Gothenburg news

Read the latest local news from Gothenburg.
Henrik von Eckermann Eyes Historic
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Henrik von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Straight World Cup Title

Volvo CEO Calls Trump's Tariffs
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Volvo CEO Calls Trump's Tariffs a Messy Challenge for Swedish Industry

Loppis in Sweden

Sweden is leading the way towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly shopping

Cornelia Kapocs' National Team Call-Up
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Cornelia Kapocs' National Team Call-Up Goes Viral with Heartwarming Video

Social Democrats Propose State Investment
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Social Democrats Propose State Investment Bank to Boost Growth

Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire
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Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

Elderly Man's Death in Ale
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Elderly Man's Death in Ale Sparks Murder Investigation

Hammarby's Ellen Wangerheim Joins National
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Hammarby's Ellen Wangerheim Joins National Team for Nations League

Person Dies After Falling from
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Person Dies After Falling from Ship Near Göteborg

Swedish Artists Rally Against Rehearsal
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Swedish Artists Rally Against Rehearsal Room Closures

Mia Skäringer Returns as Ann-Marie
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Mia Skäringer Returns as Ann-Marie in New SVT Series Choosing Joy

Partial Solar Eclipse to Transform
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Partial Solar Eclipse to Transform Skies Over Sweden and Northern Europe

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.