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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.

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

30 percent more reports of violence in school

Heat and violence in school are becoming increasingly common. Last year, reports to the Work Environment Authority increased by 30 percent, according to Dagens Samhälle.

30 percent more reports of violence in school

The groundbreaking play "Among Us Boys"

The groundbreaking play "Among Us Boys" featuring, among others, Edvin Törnblom and Oscar Zia, is cancelled, according to QX. The production is shut down due to "unforeseen events".

The groundbreaking play "Among Us Boys"

Saxon is touring in Sweden

British hard rock veterans Saxon are going on a European tour with a whole bunch of planned stops in Sweden next year. The Sweden tour begins at Conventum in Örebro on February 7.

Saxon is touring in Sweden

Miriam Bryant Embarks on a Club Tour

Miriam Bryant is starting 2025 with the new album "Okej att dö" and by touring to smaller venues than before. Her new music is described as more electronic and "clubbier", which she also intends to test by doing a "club tour".

Miriam Bryant Embarks on a Club Tour

Red color thrown at SVT's entrance

Blood-red color has been thrown at SVT's premises in Stockholm. In published images, it can be seen how the red color covers large parts of the glass entrance.

Red color thrown at SVT's entrance

Motorcyclist hit by train

A person on a motorcycle has been hit by a train at Frösunda station on Roslagsbanan north of Stockholm. > The person in question was taken to hospital by helicopter and was awake and able to speak, but the extent of the injuries is unclear, says Marie Nordahl, operations manager at the rescue service.

Motorcyclist hit by train

Norwegian visitors consumed the most

Foreign visitors in Sweden spent significantly more money this summer than last year. According to the company Nets, which offers payment solutions for various credit and debit cards, foreign card purchases increased by 6.

Norwegian visitors consumed the most

Hundreds of Unscrupulous Landlords – Municipalities Sound the Alarm

Rental apartments full of mold, bed bugs, and moisture damage, 85 of the country's municipalities testify to problems with unscrupulous landlords, a survey from [Hem & Hyra](https://www. hemhyra.

Hundreds of Unscrupulous Landlords – Municipalities Sound the Alarm

The King about Estonia: Important that we remember

Today, Sweden remembers the fateful night of September 28, 1994, when the passenger ferry Estonia took 852 people down to the depths. — Today, 30 years have passed, but it still feels so close, says King Carl XVI Gustaf at a memorial ceremony at Djurgården.

The King about Estonia: Important that we remember

Almost Gave Up – Won in Record Time

Halfway through, she was a minute behind the leader. At the finish, she was almost a minute ahead.

Almost Gave Up – Won in Record Time

Shooting at a residence north of Stockholm

The police have been alerted to Märsta north of Stockholm regarding a shot exterior door to a residence in an apartment building. > No one has been physically injured in connection with this, but there were people at home in the residence, says the police's press spokesperson Carina Skagerlind.

Shooting at a residence north of Stockholm

Adaam at the Book Fair: Will become more popular

One of the year's young poets at the Book Fair in Gothenburg is the rapper Adaam, who feels that he must take greater responsibility for his rap lyrics. I've realized that I have an influence on people's thinking, he says.

Adaam at the Book Fair: Will become more popular

The time of teaser prices is over on the housing market

Despite interest rate cuts, there will be no significant price increases compared to the starting price of homes, new figures show. In one of the major cities, there is even negative price development.

The time of teaser prices is over on the housing market

Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years

Despite being forced out of the position as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra will still receive a monthly salary of over 100,000 kronor – for five years to come. .

Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years

Unknown Skeleton at School Laid to Rest

A skeleton from an unknown person that has long been a theater prop at Danderyd Upper Secondary School in Stockholm is to be laid to rest, reports [Mitt i Stockholm](https://www. mitti.

Unknown Skeleton at School Laid to Rest

Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

Less than two years after taking office as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra is forced to resign, following sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. It is not the first time that a storm is brewing around the former M leader.

Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"

The union at the county administrative board in Stockholm welcomes the government's dismissal of Anna Kinberg Batra from the post as governor. It spontaneously feels right, says Susann Sass Jonsson, chairperson for Saco-S at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm.

The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"

Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

The Government lacks confidence in Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor of Stockholm. After sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the former Moderate Party leader is now forced to leave her position.

Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

Expert: She broke the law "a bit crosswise"

Nonchalant and lacking respect for the constitution. The Parliamentary Ombudsman's personally directed criticism against Anna Kinberg Batra is not common.

Expert: She broke the law "a bit crosswise"

Kinberg Batra's Crisis

County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra receives severe criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) for three disputed recruitments. Her actions testify to "nonchalance and a lack of respect" for the regulations in place to maintain trust in the public sector, according to the JO.

Kinberg Batra's Crisis

Lawyer cheated the elderly – the court reduces the sentence

A lawyer in Malmö was sentenced to prison for five years and six months in district court for fraud against elderly and dementia patients. Now, the court of appeal is reducing the sentence to four years' imprisonment.

Lawyer cheated the elderly – the court reduces the sentence

Leak at Dramaten – audience gets water on them

The Dramaten now knows why water poured into the auditorium on the Main Stage during a performance. It was the weather protection on the roof that was a bit inadequate, says the Dramaten's press officer Lena Törner.

Leak at Dramaten – audience gets water on them

Cult band Bob Hund is quitting – gives farewell concert

Bob Hund is quitting playing. On August 30, 2025, the cult band will perform their last show ever when they take the stage at Zinkensdamms IP in Stockholm.

Cult band Bob Hund is quitting – gives farewell concert