Borås

The latest local news from Borås, in English.

7 Jul

Shots fired at door in Borås, two minors arrested for aggravated weapons offence

Shots were fired at a door in Borås during the night. Two minors have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated weapons offenses.

Crime

1 Jul

Train line between Gothenburg and Borås to stay closed until July 16 after derailment

The train line between Gothenburg and Borås will remain closed until July 16, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.

Sweden

27 Jun

Sarah Sjöström loses another world record as Marrit Steenbergen breaks 100m freestyle mark

Sarah Sjöström has lost her nearly nine-year-old world record in the 100-meter freestyle. It is the second world record in just over a week that the super Swede has lost.

Sports

27 Jun

Five art highlights this summer - silicone and Green Porno

Green Porno with Isabella Rossellini, or everyday absurdism through the lens of the late Briton Martin Parr? Here are five highlights from this summer's art exhibitions.

Entertainment

26 Jun

Extreme heat and derailment - train services are cancelled

The extreme heat is expected to cause problems on the railways, and this weekend trains will be cancelled on several routes. In addition, the derailment in Bollebygd will affect rail services between Stockholm and Gothenburg for over a week.

Sweden

Top news25 Jun

Long train stoppage expected after Bollebygd derailment

A 600-meter freight train derailed in the municipality of Bollebygd, halting rail traffic. Restoration work will take about two weeks, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.

Sweden