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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.

Lowered tax criticized – already record cheap

The petrol price has fallen sharply. Probably, the cost for households to drive a car has never been as low as now, when inflation and consumption are taken into account.

Lowered tax criticized – already record cheap

Ten Cultural Events to Look Forward to This Autumn

Rabbits' escape, steel mill life in Borlänge and a ballet about the slave boy who was given as a gift to the Swedish court. Here are ten highlights from the autumn's cultural offerings.

Ten Cultural Events to Look Forward to This Autumn

Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"

It is "unsatisfactory" that plant-based drugs are sold completely legally in Sweden, according to Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats). The Minister believes, however, that the authorities have control over the matter.

Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"

The Police: Prostitutes "pour in" to Stockholm

It "pours in" women from Colombia to Sweden for the purpose of being exploited in prostitution, says Simon Häggström, police inspector at the prostitution group at Norrmalmspolisen, to [P4 Stockholm](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/prostituerade-valler-in-i-stockholm-en-timme-for-en-manadslon).

The Police: Prostitutes "pour in" to Stockholm

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

Sweden has once again diplomats on site in North Korea – for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. .

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

These are the publishers of the year's poetry publisher

A publishing house that works in "the old familiar way" in a time when others "anxiously adapt" has been named the best poetry publisher of the year. Nirstedt/litteratur is praised for a publication that covers both young debutants and established poets.

These are the publishers of the year's poetry publisher

The CEO of S-Lottery is fired after the scandal

The CEO of S-owned Kombispel, Jonas Lindholm, is fired with immediate effect following the revelation of the company's sales methods. I am sad and damn angry, says the Social Democratic Party's party secretary Tobias Baudin.

The CEO of S-Lottery is fired after the scandal

Ymer on the India Match: "Know How Important It Is"

He calls himself "a veteran of the team". Now Elias Ymer will lead Sweden to victory in the Davis Cup match against India.

Ymer on the India Match: "Know How Important It Is"

Minor apprehended after attempted murder

A minor has been apprehended, suspected of attempted murder of an 80-year-old man in Hässelby strand on Thursday evening, according to the police on their website. The man was assaulted during an evening walk.

Minor apprehended after attempted murder

The Couple Has Said Yes – Now They Are Married Again

For the second time, Pernilla Wahlgren and Christian Bauer have said yes to each other. This time it's in sunny Marbella that the couple has promised each other eternal love.

The Couple Has Said Yes – Now They Are Married Again

Dua Lipa on a world tour – skips Sweden

Dua Lipa is extending her world tour over next summer with a series of big performances in Europe. But the star is snubbing Sweden.

Dua Lipa on a world tour – skips Sweden

Oil Share Soared on Positive Stock Exchange

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose on Friday for the second day in a row. An oil share stood out, while a profit warning lowered the IT retailer Dustin.

Oil Share Soared on Positive Stock Exchange

Photografiska opens in Oslo

Photografiska continues to branch out internationally. The next city on the list is Oslo, where the photo institution will open a branch in 2027.

Photografiska opens in Oslo

DC Captain on Banned Ymer: "Missed"

Victory over India and Sweden may get reinforcement in the Davis Cup tennis. Then Mikael Ymer is back after the suspension for doping offense.

DC Captain on Banned Ymer: "Missed"

After 200 years – Motala Workshop in Bankruptcy

The engineering company Motala Verkstad has gone bankrupt, writes [Motala and Vadstena Newspaper](https://mvt. se/nyheter/motala/artikel/sa-manga-anstallda-drabbas-av-motala-verkstads-konkurs-oro/lw4x1d1r).

After 200 years – Motala Workshop in Bankruptcy

Henrik Dorsin is playing with the image of the People's Home

The image of Sweden is the theme for Henrik Dorsin's new revue – and some can expect some pinpricks. We have the Tidö Government in power and in a revue, it's the government that should get the most criticism, says Dorsin.

Henrik Dorsin is playing with the image of the People's Home

Teenager shot peer with crossbow

A teenager shot another teenager in the head with a crossbow during their summer job, reports [P4 Stockholm](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/skots-i-huvudet-med-pilbage-av-kollega-i-jarnaldersby).

Teenager shot peer with crossbow

Elderly Man Attacked and Injured During Evening Stroll

A man in his 80s was assaulted during an evening stroll in Hässelby strand in western Stockholm, according to the police on their website. The police are investigating attempted murder.

Elderly Man Attacked and Injured During Evening Stroll

Explosion in Stairwell in Stockholm

The police have rushed to an address in Vällingby in northwestern Stockholm after an explosion in a stairwell in an apartment building. > There has been an explosion with some kind of charge.

Explosion in Stairwell in Stockholm

Women Charged with Aggravated Rape Released

Two women who are charged with aggravated rape of a woman in Rissne north of Stockholm in May have been released from custody after the trial has ended. > It indicates that they will not be convicted of the primary charge of aggravated rape, says prosecutor Anders Hirsch.

Women Charged with Aggravated Rape Released

Teacher Strike Called Off: "Major Victory"

There will be no strike from Sweden's Teachers. The reason is that the union has signed an agreement on collective agreement with Birger Jarl's upper secondary school in Stockholm, writes the union in a press release.

Teacher Strike Called Off: "Major Victory"

The Murder in Skärholmen: Weapon Found

The police have found the weapon they suspect was used in the fatal shooting in Skärholmen, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. It was on 10 April this year that a 39-year-old father was shot dead in front of his son in Skärholmen.

The Murder in Skärholmen: Weapon Found

Seven years in prison for former Bandidos leader

A 38-year-old man, who was previously the leader of the Bandidos motorcycle club in Stockholm, is convicted of three cases of aggravated drug offenses in 2020, reports [Dagens Nyheter](https://www. dn.

Seven years in prison for former Bandidos leader

The Union at Northvolt: "Very strained situation"

The situation is strained and acute. This is the picture presented by the management to the trade union at crisis-ridden Northvolt.

The Union at Northvolt: "Very strained situation"