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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.

Engine Failure on Amphibious Bus

The amphibious bus Ocean bus suffered an engine failure and began drifting when it was on the Göta River in Gothenburg, which [Gothenburg-Posten](https://www. gp.

Engine Failure on Amphibious Bus

Rain and Gusty Winds – Then the Warmth Returns

During the weekend, a changeable weather with rain, gusts and sunshine in some areas is expected. But next week, the sun will return and bring temperatures of 20-25 degrees throughout the country.

Rain and Gusty Winds – Then the Warmth Returns

Artist Kim Kärnfalk Stricken with Alzheimer's

Kim Kärnfalk from the group Friends has been afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. It was the worst news to receive, she says to Ttela.

Artist Kim Kärnfalk Stricken with Alzheimer's

Heavy rain showers at Way Out West

Wind and heavy rain from the side. But at Way Out West, the visitors defy the forces of nature.

Heavy rain showers at Way Out West

New music from Benjamin Ingrosso

Currently touring Benjamin Ingrosso is releasing new music. Today, the new single "All my life" from the upcoming album "Pink velvet theatre" which is released on October 25.

New music from Benjamin Ingrosso

High pressure on the housing market this summer

The number of housing transactions increased significantly in July compared to last year. I believe it is due to lower sales during 2022 and 2023.

High pressure on the housing market this summer

Way Out West Opens Its Gates

There is an air of anticipation when this year's Way Out West opens in Gothenburg. A festival where this year's bag ban leads to creative storage solutions and where the music brings memories to life and creates new ones.

Way Out West Opens Its Gates

Sailing duo takes Olympic bronze: "So much joy"

The sailing duo Anton Dahlberg and Lovisa Karlsson took OS bronze in the 470 class. Tears came immediately after crossing the finish line.

Sailing duo takes Olympic bronze: "So much joy"

New technology can recycle healthcare waste

Using disposable gloves and blood bags during operations accounts for a large part of healthcare's plastic waste. New research shows that the waste can be included in recycling and replace fossil materials.

New technology can recycle healthcare waste

The Prepping Style Takes Over Festival Fashion

How do you cope with long festival days in the era of bag bans? According to fashion expert Emily Dahl, the answer is: GW-vest, carabiner hooks and functional cargo pants. Glamping is out and prepping is in, she states.

The Prepping Style Takes Over Festival Fashion

Drove into container with motorcycle – seriously injured

A man is seriously injured after crashing a motorcycle into a container in Gothenburg on Tuesday evening. The situation is critical, according to Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Drove into container with motorcycle – seriously injured

Man in boat accident may have been drowned

The 70-year-old man who died in connection with an accident at sea in the Kattegat west of Rörö outside the Gothenburg archipelago is suspected to have been drowned. This is stated by the prosecution authority in a press release.

Man in boat accident may have been drowned

Robert's last chance - "Wants an Olympic medal"

Jamina Roberts is doing her fourth Olympic Games, maybe also the last of her career. Ahead of the quarterfinal against Hungary, the dream lives on: We want an Olympic medal.

Robert's last chance - "Wants an Olympic medal"

Person found dead may have been lying there for a long time

The person found dead in a stream in Angered, Gothenburg on Monday evening may have been lying in the terrain for a longer period. The body has not been identified.

Person found dead may have been lying there for a long time

Reserve Malin Baryard Johnsson Remains Behind the Fence

Sixth place in the team final was the worst in a championship with Henrik Ankarcrona as national team captain. He still stands by the same riders in the individual jumping.

Reserve Malin Baryard Johnsson Remains Behind the Fence

Man requested to be detained for suspected murder at sea

A 64-year-old man is being detained on suspicion of murder after a man lost his life at sea outside Gothenburg on Thursday. The alarm was initially reported as a boat accident at sea in the Kattegat in Öckerö municipality, about 25 kilometers outside the outer islands of Gothenburg's archipelago.

Man requested to be detained for suspected murder at sea

Skepta at Way Out West

The grime artist Skepta will be the final act at Slottsskogen at this year's Way Out West. The British artist is a global superstar who has been the main act at large festivals all over the world.

Skepta at Way Out West

Boat Holiday Ended with Suspected Murder

The prosecutor believes to have a good picture of what happened when a man lost his life at sea off Gothenburg on Thursday. Another man is detained suspected of murder.

Boat Holiday Ended with Suspected Murder

Every fifth student not eligible for upper secondary school

Soon it's time for the school start for the country's high school students. But nearly every fifth student who graduated from the municipal elementary school this spring does not meet the requirements to read a national program at high school.

Every fifth student not eligible for upper secondary school

Man found in the water – suspected murder

A man has died after being found in the water in Gothenburg's archipelago. The police suspect murder and a man has been arrested on probable cause.

Man found in the water – suspected murder

Secured final spots for herself and the team

The national team captain Bo Jenå brought out his blue-yellow applause gloves and took a little extra. Clearly, he was pleased.

Secured final spots for herself and the team

Four charged in connection with explosion in Gothenburg

Four people are being prosecuted, suspected of involvement in an explosion at a gate to an apartment building in the Majorna district of Gothenburg in January. .

Four charged in connection with explosion in Gothenburg

Man shot in Gothenburg

A man was found shot in Biskopsgården in Gothenburg on Monday night. According to the police on site, he was shot in the leg or foot.

Man shot in Gothenburg

Caught in speed trap with eight kilos of cannabis

Two men in their 30s drove at 140 kilometers per hour when they were caught in a speed trap in the spring. A strong smell led the police to search the car – and they found nearly eight kilograms of cannabis in the trunk, according to [Folkbladet.

Caught in speed trap with eight kilos of cannabis