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Fire at Gothenburg Refinery Injures

Fire at Gothenburg Refinery Injures Three, One Seriously

Understanding April's Unpredictable Weather: Insights

Understanding April's Unpredictable Weather: Insights from a Meteorologist

Sweden Edges Finland 2-1 in

Sweden Edges Finland 2-1 in World Championship Warm-Up

Easter Travel Chaos: Multiple Accidents

Easter Travel Chaos: Multiple Accidents Cause Major Traffic Disruptions

Eslöv Shootings Tied to Criminal

Eslöv Shootings Tied to Criminal Activity, Police Confirm

Easter Travel: Tips to Navigate

Easter Travel: Tips to Navigate Busy Roads Safely

World Culture Museum Declines U.S.

World Culture Museum Declines U.S. Embassy Agreement Over Diversity Clause

Roger Rönnberg Bids Tearful Farewell

Roger Rönnberg Bids Tearful Farewell to Frölunda After 12 Years

Forssmed Open to Revising Alcohol

Forssmed Open to Revising Alcohol Permit Laws for Outdoor Seating

Liseberg Faces Strike Threat Over

Liseberg Faces Strike Threat Over Part-Time Overtime Pay Dispute

Sweden Allocates SEK 80 Million

Sweden Allocates SEK 80 Million to Boost Precision Medicine Efforts

Gothenburg Book Fair Highlights Niche

Gothenburg Book Fair Highlights Niche Publishers in 'The Large Garden'

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.