Two beloved museums in central Stockholm are at risk of closing because the government agency which owns the land is now requiring the museums, which are also run by a government agency, to pay market rents on the space.
The Walpurgis Day bonfire on Riddarholmen in the centre of Stockholm has been cancelled this year after the Social Democrats decided it took up too many resources.
A new six-storey Nobel Center housing a museum and events related to the Nobel Prize is to be built on Stockholm's waterfront, after the city council granted a building permit for the project late Thursday.
Södermalm, Stockholm's most artsy and bohemian quarter, has been ranked the best district for foreigners in the city by readers of The Local, with Solna, Vasastan, Täby, and Sollentuna also given the thumbs up by internationals.
From upmarket Östermalm and Nacka to more socially mixed areas like Bredäng or Kista, Stockholm has a huge number of different districts to choose from. We want to hear from readers about which is best for foreigners.
Whether you are a student looking for a place to study or someone who works remotely and is looking for a new atmosphere, Stockholm caters to a diverse range of preferences and needs.
New Year's Eve in Sweden means one thing: fireworks. Here are The Local's suggestions for where to watch them across the country, from Stockholm and Gothenburg to Umeå, Uppsala and elsewhere.
The Swedish capital has recorded just a half-hour of sunlight in the first half of this month, putting it on track for the darkest December since 1934 if the trend continues.
Whether you're a Swedish Christmas newbie or a seasoned julbord connoisseur, here's The Local's selection of some of the best festive meals in the Stockholm area this winter. Feel free to share other tips in the comments!
Swedish police said on Saturday they believed a fatal incident in which a bus rammed into a queue of people in Stockholm the previous day was an accident.
Stockholm can be a difficult city to crack, due to long dark winters, high prices, and cultural codes that take a while to adjust to. But these tips will help make things run more smoothly.
The threatened closure of a classic Stockholm outdoor nightclub after complaints from neighbours has sparked cross-party concern that the Swedish nightlife is being strangled by an unholy alliance of killjoy nimbies and bureaucrats.
There are almost 30,000 islands and islets in the Stockholm archipelago and each of them is different from the next. Here are ten worth visiting, whether you're looking for a party night, a relaxing weekend, seafood or family fun.
Things are looking better in the Swedish economy, but many households are still feeling the pinch. No matter the size of your budget, you don't have to miss out on all the fun this summer.
Work has begun on one of the world's largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) sites in Stockholm. When finished, it is expected to be able to capture more than the Swedish capital's annual road emissions.
Stockholm Marathon is set to take place on May 31st. Over 20,000 participants from more than 100 countries will be running through most of the city centre, closing roads and diverting public transport. Here are the details.
Stockholm's city government has missed a deadline from the US government to certify that they do not have any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. Jan Valeskog, the city's deputy mayor, explained why he has rejected this 'bizarre' request.
A new report from Public Housing Sweden has shown that waiting times for first-hand rentals in Stockholm county are the longest in the country, at over 28 years ‒ that's more than four times as long as the next-highest region.
The US Embassy has sent a letter to Stockholm council's city planning office demanding it signs a contract confirming that it does not work to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Swedish media report.
American rap artist Azealia Banks, who moved to Sweden in March, has slammed Stockholm's nightlife, calling it “ridiculous” in a post on X. She also had a lot to say about Swedish style, shopping and Swedish laundry rooms.
Parents of some of the 159 pupils left stranded by the IES school chain's decision to close its only upper secondary school mounted a protest on Thursday, calling for Stockholm City's education department to intervene to save the school.
