Stories from Stockholm · Sweden

German politician Friedrich Merz visited Stockholm, where he discussed a premium in the Bundesrat.

An unusual luminous spatial creature has appeared in the sky over Stockholm, causing both fascination and concern among the population. The Prime Minister and her team are reportedly overwhelmed and uncertain how to respond to what may or may not be a threat.

Reports indicate that armed individuals entered a Forex Bank location in Stockholm.

Swedish Energy Minister Eva Buxova stated that Stockholm dislikes sending a quarter of its income to a joint European fund.

Swedish authorities have launched an investigation into the costly failures of a digital health implementation. Sweden's digital patient record platforms are under scrutiny following mounting complaints regarding error-prone systems across healthcare regions.

Sweden has implemented a new dedicated broadcasting tax to fund media. The tax is earmarked for a foundation that operates without political influence. Funding for the foundation has been set for an eight-year period and includes automatic increases.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on Washington to remain a reliable partner for NATO during a visit to Stockholm, Sweden. Steinmeier made the remarks ahead of a meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot to death by unknown men in central Stockholm at 11:30 PM. Palme, who was 58 years old, had served as the leader of the Social Democratic Workers' Party since 1969.

Swedish authorities have detained a Syrian tanker in the Baltic Sea.

Hundreds of people gathered in Stockholm, Sweden, to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. The demonstration was organized at the request of several civil organizations. Protesters also called for an end to attacks on Iran.