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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.

Local V-Chairman Suspended

The Left Party in Gothenburg temporarily suspends Kristofer Lundberg as chairman of the party association in Angered, writes Göteborgs-Posten. .

Local V-Chairman Suspended

Apartment fire under control – Important message to the public withdrawn

The extensive apartment fire that broke out in a multi-family house in the Hisingsbacka district of Gothenburg on Wednesday afternoon is now under control. According to the rescue service, the fire started in an apartment and spread via a balcony to other balconies and up to the attic.

Apartment fire under control – Important message to the public withdrawn

Public Art for Three Per Thousand in Västlänken

The cost of building the double-track railway connection Västlänken in Gothenburg is estimated to have risen from 20 billion kronor to 24. 1-27.

Public Art for Three Per Thousand in Västlänken

Oates: The Story is Drenched in Tragedy

86 years old – but with an equally untiring gaze on violence, oppression, class and sex – Joyce Carol Oates is current with the novel "Snitt". She is coming to the Book Fair to receive a new prize.

Oates: The Story is Drenched in Tragedy

Netflix Danish Star Christopher Lund Nisse Postpones Tour

Danish artist Christopher is postponing his planned European tour until next year, he announces on Instagram. This affects concerts in Sweden on November 5 in Stockholm and November 8 in Gothenburg, reports [Expressen](https://www.

Netflix Danish Star Christopher Lund Nisse Postpones Tour

Tommy Körberg gets a new role in "Les Misérables"

Tommy Körberg leaves "Änglagård" – for the role as bishop in the arena version of "Les Misérables". .

Tommy Körberg gets a new role in "Les Misérables"

300,000 to Artist Meira Ahmemulic

Meira Ahmemulic receives Bildkonstnärsfonden's large grant of 300,000 kronor. A message the artist herself was very surprised about.

300,000 to Artist Meira Ahmemulic

Train Accident in Alingsås – Stop in Train Traffic

There is a stop in train traffic between Gothenburg and Alingsås after an accident, reports [P4 Gothenburg](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/tagolycka-i-alingsas-stor-trafikpaverkan).

Train Accident in Alingsås – Stop in Train Traffic

Sweden seeks to host the European Championship: "Know what it means"

Sweden and Denmark want to host the European Championship 2029. An official application has now been submitted to the European Football Association (Uefa).

Sweden seeks to host the European Championship: "Know what it means"

Northvolt: This is what has happened

On Monday, Northvolt laid off 1,600 of its employees in Sweden. Here is the background to the battery giant's crisis.

Northvolt: This is what has happened

Swedish hip-hop duo Ison and Fille on Anniversary Tour

The Swedish hip-hop's perhaps most diligent duo is going on a small anniversary tour at the beginning of next year – and releasing new music. Ison & Fille are returning for three concerts, with Gothenburg as the first stop on January 17.

Swedish hip-hop duo Ison and Fille on Anniversary Tour

Northvolt: "Tried to do too much at the same time"

Northvolt has invested in several new factories at the same time. It may have become too much to handle, according to Hampus Engellau, automotive analyst at Handelsbanken.

Northvolt: "Tried to do too much at the same time"

Volvo's CEO Martin Lundstedt: "Europe must take action"

Europe has fallen behind the USA and Asia. This is one of the reasons why the sales of both electric cars and electric trucks have stalled, believes AB Volvo's CEO Martin Lundstedt.

Volvo's CEO Martin Lundstedt: "Europe must take action"

Twenty to Hospital after Train Crash

Twenty people have been taken to hospital in connection with a train colliding with a tractor trailer at a railway crossing in Köping. .

Twenty to Hospital after Train Crash

Gais rolled over Djurgården – closing in on Europe

GAIS's sensational season just keeps going. 3–0 at home against Djurgården means they are now only two points from second place in the football Allsvenskan.

Gais rolled over Djurgården – closing in on Europe

Dream start for Frölunda – crushed Leksand

Roger Rönnberg's last dance. Then Frölunda started the season in the best way.

Dream start for Frölunda – crushed Leksand

Damaged ship with hazardous cargo en route to Sweden

A broken ship with dangerous Russian cargo can approach Sweden's coast and the Baltic Sea. According to the Coast Guard, it is still unclear where the ship will end up.

Damaged ship with hazardous cargo en route to Sweden

Kadoura leaves the Left Party after anti-Semitic messages

The Left Party member Orwa Kadoura is leaving the party and resigning with immediate effect as vice chairman for V in Malmö. He writes himself on Facebook.

Kadoura leaves the Left Party after anti-Semitic messages

The Government Proceeds with West Swedish Railway

The parties finally reached an agreement three weeks ago. Therefore, the government is now moving forward with the new railway between Gothenburg and Borås.

The Government Proceeds with West Swedish Railway

Iron Maiden to Sweden next summer

Iron Maiden is coming to Sweden next summer for two performances in Stockholm. On June 12 and 13, the metal legends will play at 3Arena, formerly Tele2 Arena, with Halestorm as the supporting act.

Iron Maiden to Sweden next summer

Malmö scoreless for the second match in a row

The series superior Malmö FF was shut out for the second match in a row in Allsvenskan. GAIS had two goals disallowed for offside – one of which was highly questionable – and the match ended 0–0.

Malmö scoreless for the second match in a row

Israel boycott can be gross misconduct

A preliminary investigation into gross misconduct has been initiated following Gothenburg City's decision to boycott purchases from Israel, reports [P4 Gothenburg](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/politiker-i-goteborg-misstanks-for-brott-efter-israel-bojkotten).

Israel boycott can be gross misconduct

Amanda Bergman is touring Sweden instead

Starting in Norrköping on November 21, Amanda Bergman will embark on a Sweden tour this winter. Recently, she cancelled her planned European tour since her husband and musician Petter Winnberg was involved in an accident.

Amanda Bergman is touring Sweden instead

"Couples in the new 'Married at First Sight'"

"Love at First Sight" is back and pairs up eight new strangers already this fall. I was shocked over how intense it was, says participant Selma Kamali.

"Couples in the new 'Married at First Sight'"