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Royal Vasa Order: ABBA Members Honored with Rare Swedish Knighthood by King Carl XVI Gustaf – Rolling Stone Cover Story

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Stockholm, Sweden – The iconic music group ABBA came together for a rare reunion in Stockholm, where they were honored with the Royal Vasa Order by King Carl XVI Gustaf. Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad were recognized for their significant contributions to Swedish and international music. This prestigious knighthood, the Royal Vasa Order, was last awarded to Swedish citizens almost 50 years ago, with ABBA being the first recipients since the …

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Take Over Swedish Streets in Eurovision Uproar – Thousands Rally Against Israel’s Participation

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Malmo, Sweden – Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Malmo, Sweden, to protest Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The protest stemmed from Israel’s removal of references to a Hamas attack in its song entry, a move that almost prevented their participation in the competition. The protesters, including prominent figures such as Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, gathered in Malmo’s historic Stortorget square before marching towards the Eurovision venue where singers from …

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