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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.

Multiple Car Accidents in the Stockholm Area

Accidents and subsequent traffic problems have caused trouble in the traffic on Sunday. .

Multiple Car Accidents in the Stockholm Area

Cultivation attracts more - "fun to geek out"

The interest in growing has increased sharply among Swedes in recent years, shows a new survey. Many grow what you can eat, but primarily we grow because it makes us feel good.

Cultivation attracts more - "fun to geek out"

Shot fired at apartment door in Hallunda

Someone has shot at an apartment door in a multi-family house in Hallunda south of Stockholm, according to the police. There were people in the apartment when the shooting occurred, about an hour after midnight, on Sunday night.

Shot fired at apartment door in Hallunda

Tough duels in "Idol" - he was knocked out

It wasn't enough all the way for Lucas Schönefeld, 19, who was voted out of this week's "Idol". Right now I'm happy for everyone, but it's absolutely very sad, he said after the elimination.

Tough duels in "Idol" - he was knocked out

Besara: "We need to learn from the masters"

Hammarby stormed towards a spot in Europe next summer. Then, the champion team Malmö FF caught up with a 0-2 deficit to 2-2 at Tele2 Arena.

Besara: "We need to learn from the masters"

One Arrested for Attempted Murder - Knives Confiscated

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing several people on Södermalm in Stockholm during the night towards Saturday. > A conflict has arisen in an apartment and a suspected perpetrator has stabbed one person and hit another in the apartment, says the police's press spokesperson Ola Österling and continues: > Then the perpetrator disappeared from the apartment with knives.

One Arrested for Attempted Murder - Knives Confiscated

Housing Price Drop – The Regions That Stand Out

The housing prices in the country fell by 0. 9 percent during October as a whole.

Housing Price Drop – The Regions That Stand Out

Joakim Berg releases new music

Joakim Berg is releasing new music – but not with Kent, who are doing six comeback performances next year. .

Joakim Berg releases new music

Pressured Museum Sells Expensive Matchboxes

When free cultural institutions lose their operational support, new methods are required to survive. The Dance Museum in Stockholm wants, in its new campaign, visitors to buy matchboxes.

Pressured Museum Sells Expensive Matchboxes

Paris Opera Closes for Renovation

It is not only in Stockholm that the opera house needs a comprehensive facelift. Even Paris' historic opera house, Palais Garnier, will close its doors from the middle of 2027 for a two-year renovation.

Paris Opera Closes for Renovation

The title in English is: Caroline Seger to be honored

The celebration has had to wait, but now it's clear when football star Caroline Seger will be honored for her 18-year long national team career. When the women's national team is to secure a spot in the European Championship at Tele2 Arena on December 3, the 39-year-old will be bid farewell.

The title in English is: Caroline Seger to be honored

Electric Scooters Banned in the Subway

SL is now also banning foldable electric scooters and other small electric vehicles in the subway in Stockholm. The reason is the lithium batteries found in the vehicles, which are considered a fire hazard.

Electric Scooters Banned in the Subway

H&M and Saab fell on the stock exchange

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended October with a clear decline. Also for the month as a whole, the figures were gloomy.

H&M and Saab fell on the stock exchange

Now Housing Prices Are Rising

The housing prices rose in October according to Danske Bank's housing price indicator. .

Now Housing Prices Are Rising

Photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died

The photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died, according to her closest relatives for Sveriges Radio's Culture News. She became 63 years old.

Photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died

David Ritschard performs 15 concerts on home turf

David Ritschard meets the audience again this winter. But instead of a tour, the Stockholm native is setting up on home turf – at Södra teatern.

David Ritschard performs 15 concerts on home turf

Hand Grenade in Old Town – Defused by Police

It was a live hand grenade that was found on Skeppsbron in Old Town in central Stockholm, according to the police. It was lying on a bicycle path.

Hand Grenade in Old Town – Defused by Police

Lena Olin: We try to work our way out of grief

She traveled to Iceland and found a kindred spirit in a tough police commissioner on the verge of collapse. It's premiere day for "The Darkness" – her husband Lasse Hallström's new Icelandic TV thriller in English.

Lena Olin: We try to work our way out of grief

Decisive meeting against Serbia: "Tougher task"

Luxembourg was no greater concern as expected for Sweden. It can become much harder against Serbia, which now awaits in a decisive European Championship playoff.

Decisive meeting against Serbia: "Tougher task"

Shots fired at apartment north of Stockholm

Several shots have been fired at a door in an apartment building in Valsta, north of Stockholm, during the night towards Wednesday. No one was injured and the apartment was empty at the time of the incident.

Shots fired at apartment north of Stockholm

Suzanne Osten honored with a memorial board – and by SVT

A table where friends and colleagues can write a final greeting to the deceased director Suzanne Osten has been set up in the foyer of the Unga Klara theater in Stockholm. SVT announces that due to Osten's passing, several of her films will be made available on SVT Play.

Suzanne Osten honored with a memorial board – and by SVT

Swedish Star's Setback: "I'm Taking it Very Seriously"

Sven Thorgren thought he was okay. But the headache came back.

Swedish Star's Setback: "I'm Taking it Very Seriously"

Climate Researcher Acquitted of Blockade: Acted in Emergency

A climate researcher was prosecuted for disobedience against the authorities after a roadblock in Stockholm. Now he is acquitted with reference to the climate emergency.

Climate Researcher Acquitted of Blockade: Acted in Emergency

YouTube group's book success becomes a film

From YouTube to best-selling books – and now to film. The comedy group I Just Want To Be Cool can tick off another success on their wish list.

YouTube group's book success becomes a film