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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

John Njie in his first leading role: "Nice to play a whole person"

John Njie reflects on his first leading role in the upcoming play 'Shifters', where he embodies a complex character grappling with feelings of abandonment.

Feb 26 • 17:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Confirmed: Land rent increased by 161 percent for a housing association in Stockholm

A Stockholm housing association faces a 161% increase in land rent, confirmed by a court ruling, which is expected to severely impact its finances.

Feb 26 • 17:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Suspected of committing triple murder while DNA analysis was delayed

A suspect in a triple murder committed while DNA analysis was pending has been arrested and is now facing charges.

Feb 26 • 15:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Lynx hunting in several counties gets the green light

Lynx hunting in Örebro, Stockholm, and Västra Götaland counties is approved by the administrative court, despite opposition from the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Pharmacy Suspected of Defrauding Ten Regions of Millions – for Fake Sweat Treatments

A pharmacy in Stockholm is under investigation for allegedly defrauding multiple regions of millions of dollars through fraudulent sweat treatment claims involving Botox.

Feb 26 • 10:43 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Doctor Registered as Patient 1,000 Times – Received Half a Million

Three doctors and pharmacists are suspected of committing large-scale fraud related to Botox medication in Sweden, leading to over five million kronor in improper payments.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Appearance is Everything when 'Doctor Glas' Parties with the Beautiful People

The new film adaptation of Hjalmar Söderberg's 'Doctor Glas' fails to deliver fresh insights, set against the backdrop of Stockholm's trendiest social circles.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

For Sale: Stuffed Lion

A 35-year-old man in Stockholm was recently convicted of serious wildlife protection crimes for trading rare stuffed animals, including a lion and a puma.

Feb 26 • 07:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

More than a hit - Hannes convinces at Cirkus

Hannes impresses audiences with high-quality material during his performance at the Cirkus in Stockholm.

Feb 26 • 00:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anders Haraldsson: Here are the 9 best events in Stockholm

A guide to the top nine must-see concerts, exhibitions, and premieres currently happening in Stockholm.

Feb 25 • 19:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Tabloid: Riot police sentenced for dozens of sexual offenses in Sweden

Kristian Youssef, a riot policeman in the Stockholm area, has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for 48 sexual offenses against children, including rape and child pornography.

Feb 25 • 18:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Reports: 15-Year-Olds Arrested - Were to Carry Out an Explosion

Two 15-year-olds have been arrested in Sweden for allegedly planning a bombing in the Stockholm area, with connections possibly related to a child welfare scandal in Huddinge.

Feb 25 • 15:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here are the nominees for the Golden Spade 2025

SVT Kulturnyheterna and SVT Nyheter Stockholm have been nominated for their investigation "Death on the Mountain" regarding the tragic death of three-child father Markus Holmer during the filming of a TV4 adventure program.

Feb 25 • 11:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Climate activist stormed Dramaten's stage

A climate activist disrupted a performance of 'Rage' at Dramaten in Stockholm by storming onto the stage with a banner.

Feb 25 • 11:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Arvida Byström Dissects Sex Dolls and AI Porn

Arvida Byström's exhibition 'Soft Composition' in Stockholm explores the themes of pornography and the exploitation of women's bodies online through AI-generated works and art.

Feb 25 • 10:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

SMHI warning about sudden icy conditions: "Rain freezing on cold surfaces"

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for sudden icy conditions across southern Svealand due to expected rain that will freeze on cold surfaces, including areas like Sörmland, Stockholm, and parts of Uppsala, Örebro, Västmanland, and Värmland.

Feb 25 • 08:34 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Man detained after DNA match – rape investigation dropped

A man initially detained for theft has had rape allegations against him dropped after new evidence revealed the alleged victim was a sex worker at the time of the incident.

Feb 25 • 08:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Five Swedes Decided to Heat the Sauna on an Ice Raft – Watch the Video to See How It Ended

Five Swedish individuals took to the waters on an ice raft equipped with a sauna and outboard motor, only to be rescued when the raft began to break apart during rough waves.

Feb 25 • 07:33 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

SL on the bribery scandal: 'We need to look at whether our routines have failed'

The Stockholm Public Transport Authority (SL) is investigating potential failures in their procedures amid ongoing investigations into a bribery scandal involving multiple suspects.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Foreign Minister: 'Swedish support is special'

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized the unwavering support for Ukraine at a gathering in Stockholm, marking the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Feb 24 • 18:20 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Suspected of Terrorism While Employed by Sollentuna Municipality at the Time of the Crimes

A young man from Stockholm is suspected of participating in a terrorist organization linked to violent far-right extremism while he was employed at Sollentuna Municipality.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Price Differences for Apartments Have Increased

Price disparities for apartments in Sweden have grown, with central Stockholm properties reaching record sales while others remain significantly lower.

Feb 24 • 15:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

A man aimed a shotgun at a car enthusiast group in Södermalm – sentenced

A 57-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison for gross unlawful threats after aiming a shotgun at a group near a car enthusiast vehicle in central Stockholm.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: Swede convicted of bombing attack in Drøbak linked to gang murder in Stockholm

Two young Swedish men convicted of a bombing attack in Norway are now implicated in the murder of a rapper in Sweden.

Feb 24 • 12:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Stockholm still not a million city – 761 people missing

Stockholm's population is 761 short of the one million mark, according to updated statistics from SCB, despite earlier predictions that it would reach this milestone by 2025.

Feb 24 • 12:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Stockholm schools to receive anti-racism training - 'great need'

Stockholm is launching an anti-racism training program for schools to provide concrete tools for combating racism and to become certified in these efforts.

Feb 24 • 09:14 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fired During Pregnancy - Stockholm Company Sued for Money

A woman was dismissed from her job while on maternity leave, prompting legal action against her employer for unlawful termination linked to her pregnancy.

Feb 24 • 08:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

German tourists trying to create floating sauna rescued from Swedish ice floe

Five German tourists creating a floating sauna were rescued from an ice floe in the Stockholm archipelago after losing control of their makeshift vessel.

Feb 23 • 15:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Pharmacists and doctors arrested for million fraud

Three pharmacists and three doctors in the Stockholm area have been arrested on suspicion of multimillion fraud against Region Stockholm involving prescription drug prices.

Feb 23 • 14:28 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Doctors and pharmacists suspected of defrauding Region Stockholm of millions

Six doctors and pharmacists are suspected of defrauding Region Stockholm of approximately 20 million kronor by charging significantly higher prices for prescription medications related to Botox.

Feb 23 • 13:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

S offers private health insurance to high executives

The Social Democrats want to ban private health insurance, yet the municipality of Stockholm, led by the Social Democrats, pays for health insurance for its top executives.

Feb 23 • 12:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Suvi Minkkinen and Tero Seppälä in a top competition – watch live from Iltalehti!

The article features Suvi Minkkinen and Tero Seppälä participating in the Skidskyttekampen event in Stockholm on March 2.

Feb 23 • 11:01 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Ebba was recruited by Epstein's Swedish accomplice

Ebba P Karlsson recounts her experiences of being scouted for modeling in Stockholm, which led to a harrowing journey of abuse rather than the promised career.

Feb 23 • 04:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Two hospitalized after fire in Stockholm

Two individuals have been hospitalized following a fire that broke out in a multi-family building in Kungsholmen, Stockholm, with one suspect arrested for starting the fire.

Feb 23 • 04:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fire in central Stockholm – young man arrested

A significant fire broke out in central Stockholm early Monday morning, leading to two individuals being hospitalized and one arrested on suspicion of arson.

Feb 23 • 04:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Explosion at gate in Upplands Väsby

An explosion occurred at the gate of an apartment building in Upplands Väsby, with police currently searching for an unidentified person seen in the area.

Feb 22 • 23:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Enjoying in Zero-Degree Water: 'It is Never Too Cold for a Cold Bath'

Islam Aly hosts weekly ice baths in Stockholm, inviting strangers to participate and experience the invigorating sensation of cold water.

Feb 22 • 19:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Stockholm first in the country to track six-year-olds

Stockholm is implementing a tracking program for six-year-olds deemed at risk of future criminality, investing 55 million kronor in a family-centered approach.

Feb 22 • 18:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

72 Hours, 23 Restaurants: Here are our food tips for Stockholm.

A guide highlighting 23 recommended eateries in Stockholm based on a recent visit.

Feb 22 • 15:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

72 Hours in Stockholm. Here Are Our Best Tips!

A guide highlighting 23 recommended eateries in Stockholm for a culinary experience over a three-day visit.

Feb 22 • 15:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Alert about an explosion outside Stockholm

An explosion has been reported in Nacka, near Stockholm, though no injuries have been confirmed.

Feb 22 • 04:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Explosion outside villa in the archipelago

A loud explosion occurred outside a villa on Älgö in the Stockholm archipelago, damaging the house but causing no injuries.

Feb 22 • 04:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

US skepticism and increased optimism nurture the stock market: "Even those with the lowest salaries are starting to become positive"

Despite general concerns in February, the Stockholm stock exchange has thrived, experiencing significant gains and optimism among young and low-income investors.

Feb 21 • 15:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The lowering of the Baltic Sea level reveals a Swedish navy wreck from the 17th century

The dropping sea levels in the Baltic have exposed a 17th-century wreck of a Swedish ship in Stockholm, revealing significant archaeological findings.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Ståhlis: My Encounter with the Wolf – in Sheep Clothing

The article reflects on the resurgence of wearing fur during a cold winter in Stockholm, explored through a humorous encounter with a woman in a lavish wolf fur coat.

Feb 21 • 06:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Crisis meetings on work stoppage for ambulance personnel

Ambulance staff in Region Stockholm have been prevented from responding to patients who have previously threatened or been violent towards them, leading to a work stoppage initiative and inspection by the Work Environment Authority.

Feb 20 • 17:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Hundreds of pikes froze to death in Lidingö

A combination of low water levels in the Baltic Sea, thick ice, and oxygen deficiency has caused mass deaths of pikes and other fish in Ekholmsnässjön on Lidingö, Stockholm, which could affect fish populations for years.

Feb 20 • 17:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Tête: The Lebanese food is 'sharing food' in the truest sense

Dagens Nyheter reviews Tête, a Lebanese restaurant in Stockholm, highlighting the authenticity and communal nature of its cuisine amidst a trend of diluted Middle Eastern mezze offerings.

Feb 20 • 14:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Popular club denied building permission: "Not worried at all"

The iconic Stockholm club Trädgården faces significant legal challenges as its building permit is revoked due to noise complaints, but local officials maintain its future remains secure.

Feb 20 • 11:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Is Karlaplan really just a gigantic traffic obstacle?

The article explores Måns Wadensjö's efforts to revive the cultural essence of Karlaplan, a notable square in Stockholm, juxtaposed with its perception as merely a traffic impediment.

Feb 20 • 10:06 UTC

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