Capital city politics, business, culture, and local events from Stockholm
Stockholm's historic Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden is getting a monumental makeover. With a budget in the hundreds of millions, the 1893 seaside icon aims to recapture its Gilded Age glory for a 2026 reopening. Can it blend historic authenticity with modern luxury?
A drunk person dressed as a Swedish tomte (Santa) halted a service train between Stockholm and Malmö, raising questions about railway security and cultural irony. The incident blends folklore with modern mishaps during the festive season.
An elderly woman has died after being struck by a bus in Tyresö, south of Stockholm. The tragic accident has prompted a police investigation and highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in Swedish suburbs.
Stockholm's Södra länken tunnel shuts down as Sweden's great Christmas migration begins. With traffic up 15%, we explore the chaos, the cultural weight of a 'white Christmas,' and how Swedes are navigating the hectic holidays.
Sweden's pre-Christmas travel rush brought Stockholm to a halt, with major tunnel closures. As families endure traffic chaos to reach their holiday traditions, another question looms: will there be snow? We explore the cultural weight of the journey and the uncertain forecast.
An explosion in Stockholm's residential Stureby district highlights Sweden's escalating gang violence crisis. We examine the human impact, expert analysis on the professionalization of crime, and the national struggle to restore safety.
An 80-year-old woman's death after being struck by a bus in Tyresö has shaken the Stockholm suburb. The tragedy highlights ongoing challenges for pedestrian safety and urban design in an aging Swedish society, testing the limits of the nation's famed Vision Zero policy.
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a public bus in Tyresö, Stockholm. Emergency services performed life-saving measures at the scene, causing major evening traffic disruptions. Authorities have launched dual investigations into the cause of the accident.
A major villa fire on Sweden's Blidö island required a dramatic smoke diver rescue, sending one person to the hospital. The incident highlights the unique firefighting challenges and deep community bonds in Stockholm's remote archipelago.
A major villa fire on Blidö island in Sweden's Stockholm archipelago required a dramatic smoke diver rescue, sending one person to the hospital. The blaze highlights the unique firefighting challenges in remote, wooded island communities. The incident sparks a conversation about safety and prevention in Sweden's cherished summer home landscapes.
A major power fault halted all train traffic between Stockholm and Gothenburg, stranding thousands and exposing vulnerabilities in Sweden's key rail corridor. The disruption sparked a chaotic scramble for buses and questions about aging infrastructure.
A major villa fire on Blidö in the Stockholm archipelago required a complex rescue operation, with one person hospitalized and a search ongoing for another. The incident highlights the severe challenges of fighting fires in Sweden's remote, scenic island communities.
Swedish police seize 200kg of drugs linked to the powerful Foxtrot network. The massive bust near Stockholm strikes at the gang's operations, but experts warn the fight against organized crime is far from over. What does this mean for Sweden's ongoing battle with gang violence?
A crash in Stockholm's vital Södra Länken tunnel caused miles of queues, highlighting the fragility of urban infrastructure. We spoke to stranded commuters and a traffic analyst about the human cost and the bigger questions of resilience in a connected city.
A traffic accident in Stockholm's crucial Södra Lanken tunnel caused major disruptions for over 100,000 daily commuters. The incident highlights the fragility of the city's traffic network and sparks debate on infrastructure resilience.
A serious accident in Stockholm's crucial Södra Länken tunnel caused major traffic chaos, blocking a key route for thousands of commuters. The incident highlights the fragility of the city's transport network and its vulnerability to single points of failure.
A major fire in Arninge's industrial zone saw 40 Swedish firefighters battle flames in a ventilation room. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights safety tensions in Stockholm's growing suburbs. As investigations begin, the community reflects on balancing progress with protection.
A major industrial fire is burning in Täby, north of Stockholm, with 40 firefighters battling to contain it. The blaze highlights the unique risks when industrial zones sit within affluent suburban communities. The incident will likely renew discussions on fire safety and zoning in the Stockholm region.
A major industrial fire in Täby's Arninge district led to a controlled burn strategy by emergency services. Police have opened an investigation into public endangerment as experts point to ventilation system safety. The blaze disrupts a key suburban commercial hub north of Stockholm.