Stockholm

World

GUNFIRE

Young rapper Einar shot dead in Sweden

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/22/21

Sweden has had problems with gang crime for a long time, which repeatedly manifests itself in shootings.

World

ALSO A SINGER

'Never Gonna Give You Up:' Thunberg's surprise song at climate gig

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/17/21

Thunberg surprised attendees at a concert for the environment by performing a song together with another climate activist

World

NORDICS

Gun crime still a worry in Sweden as figures fail to show improvement

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/9/21

Sweden has a major problem with gang crime, with violent incidents occurring most frequently in and around Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo

World

SWEDEN

200 cars burnt out in parking garage north of Stockholm

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/26/21

The cause of the fire is being investigated

Tourism

TRAVEL

Finnair opens long-haul flights from Stockholm to Bangkok, Phuket and Miami

The Nomad Today 7/10/21

All three routes will be operated with an Airbus A350 aircraft

World

ACCIDENT

Several dead after plane crashes in Sweden

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/9/21

Eight skydivers had been on board the plane, plus the pilot

World

DEAD IN 2018

Stockholm renames concert hall in honour of late Swedish DJ Avicii

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/19/21

The arena will also become a meeting point for initiatives fighting for mental health and the future of young people.

World

ALARM

Suspicious bag halts flights at Stockholm airport

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/26/21

No flights were able to take off in the morning.

World

STOCKHOLM

Man shot dead by police in Sweden

The Nomad Today 2/28/21

Stockholm police said the man presented a serious threat.

World

SWEDEN

Stockholm plans memorial site dedicated to Swedish DJ Avicii

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/21

According to local politicians, the place will pay tribute to others who died too early due to mental illness.

World

LIVE BROADCAST

Nobel laureates to be honoured at ceremonies adjusted for pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/10/20

No laureates have travelled to Stockholm either due to the pandemic, and just as in Oslo the banquet in their honour has been cancelled.

World

PROSECUTOR

Sweden drops case against mother over holding son captive for years

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/3/20

Stockholm newspapers reported that the man could have been held illegally in the flat for almost 30 years.

World

Sweden keeps embassy in North Korea open despite exodus of staff

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/18/20

"The aim is that our diplomats will return to North Korea," a Foreign Ministry spokesman told.

World

Stockholm police seek witnesses after 12-year-old shot to death

The Nomad Today 8/3/20

She was reportedly hit by a stray bullet while out walking her dog, Swedish public broadcaster SVT reported,

World

Swedish teenage girl shot dead near Stockholm

The Nomad Today 8/2/20

No suspects have been detained yet.

Economy & Business

Norwegian to resume flights from Helsinki to Stockholm and Oslo

The Nomad Today 6/17/20

The company will put 12 more planes into service.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish Prime Minister says starting football season is irresponsible

The Nomad Today 4/16/20

On Thursday, the Nordic country reported 130 more deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,333.  Even though schools, bars and restaurants are open, Swedish PM thinks starting…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish expert warns: Covid-19 storm is in Stockholm

The Nomad Today 3/26/20

Estonia reported its first coronavirus death on Wednesday. Moscow will close all the cafes, shops and parks and has imposed a quarantine for those over 65.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Stockholm preparing for a big coronavirus crises

The Nomad Today 3/19/20

Sweden expects the number of Covid-19 will "increase dramatically." The Swedish Army is ready to set up field hospitals near the capital and Uppsala.

Coronavirus

Sweden recorded its first coronavirus death

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

The victim was an elderly patient, according to Health authorities.