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54 years, 11 months ago

IKEA names its furniture for Swedish destinations. This American road tripped to visit them

CNN

CNN — Hear the word “Kallax,” and many people, particularly those outside of Sweden, will immediately think of a certain storage shelf from IKEA. “Just to have some sense of knowing kind of where the trip would lead.” As he wanted to ensure that he visited a “nice diversity of places,” Lynch picked out products named for destinations with beautiful …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Greta Thunberg is detained by cops as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision: Climate activist is hauled away as demonstrators clash with armed riot police outside final venue and yell 'Sham

Daily Mail

Greta Thunberg has been detained by Swedish police as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision. Eden Golan performs Hurricane for Israel during the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden's Malmo Arena Her performance was met with a mixed response inside the arena, according to BBC commentator Graham Norton A defiant Eden Golan takes to the stage during the flag parade of …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel’s Eurovision participation

Associated Press

MALMO, Sweden — Not everyone in Malmo was welcoming the Eurovision Song Contest to town. People wave Palestinian flags during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration for excluding Israel from Eurovision ahead of the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Thursday, May 9, 2024. Protesters hold a banner during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration for excluding Israel from Eurovision ahead of …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rylan defends Eurovision ahead of Israel performance at second semi-final

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking from Malmö, Sweden, Rylan, who is hosting the BBC’s coverage alongside Graham Norton and …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Malmö city guide: Where to eat, drink, stay and shop in Sweden’s trendy coastal metropolis

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wherever you are in the city – one of the hip modern neighbourhoods, or the cobbled streets of the historic …

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8 months ago

From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Associated Press

LONDON — It’s springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest. This year marks the 50th anniversary of a Eurovision’s most iconic moment, ABBA’s victory in the 1974 contest with “Waterloo.” The win propelled the band toward superstardom and helped jump-start Sweden’s music industry. Eurovision’s motto is “united by …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Eurovision 2024: Electric Fields to represent Australia at the song contest with One Milkali (One Blood)

ABC

Ethereal electro-pop duo Electric Fields will represent Australia at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, with their soulful dance anthem One Milkali. Loading YouTube content For those who don't already love the duo, Electric Fields comprises transcendent vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and producer and keyboardist Michael Ross. "Since hearing their brilliant song 2000 And Whatever, we have always had our …

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1 year ago

Moki Cherry: The overlooked Swedish artist who created a 'soulful home'

BBC

Moki Cherry: The overlooked Swedish artist who created a 'soulful home' Sven Asberg/ Courtesy of Estate of Moki Cherry Moki Cherry blended work and life, embodying a free-spirited 1970s vision – and her legacy lives on. Despite her name being relatively unknown throughout her life, "Moki's work is more well-known now," says Elisabeth Millqvist, director of Moderna Museet in Malmö, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Does she WANT to go to jail? Brazen Greta Thunberg is hauled away by police in Sweden - hours after walking out of court with £120 fine for her part in previous eco protest

Daily Mail

In court, the activist said she acted 'out of necessity' due to the climate crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg was hauled away by police in Sweden today just hours after walking out of court with a £120 fine for her part in a previous eco protest. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was lifted away by police after taking part in …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg dodges jail despite being found guilty of disobeying cops after blocking an oil depot - as she defiantly tells court her actions were 'justifiable'

Daily Mail

The charge normally results in a fine but can at most carry a six-month jail term Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg has avoided jail despite being found guilty of disobeying cops. Climate activist Greta Thunberg of Sweden leaves a court room after a hearing in Malmo, Sweden, Monday, July 24 Greta Thunberg arrives at the Malmo district court where a …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Eurovision Song Contest 2024’s host city has been announced

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Swedish city of Malmö …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying law enforcement during climate protest in Sweden

Associated Press

STOCKHOLM — Swedish prosecutors have charged climate activist Greta Thunberg with disobedience to law enforcement in connection with a protest in Malmö last month. A short statement by Swedish prosecutors on Wednesday said a “young woman” was charged with disobedience because she “refused to comply with police orders to leave the scene” during the protest. The statement didn’t identify the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Almost Zlatan: Ibrahimovic’s ex-teammate on a sliding doors story

Al Jazeera

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hung up his football boots at the age of 41. Malmö, Sweden – “Here is where Zlatan’s goal against England was created,” says Tony Flygare. “Zlatan says it is his taekwondo that made it, but I say it’s here.” Flygare points down to a space under a shed on raised legs that forms a makeshift goalmouth. But …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Taslima Nasrin writes | Quran burning in Sweden: Time is ripe for Muslims to stop rioting over religion

Firstpost

Religious sentiments cannot be so fragile; they must be recast in steel. In 2017, he founded a far-right political party called ‘Stram Kurs’ whose members are known to harbour immense hatred against Muslim immigrants living in Northern Europe. This racist man even wished to visit Malmö in Sweden to attend a far-right anti-Muslim event where they were going to burn …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo double rescues Champions League draw for Manchester United

ABC

Cristiano Ronaldo has salvaged a stunning draw for Manchester United against Atalanta in Bergamo, with the Portuguese star scoring a the second minute of stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 draw. The winner was Ronaldo's fifth goal of the campaign and the fourth-straight Champions League match in which he has scored for Manchester United. In Group E, Robert Lewandowski scored …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Inside the lives of five NHL prospects who fled North America for Europe

New York Times

Every year, many of Europe’s best young hockey players leave home as teenagers to move to North America in pursuit of their NHL dreams. “It’s been interesting because when I was in America they had the protests and then when I came to Belarus they had their protests too,” Lodnia said. “I don’t want to speak for other prospects but …

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IKEA names its furniture for Swedish destinations. This American road tripped to visit them

Greta Thunberg is detained by cops as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision: Climate activist is hauled away as demonstrators clash with armed riot police outside final venue and yell 'Sham

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel’s Eurovision participation

Rylan defends Eurovision ahead of Israel performance at second semi-final

Malmö city guide: Where to eat, drink, stay and shop in Sweden’s trendy coastal metropolis

From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision 2024: Electric Fields to represent Australia at the song contest with One Milkali (One Blood)

Moki Cherry: The overlooked Swedish artist who created a 'soulful home'

Does she WANT to go to jail? Brazen Greta Thunberg is hauled away by police in Sweden - hours after walking out of court with £120 fine for her part in previous eco protest

Greta Thunberg dodges jail despite being found guilty of disobeying cops after blocking an oil depot - as she defiantly tells court her actions were 'justifiable'

Eurovision Song Contest 2024’s host city has been announced

Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying law enforcement during climate protest in Sweden

Almost Zlatan: Ibrahimovic’s ex-teammate on a sliding doors story

Taslima Nasrin writes | Quran burning in Sweden: Time is ripe for Muslims to stop rioting over religion

Cristiano Ronaldo double rescues Champions League draw for Manchester United

Inside the lives of five NHL prospects who fled North America for Europe