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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.

Two released after shooting in Partille

The two men who were detained for the shooting in Partille on Thursday have been released, according to the Prosecution Authority for [Partille Newspaper](https://www. partilletidning.

Two released after shooting in Partille

The storm will be worst: "Secure outdoor furniture"

The SMHI is warning of very strong winds in southwestern Sweden. Gusts of 20-25 meters per second can occur.

The storm will be worst: "Secure outdoor furniture"

Every third municipality is not preparing for flooding

Fallen skies, storms and floods are expected to become more frequent and intense in Sweden due to climate change. Despite this, every third municipality has not mapped out vulnerable areas or developed plans for floods.

Every third municipality is not preparing for flooding

Swedish Defeat in Olympic Rehearsal

Sweden gets to travel to the Olympic handball tournament with a loss in their luggage. The Swedes started well, but ultimately fell 29-30 to the Netherlands in the Olympic rehearsal.

Swedish Defeat in Olympic Rehearsal

Acutely Endangered Snake Born in Gothenburg

Two scaleless snakes of the endangered species Santa Catalina have been born at Universeum in Gothenburg. It is a species of scaleless snake without scales.

Acutely Endangered Snake Born in Gothenburg

Trio Sentenced to Prison for Multiple Explosions

Four years and three months in prison. This is the sentence for a man who is convicted of explosions in Gothenburg in August last year.

Trio Sentenced to Prison for Multiple Explosions

Boy dies after drowning accident

A boy has died after a drowning accident at Läckö Castle on Monday, reports [Nya Lidköpings-Tidningen](https://www. nlt.

Boy dies after drowning accident

Teenager arrested for murder in Gothenburg

A teenage boy has been arrested suspected of murdering a 25-year-old man in Gothenburg. .

Teenager arrested for murder in Gothenburg

Man Shot Dead in Gothenburg

A 25-year-old man has been shot to death in a residential area in Bagaregården, Gothenburg. The man was found outdoors near an apartment building on Thursday evening and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Man Shot Dead in Gothenburg

Two arrested after attempted murder in Partille

A shooting has taken place in a parking lot in central Partille, east of Gothenburg. Witnesses heard shots outside and saw a black car with an unknown number of people leaving the scene.

Two arrested after attempted murder in Partille

Axnér ready for the next step

Tyra Axnér left Sweden directly after graduation. Just in time for the Olympics in Paris, the 22-year-old has moved again – to the French top club Metz.

Axnér ready for the next step

Accident outside Varberg halts train traffic

The train traffic between Gothenburg and Malmö is at a standstill since an accident has occurred just south of Varberg. .

Accident outside Varberg halts train traffic

Rural areas winners in new equalization proposal

Rural residents will benefit, while Stockholm residents will have to pay more than today. This will be the outcome if the updated municipal equalization system is implemented.

Rural areas winners in new equalization proposal

Northvolt's CEO: "We've been a bit too aggressive"

The battery manufacturer Northvolt is considering slowing down its extensive international plans. We have been a bit too aggressive in our expansion plans and that's what we're reviewing now, says CEO Peter Carlsson to Dagens industri.

Northvolt's CEO: "We've been a bit too aggressive"

Summer of Poverty 2024 – Here are Eleven Free Delights

Rents are skyrocketing, the interest rate is fixed, and strawberries cost a fortune. But you don't have to stay home just because of that.

Summer of Poverty 2024 – Here are Eleven Free Delights

Life-threatening injuries after building accident

A roof truss collapsed at a construction site outside Strömstad on Monday morning. A man was severely crushed and was taken by ambulance helicopter to Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothenburg.

Life-threatening injuries after building accident

Top clubs sharpen their form in Gothenburg

Serie A giant Juventus and La Liga's Atlético Madrid are to meet in Sweden. The clubs announced this on Monday.

Top clubs sharpen their form in Gothenburg

Art Protest with Fake Weapons Interrupted by Police

The artist Blue Falkholt posed with weapons in an art manifestation for peace. The action was interrupted by the police – passersby believed the weapons were real.

Art Protest with Fake Weapons Interrupted by Police

Ballack writes off Denmark in the European Championship: "Harmless"

Michael Ballack has written off Denmark as harmless and means that it's not a team to be afraid of ahead of the European Championship quarterfinals. The Danish players disagree.

Ballack writes off Denmark in the European Championship: "Harmless"

More Artists Confirmed for Way Out West

Icona Pop, Alba August, and Jackie Mere are ready for Way Out West. On Friday, eleven new artists performing at the festival in August were released.

More Artists Confirmed for Way Out West

Train Accident Disrupts Traffic to Gothenburg Harbour

A train accident earlier in the week has caused major problems for the Port of Gothenburg. The accident occurred on Wednesday, when a freight train lost parts of its cargo at Marieholmsbron, reports [Gothenburg Post](https://www.

Train Accident Disrupts Traffic to Gothenburg Harbour

Now the Beetle Takes to the Air Again

It took almost 50 years. But now the radio and book classic "Tordyveln flies in the twilight" becomes a TV series.

Now the Beetle Takes to the Air Again

Woman arrested for bomb at Israeli company

On Thursday, a woman in her 20s was arrested in Växjö, suspected of gross general endangerment. According to [Expressen](https://www.

Woman arrested for bomb at Israeli company

Moa Hjelmer quits: "Incredibly emotional"

Moa Hjelmer is ending her athletics career this year, the 34-year-old sprinter announced on social media. "It's incredibly emotional to write these words as I end what has been my entire life until now", she writes on Instagram.

Moa Hjelmer quits: "Incredibly emotional"