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Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the largest city in Scandinavia with almost one million inhabitants. As well as being the cultural, media, political, and economic center of Sweden, it is an important global city.

Stockholm has hosted many of the world's biggest events, including the Olympic Games, the European soccer Championships and the annual Nobel Prize ceremonies. In April 2017, the city was hit by a terror attack that claimed several lives. Here you can find an automatic compilation of DW content on Stockhom.

Schweden Stockholm Skulpturen von Salvador Dali gestohlen

Thieves nab Salvador Dali sculptures in Stockholm 30.01.2020

Police have launched an investigation after art thieves in the Swedish capital stole pieces by Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. About a dozen works were taken in the smash-and-grab raid.
Schweden Zerstörte Statue von Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Malmö

Malmo vandals saw legs off Zlatan Ibrahimovic statue 05.01.2020

Vandals in the Swedish city of Malmo have sawed the legs off a statue of Swedish footballer and local hero Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The player appears to have upset previously adoring fans by investing in a Stockholm team.

Who makes the Nobel Prize medals? 10.12.2019

10th December marks the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death - and the honouring of the year's Nobel prize winners. It's a lavish event, with lectures, fine food and a formal presentation of prizes by the Swedish King in Stockholm. But what do the winners actually get? Alongside money, a diploma and life-long recognition, they also receive a medal. And it's made in Sweden.
Schweden Stockholm Nobelpreis Literatur 2019 Autor Peter Handke

Kosovo to boycott Nobel awards over Peter Handke 07.12.2019

Nobel Prize winner Peter Handke is a "friend and supporter" of the policies of late Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic, Kosovo's foreign minister said. The Kosovo envoy will boycott the awards ceremony in Stockholm.
Living Planet reports Schweden Recycling

Living Planet: The Swedish town that upcycled itself 05.12.2019

A former steel town about an hour from Stockholm has found a way to address the problems of consumption and waste at their source and final destination — the shopping mall and the landfill. In an effort to reinvent the Swedish town of Eskilstuna after industry moved out in the 1970s, residents turned to upcycling. Locals and tourists alike are flocking to this town to see what it has to offer.
Bildkombo: Preisträger des Alternativen Nobelpreises, des Right Livelihood Awards 2019

'Alternative Nobel Prize' awarded to Greta Thunberg and other activists 04.12.2019

The teen climate activist, a lawyer, a rainforest protector and a non-violent campaigner were honored at a Stockholm ceremony for the 40th annual Right Livelihood Awards. The prize is for advancing human rights.
Deutschland, Düsseldorf: Ryanair Flugzeug am Flughafen Weeze

Ryanair will close bases in Nuremberg, Stockholm 04.12.2019

Ryanair will stop operating in Nuremberg and Stockholm due to the delayed delivery of the new Boeing 737 Max airplanes. The long delays are good news for Boeing's rivals.

USA Beverly Hills | Pre-Grammy Gala - A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers)

Sweden charges US rapper A$AP Rocky with assault 25.07.2019

American rapper Rakim Mayers was arrested three weeks ago in connection with a fight that broke out in Stockholm last month. The case of the Platinum-selling artist has drawn the attention of US President Donald Trump.
Estonia-Untergang | Gericht entlastet Meyer Werft

French court rejects claim against German shipbuilder for 1994 Estonia ferry disaster 19.07.2019

Survivors and relatives had been seeking millions in damages against a German shipbuilder and the French agency which had certified the ferry as seaworthy. Instead they were ordered to pay the companies' costs.
IOC Vergabe Olympische Winterspiele 2026

Milan-Cortina to host 2026 Winter Olympics 24.06.2019

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have edged out Stockholm to host the event, Italy's third Winter Games. Milan and Stockholm were the two cities left after four others pulled out due to worries over project size and costs.
Prüfung der nuklearen Marschflugkörper von Burevestnik

Non-nuclear states discuss weapons proliferation in Sweden 11.06.2019

Diplomats from 16 countries have convened in Stockholm to focus on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Their aim is to prevent the spread of atomic weapons, calling it "a danger to world peace."

International weapons exports 11.03.2019

Will world peace ever be a reality? We certainly don't seem to be on course for it. Swedish research institute SIPRI says over the past five years, worldwide imports and exports have RISEN by 7.8%. The US tops the list of global arms dealers: providing at least 98 countries with combat aircraft, short-range cruise and ballistic missiles and guided bombs.

Schweden Diebstahl historischer Kronjuwelen bei Stockholm

Swedish royal heist jewelry potentially found, police say 05.02.2019

A trial in Stockholm over stolen royal Swedish jewelry was suspended when the missing objects were found in a trash bin. Authorities are now checking to see whether they are authentic.
Jemen Drohnenangriff von Huthi-Rebellen auf eine Militärparade

UN officials, international parties talk Yemen in Berlin 16.01.2019

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has hosted further talks aimed at ending the civil war in Yemen and building on the breakthrough achieved in Stockholm in December. No representatives from the country were at the table.
Stefan Lofven

Sweden to end months without a government 16.01.2019

Stockholm has been trapped in deadlock, with no party wanting to govern with the far-right Sweden Democrats. Social Democrat PM Stefan Lofven is set to retain his post by promising to bring his party to the right.
Nigeria Soldaten in Damboa

SIPRI report: More transparency in sub-Saharan military spending 19.11.2018

The "Stockholm International Peace Research Institute" (SIPRI) has published a study on the availability of information on military spending in sub-Saharan Africa. Its findings show that transparency is increasing.
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