Preschool teacher who taped students' mouths acquitted
The teacher taped the mouths of several students in a preschool class to bring order to the classroom. The teacher has been fully acquitted of charges of minor assault and molestation.
Sweden
Hand grenade explodes in Gothenburg
"An explosion occurred at the driveway of a garage in a residential area in the municipality of Gothenburg. We can confirm that a hand grenade detonated on the property," on-duty police officer Göran Carlbom told TT.
Sweden
Monty Python icon Eric Idle surprises Malmö ensemble with sing-along
Comedian and Monty Python star Eric Idle is in Sweden with his one-man show. On Monday, he warmed up by surprising the ensemble during a rehearsal of the musical "Spamalot" in Malmö.
Entertainment
The threat to Sweden - Pernille Harder in great form
Denmark has a new national team captain and a new style of play. Pernille Harder is in great form, says Swedish national team captain Tony Gustavsson. She is in the form of her life, he says ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
Sports
Guide: Sweden's hunt for a World Cup ticket to Brazil next year - meets Denmark
Sweden were held to a 0–0 draw with Serbia last time out. Now group leader Denmark awaits in the next step in the fight for a World Cup ticket to Brazil next year.
SportsTop news
The Shah's son visits the Riksdag: critics call it very naive
For some, he symbolizes the only hope for Iran. Others see Reza Pahlavi as the son of a dictator who has not sufficiently distanced himself from the police state his father presided over in Iran before the revolution. Even before Monday's visit to the Swedish parliament, Reza Pahlavi had sparked debate.
Sweden
Uncertain selection for Rolfö, she says she didn't know
Last time, she was selected as a defender. But ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Denmark and Serbia, Fridolina Rolfö is back as a striker. "I feel quite comfortable in both positions," she says.
Sports
Swedish Prison and Probation Service to rent premises in Södertälje, Karlskoga, Gothenburg and Västervik
The government has decided that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service will rent premises in Södertälje, Karlskoga, Gothenburg and Västervik. Two new prisons will also be built in Värnamo and Trelleborg; the Trelleborg project has been planned for a long time.
Sweden
Andersson says the government's proposed public sales law is like resurrecting Thatcher
The Social Democrats want to stop the government's proposed new law on public sales activities - which they believe poses a risk of forced privatization. "It is a completely unreasonable step, like Margaret Thatcher resurrected," says Magdalena Andersson.
Sweden
Bennison says lack of playing time is tough
Hanna Bennison left Sweden for a record fee at 18. But her latest move, to Real Madrid, hasn't gone as the national team midfielder had hoped. It's been tough, of course, not having much playing time, the 23-year-old says.
Sports
Kittel third in Grand Prix, aiming for podium in World Cup Final
Patrik Kittel and Touchdown delivered a straight ticket to the World Cup Final in Fort Worth, Texas. The dressage star is aiming high as the weather gets warmer on Sunday night.
Sports
Hand grenade explodes in central Gothenburg, no injuries reported
A hand grenade exploded in central Gothenburg on Thursday evening. This is clear after the police's technical investigation was completed. Thomas Fuxborg, press spokesman for the police, says: "We can confirm that it was a hand grenade that exploded; parts of it were found."
Sweden
Back in the national team - with her daughter
Zecira Musovic is back in the national team after a long absence. She has her eight-month-old daughter, Zarah, with her. "A few years ago I would not have thought it was possible to combine family life with a career," says the goalkeeper.
Sports
Polestar sales up 7 percent in the first quarter to 13,126 cars
Gothenburg-based electric car manufacturer Polestar's sales in the first quarter rose to 13,126 cars, up 7 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.
Business
Rosa Kafaji wants to take the chance, says she has been ready for a couple of years
Stina Blackstenius will captain Sweden in the World Cup qualifier against Denmark on Tuesday - if she starts. Meanwhile, Rosa Kafaji is ready to take over Kosovare Asllani's playing position. "I've been ready for a couple of years now," says the 22-year-old.
Sports
Big clubs meet in Gothenburg and Stockholm this summer
Manchester United fans in Sweden have a double football treat to look forward to this summer. The club is set to come to Sweden for two matches in August: against Atlético Madrid in Solna and against Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg.
Sports
Healthcare staff sick, evacuated from Queen Silvia's Children's Hospital premises in Gothenburg
Healthcare staff in an operating room at Queen Silvia's Children's Hospital in Gothenburg have been feeling unwell while at work for some time. The facility is now being evacuated, Göteborgs-Posten reports.
Sweden
Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd could miss Sweden's World Cup qualifiers
Sweden has already lost a lot of regulars ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Denmark. Now Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd is also at risk of missing the match. "It is clear that we have holes to fill," says national team coach Tony Gustavsson.
Sports
Hurula embarks on Nordic summer tour
Hurula is embarking on a summer tour with several stops around the Nordic region - shortly after he completed an extensive tour from November to March this year.
Entertainment
Regions appeal ruling on Cosmic medical records system
Nine regions were fined millions of kronor in March for signing an additional agreement for the Cosmic medical records system without a tender. They are now appealing the ruling.
Sweden
After Storm Dave, shrimp shortage in Gothenburg seen as unusual
Anyone craving a shrimp sandwich in Gothenburg will likely be disappointed. There is a shortage of fresh shrimp in the city after Storm Dave, reports Göteborgs-Posten. This is very unusual, Roger Thilander, CEO of the Gothenburg Fish Auction, tells the newspaper.
SwedenTop news
The World Cup qualifying hero ruptured his Achilles tendon and says he is in shock
Lundgren was involved in knocking Poland out of the playoffs. But the dream of a World Cup summer in North America has come crashing down for Gustav Lundgren. It appears his heel tendon has detached. "I'm a bit in shock," he tells TV4 after Gais's opening loss against Djurgården (0–1).
SportsAbout 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.