Palme led the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1969 until his assassination in 1986. A longtime protégé of Prime Minister Tage Erlander, he became Prime Minister of Sweden and …

Dec 21, 2025 · Olof Palme, prime minister of Sweden (1969–76, 1982–86), prominent leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Workers’ Party (Sweden’s oldest continuing party), and the …

Olof Palme was Sweden's leading postwar political personality. His strong political feelings and engagement were paired with extensive expertise, significant tactical skill, and great rhetorical …

3 days ago · palme m (definite singular palmen, indefinite plural palmer, definite plural palmene) a palm (tree)

The life and times of Olof Palme, the prime minister of Sweden until his assassination in 1986.

Mar 1, 2021 · Yesterday, Sunday, February 28, marked the 35th anniversary of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme’s 1986 death in Stockholm, Sweden. Olof Palme was assassinated at …

This year, the Palme d’Or at Cannes went to Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident,” and there’s little doubt the film will secure at least one Oscar nomination.

Sven Olof Joachim Palme was a Swedish politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1969 to 1976 and 1982 to 1986. Palme led the Swedish ...

"Palme Is Assassinated" covers the shocking event of February 28, 1986, when Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was fatally shot while walking home from a movie theater with his wife, …

News about Olof Palme, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.