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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.

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

Gallery does not have to repay crisis support

The Wetterling Gallery art gallery in Stockholm will not be required to repay the crisis support paid out by the State Cultural Council during the pandemic, according to a decision by the Stockholm District Court. According to the Cultural Council, the gallery was to repay 1.

Gallery does not have to repay crisis support

Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"

Thousands of civilians were injured or killed when the Assad regime's army launched a violent attack on the cities of Homs and Hama in the run-up to the Syrian civil war. A Syrian brigadier general who fled to Sweden is now being acquitted in a unique war crimes trial.

Syrian General Cleared: "Did What We Could"

Summer Streaming Guide: 11 TV Series to Catch

Yes, it's both the European Championship and the Olympics this summer. But beyond that, there's plenty more to watch.

Summer Streaming Guide: 11 TV Series to Catch

Unlikely Olympic duel: Could face his wife

Sweden versus Switzerland, husband versus wife. The duel can await at the Olympic show jumping events in Versailles at the beginning of August.

Unlikely Olympic duel: Could face his wife

Ledin: "First September, the shop closes"

Tomas Ledin is Swedish summer personified and now he is ready for a packed high season. The artist is fourfold current with "Allsång på Skansen", the rural play "Höga kusten", a summer tour and his first solo album since 2013.

Ledin: "First September, the shop closes"

Heat doesn't deter tourists: "Forget quickly"

Summer has begun with high temperatures in several of Europe's destinations. However, heat warnings, fires, and closed attractions are unlikely to deter tourists, according to tourism researcher Stefan Gössling.

Heat doesn't deter tourists: "Forget quickly"

Smash Into Pieces and Saucedo at Rix FM Festival

Smash Into Pieces, Peg Parnevik, Danny Saucedo and Darin are some of the artists touring with Rix FM Festival this summer. The festival is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Smash Into Pieces and Saucedo at Rix FM Festival

Violent Offender on the Run from Forensic Psychiatric Clinic

A seriously mentally ill person being cared for at a forensic psychiatric clinic in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, has escaped, reports [TV4 News. ](https://www.

Violent Offender on the Run from Forensic Psychiatric Clinic

Midsummer traffic is at its worst

The days around Midsummer Eve are some of the year's most congested. To avoid accidents and queues, it's essential to be well-rested – and not to rush.

Midsummer traffic is at its worst

Mass Exodus at Paediatric Surgery Department in Lund

13 out of 20 nurses at the paediatric surgery department at Lund University Hospital have resigned, reports SVT News Skåne. The staff are sounding the alarm about high workload and 24-hour shifts.

Mass Exodus at Paediatric Surgery Department in Lund

"We're trying to build many types of worlds"

A new "immersive" museum has opened in the heart of Stockholm. It showcases digital and physical art, tailored to the Instagram generation – complete with an AI-powered perfume bar.

"We're trying to build many types of worlds"

The Olympic Star's Tough Choice: "I was very keen"

When it is time for the 100 metres butterfly at the European Championship, the reigning champion is missing. Star Louise Hansson's decision to skip the European Championship and instead prepare for the Olympic Games in Rome was made with great reluctance.

The Olympic Star's Tough Choice: "I was very keen"

Sold stolen coins - must pay for damages

A former employee at the Royal Coin Cabinet sold coins from the museum's collections at auction. Now the man is sentenced to pay damages of over 1.

Sold stolen coins - must pay for damages

Still Unclear About Detainees in Iraq

A Swedish national has been sentenced to death in Iraq. Whether two other Swedes have received the same sentence remains unclear, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party).

Still Unclear About Detainees in Iraq

Kinberg Batra on the bias: Should have abstained

Anna Kinberg Batra is now responding to the Parliamentary Ombudsman on the questions that have arisen in connection with her being accused of bias. "Would of course have been better to abstain entirely from decision-making", she writes in a statement.

Kinberg Batra on the bias: Should have abstained

Eurovision Star Coming to Sweden – Next Year

Baby Lasagna is coming to Sweden for two gigs next year. .

Eurovision Star Coming to Sweden – Next Year

Sophie Zelmani on tour next year

"So much better"-current Sophie Zelmani is going on a major tour at the beginning of next year. Starting in Umeå on 12 February, she will then visit eleven more Swedish cities before heading out to Europe, where the tour ends in Berlin on 11 May.

Sophie Zelmani on tour next year

Ongoing upswing in construction

Housing construction increases for the ninth month in a row, albeit from very low levels, according to Byggfakta's monthly measurements. The so-called housing start indicator is 20.

Ongoing upswing in construction

Trains start rolling again after total stop in Stockholm

Trains to and from Stockholm Central Station are rolling again, after being down during the morning due to a power fault. But delays are to be expected.

Trains start rolling again after total stop in Stockholm

Estate Agents: Price Increase Has Stalled

The majority of estate agents believe in stagnant house prices for the rest of 2024, according to Fastighetsbyråns Estate Agent Panel. The supply is still record-high and activity is relatively low, says Fastighetsbyråns CEO Johan Engström.

Estate Agents: Price Increase Has Stalled

Rachel Mohlin brings news to the stage

The actress Rachel Mohlin will, together with Magnus Krepper and Julia Lyskova, take on last week's news at the Cultural Centre Stadsteatern in Stockholm this autumn. In the performance "Extrainsatt", described as a kind of news theatre, the trio will summarise the week in a satirical manner with the help of imitations, sketches, dance, and newly written music.

Rachel Mohlin brings news to the stage

Shooting at a row house

Several shots have been fired at a row house in Handen, south of Stockholm. No one was injured in the shooting, according to the [police](https://polisen.

Shooting at a row house