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Bananas in Top Hats Raise

Bananas in Top Hats Raise Questions in Gothenburg

Many are affected when Serneke's

Many are affected when Serneke's construction projects stop

The Security Service does not

The Security Service does not answer questions about the designated IS leader

Thomas Vinterberg is celebrated in

Thomas Vinterberg is celebrated in Gothenburg

Heavy Snowfall Caused Traffic Problems

Heavy Snowfall Caused Traffic Problems

Transport Administration on High Alert

Transport Administration on High Alert Ahead of Snow Chaos

Two women arrested after explosion

Two women arrested after explosion in Gothenburg

Double explosions at residential building

Double explosions at residential building in Gothenburg

Snow caused major traffic problems

Snow caused major traffic problems

She Receives the Honorary Dragon

She Receives the Honorary Dragon Award

Train traffic is rolling again

Train traffic is rolling again – but passengers stranded

Associations are under pressure –

Associations are under pressure – yet still not increasing the fee

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.