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The latest local news from Västergötland, in English.

20 Aug

Human remains found after severe fire at villa near Vara, arson probe opened

Human remains have been found after a severe fire broke out in a villa outside Vara in Västergötland, police write on their website.

Sweden

14 Jul

Crown Princess Victoria turns 49 as Sweden marks birthday celebrations at Solliden

Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée - Crown Princess of Sweden and Duchess of Västergötland - turns 49. It is celebrated, as tradition dictates, at Solliden on Öland.

Sweden

10 Jul

German campers drive record summer at Swedish campsites

The camping season in Sweden is in full swing, and the number of commercial tourist nights for this type of accommodation looks set to beat last year's record, according to the industry organization Swedish Camping.

Business

7 Jul

Here are the summer operas to see, from Fidelio to Carmen

For those who want to enjoy opera this summer, there are many hot tips. At Läckö Castle, Beethoven's opera "Fidelio" will be performed - where the baroque castle is transformed into a prison. A magically beautiful piece, says performing arts director Frida Engström.

Music

5 May

Summer is here for some in southern Sweden

Summer is here, at least meteorologically, if you are in the southern parts of the country. In the mountains of Lapland, it is still winter, says Maria Svedstig, meteorologist at SMHI.

Sweden

29 Apr

Table tennis chairman Tomas Eriksson says all sports have different camps

Former floorball champion Tomas Eriksson was questioned before he was elected chairman of the Swedish Table Tennis Association. After just seven days in office, he faced a storm. All sports have different camps, Eriksson says.

Sports

27 Feb

Sign of spring: First crane arrives at Lake Hornborgasjön

The cold has begun to give way in the country, and another sure sign of spring is here: the first crane of the year has been sighted at Lake Hornborgasjön in Västergötland.

Sweden

Top news14 Feb

Ludvigsson and Medina advance directly to the final in Mello

The pre-selected Medina and Saga Ludvigsson did it again and went straight to the final in Melodifestivalen's third round in Kristianstad. Debutant Eva Jumatate took third place and thus advanced to the final qualifying round.

Music