Sweden today Latest news 2023-08-19
Sweden today Latest news 2023-08-19
- Sweden to play Australia in third-place playoff for Women’s World Cup. The Swedish women’s national football team will play Australia in the third-place playoff of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Saturday after losing to Spain in the semi-finals. Sweden finished second in Group C, behind the United States, and then defeated Portugal and the Netherlands in the knockout rounds. Australia finished third in Group B, behind England and Norway, and then defeated Brazil and Cameroon.
- 3 escaped chimpanzees recaptured in Sweden; 4 shot dead. Three chimpanzees that escaped from a zoo in Furuvik, Sweden, have been recaptured. Four other chimpanzees were shot dead by police after they became aggressive. The escaped chimpanzees were believed to be a danger to the public.
- Iran executes Iranian-Swedish dual national over 2018 terrorist attack. Iran has executed an Iranian-Swedish dual national accused of masterminding a 2018 attack on a military parade that killed at least 25 people. Hamid Nouri was convicted of murder and terrorism and sentenced to death in 2019. His execution has been condemned by Sweden, which has called for his release.
- Spotify subscription fees to rise in the UK, US and Australia. Spotify, the Swedish music streaming service, has announced that it will be raising its subscription fees in the UK, US and Australia. The price of a premium subscription will increase by £1 per month in the UK and US, and by A$1.50 per month in Australia. The price hike is due to rising costs, including the cost of licensing music.
- Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protests. Sweden has called for vigilance abroad after a series of Quran desecrations and protests in the Middle East. The Swedish government has urged its citizens to be careful and to avoid traveling to countries where there is a risk of violence.
- Gothenburg police investigate fatal shooting. Gothenburg police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in the city center on Saturday night. The victim, a man in his 20s, was shot and killed. Police have not released any information about the suspect.
- Gothenburg Pride festival begins. The Gothenburg Pride festival, the largest Pride festival in Scandinavia, has begun. The festival will run for a week and will feature a variety of events, including a parade, concerts, and workshops.
- Gothenburg startup launches electric car subscription service. A Gothenburg startup has launched an electric car subscription service that allows users to rent an electric car for a monthly fee. The service is aimed at people who want to try out an electric car before buying one.
- Gothenburg museum to host exhibition on Swedish emigration. The Gothenburg Museum of Art and Design will host an exhibition on Swedish emigration from 1850 to 1950. The exhibition will explore the reasons why Swedes emigrated, their experiences in new countries, and their impact on the world.
- Gothenburg food festival to take place next month. The Gothenburg Food Festival will take place next month from September 1 to 4. The festival will feature a variety of food from around the world, as well as cooking demonstrations, workshops, and tastings.
- Stockholm Pride festival begins. The Stockholm Pride festival, the largest Pride festival in Scandinavia, has begun. The festival will run for a week and will feature a variety of events, including a parade, concerts, and workshops.
- Swedish government announces new climate targets. The Swedish government has announced new climate targets, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2045. The government has also announced plans to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
- Swedish researchers develop new method for detecting cancer. Swedish researchers have developed a new method for detecting cancer that is more accurate than existing methods. The new method uses a combination of artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify cancer cells.
- Swedish startup launches electric car subscription service. A Swedish startup has launched an electric car subscription service that allows users to rent an electric car for a monthly fee. The service is aimed at people who want to try out an electric car before buying one.
- Swedish police investigate fatal shooting in Stockholm. Swedish police are investigating a fatal shooting in Stockholm. The victim, a man in his 20s, was shot and killed in the city center. Police have not released any information about the suspect.
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