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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.

The World Champion's Display - "It was a nice feeling"

Faultless, fastest and winner again. Henrik von Eckermann's almost perfect ride over the obstacles on King Edward cannot directly reduce the expectations ahead of the OS.

The World Champion's Display - "It was a nice feeling"

Suspected dangerous object in Täby has been detonated

The national bomb squad has detonated a suspected dangerous object in connection to Hägernäs center in Täby north of Stockholm, the police announce. According to witness statements to SVT, it may have been a hand grenade.

Suspected dangerous object in Täby has been detonated

Linn Svahn to Run Long-Distance Race in the Mountains

Ski star Linn Svahn will run a long-distance race in the mountains in July, writes Lidingöloppet, which organizes the competition, in a press release. Also, cross-country skiing colleague Johan Häggström has registered.

Linn Svahn to Run Long-Distance Race in the Mountains

The Healthcare Strike is Over – New Agreement in Place

The healthcare conflict is over. Both parties have accepted the mediators' latest offer, which includes, among other things, some reduction in working hours.

The Healthcare Strike is Over – New Agreement in Place

Falsterbo offers a world-class starting field

Falsterbo's international show jumping offers a world-class starting field in two weeks. The world number one Henrik von Eckermann and the reigning European Champion Steve Guerdat are participating.

Falsterbo offers a world-class starting field

Norwegian theater renovation takes at least 18 years

The Norwegian National Theatre in Oslo, like the Royal Opera in Stockholm, is facing renovations. On Friday, Norwegian Culture Minister Lubna Jaffery presented a report from the government agency Statsbygg, with three different renovation solutions.

Norwegian theater renovation takes at least 18 years

Real Estate Agents – High-Risk Industry for Economic Crime

The real estate industry is interesting for criminals who want to launder money and invest in criminal profits. It's hard to get caught.

Real Estate Agents – High-Risk Industry for Economic Crime

Mästerbotten is coming to Stockholm again

The Umeå collective Random Bastards is taking the live concept Mästerbotten to Stockholm once again. Artists such as Cleo, Fricky, and Erik Lundin will perform on August 24.

Mästerbotten is coming to Stockholm again

Heatwave anxiety among the elderly: "Terrible"

A warmer climate with a risk of more and longer heatwaves places demands on elderly care. It concerns a particularly vulnerable group.

Heatwave anxiety among the elderly: "Terrible"

Mammoth discovery: "bad news for threatened species"

The last tribe of woolly mammoths suffered from harmful mutations for thousands of years – but it was not because of that it became extinct, shows a new study. The finding is still bad news for species that are threatened today, says Professor Love Dalén.

Mammoth discovery: "bad news for threatened species"

Opera CEO positive about government's decision

The Royal Opera's CEO Fredrik Lindgren is positively inclined towards the government's green light to proceed with a renovation of the opera house in Stockholm. .

Opera CEO positive about government's decision

Teenagers suspected of murder released

Two teenagers, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old, who were detained on suspicion of a murder in Salem have been released, reports [LT](https://www. lt.

Teenagers suspected of murder released

Boy arrested armed on his way to Israel's embassy - sentenced

Two nights in a row in May, armed boys were arrested who seem to have had their sights set on the Israeli embassy. Israel accuses Iran, which according to Säpo hires Swedish gangs to commit crimes on Swedish soil.

Boy arrested armed on his way to Israel's embassy - sentenced

The Government Proceeds with the Renovation of the Opera

The projection for a renovation of the Royal Opera receives the green light from the government. At the same time, the Royal Court Orchestra receives the message that they will be allowed to rehearse in the house even after the renovation – although without the spaces being expanded.

The Government Proceeds with the Renovation of the Opera

"Questionable independent schools allowed to retain permits"

Earlier this year, the Schools Inspectorate withdrew the permits for three independent schools in the Arena Group. The reason was that individuals deemed unsuitable by the Security Service were allowed to work close to the pupils.

"Questionable independent schools allowed to retain permits"

Suspected shots fired at bus on Värmdö

A commuter bus in traffic is believed to have been shot at on Värmdö, east of Stockholm. The bus driver alerted the police shortly after 9 am on Thursday morning.

Suspected shots fired at bus on Värmdö

Loaned horse art adorns Versailles during the Olympics

While Olympic participants are competing for gold in Paris this summer, a major exhibition on the significance and role of horses in society will be on display at the Palace of Versailles. The National Museum in Stockholm has lent 19 works to the exhibition, which totals nearly 300 works.

Loaned horse art adorns Versailles during the Olympics

They're going head-to-head in "Paradise Hotel"

The comeback is a fact, the presenter is confirmed and the table is set for the reality series "Paradise Hotel". And now the participants are being presented.

They're going head-to-head in "Paradise Hotel"

Life-sentenced spy avoids paying tax

The Administrative Court has decided that the life-sentenced spy Peyman Kia is exempt from paying tax on income from the Russian intelligence service GRU, reports TV4 News. .

Life-sentenced spy avoids paying tax

The Healthcare Conflict: Parties Meet Mediators

The mediators in the healthcare conflict have called the Swedish Association of Health Professionals, the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) and Sobona to new meetings. But when an offer will come is still unclear.

The Healthcare Conflict: Parties Meet Mediators

Toilets worth millions disappear from Stockholm

Stockholm built modern public toilets for 46 million kronor. Now most of them are to be replaced – despite functioning.

Toilets worth millions disappear from Stockholm

Swede Oscar competes in "America's got talent"

He has appeared on "Allsång på Skansen", played at Cirkus in Stockholm and sung for Crown Princess Victoria on her birthday. Now, 16-year-old Oscar Stembridge is participating in the international talent hunt "America's got talent".

Swede Oscar competes in "America's got talent"

Protection against heatwaves is urgent: "A new problem"

A heatwave has swept across the country and everything indicates that there will be more to come. In Stockholm, it could be about 60 days with heatwaves by the end of the century.

Protection against heatwaves is urgent: "A new problem"

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

Julian Assange has landed in his home country of Australia. After 14 years of legal wrangling, the WikiLeaks founder is a free man, since he pleaded guilty to spreading military secrets in an agreement with the USA.

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time