Stockholmsregionen

Kent Concerts Spark Hotel Market Boost in Stockholm

The band Kent's six concerts at the 3 arena in Stockholm at the end of March had a positive impact on the hotel market, writes the industry organization Visita in a press release.

Sweden's Police Force Grows, But Is It Enough to Ensure Safety?

Sweden has got 2,202 more uniformed police officers in external service since 2015. They are not enough. It is clear that we absolutely need to become more police officers out, says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh.

Boat Engine Thefts Increased Last Year

The number of thefts of boat engines increased significantly last year. Most vulnerable was the police region of Stockholm, where a significant proportion of the reported thefts were committed.

SMHI warns – snow during morning rush

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) warns of snowfall of up to five centimeters in the Stockholm region and Uppsala during rush hour traffic. It is expected to be a fairly abundant snowfall, says Mattias Lind, meteorologist at SMHI.

Application for wind farm off Stockholm

The Son Was Drawn into Gang Warfare: Our Sorrow Is Shame-Filled

The son Alfred was described as a "project leader" for violent crimes. Now he is imprisoned for involvement in murder and bombings. In the book "Beloved damned young" Pernilla Pernsjö wants to describe the path that led him there, and how everything went wrong despite the family's efforts. I want people to understand that this can happen in any family.

Norrland Slows Down – Metropolitan Areas Take Over

Upper Norrland has in recent years been the driving force behind Swedish growth, while the metropolitan regions have acted as a brake. Now, the roles are expected to be reversed. The metropolitan regions are expected to catch up when the interest rate cuts gain momentum, says Susanne Spector, macro chief at Nordea.

This is why the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute missed the thunderstorm on Lidingö

Several youths were injured when lightning struck during a thunderstorm on Lidingö on Thursday. No warning was issued for the Stockholm region – now SMHI explains why.