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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.

Teenagers receive harsh sentences for attempted murder

Two youths from Karlskoga are sentenced to long prison terms for an attempted murder of a 25-year-old man in Hägersten in southern Stockholm last December. One of them, an 18-year-old, is sentenced to 17 years in prison.

Teenagers receive harsh sentences for attempted murder

Halved Emissions – and the Construction Became Cheaper

The construction sector is the climate villain that accounts for a large part of Sweden's emissions. Stopping construction or renovation is of course not an option – but new smart solutions are emerging.

Halved Emissions – and the Construction Became Cheaper

Two musicians receive this year's Zorn Badge in gold

Siw Burman from Lycksele and Simon Simonsson from Alfta are this year's recipients of the Zorn Badge in gold, the most prestigious folk music award in Sweden. Siw Burman is awarded "for tradition-conscious, sonorous, and brilliant playing of tunes from Västerbotten", as stated in the motivation.

Two musicians receive this year's Zorn Badge in gold

Four arrested after weapon find at preschool

Four people were arrested on Friday evening and are now detained, suspected of preparing for murder, writes [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.

Four arrested after weapon find at preschool

Delays in Train Traffic Following Previous Stop

During the night towards Saturday, a derailment occurred in Hässleholm, causing major delays and cancelled traffic. > A wagon in a freight train has derailed.

Delays in Train Traffic Following Previous Stop

Reconstruction of SAS's Swedish operations approved

The crisis-stricken airline SAS has had its reconstruction plan for the Swedish part approved by the Stockholm District Court, writes SAS in a press release. As a result, all of the company's shares and hybrid bonds will be redeemed and withdrawn, according to SAS.

Reconstruction of SAS's Swedish operations approved

OS Surfing on the Other Side of the Earth: "Not Perfect"

Almost 1,600 miles from Paris, the OS surfing will be held. Arranging the competitions on Tahiti, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, is a choice that has led to both anger and protests.

OS Surfing on the Other Side of the Earth: "Not Perfect"

This is how IT problems are affecting Sweden

The global IT problems are also felt in Sweden. Above all, travel is affected.

This is how IT problems are affecting Sweden

Thornberg will not be prosecuted following Löfving's death

The investigation into manslaughter following the death of police chief Mats Löfving, where former national police chief Anders Thornberg was suspected, is being dropped. It naturally feels good that a decision has been made, says Thornberg to P4 Halland.

Thornberg will not be prosecuted following Löfving's death

Massive IT problems halted flights and stock trading

An IT disaster has created massive disruptions among others at airlines, stock exchanges, and stores worldwide on Friday. Despite the fault now being reported as rectified, problems are expected to continue in some areas over the weekend.

Massive IT problems halted flights and stock trading

Woman stabbed with knife in Stockholm

A woman has been stabbed by an unknown perpetrator in Hässelby in western Stockholm, the police write on their website. She is said to be lightly injured.

Woman stabbed with knife in Stockholm

Shot at door in Jakobsberg

A door to an apartment building has been shot at in Jakobsberg northwest of Stockholm. > Just before half past eleven, we received calls about hearing bangs in a residential area in Jakobsberg, says Ola Österling, press spokesperson at the police.

Shot at door in Jakobsberg

Prog's Hitmaker Ulf Dageby is Dead

Ulf Dageby is dead. The man who put music to the prog movement with classics like "Life is a party", "Children of our time" – and "Doin' the immoral schlager festival" became 80 years old.

Prog's Hitmaker Ulf Dageby is Dead

Russian citizen cleared of suspicion

The Russian citizen who was arrested in early July suspected of having photographed protected objects is acquitted of suspicions. This reports SVT News Örebro.

Russian citizen cleared of suspicion

Man Drowned in Stockholm

A man in his 20s died in a drowning accident in Lake Trekanten by Liljeholmen in southern Stockholm on Tuesday evening. The man was found in the water.

Man Drowned in Stockholm

New Break-in Method in Sweden – Europol Involved

The Stockholm police have received 48 reports of burglaries and attempted burglaries using corrosive acid since the end of May. A theory is that it involves a network, Europol is involved, says Monica Krüger at the border police.

New Break-in Method in Sweden – Europol Involved

Three injured when tree fell in Stockholm city

Three people have been lightly injured in connection with a large tree, a beech, falling in Berzelii Park at Nybroplan in central Stockholm. The rescue service, police, and ambulance were alerted to the park, which was cordoned off.

Three injured when tree fell in Stockholm city

After the Trump Joke: Tenacious D Cancels Tour

The rock group Tenacious D's future is at stake after the notorious joke about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Now the world tour is being interrupted and the members are putting their collaboration on ice.

After the Trump Joke: Tenacious D Cancels Tour

Stock Market Rises After Bank Reports

The Stockholm Stock Exchange climbed upwards on Tuesday. A reporting major bank is the driving force behind the stock market upswing, but another one is acting as a brake.

Stock Market Rises After Bank Reports

"The Boss" Impressed the Reviewers

Spiritual, dignified, magical and intoxicating. The reviewers poured praise over rock icon Bruce Springsteen's thirty-seventh concert in Sweden.

"The Boss" Impressed the Reviewers

Powerful Fire in Marina in Nacka

A powerful fire broke out on Monday evening in a boathouse at the residential area Finnberget in Nacka outside Stockholm. Seven units fought throughout the evening and night to gain control over the fire and prevent it from spreading to the many boats in the harbor.

Powerful Fire in Marina in Nacka

Bruce Springsteen played for an euphoric arena

Bruce Springsteen offered a full evening from the broad song catalog, from classics like "The River" and "Hungry Heart" to newer releases from the "Letter to You" album. In just over three hours, the 74-year-old managed to keep the mood at the top in front of a cheering audience.

Bruce Springsteen played for an euphoric arena

Fans before the concert: "Laughter, tears, and dance"

The Bruce Springsteen fever has arrived in Stockholm. At the central station, fans are arriving ahead of tonight's concert.

Fans before the concert: "Laughter, tears, and dance"

"Yo-yo weather" – but sun is waiting

The low-pressure system is moving across the country in the coming days. But in some places, it will also get really warm summer weather.

"Yo-yo weather" – but sun is waiting