Stockholms län

The latest local news from Stockholms län, in English.

10 Jul

Scania won’t say whether Volkswagen’s savings plan will affect the truck maker

It is unclear whether the Södertälje-based truck manufacturer Scania will be affected by owner Volkswagen's large savings package, which was presented on Thursday.

Cars

10 Jul

Red-light violation causes train delays between Gothenburg and Stockholm

One of five railway tracks between Gothenburg and Stockholm was closed to traffic during the morning until 10 a.m. The reason: a train driver had run a red light.

Sweden

10 Jul

Competition for university places intensifies as 307,000 are admitted this autumn

Today, 307,000 applicants will be notified that they have been accepted to a higher education programme this autumn. Compared with last autumn, competition has become tougher, as a record number of applicants applied but fewer were admitted.

Sweden

9 Jul

Swedish suspected hitman killed in Ireland crash as police hunt second man

Two Swedes are suspected of having traveled to Ireland to carry out a contract killing, but on the way there they crashed in a violent car accident. One of the men died instantly, while the other managed to escape and was chased by police. This is one of the strangest and most high-profile gang cases we have had in years, says journalist Conor Lally.

Crime

9 Jul

Fans gather in Stockholm ahead of Bad Bunny’s Sweden concerts

This weekend, world star Bad Bunny will perform two concerts in Sweden. In sunny Kungsträdgården in Stockholm, preparations are already underway for the gigs.

Music

9 Jul

Hellvig and Hölting Nilsson pair with new partners in Malmö after injuries

A pair with two blockers and another that was set to play together the same week. Double injuries mean beach volleyball stars Jonatan Hellvig and Jacob Hölting Nilsson are paired with new partners in this weekend's tour event in Malmö. We haven't played together yet, we have our first training today, says Jonatan Hellvig.

Sports