SWEDEN DINNER 2025

SWEDEN DINNER 2025

Carolina Norén, television host, is welcomed by Sweden's King Carl Gustaf during the Sweden Dinner at Stockholm Palace, Sweden, October 17, 2025.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

Golf: PGA Championship

Golf: PGA Championship

Alex Noren of Sweden is pictured during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 17, 2025.

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Alexander Noren of Sweden competes during men's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 3, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Alexander Noren of Sweden competes during men's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 3, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Alexander Noren of Sweden competes during men's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 3, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Alexander Noren of Sweden competes during men's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 3, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Alexander Noren of Sweden competes during men's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 3, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Alexander Noren of Sweden competes during men's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 3, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Alexander Noren of Sweden competes during men's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 3, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Alexander Noren of Sweden competes during men's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 3, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Swedish central bank cuts interest rate amid weak economy

STORY: Swedish central bank cuts interest rate amid weak economy SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sweden's central bank 2. various of Stockholm street STORYLINE: Amid weak economic activity, Sweden's central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate from 4 percent to 3.75 percent on Wednesday. This is the first rate cut in eight years. The Riksbank said the change to the policy rate will apply from May 15. The Riksbank's executive board said that if the outlook for inflation still holds, two more policy rate cuts can be expected in the second half of the year. "It was expected. They cut the interest rate because inflation is sinking towards the target even faster than the Riksbank had predicted, and the economy is weak," said Alexander Noren, an economic commentator on Swedish Television (SVT). "However, they will proceed carefully and not spring any surprises," Noren added. "I am totally convinced

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa (R) and Komei Oda line up a putt on the fifth hole at Amata Spring Country Club in a Bangkok suburb on Jan. 9, 2010. The pair lost to Robert Karlsson and Alexander Noren of Sweden in the Royal Trophy.

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hits out of a bunker on the 14th hole at Amata Spring Country Club in a Bangkok suburb on Jan. 9, 2010. The pair of Ishikawa and Komei Oda lost to Robert Karlsson and Alexander Noren of Sweden in the Royal Trophy.

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa watches a shot from a bunker on the second hole at Amata Spring Country Club in a Bangkok suburb on Jan. 9, 2010. The pair of Ishikawa and Komei Oda lost to Robert Karlsson and Alexander Noren of Sweden in the Royal Trophy.

Signboard of Tokyu Toyoko Store

Signboard of Tokyu Toyoko Store

A sign for the Tokyu Toyoko Store, which will cease operations at the end of March 2020. October 24, 2019, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

The Tokyu Toyoko store, which will close on March 31, 2020, in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo on September 25, 2019.

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

The Tokyu Toyoko store, which will close on March 31, 2020, in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo on September 25, 2019.

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

The Tokyu Toyoko store, which will close on March 31, 2020, in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo on September 25, 2019.

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

The Tokyu Toyoko store, which will close on March 31, 2020, in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo on September 25, 2019.

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

Exterior of Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Branch

The Tokyu Toyoko store, which will close on March 31, 2020, in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo on September 25, 2019.

Sweets to be served on luxury train along west Japan Sea coast

Sweets to be served on luxury train along west Japan Sea coast

Women show the press in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2015, sets of sweets to be served on the "Hanayome Noren" ("Bride's Curtain") luxury cruise train to be operated on West Japan Railway Co.'s Nanao Line between Kanazawa and Wakura-onsen stations, both in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, along the Japan Sea coast from Oct. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa watches a shot from a bunker on the second hole at Amata Spring Country Club in a Bangkok suburb on Jan. 9, 2010. The pair of Ishikawa and Komei Oda lost to Robert Karlsson and Alexander Noren of Sweden in the Royal Trophy. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa (R) and Komei Oda line up a putt on the fifth hole at Amata Spring Country Club in a Bangkok suburb on Jan. 9, 2010. The pair lost to Robert Karlsson and Alexander Noren of Sweden in the Royal Trophy. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

Ishikawa-Oda pair loses in Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hits out of a bunker on the 14th hole at Amata Spring Country Club in a Bangkok suburb on Jan. 9, 2010. The pair of Ishikawa and Komei Oda lost to Robert Karlsson and Alexander Noren of Sweden in the Royal Trophy. (Kyodo)

Ryogoku: sumo town in Tokyo

Ryogoku: sumo town in Tokyo

Photo taken Nov. 29, 2018, shows the real-size sumo surface in the Edo Noren restaurant complex directly connected to JR Ryogoku train station in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo