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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.

"Classic Nonsense" with Björn Gustafsson

After the success in Melodifestivalen, Björn Gustafsson is back with his own humor program in SVT. It's classic nonsense, he explains.

"Classic Nonsense" with Björn Gustafsson

Traffic resumes after fire alarm on train

A SJ train was stopped in Tullinge south of Stockholm on Wednesday evening after the locomotive driver discovered flames, which [Expressen](https://www. expressen.

Traffic resumes after fire alarm on train

Two Charged for Terror Plans Against Parliament

Two men, suspected of planning a terrorist attack against the parliament in Stockholm, have been prosecuted in Germany. Federal prosecutors filed the charges on August 12 to the regional court in Jena, which will decide whether and when the case goes to trial, reports AP.

Two Charged for Terror Plans Against Parliament

Two women charged with aggravated rape

Two women are being prosecuted, suspected of aggravated rape of a woman in Rissne north of Stockholm earlier this year, reports [Expressen](https://www. expressen.

Two women charged with aggravated rape

This is the municipality where dogs are least popular

Sweden's least and most dog-loving municipalities have been crowned. At the top, or perhaps at the bottom, is Vänersborg.

This is the municipality where dogs are least popular

Want to pressure Tiktok – to stop the gangs

Denmark and Sweden will jointly put pressure on digital giants like Tiktok to stop the recruitment to violent missions. It's hard to evoke other feelings than anger when we can see that children and young people are being recruited, says Denmark's Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard (S) to TT.

Want to pressure Tiktok – to stop the gangs

Tobias Theorell becomes new opera manager

The director Tobias Theorell becomes the new artistic opera manager at the Royal Opera in Stockholm. He takes over after Michael Cavanagh, who passed away earlier this year.

Tobias Theorell becomes new opera manager

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

The Stockholm Stock Exchange was up for most of Wednesday, but closed slightly down in the end. The OMXS index fell 0.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

Run over by bus in Stockholm – man dead

A man in his 30s has died after being run over by a bus at Brommaplan in western Stockholm. The accident occurred in connection with a pedestrian crossing.

Run over by bus in Stockholm – man dead

Furniture Design Museum Moves to Älmhult

The Furniture Design Museum in Stockholm is moving to Älmhult in Småland, announced in a press release. The museum was founded by architects Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow, and their collection of 1,200 pieces of furniture and other design objects will now be acquired by Ikea in Älmhult.

Furniture Design Museum Moves to Älmhult

Big Fight in Haninge – Eight Young Men Arrested

A large brawl, involving around 15 young men, broke out on Monday evening in Haninge outside Stockholm. > When we arrived at the scene, several people ran away and some of them threw knives on the way, says police spokesperson Anna Westberg.

Big Fight in Haninge – Eight Young Men Arrested

Residential Burglaries Decrease – Good Neighbors Contribute

Fewer Swedes are affected by burglaries. Gate codes, security doors, and neighborhood cooperation may be behind it.

Residential Burglaries Decrease – Good Neighbors Contribute

End of Night Trains from Gothenburg

SJ stops running night trains from Gothenburg to the Jämtland Mountains in the spring of 2025. The reason is that the traffic is unprofitable.

End of Night Trains from Gothenburg

AIK won chaotic derby: "No football match"

Coaches who were sent off, turmoil on the pitch and fireworks that temporarily stopped the match. The derby between Djurgården and AIK at Tele2 Arena was chaotic.

AIK won chaotic derby: "No football match"

The Suspected Rapist: "A Witch-Hunt Against Me"

"Beware of the dangerous man! Be cautious!" On a forum for prostitutes, a warning is issued in the winter of 2024 about a knife-wielding man who robs and rapes. When the police catch him, he claims that he only bought sex.

The Suspected Rapist: "A Witch-Hunt Against Me"

Alarm about fire on train – passengers evacuated

An X2000 train from Malmö on its way to Stockholm has stopped south of Linköping, and over 260 passengers are being evacuated. .

Alarm about fire on train – passengers evacuated

Autumn's Free Delights – from Poetry to Live Music

That the economy is tight after the summer vacation does not mean that you have to stay at home. Here are eleven free cultural events to take part in this autumn.

Autumn's Free Delights – from Poetry to Live Music

"Fortnite" available on iPhone again

Now it's possible to play "Fortnite" on iPhone again. The developers Epic Games have released their own app store on Apple's App Store and on Google's Play Store, where the extremely popular game is available.

"Fortnite" available on iPhone again

Beaten with a blunt object – life-threateningly injured

A 35-year-old man has been assaulted in Bromma, Stockholm, and has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. > It's about some kind of blunt instrument, says the police's press spokesperson Daniel Wikdahl.

Beaten with a blunt object – life-threateningly injured

Youngster missed that his podcast would be shut down

There was confusion when the news came that "Della sport" would be shut down. Comedian Jonatan Unge had not realized that the popular podcast he makes would be laid to rest.

Youngster missed that his podcast would be shut down

Record number of minors in Swedish detention centers

The number of minors between 15 and 17 years old who are detained is at record levels. So far this year, 271 children have been detained – which is almost three times as many as two years ago.

Record number of minors in Swedish detention centers

This is what we know about the mpox disease

The latest outbreak of mpox in Africa has been classified as an international health emergency by the World Health Organization WHO, which sees risks of further spread. This is what we know about the disease.

This is what we know about the mpox disease

Swedish police officer to Copenhagen next week

From and including next Monday, a Swedish police officer will be stationed permanently in Copenhagen, reports [P4 Malmöhus](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/beskedet-da-kommer-svensk-polis-vara-pa-plats-i-danmark).

Swedish police officer to Copenhagen next week

Three Detained for Murder on Södermalm

Three people are detained on probable cause suspected of murdering a 25-year-old man outside a club on Södermalm in Stockholm over the weekend. The man was attacked early on Sunday morning with some kind of stabbing object.

Three Detained for Murder on Södermalm