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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.

JP Morgan bets on Nordic expansion

The New York-based major bank JP Morgan Chase & Co is recruiting personnel in the Nordic countries, to challenge North European banks on their home turf, reports the news agency Bloomberg. The focus is on corporate advisory services to medium-sized companies, says Jonas Wikmark, who is one of two heads of JP Morgan's Nordic unit.

JP Morgan bets on Nordic expansion

Tele2 Arena Changes Its Name

Tele2 is ending its naming sponsorship of the football and event arena in Stockholm. Another telecom company is taking over – Three.

Tele2 Arena Changes Its Name

"Couples in the new 'Married at First Sight'"

"Love at First Sight" is back and pairs up eight new strangers already this fall. I was shocked over how intense it was, says participant Selma Kamali.

"Couples in the new 'Married at First Sight'"

Big Rappers to Dreamhack

The artists Adaam, Greekazo, Imenella and Sebastian Stakset will perform at a concert in connection with this autumn's Dreamhack in Stockholm. The concert is called Legendary, takes place on November 22 and is arranged by the newly started Swedish branch of the Universal-owned record label Def Jam.

Big Rappers to Dreamhack

Despite major investment in Kastrup – hope for Arlanda

The airline SAS is making a major investment towards the Danish airport Kastrup. Is it yet another setback for Arlanda and Swedish business? A representative points out a couple of positive factors regarding Arlanda's future.

Despite major investment in Kastrup – hope for Arlanda

The price of district heating is skyrocketing – "price shock"

The price of district heating continues to rise sharply. In some municipalities, it has increased by over 30 percent this year.

The price of district heating is skyrocketing – "price shock"

New acquisitions behind Djurgården's rout

This summer's profile acquisitions in Djurgården showed class against Linköping. Pauline Hammarlund and Mimmi Larsson both scored goals when Linköping was crushed 5–2.

New acquisitions behind Djurgården's rout

Skansen Aquarium reported after viper bite

A zookeeper at Skansen-Aquarium in Stockholm was hospitalized for nine days after being bitten by a lancehead viper. The incident is now being reported to the Work Environment Authority.

Skansen Aquarium reported after viper bite

Man requested to be detained for murder on Lidingö

A man has been requested to be detained on probable grounds suspected of the murder that took place on Saturday evening on Lidingö in Stockholm. A man died after being severely assaulted in connection with a party.

Man requested to be detained for murder on Lidingö

Färjestad giant favorite: "Greatly exaggerated"

Färjestad is highlighted as a giant favourite ahead of the SHL season. We have put together a good team, but I think the favouritism is greatly exaggerated, says Färjestad's coach Tomas Mitell.

Färjestad giant favorite: "Greatly exaggerated"

Three Sentenced for Fatal Shooting at Restaurant

The man was shot to death as he sat and ate at a restaurant in Fittja center south of Stockholm. Now three people are being sentenced for the murder on March 21.

Three Sentenced for Fatal Shooting at Restaurant

Swedavia: Cannot Operate Bromma Further

The airline BRA is leaving Bromma Airport. This means that there are no business prerequisites to continue operating Bromma, says Swedavia's CEO.

Swedavia: Cannot Operate Bromma Further

The Melodifestival 2025 is coming

From Luleå in the north to Malmö in the south. Now SVT has presented which cities will host next year's Melodifestival.

The Melodifestival 2025 is coming

Goodbye to flights from Bromma

The airline Bra becomes a subcontractor to SAS and leaves Bromma Airport. For passengers, this means that SAS gets a monopoly on certain domestic routes.

Goodbye to flights from Bromma

Military transports to Finland to be improved

Sweden and Finland will deepen cooperation in several areas. One goal is to improve the conditions for military transports between the countries.

Military transports to Finland to be improved

Seven Charged After Riot at Cultural Festival

Seven people are being prosecuted for violent rioting in connection with counter-demonstrations at an Eritrean cultural festival on Järvafältet in Stockholm last year, according to [Sveriges Radio P4](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/sju-atalas-efter-valdsamma-upplopp-pa-kulturfestival).

Seven Charged After Riot at Cultural Festival

Teddy Swims is back – to a larger arena

Teddy Swims is coming to Sweden for a concert in Stockholm on February 18 next year. The American played in Stockholm as recently as last spring and then at the smaller concert venue Fållan.

Teddy Swims is back – to a larger arena

More women on the boards - "a milestone"

The development towards equal boards has progressed slowly forward. But now we are up to an important boundary, shows the Allbright foundation's survey.

More women on the boards - "a milestone"

17-year-old risks many years in prison for gang murder

That children who commit gang murders are sentenced to long prison terms is on the way to becoming the new normal in Sweden. A teenager charged with a fatal restaurant shooting may be the latest.

17-year-old risks many years in prison for gang murder

Sweden Crushed India: "Played Good Tennis"

Four matches, four wins and not a single lost set. Sweden rolled over India in the Davis Cup and is now clear for next year's qualifying for the final.

Sweden Crushed India: "Played Good Tennis"

Report on Police Operation in Märsta

A person has been arrested by the police's task force in connection with a raid on a multi-family house in Märsta north of Stockholm, according to information to [TV4 News. ](https://www.

Report on Police Operation in Märsta

Wanted: Childcare Workers for Elderly Care

Sharply decreasing birth rates are redrawing the map for the country's municipalities. Preschool staff will need to retrain and step in to elderly care.

Wanted: Childcare Workers for Elderly Care

Teenage Girl Dies After Being Hit

A girl in her late teens has died after being hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Huddinge south of Stockholm late on Saturday evening, the police write on their website. .

Teenage Girl Dies After Being Hit

Suspected Murder at Party – Three Detained

A man has died after being severely assaulted in connection with a party on Lidingö outside Stockholm on Saturday evening. The incident is classified as murder.

Suspected Murder at Party – Three Detained