Sharp object at Lindholmspiren in Gothenburg rendered harmless
The sharp object at Lindholmspiren in Gothenburg has been rendered harmless.
Sweden
Paraglider crashes into Lake Vättern, person pulled from water
A paraglider crashed into Lake Vättern on Tuesday afternoon, according to several media outlets.
Sweden
Daniel Adams Ray on symphonic tour this fall and winter
Daniel Adams-Ray continues his symphonic journey. This fall and winter he will perform four concerts with various orchestras across the country.
Entertainment
Liberals' school promise won't come true - party doesn't have a majority
The Liberals promised in the Tidö Agreement to introduce a common school choice system and reform school fees for independent schools. But that is not happening. "I would have liked to have 51 percent and to be able to decide completely myself," says party leader Simona Mohamsson.
Sweden
Djurgården crushes IFK Göteborg 6–0 as supporters turn their backs in protest
Djurgården crushed struggling IFK Göteborg 6–0 in the Allsvenskan. IFK Göteborg supporters turned their backs on the pitch at the end of the match. "You feel like you're not doing the club's logo any justice," IFK Göteborg's Tobias Heintz told TV4.
Sports
Forest fire in its third day in Gothenburg - no forecast
The Delsjö area in Gothenburg continues to burn. Rescue services have been fighting the wildfire since Saturday - and there is still no forecast for when the firefighting will be completed, writes Göteborgs-Posten.
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Forest fire in Delsjö area outside Gothenburg under control
The forest fire that has raged in the Delsjö area in the municipality of Gothenburg since Saturday afternoon is now under control.
Sweden
Delsjö forest fire in Gothenburg still not under control
A fire that has been burning in the Delsjö area of Gothenburg since Saturday afternoon is still not under control, the rescue services said.
Sweden
Opting out of children in Sweden, accused of selfishness
"Aren't you afraid of being alone when you're old?" is a question I get asked. "But I'm definitely not," says Zanna Wiede, who is childless. Fewer children are being born in Sweden, a trend the government wants to reverse. Mean comments and prejudice are also a daily reality for many who choose not to have children, according to researchers who believe that society must be prepared for a new era.
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Trump's new tariff threat hits Volvo Cars, leaving it uncomfortable
President Donald Trump's new tariff threat against the European car industry could hit Volvo Cars, which is already under pressure. The company could be a clear loser - if the announcement becomes reality, Handelsbanken automotive analyst Hampus Engellau warns.
Business
Two dead in motorcycle accidents in Trollhättan and Härryda
Two people died in motorcycle accidents on Friday, police said. A man in his 20s died in Trollhättan, and another man in his 50s was killed in Härryda, east of Gothenburg.
Sweden
Police appeal for more witnesses after Rönninge murder over Christmas 2025
The police hope more witnesses will come forward following the high-profile murder in Rönninge over the Christmas holidays last year.
Sweden
Suspicious object in Gothenburg - teenager arrested after discarding suspected dangerous object
A boy in his late teens has been arrested after he discarded a suspected dangerous object in Gothenburg the night before Walpurgis Eve.
Sweden
Martina Schaub from Tom Alandh's films has died
Martina Schaub has died, Göteborgs-Posten reports. Her life with Down syndrome was portrayed by Tom Alandh in seven documentary films over 45 years.
Entertainment
French film icon Isabelle Huppert to attend Gothenburg Dance and Theater Festival in August
Film star Isabelle Huppert will attend the Gothenburg Dance and Theater Festival in August, writes Göteborgs-Posten.
Entertainment
Horse found dead after landslide on Hisingen in Gothenburg
A horse that disappeared following a landslide on Hisingen in Gothenburg has been found dead, reports Ridsport.
Sweden
Swedish amateur star Meja Örtengren ready for the U.S. Open
Meja Örtengren is one of the big names in Swedish golf. Now, the 21-year-old from Östergötland has qualified for the U.S. Open.
Sports
Court of Appeal upholds life imprisonment for fatal assault in Gothenburg
The woman was severely beaten - and died eight days later from her injuries. Now the Court of Appeal has upheld the life sentence against a man in his 40s, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
Sweden
Government plan: No neglected roads in Sweden by 2037
The government is now presenting its national plan to upgrade Sweden's infrastructure. All potholes and other items in the road network's maintenance backlog are to be addressed by 2037. But for the railways, it will take longer before the debt is paid off.
Sweden
Opting out of children - accused of selfishness
"Aren't you afraid of being alone when you're old?" is a question I'm often asked. But I'm definitely not, says Zanna Wiede, who is childless. Fewer children are being born in Sweden, a trend the government wants to reverse. Mean comments and prejudice are also an everyday reality for many who choose not to have children, according to researchers who believe that society must be prepared for a new era.
Sweden
After dangerous objects found in Gothenburg - two arrested
Two people have been arrested after two dangerous objects were found at Nordstan in central Gothenburg on Sunday evening, the Swedish Prosecution Service announced. Both are under the age of 18.
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X2000 is rolling again - going as planned
SJ's express trains resumed service at 2 p.m. after a complete stoppage this morning. There may be occasional cancellations, but overall services will run as planned, says Peter Kraméus, communications strategist at SJ.
SwedenAbout 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.