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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.

Major Bank: More in the Wallet for Households

Many households can expect larger margins in the economy ahead, according to a report from Swedbank and Sparbankerna. But not everyone is a winner.

Major Bank: More in the Wallet for Households

No arrests after murder in Botkyrka

Still, no one has been arrested after Tuesday's murder of a young man in Botkyrka. .

No arrests after murder in Botkyrka

Man found dead after shooting – found in car

The police are investigating a murder after a car crashed into a tree in Botkyrka south of Stockholm. In the car, a man in his 20s with gunshot wounds was found, who later was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Man found dead after shooting – found in car

Suspected hazardous object in Sigtuna

A suspected hazardous object has been found on a balcony at a residential building in Sigtuna north of Stockholm. The National Bomb Squad was called to the scene and took the object with them.

Suspected hazardous object in Sigtuna

Margaret Atwood to Sweden in the Fall

The Canadian author Margaret Atwood is coming to Sweden, announces her Swedish publisher. On November 4, she will participate in an author conversation at Rival in Stockholm together with critic and literary scholar Ingrid Elam.

Margaret Atwood to Sweden in the Fall

SJ scraps commuter train services between Stockholm and Uppsala

SJ is discontinuing commuter train services with regional trains between Stockholm and Uppsala due to lack of profitability, writes [DN](https://www. dn.

SJ scraps commuter train services between Stockholm and Uppsala

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

Seven of the world's best wheelchair dancers are opening the Paralympic Games in Paris. The choreography for a total of 170 dancers was created by Alexander Ekman.

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

Two men shot in Stockholm – severe injuries

Two men are being treated for gunshot wounds after arriving at a hospital in Stockholm on Tuesday morning. One of the men is reported to have very serious injuries.

Two men shot in Stockholm – severe injuries

Hammarby blanked at home against Gais

Hammarby had the chance to close in on league leaders Malmö FF, but didn't take it. The home game against Gais ended goalless.

Hammarby blanked at home against Gais

The National Audit Office examines Anna Kinberg Batra

The National Audit Office is launching an investigation into Stockholm County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra following the dismissal of Deputy County Governor Åsa Ryding, reports Aftonbladet. .

The National Audit Office examines Anna Kinberg Batra

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Slightly

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the week calmly. The OMXS index rose 0.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Slightly

Police Car and Private Car Collide – Two to Hospital

Two people have been taken to hospital after a police car and a private car collided on Södermalm in Stockholm. > A civilian police car on duty has collided with a private car, the car has nothing to do with the duty, says Carina Skagerlind at the police.

Police Car and Private Car Collide – Two to Hospital

Djurgården robbed of goal – still won

0-0 at halftime. But directly in the second half, Djurgården took the lead.

Djurgården robbed of goal – still won

Unexplained Smoke at the Opera

The smoke development at the Royal Opera in Stockholm ceased without the Rescue Service being able to find an explanation, says the Opera's press officer Jenny Mattson. > We must of course find out where the smoke came from, she says.

Unexplained Smoke at the Opera

Man dies after accident on motor track

A 55-year-old man has died after an accident on a motor track in Botkyrka, south of Stockholm. The alarm about the accident came during Saturday afternoon.

Man dies after accident on motor track

Royal Opera Evacuated After Fire Alarm

The Royal Opera in Stockholm has been evacuated after staff alerted about a room filling with smoke. The rescue service is on site and is investigating the premises.

Royal Opera Evacuated After Fire Alarm

Truck and Car Collide – At Least Two Taken to Hospital

A truck crashed into a passenger car in Stockholm on Saturday evening. At least two people have been taken to hospital.

Truck and Car Collide – At Least Two Taken to Hospital

Håkan Hellström to Ullevi 2025

This summer, Ullevi has been empty of concerts. But in 2025, Håkan Hellström will kick off the concert summer at Göteborgsarenan with a performance on June 6.

Håkan Hellström to Ullevi 2025

Crow stopped train traffic

On Friday morning, the trains between Gothenburg and Stockholm stood still for approximately an hour, following an incident on the western main line near Gnesta southwest of Stockholm. The reason for the stop turned out to be – a crow.

Crow stopped train traffic

Britney Spears in Environmental Research Set to Music

The composer Pietari Kaasinen borrows rhythms from Britney Spears' song "Toxic" in a piece about chemical risks. In the concert "Baltic Sea Festival Science Lab", fresh research is set to music and maybe also becomes easier to grasp.

Britney Spears in Environmental Research Set to Music

Woody Allen considers retirement as a director

Despite the fact that Woody Allen's film "Slumpen avgör" was met with accolades in Venice, the Swedish premiere has been delayed. But the controversies have not made the 88-year-old filmmaker want to retire – except possibly as a director.

Woody Allen considers retirement as a director

Platform Murderer Charged with New Assault

Eleven years ago, he shot a woman to death at Umeå central station. Now the so-called platform murderer is being prosecuted for another serious violent crime – in Stockholm.

Platform Murderer Charged with New Assault

Seven people charged with involvement in murder

Seven people are being prosecuted for involvement in a fatal shooting in the Sätra district of Stockholm last summer, announces the Prosecution Authority. Three more people are being prosecuted for serious weapons offenses.

Seven people charged with involvement in murder

The Madmen Leave Lorensbergsteatern

Through the joint company Oscarsteatern, Vicky Entertainment Production and 2Entertain will take over the operation of Lorensbergsteatern in Gothenburg. The theater is located in central Gothenburg on Avenyn and Götaplatsen and had its first premiere in 1916.

The Madmen Leave Lorensbergsteatern