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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.

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

Confirmed: Diamond League is coming to Stockholm

June 15, 2025. Then, there will be a Diamond League gala at Stockholm's stadium.

Confirmed: Diamond League is coming to Stockholm

Shot at Embassy Confirmed: "Serious"

The event at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on Tuesday was a shooting, confirms the police. The government is now in contact with the police and the Danish government.

Shot at Embassy Confirmed: "Serious"

Electrolux rises on calm stock market

The Stockholm stock exchange revolved around the zero line on Wednesday. The broad OMXS-index closed at plus 0.

Electrolux rises on calm stock market

Fall in prices on the villa market

Housing prices developed in vastly different directions in September. While the price of detached houses clearly fell, an increase is noted regarding apartments.

Fall in prices on the villa market

Colleague sues "chronically unreliable" Lauryn Hill

The rapper and producer Pras Michel is suing Fugees colleague Lauryn Hill for the band's cancelled reunion tour. .

Colleague sues "chronically unreliable" Lauryn Hill

No arrests made after shots fired at Stockholm residence

No one has been arrested yet for the shooting at a residence in Bandhagen in southern Stockholm on Tuesday evening, according to the police. It was at 23.

No arrests made after shots fired at Stockholm residence

Over 1,000 vacant Northvolt jobs at AF

Just over a week after announcing that 1,000 employees in Skellefteå were given notice of termination, thousands of jobs are available at battery giant Northvolt via the Swedish Public Employment Service's website. [Folkbladet](https://www.

Over 1,000 vacant Northvolt jobs at AF

The Police Suspect Shots Fired at Israel's Embassy

A police operation with a dog patrol was initiated at 18:00 on Tuesday at the Israeli embassy on Strandvägen in Stockholm after an alarm about a loud bang. .

The Police Suspect Shots Fired at Israel's Embassy

Linda Skugge can win podcast award

Linda Skugge has been nominated for the podcast award Guldörat. The author can win the prize for this year's entertainment for her acclaimed podcast "Skugge: Feministikon – from Fittstim to fisting".

Linda Skugge can win podcast award

British Eurovision Winner Dead

Martin Lee, one of the members of Brotherhood of Man, has passed away, 77 years old, according to British media. The group won the European Song Contest 1976.

British Eurovision Winner Dead

Large police operation in Sollentuna – two dead

The police were alerted on Tuesday to a villa area in Sollentuna north of Stockholm. The police are now announcing that two people, a 50-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, are dead.

Large police operation in Sollentuna – two dead

Bruce Springsteen skips Sweden next year

It does not seem that there will be any performances with Bruce Springsteen in Sweden in 2025. After having played here both in 2023 and 2024, The Boss chooses other locations for next year's European tour.

Bruce Springsteen skips Sweden next year

Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year

The red-green government in Stockholm will raise taxes in Stockholm city next year, writes in a debate article in Aftonbladet. According to the Social Democrats, the Green Party, and the Left Party, the increase will be 24 öre per hundred-lapp.

Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year

Schollin becomes a grandmother in the classic: "My last role"

The theatre is the salvation in sorrow for Christina Schollin. She thought she had already made her farewell as an actress.

Schollin becomes a grandmother in the classic: "My last role"

Red on the Stock Exchange after Iran's Threats against Israel

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed in the red – after having slightly turned upwards during the day – as a result of reports that Iran is planning a robot attack on Israel in the "immediate near future". .

Red on the Stock Exchange after Iran's Threats against Israel

"Dissatisfied" with Swedish Luxury Real Estate Agents on Netflix

In Netflix's new reality series "The Real Estate Agents in Marbella", a gang of Swedes work on selling luxury villas on the Spanish sun coast. Participant Olivia Wickerts is not that impressed by their effort.

"Dissatisfied" with Swedish Luxury Real Estate Agents on Netflix

Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

The Government receives criticism for Anna Kinberg Batra keeping her high salary for five years – despite being forced out of her position as Governor of Stockholm, reports TV4 News. The Government is now opening the door to revise the regulations.

Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

Blåvitt won the derby after spectator scandal

Hundreds of fireworks, Bengal lights and a banger led to the Göteborg derby being interrupted for 50 minutes. After that, IFK Göteborg took their first Allsvenskan win since July.

Blåvitt won the derby after spectator scandal

The King in Attendance as the Vasa Ship Became a Musical

A shorter concert version of the new musical about the royal ship Vasa was arranged in the throne room at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on Monday evening, attended by, among others, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The royal ship Vasa capsized and sank off Beckholmen in Stockholm on its maiden voyage in 1628.

The King in Attendance as the Vasa Ship Became a Musical

Fewer Beggars on the Streets Today

How widespread begging is in Sweden today, there is no certain answer to. Previously, the number of vulnerable EU citizens, many of whom beg, has been estimated to be between 4,000-5,000.

Fewer Beggars on the Streets Today

Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the chairmanship of the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), writes Aftonbladet. She has held the position since 2022.

Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

No one in Stockholm should miss that the World Championship is on

Last time Sweden hosted the Ice Hockey World Championship, the championship was described as a fiasco in both ticket sales and marketing. Next year it's time again.

No one in Stockholm should miss that the World Championship is on

The Cultural Council: More Live Venues Are Needed

The major cities need more venues for live music. This is shown by a new report that the Arts Council has produced on behalf of the government, according to Sveriges Radio P3.

The Cultural Council: More Live Venues Are Needed