. However, it’s not really new, it’s been four years since its release and so it’s time for a dutiful update. As usual, it is most noticeable on the nose, where a beak has been added to better harmonize with newer models from the French brand such as the 3008 and 5008. The…
This is a review. The author is responsible for the opinions in the text. Electropunk Rating: 4. Rating scale: 0 to 5. Peaches “No lube, so rude” (Kill Rockstars/Border) “I’m a horny little fucker and I’ll put you in a squeeze,” sings 59-year-old Peaches on the second track, “Fuck Your Face,” subverting most ideas about women aging. A lot has happened since Canadian music teacher Merrill Nisker moved from Toronto to Berlin and made his breakthrough with the album “The Teaches of Peaches” – even then, at 33, old in a sexist music industry. As a queer feminist icon, she…
At the penultimate World Cup race before the Olympic Games in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, all three men on the podium had something in common. French winner Youri Duplessis Kergomard, runner-up Reece Howden of Canada and Switzerland’s Tobias Baur all sported mustaches – a sight that is anything but unusual in ski cross. If you look at the top In the World Cup this season, around one in three riders has more or less hair on their upper lip. – It’s a good question why that is, but it may have become something of a trend in sports, says Erik Mobärg. -…
No one can say for sure which is the home of curling, but given that history books record how a monk at Paisley Abbey in Scotland challenged a relative of the abbey’s abbot to a stone-on-ice competition in 1540, the country is in good shape. At the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix in 1924, Scots stood at the top of the podium. William Jackson’s team defeated the Swedish team led by Johan Petter Åhlén, the founder of the Åhléns department store. – It would be really special to become the first male Scottish player in 102 years to win, says…
The first time he submitted an entry to Melodifestivalen was 22 years ago. Then he waited for the right song. Right opportunity. Correct year. But a certain Ola Salo and his band members slowed down with victory in 2007. – Mello felt like something achievable until The Ark made “The Worrying Kind.” “It was so great that I gave up,” remarks Timo Räisänen. Almost 20 years later, he is still fulfilling his dream of taking part in Sweden’s biggest entertainment program. On Saturday evening, the 46-year-old pop artist from Gothenburg will be appearing with the entry “Nothing is after us”.…
1. Cimberly – “Eternity” Kimberly. Photo: Janne Danielsson/SVT songwriter: David Lindgren Zacharias, Dino Medanhodzic, Cimberly-Malaika Wanyonyi, Melanie Wehbe Background: Cimberly-Malaika Wanyonyi was born in Skellefteå in 2005. Her breakthrough came when she won “Idol” in 2023, an achievement that paved the way for a Diggiloo tour, multiple TV appearances and other musical creations. Has previously said that she is inspired by Olivia Dean and Seinabo Sey, among others. Makes his debut at Melodifestivalen. The artist about the post: “The message is that there is freedom and strength in having the courage to be yourself.” Telephone voting: 099-90801 Matilda thinks like…
After the US Supreme Court’s decision and Donald Trump’s quick countermeasures on the tariff issue on Friday, there is a risk of further chaos in trade and its supply chains, stated several experts in US media, including CNBC. One thing is certain: According to the Treasury Department, the United States recorded a record $195 billion in tariff revenue in 2025. And revenue has continued to rise. In January of this year alone, sales totaled $28 billion, according to CBSNews. According to the decision of HD The US government now risks having to pay back between $130 billion and $175 billion…
This is a comment text. The author is responsible for the analysis and positioning in the text. I thank my good fortune that America’s Next Top Model aired in the early 2000s. Given all the body hate that reigned on supermodel Tyra Banks’ reality series, I’m glad I haven’t experienced anything like that in years. My “damage” from the canceled modeling competition may have been limited to the forever ingrained knowledge of the concept of “smize” (smiling with eyes). But now, when I watch the documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, I actually get angry at the thought…
She probably wants to forget the mass start at the World Cup last year. Then little sister Elvira Öberg won. Hanna Öberg ended up in last place with a broken rifle. Now only one biathlon race remains at this year’s Olympic Games in Italy: the mass start on Saturday in Antholz. The Swedish biathlon women are on the rise after a slow start to the Olympic Games. Last Wednesday there was relay silver. It is said that many competitors are now tired – so it is important to keep a cool head. In the women’s relay Hanna Öberg was forced…
Ingredients.Castle roast in pieces 4 servings 900g French or roast beef1 ½ tsp saltfreshly ground white and/or black pepper1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp cooking oil2 large carrots8 small red or yellow onions2 potatoes3 anchovy fillets5 dl meat broth2-3 dl water2 dl whipped cream1 tablespoon butterapprox. 2 teaspoons vinegar (12%)about 2 teaspoons of currant jelly To serve:Potatoes (mashed, mashed or boiled) 1. Cut the meat into four equal portions. Flatten slightly using a meat mallet or other suitable tool. Salt and pepper the pieces all over. 2. Fry the pieces of meat in butter and oil in a wide pan…
Ingredients.White wine fish with pecorino 4 servings 900 g fish fillet, e.g. halibut or char1 teaspoon herb salt, herb butter or similar2 dl finely grated Pecorino, Manchego or other salty hard cheese Sauce:3 tbsp grated shallots2 dl dry white wine½ dl fish stock1 ½ dl whipped cream1 dl standard milk1 bay leaf1 teaspoon chili flakes1 teaspoon mild paprika powder3 tbsp wheat flour or ideal flour1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons finely chopped chives To serve:Potatoes (mashed, pressed or boiled), lemon in slices or wedges, any cooked vegetables, e.g. black cabbage, kale or cauliflower 1. Set the oven to 225 degrees (fan oven…
This is a comment text. The author is responsible for the analysis and positioning in the text. I’m often annoyed that people in this country are spoiled. The average Swede now has more free time and greater resources than previous generations. Nevertheless, there is a lot of complaining. However, rarely from those who work double-time and low-wage jobs or who find themselves with low pay for a long period of time in the event of illness. Those who complain about the mystery of life are often doing well. There seems to be a misunderstanding about what is important in life:…
Ingredients.Quick red wine chicken 4 servings 700 g chicken thigh fillet150g pancetta¾ tsp salt + 1 cr freshly ground black pepper3 tbsp wheat flour1 tablespoon tomato puree1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp cooking oil2 dl sliced yellow onion1 ½ dl thinly sliced carrot½ tsp dried rosemary or a sprig2 dl red wine1 tablespoon red wine vinegar½ liter beef broth1 tablespoon butter To serve:Boiled potatoes, baguette or egg noodles, green salad 1. Cut each thigh fillet into four oblong pieces. Cut the pancetta into equal pieces. Mix salt, pepper, flour and tomato puree in a bowl. Add the chicken and pancetta…
Ingredients.Italian ragout 4 servings 700 g fried or inner thigh1 tsp salt2 tbsp olive oil1 dl finely chopped yellow onion1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic1 dl diced celery2 ½ dl dry white wine100g edamame beans4 fresh sage leaves1 tbsp Dijon mustard2 dl whipped creamfreshly ground black pepper and salt1 dl coarsely chopped parsley leaves To serve:any bronze rolled pasta, freshly grated parmesan cheese 1. Cut the meat into small cubes of about ½ centimeter. Salt. 2. Fry the meat in the oil at almost maximum heat in a wide frying pan or saucepan until browned. Add the onion, garlic and celery…
Jonas Sloth Sandell himself has competed in ski jumping for both Norway and Sweden. For Sweden he took part in two Junior World Championships and the World Championships in Falun in 2015, but did not achieve any higher placings. But his commitment to sport led him to his current career. – It all started in 2016 when I was injured and then started flying behind the others in the team in Trondheim. Since then there have been many years of training, many repetitions. “That led to me having to go to the Olympics and fly after a lot of the…
This is a review. The author is responsible for the opinions in the text. Non-fiction books Nina Nazarova and Svyatoslav Khomenko “Stolen childhoods. How Russians kidnap Ukrainian children and how Ukrainians are fighting to get them back” Trans. Ola Wallin Replacement, 276 pages They know that there are bad times when children become a little too important. When they don’t exist simply because someone longed for them, but become a matter of the nation and its future. When suddenly more children are needed, and the right ones. By the time the Kremlin began spreading the message that they needed to…