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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.

Netflix Danish Star Christopher Lund Nisse Postpones Tour

Danish artist Christopher is postponing his planned European tour until next year, he announces on Instagram. This affects concerts in Sweden on November 5 in Stockholm and November 8 in Gothenburg, reports [Expressen](https://www.

Netflix Danish Star Christopher Lund Nisse Postpones Tour

Arkdes in Stockholm reopens with free admission and menstrual cup

With free admission, an innovative delivery chair and a new collection exhibition, Arkdes in Stockholm is re-inaugurated. The entire museum experience is completely new, promises acting director, Karin Nilsson.

Arkdes in Stockholm reopens with free admission and menstrual cup

Tommy Körberg gets a new role in "Les Misérables"

Tommy Körberg leaves "Änglagård" – for the role as bishop in the arena version of "Les Misérables". .

Tommy Körberg gets a new role in "Les Misérables"

Swedish band Noice Embarks on Anniversary Tour

Next year, Noice will celebrate its 50-year anniversary as a band. This will be marked with a tour, premiering at Flygeln in Norrköping on February 14.

Swedish band Noice Embarks on Anniversary Tour

Major Crackdown on Money Laundering

Eight people have been arrested in a coordinated raid in Stockholm and Latvia. All are suspected of serious economic crime, reports [SR Ekot](https://sverigesradio.

Major Crackdown on Money Laundering

This week's film and series – beloved police officers are back

"The Thin Blue Line" is back on SVT and in the cinema, Bianca Kronlöf plays a whistleblower during the covid pandemic in "As Long as the Heart Beats". Here are this week's films and series.

This week's film and series – beloved police officers are back

Landlord hired private detective - man evicted

A landlord in Stockholm hired a private detective to shadow a male tenant who was suspected of renting out his apartment illegally, reports [Hem & Hyra](https://www. hemhyra.

Landlord hired private detective - man evicted

Djurgården fell in Patrick Thoresen's return

Norwegian hockey star Patrick Thoresen, 40 years old, had to start with a loss when he began his third stint in Djurgården. Bik Karlskoga won in Stockholm with 2–1 after penalties, as Theodor Pistek decided the HockeyAllsvenskan meeting.

Djurgården fell in Patrick Thoresen's return

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Crisis-stricken Northvolt is laying off 1,600 employees, of which 1,000 are in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm. Now, union representatives are warning that the number may be higher, reports [Sveriges Radio](https://sverigesradio.

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Fredrik Reinfeldt's Bust Unveiled in Parliament

Fredrik Reinfeldt has been bust in the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm. The 59-year-old was Prime Minister over two terms (2006-2014) and led the alliance government as the leader of The Moderate Party.

Fredrik Reinfeldt's Bust Unveiled in Parliament

Mälardalstrafik takes over after SJ

Mälardalstrafik takes over regional traffic between Stockholm and Uppsala after SJ. A total of 80 departures on weekdays and 72 departures on weekends are planned on the Stockholm-Uppsala route, writes Mälardalstrafik in a press release.

Mälardalstrafik takes over after SJ

Missing Children Found Safe and Sound

The three six-year-old girls who disappeared from a primary and middle school in Hässelby outside Stockholm have been found safe and sound. A person discovered the girls about 3.

Missing Children Found Safe and Sound

Drag Queen Inga Tvivel reads Fairy Tales in Parliament

Drag show artist Inga Tvivel, alias Jan Ericson from the theater group Among Dragons and Drag Queens, performed today the specially written "The Tale of Hatred & Threats" in the Swedish Parliament's first chamber hall. The cross-party seminar, where all Swedish Parliament parties were represented, was held due to the hostile reactions that drag artists have faced during storytelling sessions for children at libraries around the country.

Drag Queen Inga Tvivel reads Fairy Tales in Parliament

Sweden seeks to host the European Championship: "Know what it means"

Sweden and Denmark want to host the European Championship 2029. An official application has now been submitted to the European Football Association (Uefa).

Sweden seeks to host the European Championship: "Know what it means"

Northvolt: This is what has happened

On Monday, Northvolt laid off 1,600 of its employees in Sweden. Here is the background to the battery giant's crisis.

Northvolt: This is what has happened

The stage performance "My Name is Agneta" is Postponed

The stage performance "My name is Agneta", which is based on Emma Hamberg's popular novels, is postponed due to illness. The premiere was supposed to take place on September 26 at Rival in Stockholm, but is now moved to October 8, according to a press release.

The stage performance "My Name is Agneta" is Postponed

Swedish hip-hop duo Ison and Fille on Anniversary Tour

The Swedish hip-hop's perhaps most diligent duo is going on a small anniversary tour at the beginning of next year – and releasing new music. Ison & Fille are returning for three concerts, with Gothenburg as the first stop on January 17.

Swedish hip-hop duo Ison and Fille on Anniversary Tour

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is summoning Iran's chargé d'affairs after the revelation that the country was behind a major cyberattack last summer. Iran, in turn, dismisses the allegations as baseless accusations that "poison" the countries' relations.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

Explosion in Car in Residential Area

Something has caused an explosion in a car in a residential area in Nynäshamn south of Stockholm, according to the police. > We have no damage to buildings and no one has been injured, says the police's press spokesperson Helena Boström Thomas.

Explosion in Car in Residential Area

Linköping Shut Out Djurgården Again

For the second time in four days, Linköping defeated Djurgården in SDHL – without conceding a single goal. After winning 1–0 on penalties on Thursday in Stockholm, Linköping won 3–0 at home.

Linköping Shut Out Djurgården Again

Support to Ibn Rushd stopped in Stockholm

Stockholm City is stopping its support to Ibn Rushd. At the beginning of September, the Swedish National Council of Adult Education withdrew the state grants for the next three years to the criticized Muslim study association.

Support to Ibn Rushd stopped in Stockholm

The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"

An incredibly heavy message. This is how Victor Matinlassi, club chairman for Unionen at Northvolt, describes the news of the notice.

The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"

Life Sentence Reduced to Prison Term

A man in his 30s was shot to death at his home in Flemingsberg, south of Stockholm, last spring, and two people were convicted of murder in the district court. The Court of Appeal now sentences one of the men instead to accessory to murder.

Life Sentence Reduced to Prison Term

Northvolt lays off – 1,600 forced to leave

1,600 people will be leaving the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt. This concerns 1,000 employees in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm.

Northvolt lays off – 1,600 forced to leave