Gothenburg news

Read the latest local news from Gothenburg.
Security Review Underway After Double

Security Review Underway After Double Escape in Borås Prison

TikTok Trend Drives Matcha Prices

TikTok Trend Drives Matcha Prices to New Heights

Fire at Hells Angels Site

Fire at Hells Angels Site in Gothenburg Leads to Bomb Discovery

Fire Extinguished at Gothenburg Hotel;

Fire Extinguished at Gothenburg Hotel; No Injuries Reported

At the Gates Singer Tomas

At the Gates Singer Tomas Lindberg Passes Away

Refused Announces Final Sweden Tour

Refused Announces Final Sweden Tour Dates This Winter

Only One of 80 Large

Only One of 80 Large Shelters in Sweden Upgraded

Summer Train Punctuality in Sweden

Summer Train Punctuality in Sweden Improves Slightly

Mikko Kokkonen Suspended Two Games

Mikko Kokkonen Suspended Two Games for Cross-Checking Incident

Gang Leader Among Two Escapees

Gang Leader Among Two Escapees from Borås Detention Center

Sweden Triumphs in Davis Cup

Sweden Triumphs in Davis Cup as Leo Borg Secures Decisive Win

Dance Band VAT Reduction to

Dance Band VAT Reduction to 6 Percent Proposed for July 2026

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.