Stockholm

Two men aged 19 and 20 have been charged with attempted murder after severing a young man's hand with a machete in Gröndal, southern Stockholm, last year. The attack occurred by mistake as the perpetrators believed the victim was someone else.

May 06, 2026 Reported by AI

A mother and her daughter were seriously injured when a hand grenade was thrown into their bedroom in Tumba last April. The trial against six suspected men began today in Stockholm District Court.

At the Elle gala 2026 held at Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, actor Edvin Ryding was named best dressed man and artist Lykke Li best dressed woman. The event, hosted by Amanda Romare, awarded prizes to several in the fashion industry. Edvin Ryding received his award from his Young Royals co-star Omar Rudberg.

April 24, 2026 Reported by AI

A loophole in the law has allowed rental buildings to be converted into condominiums without tenants voting. One such conversion is underway on Södermalm in Stockholm amid criticism. The government will tighten the rules from July 1.

Gulan Avci has been selected as the Liberals' top candidate on the party's municipal list in Stockholm, making her the candidate for municipal commissioner in the upcoming election. She replaces opposition municipal commissioner Jan Jönsson, who is stepping down following the party's turn towards the Sweden Democrats. Avci is leaving parliament after eight years.

March 29, 2026 Reported by AI

At a viewing on Kungsholmen in Stockholm, prospective buyers express doubts about the new mortgage rules taking effect on April 1. Many believe the relaxations will benefit banks more than buyers and push up prices. It is the last viewing Sunday before the changes.