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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.

Oceana is being rebuilt - ready in 2026

Liseberg's water world Oceana will be rebuilt after the fire in February, following a decision by Liseberg's board. The park is expected to be completed in 2026.

Oceana is being rebuilt - ready in 2026

Cannes Winner to be Showcased at Way Out West

Coralie Fargeat's "The Substance", which received the award for best screenplay during the film festival in Cannes earlier this year, will have its Swedish premiere at Way Out West, according to a press release from the festival. Furthermore, artist El Perro Del Mar's directorial debut "Big Anonymous" will have its world premiere during the festival.

Cannes Winner to be Showcased at Way Out West

Volvo CEO on the competition: "The race is on"

Truck giant AB Volvo presents a better result than expected. The second quarter is described as yet another strong quarter.

Volvo CEO on the competition: "The race is on"

Volvo CEO on Competition: "The race is on"

The truck giant AB Volvo presents a better result than expected. The second quarter is described as yet another strong quarter.

Volvo CEO on Competition: "The race is on"

He Captured Something That People Understand

The artist Ulf Dageby has died, 80 years old. Cultural journalist Kalle Lind remembers his achievements for the Swedish prog scene.

He Captured Something That People Understand

Prog's Hitmaker Ulf Dageby is Dead

Ulf Dageby is dead. The man who put music to the prog movement with classics like "Life is a party", "Children of our time" – and "Doin' the immoral schlager festival" became 80 years old.

Prog's Hitmaker Ulf Dageby is Dead

Rain Forces Gothia to Reschedule 400 Matches

Heavy rainfall is causing problems for the large international youth football championship, Gothia Cup in Gothenburg. In the tournament, matches are played on a total of 110 football pitches and 31 of these are affected by the recent bad weather.

Rain Forces Gothia to Reschedule 400 Matches

Men on Swish list in pimping ring not investigated

229 names and phone numbers on a Swish list have been exposed in the preliminary investigation of a pimping ring in Gothenburg. The payments, totaling over half a million kronor, have gone to a man in his 60s.

Men on Swish list in pimping ring not investigated

The attacking game has not been good enough

Six goals ahead in six qualifying matches. Three of the goals also came in a match against bottom team Ireland.

The attacking game has not been good enough

This is why the stars left the team photo shoot

Suddenly, team captain Kosovare Asllani and centre-back Linda Sembrant left the starting eleven during the team photo shoot. The purpose was to draw attention to the fact that every fifth woman, according to a survey, is forced to miss a match or training due to menstruation.

This is why the stars left the team photo shoot

Sweden misses direct spot to European Championship: "Just emptiness"

It will be a nervous autumn for the Swedish women's football team. After 0-0 at home against England, Sweden is forced to play a playoff for a spot in the European Championship next year.

Sweden misses direct spot to European Championship: "Just emptiness"

Shortage of Snuff – Hoarding and Fire Lie Behind

The snuff manufacturer Swedish Match still has problems with deliveries and shortages of certain snuff products after the fire in the company's factory earlier this year, reports [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.

Shortage of Snuff – Hoarding and Fire Lie Behind

Everything ahead of tonight's European Championship qualifying decider

A win sends Sweden to the European Championship. Otherwise, an uncertain playoff awaits the Swedish women's football team.

Everything ahead of tonight's European Championship qualifying decider

"The Boss" Impressed the Reviewers

Spiritual, dignified, magical and intoxicating. The reviewers poured praise over rock icon Bruce Springsteen's thirty-seventh concert in Sweden.

"The Boss" Impressed the Reviewers

"Blue-White" broke long heavy streak against Hammarby

For the first time since 2016, IFK Göteborg managed to defeat Hammarby in the Allsvenskan football. Unbelievably nice.

"Blue-White" broke long heavy streak against Hammarby

Asllani on the election: "The first time I was scared"

First, she will defeat England. Then she will move there and change women's football.

Asllani on the election: "The first time I was scared"

Fans before the concert: "Laughter, tears, and dance"

The Bruce Springsteen fever has arrived in Stockholm. At the central station, fans are arriving ahead of tonight's concert.

Fans before the concert: "Laughter, tears, and dance"

Springsteen First Out at Strawberry

Ullevi gets rejected this year. When Bruce Springsteen comes to Sweden, it will be for two concerts at Strawberry arena outside Stockholm.

Springsteen First Out at Strawberry

Harmless Object Found in Hjällbo

A large area in Hjällbo-Eriksbo in Gothenburg was cordoned off at 23:00 on Sunday night after a suspected hazardous object was found. However, by 03:00, the police could confirm that it was a harmless object.

Harmless Object Found in Hjällbo

Accident in starting gates stopped gallop racing

A serious accident occurred in the starting gates during the Swedish Derby at Jägersro gallop on Sunday. The failure in the starting gates, which are used to ensure that the horses start simultaneously, was caused by a technical fault that broke the construction, according to Svensk Galopp in a press release.

Accident in starting gates stopped gallop racing

Promising a Swedish Championship Summer 2025: "No Discussion"

It's a summer with two major football championships – but without Sweden. The blue-yellow ladies will make sure it's not repeated next year.

Promising a Swedish Championship Summer 2025: "No Discussion"

Millionaire murdered in bed – son slept next to him

Poker millionaire Andreas Oscarsson was found shot dead in his bed at home in the boy's room in Trollhättan. Close to him, his two-year-old son was sleeping deeply.

Millionaire murdered in bed – son slept next to him

Knife fight in Gothenburg – suspected attempted murder

A suspected attempted murder has occurred after a fight with a knife between two groups in Angered, Gothenburg, on Saturday evening, according to the police. There are bloodstains at the scene, but none of the parties involved are present.

Knife fight in Gothenburg – suspected attempted murder

Sweden must win – Gerhardsson is confident

It is Sweden that must win when the European Championship qualifying in football concludes with a completely decisive match at Gamla Ullevi. Great advantage England? Not necessarily.

Sweden must win – Gerhardsson is confident