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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 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"

Two cases of measles in Norrbotten

Two cases of measles have been detected at hospitals in Norrbotten. The individuals, who have no connection to each other, have been at Sunderby Hospital and Piteå Hospital, respectively, during the latter half of August, reports SVT Norrbotten.

Two cases of measles in Norrbotten

Shooting at Apartment in Stockholm

An apartment in Mariehäll, Stockholm was shot at with several bullets on Monday evening. The police were alerted to the scene at around 11 pm after the discovery that at least one shot had been fired at the apartment in the multi-family house.

Shooting at Apartment in Stockholm

Attack on Iranian Opposition in Stockholm

The night against Monday, a fire broke out in a local facility in an industrial area in western Stockholm where several Iranian opposition associations are based, reports [Dagens Nyheter. ](https://www.

Attack on Iranian Opposition in Stockholm

The Artist Rebecca Horn Has Died

The German artist Rebecca Horn – known for her surrealistic and sensual "art machines" – has passed away, 80 years old, reports [The Guardian](https://www. theguardian.

The Artist Rebecca Horn Has Died

Amanda Bergman cancelled after her husband's accident

The artist Amanda Bergman cancelled her planned European tour because her husband, musician Petter Winnberg, was involved in an accident. Winnberg plays together with his wife in the band Amason.

Amanda Bergman cancelled after her husband's accident

Sweden's Davis Cup chances increase – India's number one missing

Sweden's chance of staying in the top division in the Davis Cup increases. India's number one Sumit Nagal withdraws from this weekend's DC match.

Sweden's Davis Cup chances increase – India's number one missing

The Storm is Approaching – Sharp Temperature Drop

Warm air is about to give way to significantly lower temperatures. With this, the risk of heat storms and unpredictable lightning strikes increases, similar to those where several people on Lidingö outside Stockholm were recently injured.

The Storm is Approaching – Sharp Temperature Drop

C: Scrap the eligibility requirements for vocational upper secondary school

The Centre Party wants to abolish the requirement for a pass in certain subjects to be able to continue studying at vocational upper secondary school. Today, a fail is a door slammed shut in your face.

C: Scrap the eligibility requirements for vocational upper secondary school

Imagine Dragons coming to Sweden

Imagine Dragons are coming to Sweden next year. The American indie rockers' world tour takes them to Stockholm and Tele2 Arena on June 5, announces the organizer Live Nation.

Imagine Dragons coming to Sweden

Stridsberg writes with a "softer pen"

A family darkness depicted with a more frivolous language. Sara Stridsberg's new novel differs from the previous ones and yet not.

Stridsberg writes with a "softer pen"

Doctors on plant drugs: Young people who get stuck

Young people who have difficulty quitting the plant-based drug kratom have sought help at the Maria Youth reception center in Stockholm. They feel a sense of satisfaction and cannot stop, says Juan Figueroa Sepulveda, chief physician and psychiatrist at the reception center.

Doctors on plant drugs: Young people who get stuck

Teenager requested to be detained for attempted murder at school

A 15-year-old has been detained on probable cause suspected of serious weapons offense and attempted murder at a school in Trångsund south of Stockholm on Wednesday. "I have assessed that there are exceptional grounds for detention despite the suspect's young age," says prosecutor Kajsa Lindberg in a press release.

Teenager requested to be detained for attempted murder at school

Landskrona plans a museum branch about the Jews' escape

The Jewish refugees were housed in schools and the teaching was moved to parks. Now a museum branch is being planned in Landskrona citadel about the city's commitment to the thousands of Jews who came there during and after World War II.

Landskrona plans a museum branch about the Jews' escape

Suspected Rape in Central Stockholm

The police are investigating a suspected rape in the Södermalm district of Stockholm. The alarm about the incident came at half past three in the morning on Friday, but the police do not want to provide more details than that the plaintiff is a woman.

Suspected Rape in Central Stockholm

Alba August: Forgets she's pregnant on stage

A big role at the Cultural Center City Theatre, new songs in Swedish, "Så mycket bättre" and a baby. A lot is happening now for Alba August.

Alba August: Forgets she's pregnant on stage

House prices are falling again

The price increase on housing came to a halt in August. The prices of both apartments and houses even dropped slightly, according to new figures from Swedish Real Estate Statistics.

House prices are falling again

Train Stop in Skåne - Many Affected

Train traffic between Höör and Hässleholm has been stopped since just before 12 o'clock. The stop affects a large number of passengers, both traffic between Stockholm and Malmö and regional trains between Malmö and Blekinge and Småland respectively.

Train Stop in Skåne - Many Affected

Oscar Zia in a groundbreaking play: Luxurious

When the groundbreaking play "Among Us Boys" is staged in Sweden again, Oscar Zia plays one of the leading roles. It's luxurious to play a character that reflects one's own innermost thoughts, he says.

Oscar Zia in a groundbreaking play: Luxurious

Suspected serious crime in Knivsta – house cordoned off

A property in Knivsta north of Stockholm was cordoned off on Wednesday evening, reports [Sveriges Radio's P4 Uppland. ](https://sverigesradio.

Suspected serious crime in Knivsta – house cordoned off

Crystal Gala on a Smaller Scale Tonight

It's supposed to be TV-Sweden's big night, but the gala will be smaller than before when the Kristallen Awards are presented. The entire gala is not broadcast live - instead, the winners are announced in "Efter fem" on TV4.

Crystal Gala on a Smaller Scale Tonight

This year's climate city is betting on shared electric cars

Malmö has been named the Climate City of the Year in WWF's climate challenge. The jury has, among other things, placed emphasis on the city's investment in shared electric cars.

This year's climate city is betting on shared electric cars

Captain Kulusevski: "Will win at any cost"

The goal in the half-time against Albania was appreciated by the player – and impressed the national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. The leader Dejan Kulusevski stepped forward.

Captain Kulusevski: "Will win at any cost"

Suspected dangerous object in Märsta was live

A suspected dangerous object was found in Märsta center north of Stockholm at lunchtime on Wednesday. The National Bomb Squad was called in and the object was assessed as live.

Suspected dangerous object in Märsta was live