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Stockholm is Sweden's capital and the city was founded in 1252. Approximately 1 million inhabitants (as of 2023) live in Stockholm, and in the entire Stockholm metropolitan area, around 2.4 million people reside. Here, we list the latest news from Stockholm.

Top Economist: Trump's Style Can Calm Conflicts

Donald Trump has promised quick peace in Ukraine if he wins the election in the USA. He will learn that it is complicated, but Trump's unconventional style could be an opening in several global conflicts, believes top economist Nathan Sheets.

Top Economist: Trump's Style Can Calm Conflicts

High pressure when World Championship tickets were released

Already on the first day, two of Tre Kronor's home matches at the World Championship and the final, as well as three more matches, were sold out. A total of 100,000 tickets have already been sold.

High pressure when World Championship tickets were released

200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås

The negotiations on layoffs of officials at the crisis-stricken battery giant Northvolt are partially complete. Over 200 are forced to leave in Västerås and Stockholm.

200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås

Blomberg leaves "Agneta"

Anna Blomberg is leaving the stage performance "Je m'appelle Agneta" due to illness. She is replaced by Anna Granath, who also directs the play.

Blomberg leaves "Agneta"

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls

The Government is open to letting, for example, car drivers participate in financing certain new road projects with road tolls. .

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls

Opens for Eastern Link around Stockholm

It can again become relevant to build the eastern route around Stockholm. With tunnel fees.

Opens for Eastern Link around Stockholm

Security Chief: Iran May Have Been Involved in the Attacks

Iran may have been involved in the attacks on Israel's embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen, according to Säpo. There are some indications that it could be the case, partly based on target selection and modus operandi, says Säpo's operational chief Fredrik Hallström.

Security Chief: Iran May Have Been Involved in the Attacks

After Evacuation – Dramaten Opens Again

After Wednesday evening's evacuation of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, the theatre is now open again for Thursday's performances. It was during the play "King Lear" that a sprinkler system broke down.

After Evacuation – Dramaten Opens Again

Women convicted of gross sexual assault at party

Two women are sentenced for subjecting a woman to a serious sexual assault at a apartment party in Rissne north of Stockholm. .

Women convicted of gross sexual assault at party

He takes over after Kinberg Batra

The Government has now made the formal decision that Anna Kinberg Batra will leave her position as Governor of Stockholm. She will now become Director-General in the Government Offices.

He takes over after Kinberg Batra

Swedes arrested after explosion at embassy

Two Swedish teenagers have been arrested for suspected involvement in the explosions near Israel's embassy north of Copenhagen on Tuesday night. They did not act alone, according to the prosecutor.

Swedes arrested after explosion at embassy

Non-Violence in Hebron Receives "Alternative Nobel Prize"

Nowhere is the situation as tense between Israeli settlers and Palestinians as in Hebron. But Issa Amro's activist group YAS works tirelessly year after year with non-violent methods against occupation, and is therefore among this year's Right Livelihood Prize winners.

Non-Violence in Hebron Receives "Alternative Nobel Prize"

Swedavia: Foreign Travel Increases

Foreign travel increased by two percent and domestic travel decreased by three percent in September, compared to the same month last year. This is evident from the statistics of the state-owned airport operator Swedavia.

Swedavia: Foreign Travel Increases

Police investigate rape at hotel in Stockholm

Two women in their 20s reported just before 03 in the night to Thursday that they had been subjected to rape and sexual harassment at a hotel in central Stockholm. > The women came down to the reception and reported that they had been victims of crimes committed by three men they had become acquainted with during the evening, says Mats Eriksson, press spokesperson at the Stockholm police.

Police investigate rape at hotel in Stockholm

Two arrested after explosion in Tensta

Two people have been arrested, suspected of the explosion that occurred in a doorway to an apartment building in Tensta, the police announced on Thursday morning. > They are two men in their 20s, says the police's press spokesperson Mats Eriksson.

Two arrested after explosion in Tensta

Multiple arrests made after shootings in Stockholm

Three different shootings occurred within 20 minutes in the southern Stockholm area on Wednesday evening. Several people have been arrested.

Multiple arrests made after shootings in Stockholm

Dramaten flooded – again

The Dramaten in Stockholm was evacuated on Wednesday evening in the middle of the play "King Lear". The performance was interrupted by a fire alarm and the visitors had to leave the auditorium.

Dramaten flooded – again

The Suspicion: Shot Dead a Woman – and Himself

A 50-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman died after a violent incident in Sollentuna on Tuesday. The prosecutor's theory is that the man shot the woman to death and then turned the weapon on himself, reports TV4 News.

The Suspicion: Shot Dead a Woman – and Himself

The police increase security at Jewish targets

The police are stepping up security for Jewish and Israeli targets in Malmö and Göteborg. In Stockholm, a range of security measures have been introduced earlier.

The police increase security at Jewish targets

Detained for shooting at school suspected of murder plan

The 15-year-old boy who is suspected of having shot a classmate at a school is now also detained on suspicion of preparation for murder. The suspicions concern another incident than the one at the school, according to the prosecutor.

Detained for shooting at school suspected of murder plan

"Serious Tasks"

Three Swedish citizens are suspected of involvement in an explosion near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen during the night. These are of course serious allegations, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.

"Serious Tasks"

Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the assignment as chairperson of Skansen's board, reports SVT News. .

Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman

Police: Widespread Criminality in Waste Management

Checks in six municipalities show extensive criminality within waste management. There has previously been a naive attitude towards the problem - but awareness is now increasing, according to Police Commissioner Henrik Forssblad.

Police: Widespread Criminality in Waste Management

Ulf Kristersson: Understands that it's provocative

That authorities' managers can mismanage their job and then keep their salary in the so-called "elephant graveyard" – for several years – sparks criticism again. I can understand that it sticks in the eyes, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and announces that the regulatory framework will be reviewed.

Ulf Kristersson: Understands that it's provocative