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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.

Explosion in Märsta – suspected hand grenade

An explosion has occurred in connection to a company premises in Märsta north of Stockholm. > There are some property damages to the facade and to a vehicle parked in connection to the premises, says Niklas Berglund, duty officer at the police.

Explosion in Märsta – suspected hand grenade

Dead person found in Österåker – being investigated as murder

One person has been found dead outdoors in Österåker municipality, north of Stockholm. The death is being investigated as suspected murder.

Dead person found in Österåker – being investigated as murder

Kristersson at memorial ceremony for terror victims: Trauma

Ulf Kristersson held a speech on Monday evening in the Great Synagogue in Stockholm to honor the victims of the Hamas attack on October 7 last year. The attack is a trauma for many more than the closest relatives of the deceased, said Kristersson.

Kristersson at memorial ceremony for terror victims: Trauma

Tomasson praises the talent: "Intelligent player"

Jon Dahl Tomasson saw the talent a few years ago. And up close.

Tomasson praises the talent: "Intelligent player"

Gang member drove to death of 11-year-old boy – acquitted

An eleven-year-old boy died after being run over at a pedestrian crossing in Märsta last summer. The 28-year-old car driver is now acquitted in Attunda district court.

Gang member drove to death of 11-year-old boy – acquitted

The actions were committed in order to exterminate

IS tried to exterminate the Yazidi minority through executions, forced relocations, and enslavement. A 52-year-old woman from western Sweden will stand trial on Monday in Stockholm for her involvement in the genocide.

The actions were committed in order to exterminate

Train Chaos Fixed – but Delays Remain

The reason for this morning's train delays on routes such as Stockholm-Malmö and Stockholm-Göteborg has been rectified, SJ announces on its website. However, some subsequent delays may continue to affect traffic.

Train Chaos Fixed – but Delays Remain

Bruno K Öijer: There are too few love poems written

After his critically acclaimed poetry collection, the first in ten years, it is obvious for Bruno K Öijer to go on tour. I look forward to meeting my audience again.

Bruno K Öijer: There are too few love poems written

The Terror Expert: "Easy for Iran to Exploit"

The two Swedes suspected of terrorist crimes in Denmark may not themselves know the motive behind the act, according to experts. Now they risk long prison sentences.

The Terror Expert: "Easy for Iran to Exploit"

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

Alexander Isak was already ruled out. With Gustaf Nilsson's withdrawal, Sweden only has one pure forward for the Nations League gathering.

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

Mall of Scandinavia evacuated after fire

The Gallerian Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, had to be evacuated after a fire on Saturday morning. A car started burning in the mall's garage at around 11:30 am.

Mall of Scandinavia evacuated after fire

Suspected Rape on Finland Ferry

A man is suspected of having raped a woman in a cabin on a Finland ferry during the night towards Sunday. The cabin has been cordoned off for technical examination.

Suspected Rape on Finland Ferry

Time for the prize that turns lab rats into stars

Now the world's top researchers will be awarded. Lab coats and dry reports are exchanged for celebrity status, millions and luxury – at least for a while.

Time for the prize that turns lab rats into stars

Explosion in Hjulsta - second at the same address

An explosion occurred on Saturday evening at a multi-family house in Hjulsta in northwestern Stockholm. We have seized a number of objects, I will not go into what, says Carina Skagerlind, press spokesperson for the Police.

Explosion in Hjulsta - second at the same address

They advanced to the weekly finals in "Idol"

Now the seriousness begins in "Idol". After the autumn's final audition, 14 participants remain – next Saturday the live weekly finals begin on TV4.

They advanced to the weekly finals in "Idol"

Large Demonstration for Palestine in Stockholm

Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday in Stockholm to show solidarity with the war victims in Gaza. The demonstration, which according to [Dagens Nyheter](https://www.

Large Demonstration for Palestine in Stockholm

European Championship-hunting Hammarby took a necessary win

Hammarby is chasing a spot in Europe next season. Then, the three-pointer at home against bottom team Halmstad was a necessity.

European Championship-hunting Hammarby took a necessary win

SAPO on Terror Suspicions: "Serious Crime"

The Security Service is in close cooperation with the Danish police after two Swedish teenagers were arrested suspected of terrorist crimes in Denmark. .

SAPO on Terror Suspicions: "Serious Crime"

Tighter Border Control – May Affect Commuters

Danish police are stepping up surveillance of the border with Sweden and Germany. Those who commute between Sweden and Denmark can expect the journey across the Öresund Bridge to take longer.

Tighter Border Control – May Affect Commuters

Swedes suspected of terrorist crimes in Copenhagen

The two Swedish teenagers who have been arrested in Denmark for the explosion at Israel's embassy in Copenhagen are suspected of terrorist crimes, writes the Copenhagen police on X. .

Swedes suspected of terrorist crimes in Copenhagen

No one arrested after explosion at apartment building

The police have knocked on doors, but not arrested anyone after last night's explosion at an apartment building in the Valsta area of Märsta, outside Stockholm. .

No one arrested after explosion at apartment building

Svantesson: Extremely Divided Opposition

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) points to disagreements in the opposition's budget motions. It is an extremely divided opposition, she says at a press conference.

Svantesson: Extremely Divided Opposition

Nobel Prize Facts Package 2024

Alfred Nobel (born 1833 in Stockholm, died 1896 in San Remo, Italy) is Sweden's most famous inventor and industrial leader. His most important invention was dynamite, which he patented in 1867.

Nobel Prize Facts Package 2024

Prosecutor: There is a connection between the embassy incidents

Two attacks on Israel's embassies in Sweden and Denmark occurred within a 24-hour period. Now, Swedish prosecutor Cecilia Holmbom confirms that there is a connection.

Prosecutor: There is a connection between the embassy incidents