Stockholm

A district court has ordered the seizure of a luxury villa in northern Stockholm valued at 19.2 million kronor, suspected to have been financed with crime proceeds. The property belongs to a man in his mid-40s and the estate of his late wife. The decision follows a joint operation by the police, prosecution authority, and Economic Crime Authority.

09 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Over 200 reports of hazardous icicles hanging from rooftops have come in to Stockholm's Istappstelefonen service amid the cold winter. The hotline, launched after a fatal 2003 accident, forwards alerts to property owners. Authorities urge pedestrians to stay alert.

An 18-year-old man was sentenced on Friday for shooting dead 20-year-old Murad outside his home in Alby, Botkyrka, on February 24. The shooter used ChatGPT to plan the crime and evade police, according to the investigation. The family emphasizes that Murad had no ties to criminal activity.

18 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Following an exceptionally sun-poor start to December 2025—previously reported as less than five hours of sun in many areas up to mid-month—this year ranks among Sweden's darkest in 15 years. Relief is coming: sunny weather is expected across much of the country by the weekend, coinciding with the winter solstice on Sunday when days begin to lengthen.

Train services between Stockholm and Uppsala have resumed after a stop caused by a power failure. Delays and cancellations affected commuter trains, long-distance trains, and Arlanda Express from 16:25. One passenger risked missing his favorite show due to the cold wait.

12 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Large parts of Sweden have seen less than five hours of sunlight so far in December, according to preliminary SMHI figures. Stockholm and several other places have it particularly dark with under one hour of sunshine. Meteorologist Linus Falk describes it as generally low figures due to low pressure and clouds.