Stockholm news

Read the latest local news from Stockholm.
Sweden lowers age of criminal

Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 14 for serious crimes

Yellow warning issued for torrential

Yellow warning issued for torrential rain in central Stockholm and nearby cities

Police report sharp rise in

Police report sharp rise in school threat alerts after Fagersta attack

Museum visits in Sweden rose

Museum visits in Sweden rose 7.9% this summer to 7.4 million, survey finds

Current Weather in Stockholm

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

Over 100 fall ill after

Over 100 fall ill after Stockholm School of Economics student trip to Västervik

Gun used in Gävle shooting

Gun used in Gävle shooting was stolen from police car, Ekot reports

Pizza Hut’s Swedish franchise files

Pizza Hut’s Swedish franchise files for bankruptcy

Anja Fredell wins Åke Andrén

Anja Fredell wins Åke Andrén scholarship for her tufted textile art

Alba August and Simon Superti

Alba August and Simon Superti release new single Yellow & Blue before the election

Swedish Election

The Swedish parliamentary election: More people voting early in Sweden

Andersson says new direction for

Andersson says new direction for Sweden is within reach, promises workers' pension

Royal Swedish Opera bids farewell

Royal Swedish Opera bids farewell to old house with Jacob Mühlrad concert full of opera classics

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