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Gothenburg (Göteborg) is Sweden's second-largest city and is located on Sweden's west coast at the mouth of the Göta River. Approximately 600,000 people live in Gothenburg, and in the entire Greater Gothenburg area, around 1.1 million people reside (as of 2023), making it the fifth-largest city in the Nordic region. The city was founded in 1621 by Gustav II Adolf.

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen

Here are the program hosts for Melodifestivalen – Keyyo and Edvin Törnblom. Edvin Törnblom has long wanted the job.

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen

Emotional when Hans dies in "Wahlgren's World"

The family said goodbye to Hans Wahlgren at home on Norra Lagnö in the spring. In the next episode of "Wahlgren's World", the family openly talks about the last period.

Emotional when Hans dies in "Wahlgren's World"

From unknown to national team: "Cool thing"

Unknown just a few months ago – now Frölunda success Linus Weissbach, 26, will make his debut in Tre Kronor. It's a cool thing.

From unknown to national team: "Cool thing"

Extradited after suspected boat murder

A 65-year-old man suspected of drowning his friend, a 70-year-old man, on international waters off the northern archipelago of Gothenburg is to be extradited to Germany, reports [Gothenburg-Posten](https://www. gp.

Extradited after suspected boat murder

Charge for attempted bombing of Israeli company

In the beginning of June, two explosive devices were placed at the Israeli defense company Elbit Systems in Gothenburg. According to [Göteborgs-Posten](https://www.

Charge for attempted bombing of Israeli company

A Seriously Injured Person after a Fire

A 70-year-old woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fire in Gothenburg, reports [Gothenburg-Posten](https://www. gp.

A Seriously Injured Person after a Fire

Hanna Järver to Viva Sounds

Soul enthusiasts and grassroots are essential for the alternative music scene's survival. When Viva Sounds is held in Gothenburg 28/11–30/11, it is the theme for the entire annual music conference.

Hanna Järver to Viva Sounds

Album and tour for Silvana Imam

"Faith" is the name of Silvana Imam's new album, which will be released in January – six years after the last album. The first taste of the album, the single "Sprit & blondiner", was released in June in collaboration with the Finnish artist Alma, and recently the song "En gång till" was released, featuring Mapei.

Album and tour for Silvana Imam

Man arrested after explosion in Gothenburg

A man in his 30s was arrested on Tuesday, suspected of the explosion on Nordhemsgatan in Linnéstaden last week, reports [P4 Göteborg](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/just-nu-man-i-30-arsaldern-haktas-for-sprangningen-i-linne).

Man arrested after explosion in Gothenburg

The Nordic region's second-highest tower inaugurated in Karlskrona

Now, the Nordic region's second-highest tower, 200 meters high, is being inaugurated by the power cable company NKT in Karlskrona. Only the Karlatornet in Gothenburg is higher (246 meters).

The Nordic region's second-highest tower inaugurated in Karlskrona

Regions critical - majority against "informer law"

Not a single region in Sweden supports the Tidö parties' proposal to introduce a so-called informer law, shows a survey by Akademikerförbundet SSR, which [Dagens Nyheter](https://www. dn.

Regions critical - majority against "informer law"

Gais turned it around and won the derby – can become the best in town

GAIS has made a sensationally strong comeback in the top division this year. Are "The Mackerels" even the best in town? Much suggests that after the derby win, 2–1, away against Häcken.

Gais turned it around and won the derby – can become the best in town

Man arrested after explosion in Gothenburg

A man in his 30s has been detained, suspected of gross general endangerment, following the explosion in a gate on Nordhemsgatan in central Gothenburg, the police write on their website. The residential building suffered significant damage in connection with the powerful explosion, which occurred on Friday night.

Man arrested after explosion in Gothenburg

She wrote history when VSK thrashed Frillesås

A 28-year-old from Trollhättan wrote bandy history when Västerås rolled over Frillesås with 13–1 away on Friday evening. But it was not one of the players.

She wrote history when VSK thrashed Frillesås

Woman Raped in Toilet – Man Arrested

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Gothenburg during the night leading up to Friday. According to the police, the incident is said to have taken place in the toilet of a bar in the central parts of the city.

Woman Raped in Toilet – Man Arrested

Peter Stormare Embarks on a Nationwide Tour of Sweden

Peter Stormare is best known as an actor – but has long had music as a sideline. This spring, he returns to Sweden with his Swedish-American band for a nationwide tour.

Peter Stormare Embarks on a Nationwide Tour of Sweden

Powerful Explosion in Central Gothenburg

A powerful explosion occurred just after midnight at a gate on Nordhemsgatan in central Gothenburg. The police are now chasing a dark-clad man who is said to have left the scene.

Powerful Explosion in Central Gothenburg

Decisive meeting against Serbia: "Tougher task"

Luxembourg was no greater concern as expected for Sweden. It can become much harder against Serbia, which now awaits in a decisive European Championship playoff.

Decisive meeting against Serbia: "Tougher task"

Bomb maker sentenced to nine years

A bomb maker linked to a criminal network in the Gothenburg area is sentenced to nine years in prison by the district court. .

Bomb maker sentenced to nine years

Sweden Crushed Luxembourg - Now Serbia Awaits

It went a bit slow on away ground. But in the home return, Sweden offered a goal fest and crushed Luxembourg with 8–0.

Sweden Crushed Luxembourg - Now Serbia Awaits

Alarm about explosion on Hisingen was fireworks

The police were alerted on Tuesday evening to a location on Hisingen in Gothenburg after an alarm about a suspected explosion, since loud bangs were heard. The police have established, however, that it was fireworks and suspect no crime, reports [P4 Gothenburg.

Alarm about explosion on Hisingen was fireworks

Start against Luxembourg from the beginning

The backline talent Hanna Wijk gets the chance from the start in tonight's European Championship qualifier against Luxembourg. Wijk plays to the right in the backline, alongside others such as Magdalena Eriksson who is back after a knee injury.

Start against Luxembourg from the beginning

Jansson: "I regret what I did"

Last summer, Pontus Jansson got rid of the captain's armband after being involved in a chat with violent Malmö FF supporters. Now he got to celebrate his second consecutive national championship gold.

Jansson: "I regret what I did"

Eriksson ready for play again

Magdalena Eriksson is ready to play again, after a knee injury that has kept her away from football during the autumn. It has been tough, among the toughest I've experienced, says the national team star.

Eriksson ready for play again