Stockholm Police have launched a preliminary investigation into attempted murder after an officer was injured in an attack at the Medborgarplatsen square, provoking a major police operation.
Which of Stockholm's islands would you choose to sink? That's the question a Swedish newspaper asked its readers, who had their say on the island they would miss least if water levels continue to rise. The answer may surprise tourists and nature lovers alike.
Police have raised concern after groups of youths aged under 15 – one thought to be as young as nine – were caught robbing or trying to rob people in Stockholm last night.
Stockholm's Södermalm was recently ranked one of the top five "hippest" neighbourhoods in Europe by British website TravelSupermarket, but that won't be a revelation to many. So what if we told you that western Swedish city Gothenburg has its own hipster haven that's less well-known abroad? Step forward Majorna…
A teenage boy who took part in the gang rape of a 23-year-old woman in Stockholm has disappeared from the juvenile detention centre where he was staying, reports a Swedish tabloid.
Swedish interiors are world famous and this weekend the largest design fair in the Nordics, Formex, is taking place in Stockholm. Interior Designer and blogger Angeline Eriksson has had a preview of the top home trends it is showcasing in 2015.
Sweden's capital is embracing a barbershop revival with a growing numbers of hairdressers providing hot towel shaves and other pampering services for men. Alex Farnsworth has been combing through the city in search of some of the top spots.
Ever wanted to live in a loft-like apartment on the hip district of Södermalm, with a view like something out of a colourful children's book? Check out The Local's Property of the Week.
A passenger bus burst into flames in central Stockholm on Thursday, leaving shocked passengers, police, and traffic authorities alike scratching their heads.
A bomb threat on the Stockholm island of Södermalm saw hundreds of workers forced to leave their offices on Monday morning. Police removed the cordons at lunchtime after a four-hour search revealed nothing of note.
The Local's Oliver Gee joins Sweden's first social media police on the beat to find out why they've embraced Twitter, how their tweets have saved lives, and how their online habits have exposed the secret life of Swedish police.
Archaeologists digging around Stockholm's Slussen found themselves in a rich family's 16th century kitchen, complete with intricate tobacco pipes and an unexplained heap of eggshells.
Stockholm police officers caused a stir on Monday after they used their official Twitter account to tweet about a police incident that involved screaming, blood, and make-up sex.
A Stockholm woman was arrested on Thursday for stealing a knife and pulling it on nightclub patrons after she decided the DJ was not playing enough synth.
Do you thrive on the Sofo vibe, but like a little luxury to call home? The Local's property of the week, a newly renovated attic apartment with unbeatable views, might be the thing for you.
A young woman has been praised by police for her “bravery and integrity” after she intervened in a Stockholm mugging and forced the thieves to return their loot.
Officers in charge of the official Södermalm police Twitter account @YBSödermalm have found themselves in hot water again after tweeting a description of a suspected perpetrator with “east European” looks.
Stockholm police have apologised for tweeting the words "Romani appearance" on an official Twitter account in connection with a reported theft on Sunday.
A newspaper delivery man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl he met while out on his morning rounds in Stockholm has been convicted of rape by a court of appeal.
