Tag: Stockholm
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Hammarby Lead Damallsvenskan After Derby Win, But Not Without Struggle
Dream Start, Derby Pressure Validate a Tight Win Hammarby moved temporarily to the top of the Damallsvenskan table with a 1-0 victory in the Södermalm derby against AIK, a win that arrived amid nerves as much as celebration. The opening goal came early, signaling a dream start for the team and its youngest star, but…
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Six Gigs in One Day: Manon Lamartine’s Street Tour to Raise Mental Health Awareness
Six Gigs in One Day: A Street-Level Mission On Friday, the Södertälje-born singer-songwriter Manon Lamartine will attempt a record-breaking feat: six live performances in a single day across Stockholm, all on the street, within ten hours. The tour is not just about music; it’s a mission to raise awareness and funds for mental health advocacy…
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Six Street Performances in One Day: Manon Lamartine’s Mental Health Tour
Six Street Performances in One Day: A Grounded Tour for Mental Health Manon Lamartine, a 30-year-old artist who began captiving audiences on TikTok with stripped-back interpretations, is taking a new, more personal path with her latest EP. After the 2022 release of Frö, she now presents Inget är för evigt, a collection aimed at lifting…
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Manon Lamartine: Six gigs in a day for mental health
Six gigs in a day: a record-breaking busking tour Stockholm-based singer Manon Lamartine is swapping studio comforts for sidewalks as she launches a daring busking marathon: six performances in ten hours across the city. The Friday double-header brings together music and social impact, with proceeds going to Mind, the Swedish organization that supports people dealing…
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Sweden’s Rent Increase Reaches 20-Year High in 2025
Sweden’s rent increase reaches 20-year high in 2025 Swedish rents rose by 4.6% on average in 2025, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB). This marks the second-highest annual jump in more than two decades, following a 5.0% rise in 2024—the largest since 1993. The momentum from the previous year continues a broader pattern of elevated housing…
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Indictment in Sweden: Gang crime involving minors
Overview of the case In a high-profile Swedish case, a 22-year-old suspect has been indicted on multiple charges connected to a gang criminal network that allegedly recruited and used underage youths. The allegations include attempts to murder, preparations for murder, aggravated weapon offenses, and several counts of involving a minor in criminal activity. The indictment…
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Gaza Demonstration at UD Stockholm: Police Block Entrance
Overview of the Gaza Demonstration at UD Stockholm An unauthorised Gaza demonstration began on Drottninggatan in the heart of Stockholm and moved toward the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD). Police at the command center described the crowd as relatively large, signaling a substantial turnout for the evening’s events. The march and its progression raised…
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Gaza demonstration blocks entrance at Stockholm’s UD
What happened An unsanctioned Gaza demonstration began on Drottninggatan in central Stockholm and then moved toward the Foreign Ministry (UD). Police sources, including Daniel Wikdahl at the police operations center, described the crowd as relatively large. In response, authorities ordered a substantial police operation that included mounted units and canine teams. The demonstrators eventually sat…
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Gaza Demonstration at Sweden’s UD Blocks Entrance in Stockholm
Overview of the Gaza Demonstration in Stockholm A non‑authorized Gaza demonstration took place in Stockholm, beginning on Drottninggatan and ultimately moving toward the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD). Police authorities described the crowd as relatively large, prompting a substantial security response. The event unfolded in the heart of the city, drawing witnesses and local…
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Three guests fall ill with sepsis as luxury Östermalm restaurant closes
Overview of the incident in Östermalm In Stockholm’s upscale Östermalm district, a luxury dining venue has temporarily closed after reports that several guests became ill following a multi‑course tasting menu. Local media have cited information from P4 Stockholm indicating that three guests developed sepsis, a serious condition that requires urgent medical attention. Additional diners reportedly…