Swedish filmmaker ‘looking forward to giving evidence’ after arrest for filming ferry wreckage

A Swedish filmmaker has revealed that he is looking forward to giving evidence next month after being arrested for filming the wreckage of doomed ferry MS Estonia. Henrik Evertsson will appear in court in Gothenberg on January 27, accused of breaching an international treaty, which declared the site a marine grave and prohibited any exploration … Read more

Professor Neil Ferguson’s argument for lockdown was ‘too good to be true’, says Swedish academic

Professor Neil Ferguson’s argument for lockdown was ‘too good to be true’, says Swedish academic who accuses Imperial College London of ‘going beyond the data’ to support draconian measures Neil Ferguson co-wrote paper in June claiming restrictions cut the virus’s R-rate  The first coronavirus wave subsided in Sweden without draconian measures Kristian Soltecz, of Sweden’s … Read more

Professor Neil Ferguson’s argument for lockdown was ‘too good to be true’, says Swedish academic

Professor Neil Ferguson’s argument for lockdown was ‘too good to be true’, says Swedish academic who accuses Imperial College London of ‘going beyond the data’ to support draconian measures Neil Ferguson co-wrote paper in June claiming restrictions cut the virus’s R-rate  The first coronavirus wave subsided in Sweden without draconian measures Kristian Soltecz, of Sweden’s … Read more

Prodigal Son star Tom Payne weds Swedish model Jennifer Akerman

Prodigal Son star Tom Payne weds Swedish model Jennifer Akerman … after being forced to postpone their nuptials due to coronavirus By Caitlyn Becker For Dailymail.com Published: 16:00 GMT, 1 January 2021 | Updated: 16:00 GMT, 1 January 2021 It was a very happy holiday season for one actor and his model fiancee.  Prodigal Son … Read more

EXC: Jamie Redknapp gets cosy with Swedish model girlfriend Frida Andersson-Lourie

It was first reported in August that Jamie Redknapp is dating Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie following his split from ex-wife Louise. And things seem to be going swimmingly for the former footballer, 47, as he was spotted on a rare public outing with the mother-of-four, 37, in London on Thursday, during which they grabbed coffee and … Read more

Swedish health advisers misjudged the resurgence of Covid-19, PM says

Sweden’s health experts misjudged the resurgence of Covid-19 and ‘didn’t see such a wave in front of them’, prime minister Stefan Lofven has said.  Medical advisers ‘talked about different clusters’ but did not recommend tough measures to contain a second wave, which in fact has infected nearly 250,000 people in the autumn and winter, Lofven … Read more

Man ‘held captive in Swedish apartment by his mother’ is freed after 28 years

A mother has been arrested and accused of keeping her son imprisoned for 28 years at her flat in Sweden.  Medics were called to the apartment, in Stockholm, on Sunday after a suspicious relative broke in and found the woman’s son, now 41, locked inside. The man was severely malnourished, had sores and open wounds … Read more

Doggone it’s a blast! In charge of a team of huskies in Swedish Lapland

Snow is falling steadily. It’s -15c, my hands are frozen and the icy windburn is cutting into my face. But I’m having the time of my life driving a sled hauled by six husky dogs across classic Arctic terrain. In front of us is a large frozen lake. Our instructor is far ahead on his … Read more

BT awards Swedish telecoms group Ericsson the second major contract to supply kit for its 5G network

BT awards Swedish telecoms group Ericsson the second major contract to supply kit for its 5G network By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 22:06 GMT, 28 October 2020 | Updated: 22:12 GMT, 28 October 2020 BT has awarded a Swedish firm the second contract to supply kit for its 5G network … Read more

Swedish cites finally face coronavirus lockdowns… but authorities say they will be VOLUNTARY

Swedish cites finally face coronavirus lockdowns… but authorities say they will be VOLUNTARY with ‘strong recommendations’ to stop going to bars and doing non-essential activities Parts of Sweden hardest-hit by Covid could face localised, voluntary lockdowns Stockholm, as well as Uppsala and Jamtland, recorded rising infection rates  Marks a change for the country which previously … Read more