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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.

Sjöström's highs under 16 years

The breakthrough came in 2008 when she took the European Championship gold as a 14-year-old. Just over 16 years later, the swim queen Sarah Sjöström advanced in majestic style to an Olympic Games gold double with her victory on the 50 meter freestyle.

Sjöström's highs under 16 years

Djurgarden's new acquisition point saver after heavy rain

New acquisition Adam Ståhl became the point saver for Djurgården against IFK Göteborg in the men's Allsvenskan football. The right-back nodded in the home team's 1-1 equalizer in the 92nd minute after Dane Thomas Santos had given the away team the lead after about an hour of play.

Djurgarden's new acquisition point saver after heavy rain

The use of ketamine against depression in Sweden

Ketamine drops are used in several regions for severe depression – despite the treatment not being approved. Now the Medical Products Agency is opening up for a new recommendation regarding the controversial treatment.

The use of ketamine against depression in Sweden

Youth Suicides Increase – Ylva Survived the Attempt

Ylva Nerdell survived her suicide attempt. Today, she looks forward to growing older.

Youth Suicides Increase – Ylva Survived the Attempt

Shot fired at apartment in Husby – boy arrested

A door to an apartment in a multi-family house in Husby, northwestern Stockholm, was shot at with several shots during the night leading up to Saturday. A boy under 18 years old was arrested near the scene shortly after the shooting and is now suspected of attempted murder.

Shot fired at apartment in Husby – boy arrested

Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

The Swedish embassy in Lebanon is closing temporarily due to the deteriorated security situation. The staff has been urged to leave Beirut and travel to Cyprus.

Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

16 years imprisonment for explosion in Linköping

A man who was behind an explosion in a stairwell to an apartment building in the Johannelund district of Linköping earlier this year is sentenced to 16 years in prison. The 37-year-old man is convicted of several different crimes, local media reports.

16 years imprisonment for explosion in Linköping

Major Shareholder Sweetens Bid on Millicom

Millicom's major shareholder Atlas has raised its bid to buy out the telecom operator from the stock exchange. Atlas, led by French billionaire Xavier Niel, is increasing its previous bid of 24 dollars per share to 25.

Major Shareholder Sweetens Bid on Millicom

Opeth: Swedish Performance and New Music

The Swedish metal band Opeth is releasing new material, announces Live Nation. In October, the album "The last will and testament" will be released, which is their fourteenth in order.

Opeth: Swedish Performance and New Music

Every fifth student not eligible for upper secondary school

Soon it's time for the school start for the country's high school students. But nearly every fifth student who graduated from the municipal elementary school this spring does not meet the requirements to read a national program at high school.

Every fifth student not eligible for upper secondary school

The Tax Agency Requests Oscar Properties Be Declared Bankrupt

The Tax Agency has submitted an application to the district court to request that Oscar Properties Holding be declared bankrupt, reports [Expressen](https://prod. expressen.

The Tax Agency Requests Oscar Properties Be Declared Bankrupt

Train traffic resumes after stop north of Stockholm

The trains are rolling again after a one-hour total stop between Stockholm and Uppsala, announces the Swedish Transport Administration. It was 8:30 am on Thursday when a truck drove into a railway viaduct near Norrviken.

Train traffic resumes after stop north of Stockholm

Four stolen houses found south of Stockholm

Over the weekend, four mobile homes on wheels were stolen from an enclosed area at Stockholm University. Now, all of them have been found at different locations south of Stockholm.

Four stolen houses found south of Stockholm

Broad decline on the stock exchange – red among major companies

The stock market in Stockholm fell on Thursday, with the OMXS index at minus 2. 1 percent at closing.

Broad decline on the stock exchange – red among major companies

Authorities Conduct Helicopter Exercise

The police and the Defence Forces are conducting a joint planned exercise with helicopters on Wednesday. Helicopters from the two authorities will be visible together in the Stockholm area.

Authorities Conduct Helicopter Exercise

J-O: "The biggest upset in history at an Olympic Games"

Victory against the Chinese world champion Wang Chuqin – in an Olympic tournament. Table tennis legend Jan-Ove Waldner holds back nothing when he puts Swede Truls Möregårdh's triumph in Paris into a larger perspective.

J-O: "The biggest upset in history at an Olympic Games"

Man Fatally Shot in Upplands-Bro

The man who was shot and injured in Upplands-Bro north of Stockholm on Tuesday evening has died, according to the police. No one has been arrested.

Man Fatally Shot in Upplands-Bro

Boliden at the top on a cheerful stock exchange

Wednesday offered a happy stock market in Stockholm. The OMXS index closed at plus 0.

Boliden at the top on a cheerful stock exchange

Man Shot in Bro - Has Life-Threatening Injuries

A man was shot and injured on Tuesday evening in Upplands-Bro, north of Stockholm. He has life-threatening injuries, says Ola Österling, press spokesperson for the police.

Man Shot in Bro - Has Life-Threatening Injuries

Man shot in Jordbro – young man detained

A man in his 30s is seriously injured after being shot in an apartment in Jordbro, south of Stockholm. A young man was arrested in connection with the shooting and was detained overnight into Wednesday suspected of attempted murder.

Man shot in Jordbro – young man detained

The Council to the Olympic Hero: "Listen to Your Gut Feeling"

Jenny Rissveds got problems with mental health after her Olympic Games gold and breakthrough in 2016. Now she is giving advice to Tara Babulfath, 18, who is in a similar situation after her Olympic Games bronze on the judo mat: It's important to listen to your gut feeling and go with it, says Rissveds.

The Council to the Olympic Hero: "Listen to Your Gut Feeling"

Traded Sweden for Uganda: "Want to inspire others"

She has lived in and competed for Sweden – now Gloria Muzito, 21, is one of Uganda's most well-known athletes. The swimmer was eliminated in the heats on 100 meters freestyle, but enjoyed her Olympic Games debut.

Traded Sweden for Uganda: "Want to inspire others"

Eight Charged with Explosions

Eight people will soon be prosecuted for involvement in three different bombings in September last year, announces the Prosecution Authority. It concerns incidents in Hässelby in northwestern Stockholm, Linköping, and Fullerö outside Uppsala, which were carried out within a period of four days.

Eight Charged with Explosions

Cuts a Hard Blow to National Parks

Despite a great interest from the general public in outdoor activities, the state allocations to national parks and nature reserves have been halved. The result is poorer maintenance, reduced personnel and decreased accessibility.

Cuts a Hard Blow to National Parks