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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.

Eleven stopped traffic at Stockholm Central

Train traffic at the central station in Stockholm came to a standstill after a power failure on Tuesday morning. By 9:30 am, the problem had been rectified, reports [P4 Sörmland](https://sverigesradio.

Eleven stopped traffic at Stockholm Central

Care conflict expands – more out on strike

Furthermore, 1,300 people, including midwives and nurses, are taking part in the extended healthcare strike. It's tough working in healthcare.

Care conflict expands – more out on strike

Here the parties were strongest – and weakest

Sweden Democrats are backing down almost everywhere, but still have their strongest stronghold in Skåne. In Sjöbo, the party got every third vote.

Here the parties were strongest – and weakest

SD evaluates election fiasco: "Not done before"

Many SD-top officials lay low the day after the cold shower in the EU election. The party will now conduct a thorough analysis of the election result.

SD evaluates election fiasco: "Not done before"

Increased voting in only one municipality

Participation dropped across the whole of Sweden. The only exception is Mora – where voting increased.

Increased voting in only one municipality

Care strike expanded on Tuesday

It will be an expanded care strike on Tuesday, reports the Swedish Association of Health Professionals' press service to TT. Preliminarily, a further 1,300 union members are taking industrial action.

Care strike expanded on Tuesday

The Swede misses the final – broke his wrist

A fourth Swedish protest at the European Championship in athletics yielded a result. The 1,500-metre runner Samuel Pihlström, who was involved in a fall during the heats, gets to run in the final.

The Swede misses the final – broke his wrist

Tumult at trial for triple murder: "Threatening"

Warning lights flashed red around the 14-year-old's criminality and gang connections. Two years later, he is suspected of having broken into two villas and shot dead three people within the space of a day.

Tumult at trial for triple murder: "Threatening"

The Swedish women impressed – on to the semi-final

Two Swedes are through to this evening's semi-final on 200 metres at the European Championship in Rome. Both Julia Henriksson and Nora Lindahl won their heat.

The Swedish women impressed – on to the semi-final

TV expert Kalle Norwald publishes book about lust

Kalle Norwald, expert in "Gift vid första ögonkastet" on SVT, is publishing a book about desire and consent. "Sexual knowledge for adults – about desire, lust and consent" is meant to be a practical guide and a tool for those who want to continue learning about sexuality and improve their sex life.

TV expert Kalle Norwald publishes book about lust

Red in Malmö – S and V largest

The Social Democrats are losing ground, but still more than one in five Malmö residents – 21. 9 per cent – voted for the Social Democrats in the EU election, according to preliminary figures from the Election Authority.

Red in Malmö – S and V largest

MP becomes the largest party in Stockholm

The Green Party appears to be the largest party among Stockholm's voters in the EU election, according to preliminary figures. The party receives over 20.

MP becomes the largest party in Stockholm

"SD: 'We had hoped for more'"

Not a lot of joy at the SD's election watch when the first election results are presented. The party is taking a beating in large parts of the country.

"SD: 'We had hoped for more'"

Humorous duo receives the Karamelodiktstipendiet

On cello, a piano – and a good portion of humor. After 25 years of service to music, Lise & Gertrud are being awarded Povel Ramel's own Karamelodiktstipendium.

Humorous duo receives the Karamelodiktstipendiet

"Bridge failure stopped trains between Stockholm and Gothenburg"

Under Sunday morning, there was a stop in train traffic between Stockholm and Gothenburg in both directions, reports [P4 Skaraborg](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/stopp-i-tagtrafiken-mellan-goteborg-och-stockholm--2).

"Bridge failure stopped trains between Stockholm and Gothenburg"

The Climate in Focus for Voters

The election to the European Parliament is underway. EU cohesion, working conditions, and above all the climate are some of the issues that engage in the polling stations.

The Climate in Focus for Voters

"Extremely Important with the Medal and the Gold"

Many European athletes take the European Championships lightly, since the Olympics are the summer's big goal. But not the world's most dominant athlete in track and field – pole vaulter Armand Duplantis.

"Extremely Important with the Medal and the Gold"

Ebba Busch: I have many years left in me

After balancing on the four percent barrier, opinion seems to have shifted in favor of the Christian Democrats. In the latest poll before the EU election, the party stands at 6.

Ebba Busch: I have many years left in me

"Mass SMS from SD takes aim at TV4"

"The day before the EU election, the Sweden Democrats are sending out a mass SMS to an unknown number of phone numbers, writes Expressen. "Let TV4's influence operation not win the EU election.

"Mass SMS from SD takes aim at TV4"

Home and Queer Art – Nine Summer Exhibitions

Our relation to home and nature is reinterpreted in several of this summer's art exhibitions. But it will also be queer art and giant water lilies.

Home and Queer Art – Nine Summer Exhibitions

Men's overconfidence in their own abilities – can be the cause

Year after year, it is mainly men who drown in Sweden. It is likely due to an overconfidence in one's own abilities, according to the Swedish Life-Saving Society.

Men's overconfidence in their own abilities – can be the cause

Summer is high season for gangs' recruitment of children

Summer is here with vacation and leisure – something that facilitates the recruitment of gangs for young people and children, warns the police. Most young people have a friend who is involved in or around the criminal world, says Luay Mohageb, investigator.

Summer is high season for gangs' recruitment of children

Twelve detained after protest action at KTH

Masked pro-Palestinian activists barricaded themselves in a building at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm on Friday afternoon. The police entered the locked room and removed the activists.

Twelve detained after protest action at KTH

No bid in care conflict - strike can be extended

An expanded healthcare strike is getting closer. According to the mediators, no opportunities are seen to present an offer at the moment.

No bid in care conflict - strike can be extended