Stockholm news

Read the latest local news from Stockholm.
Road damage on Essingeleden closes

Road damage on Essingeleden closes two lanes toward Södertälje

Measles outbreak linked to Urkult

Measles outbreak linked to Urkult Festival grows to 21 cases in Sweden: Public Health Agency

Yung Lean to make art

Yung Lean to make art debut with Stockholm exhibition Collected works 2016–2026

SD wants pardons for people

SD wants pardons for people convicted after warning about pedophiles

Current Weather in Stockholm

Stay updated with real-time weather information for Stockholm. Data provided by SMHI (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute).

Moderates want to review capital

Moderates want to review capital gains tax to ease housing market bottlenecks

Nearly 1 billion people still

Nearly 1 billion people still lack clean water in healthcare facilities, WHO and UNICEF warn

Genre image

Dancer, actor and choreographer Sofia Södergård dies at 39

Measles cases rise to 10

Measles cases rise to 10 after Urkult festival, mostly children under 18

Hampus Gustafsson own goal costs

Hampus Gustafsson own goal costs Örgryte in relegation battle against Brommapojkarna

Research vessel Ocean Surveyor runs

Research vessel Ocean Surveyor runs aground off Möja in Stockholm archipelago

Swedish schools prepare for mobile

Swedish schools prepare for mobile phone ban as new law takes effect this autumn

First Swedish citizenship test held

First Swedish citizenship test held in social studies, but passing mark still unknown

About Stockholm

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.

Weather & Climate

Stockholm experiences typical Swedish weather patterns with distinct seasons. The city enjoys long summer days and cozy winter evenings, making it a great place to visit year-round.

Spring
Mild temperatures, blooming nature
Summer
Pleasant warmth, extended daylight
Autumn
Colorful foliage, cooling temps
Winter
Snow-covered, cozy atmosphere