Gothenburg news

Read the latest local news from Gothenburg.
Mjällby's Title Celebration Delayed After

Mjällby's Title Celebration Delayed After Hammarby Victory

New Gang Law Restores Safety

New Gang Law Restores Safety to Suburban Centers

Bridgerton Author Julia Quinn Takes

Bridgerton Author Julia Quinn Takes Stand Against Book Bans

Hammarby Wins Derby Against AIK

Hammarby Wins Derby Against AIK with Bea Sprung's Goal

Activists Used Their Own Posters

Activists Used Their Own Posters at Gothenburg Book Fair Manifestation

Swedish Suburbs Reclaim Public Spaces

Swedish Suburbs Reclaim Public Spaces with New Gang Law

William Älgebrink Wins Crimetime Debut

William Älgebrink Wins Crimetime Debut Award for Unique Novel

Palestinian Journalists Killed in Gaza

Palestinian Journalists Killed in Gaza Honored at Gothenburg Protest

Gaza Debate Sparks Tension at

Gaza Debate Sparks Tension at Gothenburg Book Fair

Swedish House Mafia Adds Extra

Swedish House Mafia Adds Extra Ullevi Concert in Gothenburg Next Summer

Tame Impala to Perform in

Tame Impala to Perform in Sweden at Avicii Arena Next Year

Palestinian Authors Address Book Fair

Palestinian Authors Address Book Fair Controversy Over Gaza Debate

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.