Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
Entertainment
Olivia Colman to receive Stockholm Achievement Award 2026
Oscar-winning British actress Olivia Colman will receive the Stockholm Achievement Award 2026 and attend the Stockholm International Film Festival for Wicker's Nordic premiere. The darkly humorous love story also features Alexander Skarsgård, Gustav Lindh, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki.
Entertainment
Deep Purple Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized, Two Concerts Canceled
Ian Gillan, lead singer of British rock band Deep Purple, has been hospitalized. The band is canceling two concerts because of his illness.
Entertainment
Study: AI Feedback Can Help People With Social Anxiety Almost as Much as a Therapist's
Anxiety decreases almost as much with feedback from AI as with feedback from a human therapist, new research from Stockholm University shows.
Sweden
Police investigate possible arson link after fires in Stockholm’s Södermalm district
Several fires in a short period on Södermalm in Stockholm have led police to suspect an arsonist is on the loose, TV4 Nyheterna and Expressen report.
Sweden
One Seriously Injured in Knife Fight at Stockholm Restaurant, Police Investigate Attempted Murder
Police are investigating attempted murder after a knife fight at a restaurant in Stockholm early Saturday morning. One person is seriously injured.
SwedenTop news
Several 14-Year-Olds Detained in Weeks After Sweden Lowers Age of Criminal Responsibility
Murder in Älvsjö, attempted murder in Strängnäs and murder plots in Linköping and Gävle. Just weeks after the age of criminal responsibility was lowered, several 14-year-olds are now being investigated for involvement in serious crimes.
Sweden
Church of Sweden urges visitors to limit candles and decorations at cemeteries for All Saints’ Day
Last year’s All Saints’ Day weekend resulted in 12 tons of waste from Gothenburg’s municipal cemeteries alone. “It’s a nice tradition and it’s for our dead, but you can limit yourself a bit,” says Johan Stråhle of the Church of Sweden.
Sweden
AIK Edge Leksand in Shootout Before 13,950 Fans at Avicii Arena
Leksand drew 2–2 with AIK in the red-hot Hockey Allsvenskan series final before 13,950 spectators at Avicii Arena. In the end, the home team won 3–2 in a penalty shootout.
Sports
Swedish Halloween spending forecast at 1.2 billion kronor
Sweden’s trade federation expects Halloween spending to reach about 1.2 billion kronor, and a Stockholm shop worker says the holiday is a major part of her store’s business. The forecast year and its dollar and pound equivalents still need to be established.
Business
Skogskyrkogården’s 2026 programme and opening details
In Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in Sweden
Man arrested on probable cause for murder in fatal Bagarmossen shooting in Stockholm
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on probable cause for the murder of a man who was shot dead in Bagarmossen, in southern Stockholm, last week. According to the prosecutor, the shooter may have been targeting someone other than the man who was shot.
Sweden
Swedish Academy of Letters Warns Museum Closures Would Be a Scandal, Calls for Rent Reform
If the Mediterranean and East Asian Museums were to close, it would be a scandal, says Karin Sidén, a board member of the Swedish Academy of Letters, which has appointed a special working group to get politicians to act. “We will not let this go.”
Entertainment
Sirius Fume After Hammarby Loss as Captain Says Controversial Penalty Was a “Joke”
Sirius players are furious after losing to Hammarby in the Swedish football league. The reason: the penalty that gave “Bajen” the lead. “Glenn Nyberg, the head referee, has said it was wrong to award a penalty. I can’t find the words,” says Sirius captain Henrik Castegren.
SportsTop news
Former Sweden international among three players suspected of match-fixing in Allsvenskan
Three football players have been suspected of match-fixing in the Swedish top flight. According to SVT Sport, one of them is a former Swedish national team player.
Sports
36-year-old man held in custody over fatal shooting in Stockholm’s Bagarmossen district
A 36-year-old man is being held in custody on suspicion of murder in Bagarmossen, in southern Stockholm, reports Sveriges Radio.
Sweden
Riksteatern Receives 18 Million Kronor to Bring Performances to More Children
The Riksteatern has received a donation worth several million kronor from the Erling-Persson Foundation. The gift of 18 million kronor will be used to reach more children and young people across the country.
Entertainment
Stockholm Commuter Trains Hit by Major Delays After Track Fault
There are major problems with Stockholm’s commuter train service early Thursday morning. A track fault is causing extensive delays, and trains are not stopping at several important stations, SL reports.
Sweden
Hammarby Can Cut Sirius’ Allsvenskan Lead to Three Points in Crucial Title Clash
Hammarby have been invited back into the Allsvenskan title race. On Thursday night, the gap to Sirius could shrink to three points. “That thought is very exciting,” says Bajen coach Henrik Rydström.
Sports
36-Year-Old Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting in Stockholm’s Bagarmossen District
A 36-year-old man who was arrested in his absence over last week’s murder in Bagarmossen, southern Stockholm, has now been arrested, the Swedish Prosecution Authority says.
Sweden
Björn Rosenström marks 30 years of music with 2027 concert hall tour
After 30 years of songs that are “just like that,” Björn Rosenström is stepping into the concert hall. In spring 2027, he will tour the country with Det Jävla Bandet.
Entertainment
ABBA’s Mamma Mia! The Party to open in Sydney in March 2027
ABBA's "Mamma Mia! The Party" will premiere in Australia in Sydney in March 2027, Billboard reports.
EntertainmentAbout Stockholm
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.