Swedes in the News

Lindstedt grand slam win

Sweden’s Robert Lindstedt took home a Grand Slam title at the recent Australian Open, making him the first Swede to win in the competition since Jonas Björkman in 2001. Together with his Polish partner, Lukasz Kubot, Lindstedt won the men’s doubles title, beating Eric Butorac and Raven Klaasen 6-3, 6-3. It was Lindstedt/Kubot’s first Grand Slam championship and the first tournament they’d ever won together.

Lukasz Kubot (Left) of Poland and Robert Lindstedt of Sweden (Right). Photo: Xinhua/Xu Yanyan/IANS

Ronja Rövardottar goes anime

Astrid Lindgren’s famous character Ronja Rövardottar (‘Ronia the Robber’s Daughter’) is getting an anime makeover from Japanese

Wallenberg mystery continues

The day Canada designates as Raoul Wallenberg Day – Jan. 17 – Canada Post commemorated his incredible humanitarian efforts by issuing a new international stamp in 2013.

Hopes that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be able to shed light on the fate of Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg have been dashed, as he has refused a private meeting with one of the diplomat’s descendants, his niece Louise von Dardel. Wallenberg apparently died of a heart attack while in Soviet custody in 1947 but no conclusive proof has ever been produced. Putin claimed he was ‘too busy’ to

filmmakers, Studio Ghibli. The story of Ronja, the feisty daughter of a robber chieftain who befriends the son of a rival chieftain, will be directed by Goro Miyazaki and will air on television in Japan in August.

Avicii wins Music Export Prize

Top Swedish DJ Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling was recently rewarded by the government for his contributions to Swedish export through music with a Music Export Prize. Abba won the special

meet von Dardel on a recent visit to Brussels. prize for their long-standing contribution to Swedish music, on the 40th anniversary of their Eurovision Song Contest

breakthrough. ‘Sweden’s major international success in the world of music makes an important contribution to strengthening Sweden’s brand abroad,’ said Trade Minister Ewa Björling.

Henning Mankell cancer

Photo: Cato Lein Bestselling crime writer Henning Mankell has revealed that he is suffering from cancer. The 65 year old author, best known for his Kurt Wallander crime novels, discovered the ‘serious’ cancer on a recent trip to Stockholm for treatment for a slipped disc. “My anxiety is very profound, although by and large, I can keep it under control,” wrote Mankell, when he announced the news on his website.