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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.

Man attacked in western Stockholm

A man has been stabbed indoors in Hässelby in western Stockholm. > Several witnesses have stated that a man has been attacked with a stabbing object, says Anders Bryngelsson, press spokesperson for the Stockholm police region.

Man attacked in western Stockholm

Armed boy arrested in Sollentuna

A boy under 18 years old was arrested on Monday evening in Sollentuna after attempting to enter a gym with a weapon-like object. The boy is now detained.

Armed boy arrested in Sollentuna

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA

The espionage-accused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be released after admitting to spreading confidential information and reaching an agreement with the US Department of Justice. The Australian has landed on American territory where he is expected to plead guilty overnight.

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA

Teenager freed from youth institution

A boy in his late teens was freed on Monday from a youth home east of Uppsala. The rescue was carried out by two men in a car.

Teenager freed from youth institution

Train stoppage north of Stockholm

Train traffic between Uppsala and Knivsta has been at a standstill since 11:00 am due to an accident. This affects all trains that operate on the stretch and several routes are affected.

Train stoppage north of Stockholm

Windfall in the Till after Taylor Swift Concerts

Yes, it was a "Taylor Swift effect" on Stockholm's economy after the star's three acclaimed concerts in Stockholm in May, reports TV4. According to a survey conducted by the analysis firm Upplevelseinstitutet on behalf of the City of Stockholm, Swift's visit generated 848 million kronor in additional revenue through tourism.

Windfall in the Till after Taylor Swift Concerts

Panther back to Sweden next year

The metal band Pantera is returning to Sweden. Next year, the band is going on a 21-date European tour, where the second stop is Stockholm and the Hovet on 23 January.

Panther back to Sweden next year

Two charged with possessing a large quantity of drugs in Umeå

Two young men are being prosecuted on suspicion of involvement in drug dealing in Umeå. The location where the sale took place can be linked to another address in Umeå where the police made a large seizure of drugs, including 1.

Two charged with possessing a large quantity of drugs in Umeå

New builds counteract the government's climate initiative

Despite many wetlands being restored in Sweden, just as much of the peat bogs lose water because the areas are attractive for new construction. .

New builds counteract the government's climate initiative

Soon all singing on Skansen - without bags in the audience

This summer, it will be difficult to have a picnic in front of the Sollidenscenen. The police's bag ban also applies to song-hungry Skansen visitors.

Soon all singing on Skansen - without bags in the audience

Improved Air Quality Leads to Fewer Asthma Cases in Children

Better air gives fewer children with asthma and less trouble for the children who have asthma. This emerges in a new study that is to be published in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Improved Air Quality Leads to Fewer Asthma Cases in Children

Svante Elfgren dies – was backing band for The Beatles

Svante Elfgren, bassist in the pop band The Shanes, is dead, reports [Norrländska Socialdemokraten](https://nsd. se/nyheter/norrbotten/artikel/musikprofilen-har-avlidit-en-av-60-talets-storsta/r4z5exol).

Svante Elfgren dies – was backing band for The Beatles

Heatwave expected – elderly particularly at risk

From Tuesday, the majority of Svealand, north-eastern Götaland, and south-eastern Norrland are expected to experience temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees. Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to the heat, which requires preparations at care homes.

Heatwave expected – elderly particularly at risk

Woman found dead in pool – no signs of crime

A 75-year-old woman has been found dead in Sköndal, Stockholm, during the night leading up to Sunday. Initially, a man of the same age was arrested, suspected of murder, but by 12 pm on Sunday, he was released.

Woman found dead in pool – no signs of crime

Strong stock market year - "can get a good finish"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange has had a strong first half of 2024. Despite this, it is not keeping pace with the USA, where the tech giants are lifting the stock exchange.

Strong stock market year - "can get a good finish"

Man stabbed - attempted murder suspected

A man in his 35s has been stabbed in connection with a brawl in Bromsten, north-western Stockholm. The man has been taken to hospital.

Man stabbed - attempted murder suspected

Royal glamour as Copenhagen's underground expands

Copenhagen's underground network is growing with an additional six kilometres and five new stations. The Danish monarch was present and cut the ribbon at the inauguration.

Royal glamour as Copenhagen's underground expands

Danger Remains After Industrial Fire in Huddinge

A fire is raging in an industrial premises in Huddinge, south of Stockholm. A so-called VMA, important message to the public, was issued in the area, but by 17:00 on Midsummer Day it was withdrawn.

Danger Remains After Industrial Fire in Huddinge

Employees banned from taking flights

Around 40,000 employees within Stockholm City Council are banned from flying from Stockholm to Gothenburg or Malmö. Instead, train journeys are to be incentivised, writes Environment and Climate Mayor Åsa Lindhagen (Green Party) in a debate article in Aftonbladet.

Employees banned from taking flights

Shooting in western Stockholm – one injured

The police were alerted to a shooting at a flat in a block of flats in Akalla, north-west Stockholm, early on Saturday morning. There were also signs outside the flat suggesting that an object had detonated.

Shooting in western Stockholm – one injured

Large Sperm Release Expected on Midsummer Night

It's not just Midsummer, it's also full moon – and then the blue mussel along our coasts is expected to release a large quantity of sperm and eggs. The blue mussel reproduces just at full moon, but it also requires light and warmth.

Large Sperm Release Expected on Midsummer Night

Train stop between Gothenburg and Stockholm resolved

There was a stop in train traffic between Gothenburg and Stockholm on Thursday afternoon, according to the Transport Agency. The problem was resolved at 16.

Train stop between Gothenburg and Stockholm resolved

Two teenagers remanded in custody for fatal shooting

A 16-year-old and an 18-year-old have been detained, reasonably suspected of murdering an 18-year-old man in Salem on Monday, reports [LT. ](https://www.

Two teenagers remanded in custody for fatal shooting

Anna Kinberg Batra's Authority to be Inspected

The Work Environment Authority is now to inspect Anna Kinberg Batra's agency, the County Administrative Board in Stockholm, following the alarm about poor working conditions. .

Anna Kinberg Batra's Authority to be Inspected