Capital city politics, business, culture, and local events from Stockholm
An 18-year-old man faces detention for attempting to sell bootleg liquor to underage boys in Stockholm. Police confiscated 20 bottles and linked him to previous alcohol poisoning cases involving teenage girls. The incident follows October hospitalizations of twelve teenagers who consumed dangerous illegal alcohol.
Four men connected to Swedish neo-Nazi groups face trial for multiple racist assaults during one violent night in Stockholm. Victims suffered permanent injuries while defendants claim self-defense and deny racial motivations. The case highlights ongoing concerns about organized extremist violence in Sweden.
Stockholm's E4/E20 highway faces major disruptions after two vehicle breakdowns caused lane closures and a collision. Multiple access points to Södra Länken are shut down as emergency crews work to clear the scene. Transport officials warn of significant traffic impacts throughout the area.
Stockholm police have launched a major operation in Haga Park, cordoning off a large area. The nature of the incident remains unknown after over an hour of police presence. Authorities have not yet provided details about what prompted the emergency response.
A passenger train was evacuated in Knivsta after an overhead power line fell onto the vehicle, halting all traffic between Stockholm and Uppsala. Emergency services confirmed burn marks on the windshield but no active fire. Swedish transport authorities expect disruptions to continue for several hours.
Stockholm police are investigating a suspected rape that occurred during a youth party in the Bromma district. No arrests have been made following the midnight incident. Authorities continue to gather evidence in the ongoing case.
Stockholm police have opened a rape investigation after being called to a villa party overnight. Officials confirm the preliminary investigation but are withholding specific details. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about party-related violence in Swedish residential areas.
Commuter train service between Sundbyberg and Nynäshamn remains suspended due to an electrical fault. The disruption began Saturday evening and is expected to continue until Sunday morning. Thousands of Stockholm area commuters are affected by the rail shutdown.
Two horses escaped during Stockholm's traditional Hubertus Hunt, causing disruption in the Östermalm district. Both animals were safely recovered by afternoon with no injuries reported. The incident highlights the challenges of managing large animals during public events.
A multi-vehicle crash on the E4 highway north of Stockholm has created massive traffic delays during Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews are working to clear the scene while two lanes remain closed. Transport officials expect disruptions to continue until early evening.
A multi-vehicle crash has closed Stockholm's Essingeleden highway, causing major traffic disruptions on the E4 motorway. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon and is creating long delays for northbound travelers. Emergency crews are working to clear the scene.
Swedish police faced a chaotic Halloween night with underage drinking parties and assaults. Six teenagers required hospital treatment after consuming smuggled alcohol at a Stockholm-area house party. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incidents.