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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.

17-year-old sentenced for knife attack on relative

A 17-year-old boy in Gothenburg has been sentenced to two years of closed youth care after a brawl that ended with the death of a close relative last spring. The boy has been convicted of aggravated assault, gross negligence leading to another person's death, and gross child abuse, reports [Gothenburg-Posten](https://www.

17-year-old sentenced for knife attack on relative

A preschool child gets stuck with a leg

A girl sustained minor injuries after an accident in a stone pit at a primary school in Gothenburg on Thursday morning. The rescue service received the alarm shortly after 9 am and then worked to free the child.

A preschool child gets stuck with a leg

Uppsala and Umeå have the cleanest air in Europe

Uppsala and Umeå have good air quality in Europe, according to the latest rankings. Sweden has a good reputation, but we have also had problems, says Johan Genberg on Nature Conservation.

Uppsala and Umeå have the cleanest air in Europe

This year's summer song on Spotify

Before the summer, Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" was tipped to be the summer hit of the year. But on Spotify, Swedish listeners preferred a song with significantly stronger content.

This year's summer song on Spotify

Killed Mother-in-law - Gets Life Sentence

A 45-year-old man is sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his mother-in-law and attempting to murder his wife in Gothenburg last November, reports GP. The couple's two children witnessed the violence and the man is also convicted of two serious child abuse offenses.

Killed Mother-in-law - Gets Life Sentence

Håkan's ticket chaos: "It's historic"

The tickets sold out immediately – before the regular ticket release opened. Now, there will be an additional concert with Håkan Hellström in Gothenburg next year.

Håkan's ticket chaos: "It's historic"

Taxi drivers tested in hunt for rapists

The police in Gothenburg are tracking down suspected unlicensed taxi drivers in the hunt for rapists, reports [SVT](https://www. svt.

Taxi drivers tested in hunt for rapists

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

Seven of the world's best wheelchair dancers are opening the Paralympic Games in Paris. The choreography for a total of 170 dancers was created by Alexander Ekman.

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

So "Svennis" is honored on the football pitches

The legendary football coach Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson is being hailed on football pitches around the country. .

So "Svennis" is honored on the football pitches

"One of the greatest we've had"

It's over 40 years since he trained IFK Göteborg. But in "Blåvitt's" hometown, no one has forgotten Sven-Göran Eriksson.

"One of the greatest we've had"

Hysén: "He's the one I have to thank for everything"

The football world is mourning Sven-Göran Eriksson. It's bloody awful, even though you've known about it for a while, you're never prepared for something like this, says Glenn Hysén about his old coach and friend.

Hysén: "He's the one I have to thank for everything"

Football, Money, Women – This Was "Svennis'" Life

In the waiting room of death, he met with joy and gratitude the collective love and appreciation of the football world. Until the very end, Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson affirmed life.

Football, Money, Women – This Was "Svennis'" Life

Queens of the Stone Age Cancel Tour

Queens of the Stone Age are cancelling the rest of their European tour so that frontman Josh Homme can focus on his health. It was in July that the American rock band had to pause the tour after Homme was forced to undergo an emergency operation at home in the USA.

Queens of the Stone Age Cancel Tour

Disturbance at Demonstration – Several Reported

A brawl broke out in connection with a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Gothenburg on Sunday. A 45-year-old man claims to have been attacked by several people, according to the police.

Disturbance at Demonstration – Several Reported

Qasem after the victory: "Elfsborg is the best in Sweden"

Only one defeat in 14 matches. When Elfsborg defeated IFK Göteborg 3–1, Ahmed Qasem scored a goal and set up the other two.

Qasem after the victory: "Elfsborg is the best in Sweden"

Police Officer Charged - Accused of Encouraging Partner to Flee

A police officer from Gothenburg is being prosecuted for dereliction of duty, suspected of having encouraged his partner to flee from the police in connection with a suspected drunk driving incident last spring, reports [Gothenburg-Posten](https://www. gp.

Police Officer Charged - Accused of Encouraging Partner to Flee

The Left Party: Maximum limits in preschool

The Left Party wants to see a maximum limit for children's groups in preschool. The party also wants to see requirements for the number of children per adult.

The Left Party: Maximum limits in preschool

Windy on the West Coast - Several Warnings

It's blowing hard along the west coast and several yellow warnings have been issued at sea. There are also warnings of high water levels from Strömstad down to Gothenburg.

Windy on the West Coast - Several Warnings

The Police on the Seizure: "Stopped a Violent Crime"

The police suspect that a violent crime has been averted after a weapons cache was found in Mölndal outside Gothenburg. One person has been detained, suspected of serious weapons offences and serious drug offences.

The Police on the Seizure: "Stopped a Violent Crime"

Håkan Hellström to Ullevi 2025

This summer, Ullevi has been empty of concerts. But in 2025, Håkan Hellström will kick off the concert summer at Göteborgsarenan with a performance on June 6.

Håkan Hellström to Ullevi 2025

Crow stopped train traffic

On Friday morning, the trains between Gothenburg and Stockholm stood still for approximately an hour, following an incident on the western main line near Gnesta southwest of Stockholm. The reason for the stop turned out to be – a crow.

Crow stopped train traffic

Unclear about murder suspect Chinese billionaire

A Chinese billionaire suspected of being behind two murders in Gothenburg in 2003 is reported to have been arrested in China. The information has not yet been confirmed, but according to the prosecutor, the hope is that a new trial can finally be held.

Unclear about murder suspect Chinese billionaire

Call your brother – before it’s too late

The film director Roy Andersson and his three brothers are at the center of the documentary "The Andersson Brothers" – a family chronicle about masculinity, alcohol abuse, and the working class heritage. .

Call your brother – before it’s too late

The Madmen Leave Lorensbergsteatern

Through the joint company Oscarsteatern, Vicky Entertainment Production and 2Entertain will take over the operation of Lorensbergsteatern in Gothenburg. The theater is located in central Gothenburg on Avenyn and Götaplatsen and had its first premiere in 1916.

The Madmen Leave Lorensbergsteatern