Gothenburg news

Read the latest local news from Gothenburg.
Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test

Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment

Mjällby Avoids Upset in Swedish

Mjällby Avoids Upset in Swedish Cup Qualifier Against Onsala BK

Helena Bergman Returns to Orienteering

Helena Bergman Returns to Orienteering for European Championship

Recognizing Panic in Drowning Victims:

Recognizing Panic in Drowning Victims: A Lifesaver's Insight

Suspected Object in Gothenburg Deemed

Suspected Object in Gothenburg Deemed Safe by Bomb Squad

Drones to Replace Security at

Drones to Replace Security at Sahlgrenska Hospital, Sparking Criticism

Mikael Wiehe Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Mikael Wiehe Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis During Farewell Tour

Magnus Uggla's Gothenburg Shows Continue

Magnus Uggla's Gothenburg Shows Continue After Summer Break

Kneecap Criticizes Norway's Oil Fund

Kneecap Criticizes Norway's Oil Fund for Israeli Investments Amid Gaza Conflict

Swedish Team Expands for Tokyo

Swedish Team Expands for Tokyo World Championship with New Sprint Nominees

Way Out West Bands Protest

Way Out West Bands Protest Gaza War During Performances

Childhood Location in Sweden Linked

Childhood Location in Sweden Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Risk

About Gothenburg

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.