Stockholm
Fire in Vällingby kills young man
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A man in his 20s has died following a fire in a residential building in Vällingby, northwestern Stockholm. Three others escaped after a passerby raised the alarm. Police are investigating the incident as gross negligence and causing death.
Espresso house café closed after bird invasion in Stockholm
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An Espresso House café in central Stockholm was forced to close immediately following an unannounced inspection that revealed a bird invasion and extensive droppings in the premises. Authorities deemed the health risks to customers too great due to potential infections from the bird droppings. The café was sanitized and reopened after one day.
Two arrested after suspicious finds in Sätra
Large power outage hits central Stockholm
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A major power outage struck parts of Södermalm and Gamla stan in Stockholm on Monday evening, leaving over 20,000 customers without electricity for nearly three hours. Power was restored just after 9:45 p.m. following manual repairs. The cause was a technical fault in a power cable.
Listeria outbreak sickens over 100 at Stockholm luxury restaurant
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More than 100 people have reported food poisoning after dining at Coco & Carmen, a luxury restaurant in Stockholm's Östermalm district. Several cases of listeria infection were confirmed, leading to around 20 hospitalizations. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation.
Sanitization underway at Coco & Carmen after listeria outbreak
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An extensive sanitization effort has begun at the luxury restaurant Coco & Carmen in Östermalm after listeria was found in multiple locations. The environmental authority is analyzing about 50 samples, with roughly half testing positive for the bacteria. The restaurant has discarded all food and remains closed until safety is assured.
Man shot in Rinkeby, northwestern Stockholm
A man in his mid-20s was shot on Saturday evening in Rinkeby, northwestern Stockholm. He is being treated in hospital with unclear injuries after receiving aid from witnesses and police at the scene. Police are hunting suspects and investigating the incident as attempted murder.
Listeria outbreak sickens guests at Stockholm restaurant
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Several guests at the upscale Coco & Carmen restaurant in Stockholm fell ill with listeria after dining there on Saturday. Owner Joakim Almquist has apologized, and professors describe the outbreak as puzzling. The incident highlights risks of foodborne illnesses in Sweden.
Listeria found in 13 foods at restaurant coco & carmen
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Several foods at the luxury restaurant Coco & Carmen in Stockholm tested positive for listeria after an outbreak infecting 15 people. Truffle mix, semifreddo espresso, and wild boar consommé showed the highest levels, over 30 times the limit. The restaurant is sanitizing and reopening on October 11.
Police investigate suspected serious crime on boat in Stockholm
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A major police operation is underway on Kungsholmen in Stockholm following an alarm about a suspected serious crime. Police are focusing on a boat near Mariebergsparken, with technicians working on site. There is no danger to the public, according to police.
Markus Krunegård holds largest concert at Avicii Arena
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Swedish artist Markus Krunegård held his biggest concert yet at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, filling half the venue with around 7,000 fans. The other half remained a mystery, with hints of surprises. Post-concert reviews praise his energetic performance and spontaneous interactions.
Several youths poisoned by fake alcohol in Stockholm
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At least six youths in the Stockholm area have been hospitalized after drinking alcohol containing the toxic substance isopropanol. The alcohol was purchased from a so-called vodkabil via social media like Snapchat. Police suspect the same source in multiple cases.
Stockholm manifestation remembers hostages two years after Hamas attack
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Two years after the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, a manifestation at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm highlighted the people still held hostage in Gaza. Participants shared personal stories and demanded their release amid the ongoing conflict. The event was organized by groups including Miff and Bring them home Stockholm.
Couple's lesbian club grows rapidly in Stockholm
Malin Andrée and Jules Kershaw have in less than a year established Flat Mates, a popular meeting place for queer women and non-binary people in Stockholm. The club provides a safe environment for new friendships. They now plan to expand to more cities and countries.
Woman arrested for attempted murder in Bandhagen
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Bandhagen, southern Stockholm. A man was taken to hospital after being injured with a sharp object. The alarm came in just before midnight on Wednesday evening.
Court upholds Stockholm's block on new preschool
Stockholm's administrative court has ruled in favor of the city in a unique case blocking Norlandia from opening a new preschool in Hägersten. The decision was based on the risk of over-establishment due to insufficient children. The ruling is seen as historic and potentially guiding.
Trial begins against nazists for assaulting three men
The trial against four young men linked to the far-right Aktivklubb began on Thursday, October 30, in Stockholm District Court. They are accused of brutally assaulting three men of foreign origin at three locations in Stockholm on the night of August 27. The prosecutor cites hate crime motives, with Nazi salutes captured on video.
Gas leak in western Stockholm poses explosion risk
Police and rescue services were alerted to a company premises in Barkarby, northwest of Stockholm, due to an ongoing gas leak. Authorities suspect it involves hydrogen gas, which is harmless but carries an explosion risk. No injuries have been reported so far.
Tests point to truffle as cause of listeria outbreak
Final test results from Stockholm's Coco & Carmen restaurant indicate truffle contains high levels of listeria. Over 150 people sought care after the outbreak in late September. Authorities are now investigating the truffle's origin internationally.