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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Dark Stock Market Monday After Escalated Iran Conflict

Rising oil prices and new threats of war are impacting the markets, with the Stockholm Stock Exchange opening to significant losses.

Mar 23 • 05:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Restaurateurs Excluded from VAT Reduction: 'Unfair Playing Field'

Prominent restaurateurs in Stockholm express frustration over being excluded from recent tax reductions, citing severe industry challenges post-pandemic.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Difficult to Get Deaf Sign Language Interpreters in Stockholm

The shortage of deaf sign language interpreters in Stockholm is causing significant stress and adjustment challenges for children and their families.

Mar 23 • 04:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Rainbow families worried after SD tweet about preschools

Rainbow families are concerned after a controversial tweet from Swedish politician Mattias Karlsson triggered a heated debate about the safety of LGBTQ families in preschools in Stockholm.

Mar 22 • 09:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

How the serial exposer was caught in Södermalm: 'I thought we were going to be killed'

A 22-year-old named Cassandra filmed a serial exposer in Södermalm, fearing he would attack her and expressing feelings of anxiety during the encounter.

Mar 22 • 05:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Söderstadion is honored by the woodworking teacher in Dalarna – demolition wood becomes kitchen utensils

Emil Bergsman, a woodworking teacher from Dalarna and a dedicated Hammarby supporter, has transformed wood from the demolished Söderstadion in Stockholm into over 700 kitchen utensils, keeping the memory of the stadium alive.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I took on the iconic 18-hour EU train ride and can sum up the whole experience in one word

A travel piece reflecting on the experience of an 18-hour train ride from Stockholm to Narvik, highlighting unexpected challenges and observations.

Mar 22 • 02:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

SD leader wants to stop LGBTQ meetings: "My daughter was discriminated against"

Swedish politician Mattias Karlsson seeks to halt LGBTQ family meetings at a Stockholm preschool, citing discrimination against his daughter.

Mar 21 • 16:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Foreign Ministry Officials Participated in Iran's Celebration – Receive Criticism from S

Swedish Foreign Ministry officials attended the celebration of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution at the Iranian embassy in Stockholm, drawing sharp criticism from a prominent Social Democrat.

Mar 20 • 21:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Stockholm Stop Withdraws: 'Yesterday, I Reached My Limit'

Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist has announced she will not run for the Liberals in Stockholm if Simona Mohamsson retains her leadership position in the upcoming party decision.

Mar 20 • 19:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Armand Duplantis Secretly Marries – Here Is His Wife's Name

Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis has secretly married Desire Inglander, with a civil ceremony held in Stockholm.

Mar 20 • 17:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. This is why we are boycotting Mohamsson's charade of democracy

Members of the Liberal Party in Stockholm are calling for a boycott of an upcoming extraordinary party meeting in protest against perceived undemocratic practices instigated by the party's leadership.

Mar 20 • 15:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Duplantis has gotten married – in secret

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has secretly married in Stockholm this year, shortly before setting a new world record.

Mar 20 • 15:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

La Civetta: Affordable experience for those more interested in food than in flirting or singing

Culinary expert Isabella Morrone has opened La Civetta in Stockholm, emphasizing a food-focused dining experience.

Mar 20 • 14:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Stockholm's air full of particles: "Not healthy"

Stockholm is experiencing high levels of unhealthy air pollution due to small particulate matter from road dust.

Mar 20 • 13:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN asks - how will you celebrate Eid al-Fitr?

Dagens Nyheter surveys Stockholm residents about their plans to celebrate Eid al-Fitr after a month of fasting.

Mar 20 • 09:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate: 'The queues are growing – regardless of the Left's excuses'

Moderate politicians criticize the Social Democrats for worsening healthcare queues in the Stockholm region despite claims of improving healthcare.

Mar 20 • 09:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Woman run over twice at crosswalk - 81-year-old charged with causing another's death

An 81-year-old man is charged with causing the death of a woman who was struck by his vehicle twice at a crosswalk in Stockholm's Gamla Stan.

Mar 19 • 19:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

L in Stockholm does not want to challenge Mohamsson

Jan Jönsson, chairman of the Liberals in Stockholm, announces that the district will not nominate a challenger for party leader Simona Mohamsson.

Mar 19 • 17:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Felicia Åkerman: The Stockholm Stock Exchange stands and falls with oil

The Stockholm Stock Exchange is experiencing its worst day since last April's tariff chaos, influenced heavily by escalating tensions in the Middle East impacting oil supply.

Mar 19 • 14:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

"Politico". In a few weeks, Europe will have to choose: Ukraine or allies

European countries must soon decide whether to supply air defense shipments to allies in the Persian Gulf or to Ukraine, as highlighted by an expert from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Mar 19 • 11:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The police strengthen measures due to the situation in the world

The Stockholm police have intensified security measures in response to increasing threats related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Suspected of million-dollar fraud – pharmacies closed

Two pharmacies in the Stockholm area have been shut down due to involvement in a significant fraud case involving around 20 million kronor.

Mar 19 • 10:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Two pharmacies closed immediately due to suspected fraud scheme

Two pharmacies in Stockholm have been closed due to their involvement in a fraud scheme that has led to significant financial losses for the health care system.

Mar 19 • 09:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anders Haraldsson: Here are the 9 best events in Stockholm

A guide to Stockholm's top concerts, exhibitions, and premieres is provided by Anders Haraldsson in Dagens Nyheter.

Mar 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Kaveh Madani, from being accused of bioterrorism to winning the 'Nobel' of water: "I observe the destruction of Iran with deep anxiety"

Kaveh Madani, a scientist previously accused of bioterrorism, has been awarded the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, reflecting on his experiences and the environmental crisis in Iran.

Mar 18 • 16:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Fatal Accident at Gamla Stan - Man Charged

An elderly man has been charged with gross recklessness in traffic and causing another's death after a fatal accident in Gamla Stan, Stockholm.

Mar 18 • 14:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate Replies. "More and more satisfied with healthcare in Stockholm"

The article presents a reply to a debate regarding the healthcare situation in Stockholm, addressing inaccuracies in claims made by Moderate politicians about the state of healthcare services.

Mar 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jacob Lundström: Parisa Liljestrand proves Timothée Chalamet right

Cultural Minister Parisa Liljestrand's comments about private donations funding renovations at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm are questioned as state funding covers 90% of the cost.

Mar 18 • 10:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Tenderly Taken Care of Family Memories by Kayo Mpoyi

Kayo Mpoyi's art exhibition at the Saskia Neuman gallery features personal and evocative pieces inspired by family memories.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After SVT's investigation: Stockholm stops referring to housing hotels

Stockholm's social services will no longer direct families to stay in low-quality hotels after an investigation revealed the poor living conditions faced by families like Jennifer's.

Mar 18 • 09:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Response: Today's 30-day ticket encourages more travels

Jakop Dalunde, a traffic regional councilor in Stockholm, responds to a letter suggesting changes to the 30-day SL public transport ticket, arguing that such changes could reduce travel incentives.

Mar 18 • 09:33 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Sheep's head left at restaurant in Stockholm

A sheep's head was left in a bag outside a restaurant in Stockholm, prompting police intervention for a suspected illegal threat.

Mar 18 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Payment Chaos on Viking Line

Passengers on the M/S Gabriella have experienced payment disruptions on their journey from Stockholm to Helsinki due to malfunctioning card readers.

Mar 17 • 20:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Fire Festival Celebrated in Malmö: "Especially Important Now"

In Malmö, a couple of hundred people celebrated the Fire Festival by jumping over bonfires, despite the event being canceled in Stockholm and Gothenburg due to a pandemic.

Mar 17 • 19:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The criticism against regional leaders after the bribery scandal in SL: 'Gives a bitter aftertaste'

Opposition calls for an external review of regional leaders following bribery allegations against officials in Stockholm, but the ruling party denies the request.

Mar 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Fire on the Baltic Princess

A fire broke out in the sauna area on the Baltic Princess cruise ship while it was in Stockholm, but it was brought under control and did not cause any injuries.

Mar 17 • 17:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Fire Festival Canceled Due to Concerns for Audience Safety

The celebration of the Fire Festival, associated with the Iranian New Year Norooz, has been canceled in Stockholm and Gothenburg due to increased safety concerns for exiled Iranians in Sweden.

Mar 17 • 14:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

L-top leader Jönsson resigns

Jan Jönsson, a prominent member of the Swedish Liberals in Stockholm, resigns from the party board due to his opposition to collaboration with the Sweden Democrats.

Mar 17 • 09:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fire Festival Canceled Due to Threats Against Exiled Iranians

The Fire Festival traditionally celebrated in Sweden has been canceled in Gothenburg and Stockholm due to threats against exiled Iranians, though it will still take place in Malmö.

Mar 17 • 06:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

How neighbors began to compete in waste sorting with an app

Residents of a Stockholm housing association improved their plastic waste sorting through a competitive app, addressing environmental concerns and EU regulations.

Mar 16 • 17:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Reopening of the Biological Museum is Delayed

The reopening of the Biological Museum in Djurgården, Stockholm is delayed with no current timeline provided for its completion, following extensive renovations since 2017.

Mar 16 • 15:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Skåne supports Mohamsson – Stockholm to have a meeting this evening

Skåne's Liberals are backing Simona Mohamsson and her new stance on the Sweden Democrats ahead of an important meeting in Stockholm tonight to address her leadership and party direction.

Mar 16 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Friendships, fishing and community clean-ups: the unseen kindness of life on the Bibby Stockholm barge

The Bibby Stockholm barge, originally housing asylum seekers amidst controversy, has also fostered positive community bonds that continue to thrive beyond their stay.

Mar 16 • 12:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fire in Coop Store

A fire broke out in a Coop store located in central Stockholm, prompting the response of emergency services, with no reported injuries.

Mar 16 • 06:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Suspected Dangerous Object in Östermalm – Large Operation

Police launched a significant operation in Östermalm, Stockholm, after a passerby reported a suspicious object, prompting the national bomb squad's involvement and area lockdown.

Mar 16 • 06:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Kilometer-long traffic jams on the E4 north of Stockholm

Traffic jams have formed on the E4 north of Stockholm due to two accidents, with only the left lane open near Upplands Väsby.

Mar 16 • 06:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Hundreds of convictions for sex buying – but is the identification reliable?

A controversial interrogation method has raised concerns about wrongful convictions in the pursuit of sex buyers in Stockholm.

Mar 16 • 06:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspicious object in Stockholm - bomb squad on site

A police operation is underway in Östermalm, central Stockholm, where a suspicious object is being examined by the bomb squad.

Mar 16 • 05:54 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Major disturbances in subway traffic in Stockholm

Subway service on the blue line in Stockholm is severely disrupted due to a track obstruction, with reduced train frequency and increased passenger congestion expected.

Mar 16 • 05:47 UTC

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