Sweden's volleyball women fell to favorites France in the final group-stage match of the home European Championship in Gothenburg, which ended 3-1 in sets. This means that Sweden, already qualified for the playoffs, will meet host and higher-ranked Czech Republic in the round of 16. I like being the underdog, so it's okay, says Isabelle Haak.
SportsRock ’n’ roll king Elvis Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, is coming to Sweden in October for a public talk in Gothenburg.
EntertainmentDuring the first day of early voting, more than 145,000 voters cast their ballots. This is an increase of 38 percent compared with the 2022 election and a record number, the Election Authority writes in a press release.
SwedenThe availability of student housing has increased, according to the Swedish National Union of Students (SFS). At the same time, high rents mean that many students are still without housing ahead of the fall semester.
SwedenSweden can still finish second in the group - and face easier opposition in the round of 16 at the European Volleyball Championship.
SportsA new interactive dinosaur exhibition opens in Stockholm this autumn.
EntertainmentA real heavyweight went under the hammer in Gothenburg on Tuesday. A 216-kilogram bluefin tuna was auctioned off, local media reports.
SwedenThis autumn, Arja Saijonmaa invites you to a performance combining a new documentary film with a live concert.
EntertainmentThe European Championship form is holding up. Vanessa Kamga won the Gothenburg GP with three discus throws over 62 metres. “I’m super happy,” she tells SVT.
SportsMaya, 19, is concerned about the climate and dissatisfied with the government. Anton, 18, wants better healthcare. This year, more people will be able to vote for the first time - and in one respect they stand out.
SwedenA picture of a sword on TikTok has come into focus after the school attack in Fagersta. The account behind the picture was part of an online movement with an extreme fascination with violence, where school attackers are celebrated. I think many who look at this don't really reflect on the fact that they are in the blackest hole of the internet, says journalist Åsa Erlandsson.
SwedenWorld champions Italy proved too tough for the Swedish women's volleyball team in the European Championship. The Olympic and world champions won in straight sets at Scandinavium in Gothenburg. But despite the loss, Sweden's hopes of reaching the playoffs are still alive.
SportsIFK Göteborg looked to be on course for three important points against Elfsborg. Then the home team lost the lead late - Leo Östman equalized for 1-1 in the 90th minute.
SportsRobotic lawnmowers, fly larvae and traffic cause many injuries and great suffering for hedgehogs. Right now, there is high pressure on several wildlife rehabilitators who are fighting to save injured and sick animals. A typical injury is a large, ugly and difficult-to-heal wound where fly larvae eat away at the tissue, says veterinarian Therese Hård.
SwedenOn a daily basis, they share a house, bake cinnamon rolls and win titles together at one of the world's best volleyball clubs. Today, Swedish superstar Isabelle Haak and Italian teammate Sarah Fahr meet at the European Championship. "I know her tricks, but she can still surprise me," Fahr says before meeting her Swedish friend.
SportsThe European Championship playoffs are approaching for the Swedish women's national volleyball team. Blue and yellow took their second straight victory - this time against Slovakia by 3-2 in sets. "It's absolutely incredible, so powerful," says Linda Andersson to SVT.
SportsSwedish vaccine skeptics can be divided into two groups, says ethnologist Mia-Marie Hammarlin, who has researched what lies behind people's resistance to vaccines.
SwedenBeach volleyball star Jonatan Hellvig was supposed to play in the World Cup, but instead he is cheering on his sister Hanna Hellvig during the European Championship in Gothenburg. “Now that I’m home, of course I’ll come here and cheer,” says Jonatan Hellvig.
SportsSweden's European Championship opener brought a record crowd for the Swedish women's volleyball team - never before have so many people seen the national team in action. During the national anthem, there were goosebumps deluxe, says Isabelle Haak about the support from the stands.
SportsSweden opened the European Championship at Scandinavium at home with a victory over Montenegro and a record crowd. It was really cool to see the crowd, it was completely full, says Isabelle Haak after the 3-0 victory in the European Volleyball Championship.
SportsPolitical scandals, asylum processes and people on the run. These are some of the documentary threads that stand out in this autumn's theatre programme.
EntertainmentIf the Moderates win the election, they will temporarily move the Ministry of Justice to Gothenburg and Malmö.
SwedenGothenburg (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.
