News · Stockholm, Sweden

19–22 September

The rapper, who was detained in Stockholm seven years ago, performed at Avicii Arena on Monday and referenced his imprisonment. He called himself 'the best rapper to have been in a Swedish prison'.

Stockholm-based expert Aleksandr Golts argues that Russia will not attack the Baltic states but warns that aversion tactics require a clear deterrence. Maria Engqvist notes that Russia's options are limited due to its involvement in the war in Ukraine.

The 'Bunzy' café in Borås, serving cinnamon buns, attracts enormous crowds. Friends Ahmad Selwaieh and Najeeb Altounji have been forced to recruit new staff to handle the interest. They plan to expand to Stockholm.

Voters at the Russian embassy in Stockholm cast ballots for parliament, though some express doubt about the democratic nature of the vote. Anna Vahlberg from 'Voteabroad' conducts an exit poll and mentions a prohibited opposition party.

Angereds teater presents a new play based on interviews, investigating the psychological state of residents since a previous production. It examines topics like housing in distressed areas and the collective identity of the city.

Germany's new coalition leader Olaf Scholz vowed to meet historical responsibilities and push through tough, potentially unpopular reforms. Analysts point to election losses in the east where the AfD is growing, replacing the CDU as the main force.

In brief
Huddinge residents report fireworks after midnight
Stockholm ranked as world's 15th best city
76-year-old Lars Leijonborg secures parliament seat in Malmö
Art exhibitions on action and landscape open
Novel 'Adrian' explores friendship and longing
Survivor of Holocaust donates 1 million to museum
AfD challenges German political establishment
Gunde Svan leaves 'Kompani Svan' for renovation project
Traffic disrupted on E4 near Norrköping
Explosions reported across multiple areas of Ukraine
SVT releases previously postponed documentary 'Svenska Smärtpunkter'
Moderates challenge socialists in northern Sweden election
Södertälje lacks specialist for deaf and blind
Energy minister rejects 'missionary' climate activism label
Asap Rocky recalls awkward Swedish detention laws
Therese Bohman's novel 'Kapitalet' criticized for flat protagonist
Aurora leads landmark climate lawsuit against the state
Youth-led climate case prepares for court hearing
Eurozone interest rates fall due to oil prices
Trump urges Ukraine to stop attacks on Russia